Peugeot Cars

Peugeot presented the surprise prepared, along with the Chinese collaborators for the Shanghai Auto Show. It is the SxC concept prototype that will be the base for a future compact crossover of the French.

The SxC name is an acronym that comes from Shanghai Cross Concept, a prototype that Peugeot brings to the most important auto show in China and that represents the French vision regarding a future production model to rival the Nissan Qashqai. The Peugeot concept proposes a more courageous approach of such a model, with sculptural lines, refined and with a strong expression of the front and the rear. The lights of the concept represent an evolution of the one drawn on the SR1, BB1, EX1 and HR1 concepts.  Another interesting element of design are the antagonistic opposite side-opening doors,  that have a high chance to be included on the future production model derived from the SxC.

As expected, Peugeot does not miss any opportunity to promote its revolutionary new hybrid system that will make its debut on the 3008 model this year. The HYbrid4 package is present on the SxC concept, each of the two engines (one electric and one diesel) engaging an axle of the car. We are talking thus of a hybrid 4×4 when the two engines operate in parallel.

Peugeot has announced that it will present at the Geneva Motor Show a special edition of its first hybrid diesel – the crossover 3008 Hybrid4. The availability of the special edition will be quite limited, Peugeot will produce only 300 units.

The special edition will be individualized on the exterior with white tones of the body. Inside, the difference will be made by the two-tone leather upholstery and a new trim level. The list of the equipment will be disclosed at the debut of the Swiss Motor Show, at the beginning of March.

Peugeot will seek to extend the diesel-hybrid to the new 508 generation, starting next year. Until then, the French manufacturer will bring to the market a special version of the RCZ model, the Asphalt that was presented in October in Paris, which has a 1.6 turbo liter gasoline engine and 200 HP.

The French from Peugeot have operated a facelift for the 308 range. The new look of the 308 line will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, but the first images of the model have been unveiled by the French car manufacturer. Both the 308 hatchback and the SW and CC versions have been affected in the same way by the facelift. More specifically, the French gave up the famous “smile” which debuted a few years ago on the model 407 and have replaced him with a look inspired by the concept 5 by Peugeot and the newest model in the range, the 508.

Peugeot 308 has received a set new lights with LED, a completely changed front grille, new lamp units, a modified hood, and a redesigned front bumper. The result is a reduction of 25 kilograms of the front of the model. The back has not suffered any change, which is a slight disappointment in comparison with the fresh look of the front of the model. The Peugeot officials sad the aerodynamic of the 308 model has been improved thanks to these changes.

Peugeot has created an ecological version of the 308, receiving an e-HDi microhybrid system. This Peugeot 308 eco version is equipped with a 1.6 HDi 110 bhp engine, with an stop-start system and a battery regeneration system. The Peugeot 308 eco version CO2 emissions are now 98 grams per kilometer, and will be equipped with low rolling resistance tires. All versions of the 308 facelift have air conditioning, ESP and electric windows.

Peugeot unveiled last week the new generation of the 908, its representative in the most difficult endurance race “Le Mans 24 hours”.

The French model wants to overthrow the Audi R18 with a new turbodiesel engine, a V8 that replaces the old V12, but keeps the same architecture. The unit is capable of developing 550 HP, sufficient resources to propel to victory the new Peugeot 908, that is based on the 2009 model that was victorious at Le Mans.

Bruno Famine, the Peugeot Sport Technical Director, said: “We took the experience we acquired with the V12 engine and opted for a similar one, but with eight cylinders. The eight-cylinder engine has a capacity of 3.7 liters and was tested for the first time on 25 January”.

At this year presentation of the 908, Peugeot has also published the list of people who will drive the new 908. It is the former Formula 1 drivers Alex Wurz, Stephane Sarrazin and Sebastien Bourdais, who will be joined by Anthony Davidson.

Peugeot, Citroen and Toyota are preparing to launch the new generation of  the city “triad”  represented today by the models 107, C1 and Aygo. And the Dutch from Autointernationaal are the first to publish images with the Peugeot 107 successor.

From the first images, we see that the future city car of the French car manufacturer takes the lines presented by Peugeot design concepts and the latest model series, starting with EX1 and ending with 508.  In terms of its size, the first information from the three manufacturers show that the total length of the three twin models will increase by about 20 inches, this improvement will be visible especially in the trunk.

Very interesting is the story of the future model name. There are two hypotheses: first, Peugeot could go on the evolutionary line, calling the new model 108. On the other hand, the French will to return to the nomenclature of the range models, calling the new model 101, to win model names for the future generations.

An interesting news is the fact that the new generation of the three models will not have diesel engines, Peugeot, Citroen and Toyota considering new petrol engine is up to the demands of the 21 century  in terms of consumption and CO2 emissions.

Peugeot is trying to bring the audience in the 207 range with a new version of the model, named the Special Edition, which comes to replace the Milessim 200, introduced to celebrate the 200 anniversary of the old French car manufacturer.

At the exterior the Special edition bring custom colors for the mirror housing, the roof post and the rear side. Inside, the red, carbon and aluminum shades can be ordered to customize the ventilation openings.

The special edition will be available with petrol engines of 1.4 liters and 75 HP and 1.4 liters VTi with 85 HP and diesels engines with 1.4 liters HDi and 70 HP and 1.6 liters HDi and 93 HP.

The list of options include six airbags, ESP, alloy wheels, manual air conditioning, fog lights, a special outer package, Bluetooth connectivity, MP3 audio system, steering wheel and of course USB. Besides these, Peugeot will offer an Nokia X6 with 8G, with mounting bracket and a pack of maps for navigation.

The French from Peugeot presented at a Paris Auto Show a special edition of RCZ called Asphalt. Peugeot will produce only 500 units worldwide of RCZ Asphalt, making this special edition a model for the fans of the French car manufacturer. Unfortunately for the Peugeot fans that awaited outstanding performances  from this model, the RCZ Asphalt will be powered by an 1.6 THP engine with 200 HP.

The RCZ Asphalt characteristic elements are the matte black paint and the 19 inch alloy wheels with Continental tires.  Inside, the seats are marked with the name of Asphalt model and the profile is equipped with several badges where the name of the model is written.

The model specifications are not public yet, and its availability in the US was not announced either. It is probable that most of the units of the Peugeot RCZ Asphalt Edition will be sold in France.

The French from Peugeot have presented at the Paris Motor Show the first electric: the iOn. Peugeot iOn will be equipped with an electric engine that will develop 64 HP and 180 Nm and a top speed of 130 km/h. The engine that is powered by a lithium-ion battery of 16kWh, which can be charged in 6 hours to an outlet of 220 volts or at 80% capacity in 30 minutes with a special charger.

Electric model from Peugeot offers four seats, and the effective length of the rear seat of 1,625 millimeters. The windshield has an area of 1.16 square meters and the maximum payload of the model is 330 kilograms. Therefore, the maximum authorized total mass of Peugeot iOn is 1,450 kilograms. The French model is equipped with 15-inch alloy wheels wearing Dulop tires with low rolling resistance.

The model has a mass of 1120 kg and a autonomy of 150 kilometers. Peugeot officials say, iOn will cost 29,940 euros in France and will be offered with a five-year warranty for batteries. The debut of the sales will take place in 2011, but the French have not announced on which markets will iOn be sold.

Peugeot has decided to celebrate 200 years of existence at the Paris Motor Show. On this occasion, the French car manufacturer will unveil a new concept, called EX1. Unfortunately for those who will visit the Paris Motor Show, the concept can only be seen only on the Peugeot representation nearby, and that only the first day. Peugeot presented the futuristic concept and presented new information about the new EX1. It is a electric model and is equipped with two electric engines providing a total of 340 HP and 240 Nm. The two electric engines engage all four wheels and offer a four wheel drive system extremely precise.

The new concept from Peugeot has a height of 0.9 meters and a width of 1.77 meters. The EX1 length has not yet been announced, and its mass is also a mysterious element. The French have announced that the EX1 can get a 1G cornering force and stated that the EX1 is not only a vehicle for the city, but a true record holder. Given its mass is less than 1,000 kilograms, we can say that this will be the fastest 100% electric vehicle in the world. The Peugeot EX1 will accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.55 seconds and the quarter mile (402m) in 14.4 seconds. The French say that their model could achieve acceleration 0-100 km/h in just 3.0 seconds with the right settings.

Among the elements that characterize the new concept we can include special doors, no rear wing and a lack of windshield. The EX1 has a cell that protects the passengers and offers only two seats. The Peugeot officials have not announced whether this concept has any real chance to production, but it is possible that the front part will be used in a  future model. However, the French do not exclude the possibility of an extremely limited production.