PEUGEOT has launched plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variations of its medium 3008 SUV and enormous 508 Fastback sedan to its native portfolio, the duo the primary electrified variants to be supplied on the market in Australia by the French model.
Obtainable to check drive now at chosen Peugeot dealerships, the 3008 and 508 PHEV are “the start of an evolution” for the model which plans to introduce extra hybridised and battery electrical fashions within the close to future.
The corporate mentioned it plans to supply the restricted take a look at drives forward of the fashions’ official dealership debut early subsequent yr as it really works to make sure an “applicable degree of provide” is out there to “meet anticipated buyer demand”.
“Peugeot is delighted to supply unique pre-launch entry to the 3008 GT Sport Plug-in Hybrid AWD and Peugeot 508 GT Fastback Plug-in Hybrid at choose dealerships throughout Australia,” Peugeot Australia normal supervisor Kate Gillis mentioned in a press release.
“ clients are invited to contact their native Peugeot dealership to debate unique entry to check drive alternatives previous to the official launch.”
The Peugeot 3008 GT Sport Plug-in Hybrid AWD might be priced from $79,990 and introduces all-wheel drive to the mannequin vary alongside mixed system energy of 222kW. The 3008 PHEV combines Peugeot’s 147kW PureTech engine with two electrical motors, the entrance offering 81kW and the rear 83kW.
The petrol engine is mated to an e-EAT8 eight-speed computerized transmission with rear drive courtesy of Peugeot’s proprietary e-RAD rear axle meeting.
Peugeot says the 3008 PHEV is assisted by a 13.2kWh battery and is able to travelling as much as 60km (WLTP) on all-electric energy. Like many contemporaries it affords a e-SAVE operate to order electrical energy to be used on the driver’s discretion.
“Globally, we all know that Peugeot has made a dedication to have an electrified variant throughout your complete mannequin line-up by 2025 and it’s with nice anticipation and pleasure that we take our first steps within the Australian market with the introduction of the Peugeot 3008 GT Sport Plug-in Hybrid and Peugeot 508 GT Fastback Plug-in Hybrid,” Ms Gillis added.
Priced from $76,990 the 508 GT Fastback Plug-in Hybrid combines a single 81kW electrical motor with a 133kW PureTech engine (complete system energy of 165kW) to drive the entrance wheels by way of Peugeot’s e-EAT eight-speed transmission.
The sedan affords the identical e-SAVE mode as its SUV sibling and gives “extra responsive acceleration” and a 55km all-electric vary from its 11.8kWh battery.
Each PHEV Pugs embody the model’s complete suite of superior security applied sciences, configurable 12.3-inch head-up show instrument panel, 10.0-inch high-definition infotainment touchscreen, and FOCAL premium sound system.
The 3008 PHEV rolls on 19-inch Washington onyx-finish diamond lower alloy wheels and contains a black grille, entrance and rear badging, PEUGEOT lettering, rear bumper garnish, and window surrounds. It’s upholstered in full grain Nappa leather-based appointed trim with gray stitching.
The 508 PHEV in the meantime provides two-tone 18-inch diamond lower alloy wheels and Nappa mistral full grain leather-based upholstery with Aikinite double stitching on prime of the already beneficiant gear checklist discovered within the GT variant.
“The introduction of our plug-in hybrid electrical autos permits Peugeot to enter a brand new section for the model and attain a brand new viewers of Australian shoppers,” Ms Gillis mentioned.
“Peugeot’s plug-in hybrid electrical autos supply our clients versatility, permitting them to expertise 100 per cent electrical driving while sustaining the selection to utilise the standard combustion engine for longer journeys.”
Full specification of the 3008 GT Sport Plug-in Hybrid AWD and Peugeot 508 GT Fastback Plug-in Hybrid might be out there on the native launch in Q1 of 2022.
