Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 - The World's First Full Diesel Electric HYBRID
The waiting is over. The new Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4, the World’s first full diesel hybrid is nowavailable to pre-order. This environmentally friendly, ground breaking car introduces a combination ofdiesel and electric power which provides a real breakthrough in technology and renewed driving sensations whilst also delivering huge benefits in ownership costs.
3008 HYbrid4 has already generated significant press coverage and has scooped its first awards –winning the 2011 Diesel Car Magazine ‘Best Eco Car of the Year 2011’ and, last night it was also thewinner of the 2011 What Car? Green Awards SUV category and was hailed in the process as “thebest hybrid the What Car? Team has driven…..”
3008 HYbrid4 is a car without compromise, a car that suits all conditions and a car that will appeal toa wide spectrum of customers. The benefits of hybrid technology are widely known; however, dieselhybrid takes this to another level. The HYbrid4 system caters for those who want power, comfort and safety while also offering a compelling environmental message.
Thus customers will come from all sectors – from fleet operators wishing to demonstrate their environmental credentials whilst saving money to the retail customer who desires specification,sophistication and cutting edge technology whilst also wishing to demonstrate environmental awareness. Either way, 3008 HYbrid4 meets all these needs and more.
The major benefits:
- Can be operated in 0 Emissions mode
- Added stability and reassurance of 4WD
- Powerful and economical 2.0 HDi engine
- 35% more efficient than a standard diesel engine
- Emissions of just 99g/km (in mixed cycle)
- Maximum power of 200 bhp
So what is a full diesel electric hybrid vehicle? Well, new engine technology is able to combine the power of a 2.0 litre 163bhp HDi diesel engine technology is able to combine the power of a 2,0 litre 163bhp HDi diesel engine to drive the front wheels with a 37bhp electric motor driving the rear. This combination of diesel and electric delivers 200bhp and a fuel consumption and C02 emissions saving of approximately 30% when compared with a conventional petrol engine. Due to the engine options under the bonnet, the vehicle also has four operating modes; a zero emissions mode; a four wheel drive option - which is ideal for driving adventures on more challenging surfaces; an auto mode - which does all the thinking for you, automatically picking the most efficient blend of diesel and electric power; and finally the Sport mode - which gives you the excitement of the full 200bhp. In the combined cycle, the 3008 Hybrid4 will deliver 74.4 mpg and emit just 99k/m of C02. However, on open roads and motorways the 2.0HDi FAP engine (163 bhp) takes over, giving you a smooth, economical and powerful ride. Using this technology also gives you the safety of four-wheel drive with a combined power output of 200bhp but with low emissions of just 99k/m of C02 and up to 74mpg.
Power outputs:
- When pulling away and driving at low speeds the electric motor is engaged.
- For smooth and powerful acceleration, both motors work together.
- At higher cruising speeds the diesel engine takes overs the main power output.
The Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4