PEUGEOT has revealed new powertrain choices for its well-liked 308 and 408 fashions. 308 and 408 fashions will achieve the brand new HYBRID 136 powertrain, coupled with a brand new six-speed dual-clutch automated gearbox that comes with an electrical motor and 48V battery. 

 

 

308 and 408 fashions now function the brand new HYBRID 136 e-DSC6 powertrain. The next-generation HYBRID 136 e-DSC6 powertrain combines a 1.2-litre petrol engine with a brand new six-speed dual-clutch automated gearbox incorporating a 21kW (28hp) electrical motor and a 0.9kWh 48V Lithium-ion battery to ship improved effectivity and further torque at low revs.

The new hybrid powertrain can function greater than 50% of the time in zero-emission all-electric mode throughout low-speed city cruising providing improved gas financial system of as much as 15% for fewer journeys to the pumps, and a discount in CO2 of as much as 22g/km for the 408 and 19g/km for the 308 when in comparison with the present PureTech 130 EAT8 engine. Thanks to the CO² discount, the hybrid powertrain has a decreased fee of Vehicle Excise Duty and a decrease fee of Benefit-in-Kind Tax for firm automobile drivers.

A notable benefit of the brand new hybrid system is that the 48V Lithium-Ion battery recharges itself whereas driving with no must be plugged in. When the battery vitality stage permits, the system allows the automobile to be propelled utilizing the electrical motor alone. Thanks to class-leading vitality effectivity, the 48V battery is sort of compact at simply 0.9kWh and is neatly put in underneath the entrance passenger seat. With the battery positioned up entrance, the 408 and 308 fashions retain all their inside house and haven’t any compromise in addition quantity.

The introduction of the brand new HYBRID 136 for 308 and 408 fashions offers drivers a wider selection of powertrain, while additionally providing extra dynamism for an enhanced driving expertise. The electrical powertrain permits drivers to start their journeys, make difficult manoeuvres, and journey at low speeds in city visitors utilizing solely the electrical mode. When better progress is required, the electrical motor eagerly offers additional torque to the low-rev petrol engine, whereas the battery place provides optimum weight distribution.

On 308, this new powertrain shall be accessible for the ACTIVE, ALLURE, and GT trim ranges. On 408 fashions, the HYBRID 136 e-DSC6 powertrain shall be accessible on the ALLURE and GT trim ranges. Prices for the 308 Hatchback begin from £29,040 OTR MRRP and for the 308 SW from £30,240 OTR MRRP. While the 408 HYBRID is accessible from £32,585 OTR MRRP.

 

Pricing – 408

TRIM	ENGINE	CO2 g/km	OTR MRRP	Electric Range (EAER or WLTP)
ALLURE	1.2L PureTech 130 EAT8	136	£31,970	–
	HYBRID 136 e-DSC6	114	£32,585	–
	PLUG-IN HYBRID 180 e-EAT8	31	£40,450	34
GT	1.2L PureTech 130 EAT8	136	£34,710	–
	HYBRID 136 e-DSC6	114	£35,505	–
	PLUG-IN HYBRID 180 e-EAT8	31	£43,320	34
	PLUG-IN HYBRID 225 e-EAT8	31	£44,720	34

 

Pricing – 308 & 308 SW

TRIM	ENGINE	308		308 SW		Electric Range (EAER or WLTP)
		CO2 g/km	MRRP OTR	CO2 g/km	MRRP OTR
ACTIVE	1.2L PureTech 130 EAT8	126	£28,240	128	£29,440	–
	HYBRID 136 e-DSC6	107	£29,040	109	£30,240	–
	1.5L BlueHDi 130 EAT8	128	£29,640	129	£30,840	–
ALLURE	1.2L PureTech 130 EAT8	129	£29,770	131	£31,020	–
	HYBRID 136 e-DSC6	109	£30,570	112	£31,815	–
	1.5L BlueHDi 130 EAT8	130	£31,170	131	£32,420	–
	PLUG-IN HYBRID 180 e-EAT8	28	£37,960	29	£39,160	35
	54 kWh EV 156	0	£40,050	0	£41,250	254
GT	1.2L PureTech 130 EAT8	130	£32,445	131	£33,650	–
	HYBRID 136 e-DSC6	111	£33,245	113	£34,445	–
	1.5L BlueHDi 130 EAT8	131	£33,850	132	£35,050	–
	PLUG-IN HYBRID 180 e-EAT8	29	£40,770	29	£41,970	35
	PLUG-IN HYBRID 225 e-EAT8	29	£42,170	29	£43,370	35
	54 kWh EV 156	0	£42,210	0	£43,320	254