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GENEVA - French carmaker national origin, Peugeot, introduced its newest product in the event hybrid4 3008 Geneva Motor Show which is currently underway.

When the hybrid engine is usually a merger between a gasoline engine with an electric motor, but Peugeot make a breakthrough by using a diesel engine.

With it, Peugeot claims is the first manufacturer to introduce hybrid vehicles in combination with diesel engines.

"With the launch of the world's first hybrid vehicle that uses diesel, Peugeot presents new offer in terms of environmental efficiency and the sensation of driving," said the Peugeot in his official statement.


Interestingly, this car will perform not as a display alias concept, which is not known when it will be produced. But will soon make it into production cars later this year.

But for potential buyers, must move quickly to. Because the manufacturer of bearing the lion it will only produce 300 units for the entire world.

3008 hybrid can drive with the help of diesel engine capacity of 2,000 cc four-cylinder engine capable of producing power of 165 hp. The diesel engine drives the front wheels.

The machine is combined with 37.5 hp electric motor powered. duty motor drives the rear wheels, so automatic, the car has four-wheel drive system.


For fuel consumption, capable hybrid4 3008 Peugeot claims downing as much as 3.8 liters of diesel to travel 100 kilometers.

"Coupled with the new driving pleasure Hybrid4 3008 is a breakthrough in terms of CO2 emissions by only produce 99 g / km. This emission has decreased 35 percent compared to conventional combustion engines," says Peugeot.

Peugeot will also open an online booking for 300 cars. But this hybrid4 3008 will only be available in a choice of colors and pearlescent white leather interior leather-clad two colors.

The Peugeot HR1 Concept is an exclusive and innovative urban concept car that blends together a number of genres (city run-around, coupé and SUV). It is targeted at active young city dwellers smitten with design and innovation who are in search of a vehicle that matches their profile.

The interior area can easily hold compact luggage. With the seats folded right down, the capacity of the cab rises to a volume of 120 litres, up to the height of the load space, so the driver can store rucksacks and other items.The Peugeot Hoggar's cab has plenty of room for a toolbox. Easily accessible (behind the driver's seat and under the mat), a single compartment holds a wheel spanner, a warning triangle, a towing ring and a jack.

Peugeot expects buyers to prefer the common rail diesel engines and they have come up with several engine displacements as well. These include a 2.0, 2.2 and a huge 2.8 liter engine that belts out a whopping 127bhp at 3,600RPM. The common rail diesel engine design breakthrough guarantees greater fuel economy, as well as greener emissions. All the clean power is transmitted via a 5 speed manual gearbox. Another improvement is the gear shift level which is now located at the dash board. There is no improvement in performance, but you can have greater ease of access especially when cleaning plus more floor space for that extra storage. Also noticeable is the improved interior noise levels. This is due to the insulations incorporated to improve sound deadening characteristics and reduce body vibrations. The sills on both rear and front are designed to be low enough to provide ease of access to the cargo area. All these make the boxer panel van a truly capable vehicle.

The Peugeot 407, along with the larger 607, is scheduled to be superseded by the Peugeot 508 in early 2011 but prior to that the 407 has been given a minor facelift in 2008 to keep it in line with Peugeots design philosophy as well to make sure it does not look aged compared to its competitors.

European sales will start in the spring of 2011. In the U.S. however, sales for hybrids have dropped during the last few years. It seems that some hybrid buyers prefer full-electric cars.The first hybrid car in the U.S. was Honda Insight sold in December 1999. A decade later one and a half million hybrids were sold in the United States. For the next decade, car manufacturers are offering a variety of electric or hybrid cars to satisfy consumers that are interested in using vehicles that are more environmentally friendly.

The majority of 'Crossover styling' is taken from SUVs. Crossovers possess sporty looks, large front grilles and a high driving position. They also often feature all-wheel drive capacity but have the handling of a hatchback. They are easy to drive and not too big so that they're difficult to park.

They are also far more affordable than a traditional SUV and ever since their launch their popularity has grown enormously.

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