Peugeot New SUV SxC : Mix of SUV and sedan debuts in Shanghai

Peugeot brings the car to Shanghai (21 to 28 April 2011) a special study. The vehicle is named "SXC", according to the manufacturer, the abbreviation for "Shanghai Cross Concept. The SXC has been specifically tailored to the tastes of the Chinese market and designed the company's own design studio in Shanghai.

The concept vehicle is 4.87 meters long, 2.04 meters wide and 1.61 meters high. The wheelbase of exactly three meters. The most striking feature is the opposite opening doors. LED daytime running lights front and 22-inch wheels set further accents. The LED issue is taken up to the boomerang-shaped tail lights again. As eye-catching details such as cameras also serve in the mirrors and body panels made ​​of brushed aluminum. The Peugeot SXC has a two-piece panorama roof.

Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 Limited Edition 300 Units

GENEVA - French carmaker national origin, Peugeot, introduced its newest product in the event hybrid4 3008 Geneva Motor Show which is currently underway.

When the hybrid engine is usually a merger between a gasoline engine with an electric motor, but Peugeot make a breakthrough by using a diesel engine.

With it, Peugeot claims is the first manufacturer to introduce hybrid vehicles in combination with diesel engines.

"With the launch of the world's first hybrid vehicle that uses diesel, Peugeot presents new offer in terms of environmental efficiency and the sensation of driving," said the Peugeot in his official statement.


Interestingly, this car will perform not as a display alias concept, which is not known when it will be produced. But will soon make it into production cars later this year.

But for potential buyers, must move quickly to. Because the manufacturer of bearing the lion it will only produce 300 units for the entire world.

3008 hybrid can drive with the help of diesel engine capacity of 2,000 cc four-cylinder engine capable of producing power of 165 hp. The diesel engine drives the front wheels.

The machine is combined with 37.5 hp electric motor powered. duty motor drives the rear wheels, so automatic, the car has four-wheel drive system.

For fuel consumption, capable hybrid4 3008 Peugeot claims downing as much as 3.8 liters of diesel to travel 100 kilometers.

"Coupled with the new driving pleasure Hybrid4 3008 is a breakthrough in terms of CO2 emissions by only produce 99 g / km. This emission has decreased 35 percent compared to conventional combustion engines," says Peugeot.

Peugeot will also open an online booking for 300 cars. But this hybrid4 3008 will only be available in a choice of colors and pearlescent white leather interior leather-clad two colors.

Peugeot 908 HYbrid4 for 24 Hours of Le Mans first real photos Geneva

Peugeot played the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a car purely "burning", with a new V8 diesel HDI FAP, to be called, oddly enough, like its predecessor: 908. But do not think its hybrid developments will fall on deaf ears, since the French have also co-developed an alternative supported to test KERS on the official test test gala, with no ambition to see what we can offer the car for to issues coming years.

At the least, is a great way to promote its hybrid technology recently implemented in a commercial since the 3008. Hit a look at the gallery that we bring from Geneva car racing, which at first glance, beyond the decor is completely identical to the non-hybrid version.