Edited by: Giorgos Pallikaris
Peugeot has expanded the range of the 3008 and 5008 SUVs, with the addition of new PHEV and EV versions with longer range, alongside the mild-hybrid and standard EV models. The news comes a year after the debut of the Peugeot 3008 and six months after the debut of the 5008.
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The plug-in hybrid setup includes an updated version of the 1.6-liter PureTech turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a 125-horsepower electric motor, which is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The combined output is 195 hp and 350 Nm of torque, transmitted to the front axle.
The new PHEV may be less powerful compared to its AWD predecessor, but it offers a longer all-electric range. More specifically, the 21 kWh battery allows up to 84 kilometers of zero-emission driving, while charging takes 2 hours and 45 minutes. The driver has access to three drive modes – Hybrid, Electric and Sport – prioritizing performance or efficiency.
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The same powertrain is also available for the larger Peugeot 5008, while thanks to the STLA Medium architecture, the new PHEVs have identical luggage space to their EV and mild-hybrid counterparts.
Peugeot also announced the upcoming launch of the ‘Long-Range 230 Electric’ versions of the E-3008 and E-5008. Now the purely electric versions of these two models will be equipped with a 96.9 kWh battery pack, compared to the standard 73 kWh unit.
As a result, they achieve an impressive WLTP range of 700 km for the E-3008 and 668 km for the bulkier and heavier E-5008. Both Long-Range 230 Electric models are equipped with a single 230 hp electric motor and are compatible with 160 kW DC charging.
PHEVs are already available to order in most European markets, while EVs will arrive shortly after their debut at the Paris Motor Show.
Source: www.zougla.gr
