Photo: PSA Peugeot Citroen
Many European car companies have ventured deeper into Japan over the past couple of years. Some have even called it quits, like Ford. However, almost none of them offer diesel engines, due to the emissions regulations in place there.
Despite the potential hazards faced by Nissan and Volkswagen in Korea, PSA Peugeot Citroen is 100% confident in its BlueHDi engines. We were surprised to learn today that several models from all three French brands will offer an alternative to the petrol engines.
But, considering they've always been at the forefront of exhaust particle filtration, we should give Peugeot a little more credit. So, let's start with them, shell we?
According to the press release, two engines will be offered by Peugeot, the 1.6 and 2.0, in several configurations. For Japan, the 1.6-liter will have a SOHC setup and produce 120 PS plus 300 Nm of torque. Its only gearbox will be the 6-speed automatic, which helps return a combined consumption of 21.0 km/h. That's the only one that's better than some hybrids.
The 1.6 is going to be available on the 308 Alure hatchback and SW wagon. As for the 2.0-liter, its maximum output will be 180 PS and 400 Nm, while fuel consumption is reduced to an acceptable 18 km/l. GT versions of the 308 hatch, 308 SW and 508 will have it, again only with automatics.
Next, we have Citroen with the same output for the slightly older but still attractive C4 hatchback. It will supposedly achieve 20.2 km/l while compensating with a slightly lower price.
And finally, the newly launched DS brand will offer the DS4 BlueHDI engine, the 2-liter one. There are both regular and off-road oriented models, but power goes only to the front wheels via a 6-speed Aisin automatic gearbox.
The premium sub-brand has promised that starting in January 2017, the DS5 Bl
But, considering they've always been at the forefront of exhaust particle filtration, we should give Peugeot a little more credit. So, let's start with them, shell we?
According to the press release, two engines will be offered by Peugeot, the 1.6 and 2.0, in several configurations. For Japan, the 1.6-liter will have a SOHC setup and produce 120 PS plus 300 Nm of torque. Its only gearbox will be the 6-speed automatic, which helps return a combined consumption of 21.0 km/h. That's the only one that's better than some hybrids.
The 1.6 is going to be available on the 308 Alure hatchback and SW wagon. As for the 2.0-liter, its maximum output will be 180 PS and 400 Nm, while fuel consumption is reduced to an acceptable 18 km/l. GT versions of the 308 hatch, 308 SW and 508 will have it, again only with automatics.
Next, we have Citroen with the same output for the slightly older but still attractive C4 hatchback. It will supposedly achieve 20.2 km/l while compensating with a slightly lower price.
And finally, the newly launched DS brand will offer the DS4 BlueHDI engine, the 2-liter one. There are both regular and off-road oriented models, but power goes only to the front wheels via a 6-speed Aisin automatic gearbox.
The premium sub-brand has promised that starting in January 2017, the DS5 Bl
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