2011 Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 luxurious and modern with a sporty design
Peugeot unveiled the new 3008 HYbrid4 diesel world’s first “hybrid ” vehicles. Hybrid powertrain of the new model combines a 2.0 liter 163 bhp HDi diesel engine and an electric motor of 37 hp. It offers a combined fuel consumption of 74.4mpg Drive Cycle and CO2 emissions of 99g/km. The engine is mated to an electronically controlled six-speed manual sequential. To operate the diesel full hybrid vehicle, the driver can choose between four modes: Auto, ZEV (Zero Emissions Vehicle), Four Wheel Drive and Sport. Automatic mode is the most fuel efficient because it uses the diesel engine and electric motor. ZEV mode is obviously used when the driver wants to use the electric motor alone. In this mode, the diesel engine only kicking in when the vehicle accelerates rapidly. The FWD unit allows the engine to power the front wheels while the electric motor powers the rear wheels. Last but not least, is the Sport mode. This mode is ideal when the driver wants to make “faster shifts g...