Peugeot 508 RXH : Diesel-electric hybrid and distinctive allure

2012 Peugeot 508 RXH

PARIS : July 11, 2011 - Diesel-electric hybrid and distinctive high end appeal combine to offer an original view of the world of all-road vehicles and enhanced driving pleasure: the new Peugeot 508 RXH. This demonstrates the modern and enhanced top-of-the-range vision for Peugeot and will be unveiled today in preview.


The style of the 508 RXH and its innovative HYbrid4 drive unit provide features allowing it to combine freedom and driving pleasure in a form never seen before in the segment: 200 bhp, Four-wheel drive, ZEV 100% electric mode, Emissions of 109 g/km of CO₂.

After the launch of the 508 Saloon and SW in spring 2011, acclaimed for its styling elegance, its presence and its high-level build-quality and attention to detail, the 508 RXH again raises the profile of the entire Peugeot brand reinforcing its technological and environmental lead.

Its posture and its specific design immediately place it in the world of top-of-the-range all road vehicles. Unique, refined, raised, widened, it is also distinguished by a singular visual signature, with its distinctive LED lights visible both at day and night, giving an impression of three vertical ‘lions’ claws on each side of its ‘floating’ grille, the style of which is even more striking.

To reinforce its exclusive character, the interior of the 508 RXH benefits from special features with distinctive colours and luxurious materials, like its premium quality interior and upholstery.

Its unique level of finish and equipment is coherent with the top-of-the-range and technological positioning of the vehicle. Richly equipped as standard (Open & Go system, electric front seats, head up display, 18" wheels, panoramic glass roof, dark-tinted acoustic laminated side windows, latest generation audio and satellite navigation unit, it welcomes its occupants with care, refinement and a high level of comfort.

Equipped with the 2.0 l HDi FAP HYbrid4 drive train, a world first when featured in the 3008 Hybrid4, the diesel-electric hybrid drive unit in the 508 RXH extends driving pleasure and freedom to travel anywhere on all roads. With a maximum power of 147 kW (200 bhp), four-wheel drive and a maximum torque of 450 Nm, the 508 RXH has been designed to adapt to all uses, in a spectrum of (all) conditions.

Furthermore, it opens up new perspectives in the segment, offering a ZEV 100% electric mode, ideal for driving in town and for reducing consumption in the Combined Cycle to less than 4.2 l/100 km (70.6 mpg), with emissions of 109 g/km of CO₂.

After the launch of the 3008 HYbrid4 in a few weeks time, the Peugeot Marque will continue its innovative strategy, combining driving sensations and advanced environmental developments, extending HYbrid4 technology to other models.

The 508 RXH will be unveiled as a world premiere at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September 2011, and is on sale in spring 2012.

[Source : PEUGEOT]

Peugeot 4007 DCS Automatic Car

Peugeot 4007 DCS Automatic will be presented for the first time at Frankfurt Motor Show and it is now now available to order. The 4007 range starts at £23,345 with the DCS automatic. The semi-automatic gearbox chosen for the 4007 is equipped with six speeds to make best use of the performance from the 2.2-litre HDi FAP 156 bhp engine. The choice of wet clutch technology has been favoured to .

Mitsubishi Motors & PSA Peugeot Citroen: One step further towards EVs for Europe (三菱自動車とPSAプジョー・シトロエン社、電気自動車の提携に関する覚書を締結)

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroen announced today that both companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding collaboration on electric vehicles based on a vehicle currently under development by MMC in Japan (earlier post).

In June 2008, both companies started a feasibility study of the development, manufacture and use of an electric powertrain for small urban vehicles.

The companies have now reached an understanding that will allow PSA to partner with MMC for the development of an electric vehicle for Europe based on MMC's i MiEV, to be manufactured by MMC and sold under Peugeot brand, in parallel to Mitsubishi's own European i MiEV.

This new step would be mutually beneficial since the collaboration of MMC and PSA Peugeot Citroen will ease and accelerate the introduction of their electric vehicles in the European market.

The two companies are now in negotiations on a cooperative agreement, targeting market launch at the end of 2010 or the very beginning of 2011.

For PSA Peugeot Citroen this agreement will enable the Group to maintain its leadership in environmentally friendly cars.

With an extensive knowledge of electric vehicles, PSA Peugeot Citroen is the largest global manufacturer of electric vehicles to date, with more than 10,000 units sold. PSA Peugeot Citroen will bring to this project its expertise in the field of electric powertrains.

For MMC, this project is consistent with its worldwide electric vehicle strategy. Currently involved in testing and promotional activities in Japan, New Zealand, the United States and across Europe, the i MiEV will be launched in Japan during the summer of 2009. In parallel to the 2010 European launch of the i MiEV, MMC is examining several markets including the U.S. for the rollout of the electric vehicle.

Source: JCN Network

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三菱自動車（所在 地：東京都港区 社長：益子修 以下、MMC）とPSAプジョー・シトロエン社（所在地：フランス パリ市 会長：クリスチャン・ストレフ 以下、PSA）は、MMCが現在開発している新世代電気自動車『i MiEV （アイ ミーブ）』の協業に関する覚書（Memorandum of Understanding）を締結したと発表しました。

両社は昨年6月より電気自動車用パワートレイン^*1の 開発、生産に関する協業の可能性について検討してきましたが、欧州における電気自動車の実用化・市場投入を促進させるため、PSAとのパートナーシップの 下、『i MiEV』をベースに両社の欧州市場向け電気自動車を開発し、MMCが生産する事を基本合意しました。MMCは三菱ブランド、PSAはプジョー・ブランド で、2010年の年末、或いは2011年初めに販売を開始する計画です。

三菱自動車は、『i MiEV』の実用性確認、およびプロモーション活動をグローバルに展開しており、既に、日本、欧州、北米、ニュージーランドでの実用化のための実証試験や 調査活動を行っています。日本国内では本年夏より『i MiEV』を市場投入する計画です。海外では米国を含め順次グローバルに展開していく事を検討しています。

PSAは、環境対応車両の分野でリーダーシップを維持していきます。 同社はこれまでに10千台以上の電気自動車を販売した専門知識と経験を持ち、電気自動車の分野では世界最大の自動車メーカーです。今回の協業では、この電気自動車に関する豊富な実績を活用していきます。

^*1 電気自動車用パワートレイン： 電池、モーター、インバーター、車載充電器などの主要コンポーネント

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Report: Mitsubishi Motors to supply iMiEV to PSA

The Nikkei reports that Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will supply i MiEV electric vehicles to PSA Peugeot Citroën Group beginning as early as next year.

In June 2008, the two companies had agreed to start a feasibility study on an extended technical collaboration in the field of electric powertrains with an immediate focus on the development, manufacture and use of a powertrain for small urban electric vehicles.

Mitsubishi Motors will provide its i MiEV passenger car on an OEM basis...The supply arrangement will enable the Japanese automaker to access PSA Peugeot Citroen's extensive sales network throughout Europe. Selling electric cars under its own brand will help the French group make inroads into the market for green vehicles.

Mitsubishi Motors had envisioned producing 2,000 i MiEVs in fiscal 2009, ramping up to 4,000 and 10,000 units in the following two years. With plans to make more than 10,000 vehicles on behalf of the French group from 2011, output will double from initial estimates. The resulting increased production will help to lower costs and boost competitiveness.

The iMiEV is powered by a 16kWh Li-ion battery pack from Lithium Energy Japan—a joint venture between GS Yuasa Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC). Lithium Energy Japan recently began construction of a plant with an initial annual production capacity of about 1 million cells—enough for 10,000 vehicles. The company was planning to add a second plant and double output by 2012. The French government is providing subsidies of up to €5,000 (US$6,800) for consumers who purchase electric cars; the UK and Germany are also offering incentives.

Source: Green Car Congress