PEUGEOT has introduced that the 48V self-charging HYBRID powertrain is now open for orders on the brand new 2008, with first buyer deliveries due in March. In addition, the brand new E-2008 will now even be accessible with a 100kW (136hp) electrical motor and 50kWh battery. The new E-2008 is offered with 0% APR over 4 years and no minimal deposit, in addition to £4,000 help, because of the PEUGEOT Switch Grant.

New to the 2008 vary, the HYBRID 136 e-DSC6 combines a 1.2-litre petrol engine with a brand new six-speed dual-clutch automated gearbox incorporating a 21kW electrical motor and a 0.9kWh 48V Lithium-ion battery to ship improved effectivity and additional torque at low revs.

The 2008’s new hybrid powertrain gives as much as 1km of electric-only vary for low-speed city cruising, improved gasoline economic system for fewer journeys to the pumps, and a discount in CO₂ of as much as 26g/km in comparison with the prevailing PureTech 130 EAT8 engine. Thanks to the CO₂ discount, the hybrid powertrain has a diminished fee of Vehicle Excise Duty and a decrease fee of Benefit-in-Kind Tax for firm automobile drivers.

In addition to the hybrid powertrain, the 100kW (136hp) electrical powertrain with the 50kWh battery is now accessible on the brand new E-2008, delivering a variety of as much as 214 miles (WLTP), and zero-emission efficiency and luxury at a decrease entry value level. With this powertrain, clients can obtain a 20-80% cost in lower than half-hour when utilizing a 100kW DC fast charger, extending to 7 hours and half-hour when utilizing a 7.4kW AC quick charger.

In addition, the prevailing PureTech 100 powertrain with a six-speed guide transmission is now accessible on Allure trim fashions, which means the upper specification of Allure turns into much more reasonably priced with the diminished value stroll from the Active trim.

Pricing – New 2008