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After years of promises and teasing, Groupe PSA has unleashed the plug-in hybrid powertrain that combines the 1.6-liter PureTech four-cylinder turbo engine with an electric motor that drives the rear wheels. Capable of all-wheel drive when both pieces of the puzzle work together as one, the system is exclusive to models that ride on the Efficient Modular Platform 2 (EMP2).
The 508 and 3008 in PHEV flavor will go on sale in Europe in the second quarter of 2019, and soon thereafter, more nameplates will follow. These are the Peugeot 5008, Opel Grandland X, Citroen C5 Aircross, and DS 7 Crossback. Now that we’ve cleared this matter, how does HYBRID and HYBRID4 stack up against each other?
Compared to the 1.6-liter PureTech in ICE-only models, the engine features a starter-alternator in this application. In regard to output, the PureTech in the HYBRID churns out 180 horsepower and the HYBRID4 levels up to 225 horsepower. Compared to the HYBRID, the HYBRID4 adds an electric motor with 110 horsepower on tap, inverter, and gearbox on the rear axle, which also boasts multi-link independent suspension.
The 300-volt battery in both versions of the powertrain is located under the rear seats, featuring a capacity of 11.8-kWh and 13.2-kWh, respectively. Peugeot quotes up to 50 kilometers (31 miles) of electric driving according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure, which is perfect for the daily drive to work and back home.
In Zero Emission mode, the HYBRID and HYBRID4 enable a top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph). If you’re in a hurry on an unrestricted section of Autobahn, speeds above that level are capable with the assistance of the 1.6-liter PureTech.
Maximum charge is reached in 7 hours using a standard plug (3.3 kW and 8 A). Utilizing the 6.6-kW, 32-A Wallbox (available as an option), the lithium-ion battery hits full charge in less than 1h 45m.
"Our HYBRID plug-in vehicles are in perfect harmony with our brand values: they reinforce our promise of amplifying the senses. With this new offer, nothing could be simpler: customers will always come to buy a Peugeot and will have the choice of their engine depending on their uses,“ said Jean-Philippe Imparato, brand CEO at Peugeot.
Compared to the 1.6-liter PureTech in ICE-only models, the engine features a starter-alternator in this application. In regard to output, the PureTech in the HYBRID churns out 180 horsepower and the HYBRID4 levels up to 225 horsepower. Compared to the HYBRID, the HYBRID4 adds an electric motor with 110 horsepower on tap, inverter, and gearbox on the rear axle, which also boasts multi-link independent suspension.
The 300-volt battery in both versions of the powertrain is located under the rear seats, featuring a capacity of 11.8-kWh and 13.2-kWh, respectively. Peugeot quotes up to 50 kilometers (31 miles) of electric driving according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure, which is perfect for the daily drive to work and back home.
In Zero Emission mode, the HYBRID and HYBRID4 enable a top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph). If you’re in a hurry on an unrestricted section of Autobahn, speeds above that level are capable with the assistance of the 1.6-liter PureTech.
Maximum charge is reached in 7 hours using a standard plug (3.3 kW and 8 A). Utilizing the 6.6-kW, 32-A Wallbox (available as an option), the lithium-ion battery hits full charge in less than 1h 45m.
"Our HYBRID plug-in vehicles are in perfect harmony with our brand values: they reinforce our promise of amplifying the senses. With this new offer, nothing could be simpler: customers will always come to buy a Peugeot and will have the choice of their engine depending on their uses,“ said Jean-Philippe Imparato, brand CEO at Peugeot.
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