Peugeot will launch the production-ready version of its 508 PSE performance saloon, which previews a range of electric performance vehicles, later this year.
Shown in concept form at last year's Geneva motor show, the PSE – named in reference to Peugeot's in-house Sport Engineering arm – uses a 197bhp turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine and a 110bhp electric motor to drive the front axle, while a separate 200bhp electric motor powers the rear.
The same powertrain features in the PSA Group's new range of mid-sized hybrid SUVs: the DS 7 Crossback E-Tense 4x4, Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 and Vauxhall Grandland X Hybrid4.
Peugeot claims the 508 PSE can hit 62mph in 4.3sec and a mechanically limited top speed of 155mph.
An 11.8kWh battery allows for a range of 31 miles in electric-only mode. When operating as a hybrid, the 508 PSE emits 49g/km of CO2.
Visual changes from the regular 508 come in the form of a redesigned front bumper, a rear diffuser and aerodynamic-enhancing winglets mounted on the wings.
Design elements such as the carbonfibre door mirrors and air-grabbing front valance hint at the model’s performance aspirations, while the anodised Lion emblem pays tribute to the e-Legend concept of 2018.
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Hybrid... OK, but it's very
Hybrid... OK, but it's very heavy and when the batteries are low or used after few years, you have just a backpack.
david RS wrote:
No, you replace them, just like you replace tyres, brakes and many other parts after theyve worn out, although it will be a long time until they are worn out.
So they are at Geneva?
Does this mean Peugeot are going to be at Geneva, then? Were those reports just nonsense?
It's a peugot - nothing else
It's a peugot - nothing else needs, nor should be, said