New 3008 HYbrid4 Wins 'WHAT CAR? Green Car Award 2011
Peugeot has further cause to celebrate today with the new 3008 HYbrid4 gaining its second award prior to launch. Following on from the coveted Diesel Car Magazine, ‘Best Eco Car of the Year 2011’ honour, won earlier this year, it has now been awarded a 2011 What Car? Green Car Award for the SUV category.
The new Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 is the world’s first full diesel hybrid. This environmentally friendly, ground-breaking car introduces a combination of diesel and electric power, a real breakthrough in technology and renewed driving sensations, while also delivering huge benefits in cost of ownership.
HYbrid4 technology delivers low CO2 and High Mpg, but without compromises, through its four driving modes Auto, ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle), Sport and 4WD. In addition, there are clear reductions in ownership costs of the 3008 HYbrid4 through improved fuel economy, reduced Vehicle Excise Duty and BIK taxation, strong residual values and exemption from the London Congestion Charge.
Chas Hallett, Editor-in-Chief at What Car? commented on the award for the Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4: “The world’s first production diesel hybrid is the best hybrid the What Car? team has driven. The joint power sources work together seamlessly and emit only 99g/km of CO2. This means the car is exempt from both road tax and the London Congestion Charge. The SUV sector continues to be popular, and we can see a waiting list for the Peugeot growing very fast.”
Morgan Lecouper, Marketing Director commented: “Peugeot has long paved the way in diesel engine development and HYbrid4 is at the fore of automotive technology. Having the 3008 HYbrid4 being recognised in this way by What Car? is an honour and one we are extremely proud of.”
The 3008 HYbrid4 range currently offers a Limited Edition version, plus a 99g/km CO2 version and a 104g/km CO2 version - all available to pre-order now.
