Peugeot develops first diesel hybrid crossover
25 Aug 2010
With diesel engines delivering the fuel economy of some hybrids, Peugeot has developed a diesel hybrid combining the best of both fuel economy technologies with its new 3008 Hybrid4 Crossover that uses Hybrid4 technology.
The consumer hybrids we have seen so far are use gasoline technology to achieve fuel economies upwards of 50 mpg including Toyota's third generation Prius, but some diesel engines are claiming similar fuel economy to many gasoline hybrids.
The vehicle is claimed to be the first diesel full hybrid production car.
The car uses a 2.0L 163 bhp HDi diesel engine along with a 37 bhp electric motor with the engine and motor delivering a combined driving cycle fuel consumption of 74.4 mpg and carbon dioxide emissions in the 99g/km range. (According to Autoblog Green points the 3008 is rated at 61.9 miles per gallon using US EPA ratings).
The new 3008 Hybrid4 Crossover also features a four-wheel drive.
The car offer several driving modes including the four-wheel drive mode, auto mode, and sport modes.
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