Peugeot company showed models 508

Peugeot company extended the detailed information on family 508 which replaces with itself at once two models — 407 and 607.

Peugeot 508: 9,2 cm longer...

The world premiere of a novelty takes place in the beginning of October on autoshow in Paris, but sales in the European car market begin from next year. About it it's told in the official press release.

The overall length of Peugeot 508 with a body "sedan" makes 4,79 metres, "universal" — 4,81 metres that on 10,1 and 4,8 centimetres accordingly more than at model 407 with the same body types. The wheelbase thus increased by 9,2 centimetres.

Despite the increased sizes, weight of a new sedan in comparison with Peugeot 407 (in versions with identical engines) decreased on 35 kgs, and universal became easier on 45 kgs. Besides, model 508 has, according to representatives of the company, one of the best for a sedan the class of aerodynamic resistance — 0,25, and at version SW — 0,26.

C 2012 the novelty also can be equipped with the hybrid power-plant combining a 163-strong 2-litre diesel engine and the electromotor which if necessary provides with pull-rod rear wheels of the car.

When Peugeot 508 deliveries in the USA begin, yet is not informed.

Sedan Peugeot 508

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2010 Peugeot Cars 308 Millesim Special Edition

The British division of Peugeot announced today it will expand its 308 range by adding a special edition to the lineup that celebrates Peugeot’s 200th anniversary: the Millesim, after unveiling the 207 special edition wearing the same name. There will be four models available powered by VTi petrol and HDi diesel engines.

Model Range On-the-road Price Combined MPG CO2 Emissions :

308 Millesim 1.4 VTi 98 £16,245.00 43.46 149    

308 Millesim 1.6 VTi 120 £16,745.00 43.46 155

308 Millesim HDi 90 £17,495.00 62.70 120

308 Millesim HDi 110 £18,245.00 62.70 120

The Peugeot 308 Millesim comes equipped with a free Nokia 5230 smartphone with Satellite Navigation and in-car mounting kit, 16 inch alloy wheels, Sports front grille, Sports rear bumper. The Peugeot 308 Millesim also features USB and Bluetooth connectivity, special badges and various other styling accents. Other features offered as standard include ABS, EBFD, EBA, ESP, driver airbag, passenger airbag, side airbags, curtain airbags, remote control central locking with deadlocks, electric front and rear windows, radio / single CD player, air-conditioning and front fog lights, among others.

For the petrol versions, the 308 Millesim is equipped with Peugeot’s class leading VTi petrol engines. Two engine options are available, a new Euro 5 1.4 litre 98 bhp, or a 1.6 litre 120 bhp version. Both engines benefit from Peugeot’s particularly innovative VTi technology which improves the engine’s overall efficiency, significantly reducing fuel consumption (particularly in phases of partial load) and, therefore, CO2 emissions. For HDi diesel versions, the 308 Millesim is powered by Peugeot’s 1.6 litre 90 and 110 bhp engines, both acknowledged for their driveability, performance and low running costs (62.7 mpg in the combined cycle and zero vehicle excise duty). An additive based diesel particulate filter system (FAP) is fitted as standard on the HDi 110 bhp engine.

The 308 Millesim benefits from Peugeot’s extensive experience and the latest technological advances to ensure safety of the highest order at all levels. A five star EuroNCAP rating is combined with the standard fitment of: ESP, six airbags, five three-point inertia reel seat belts with a “fasten seat belt” warning system, front and rear head restraints designed to limit whiplash, three Isofix mountings to accommodate a child seat – one at the front and two in the rear outer seats and an electrically operated child safety system which simply and safely locks the rear doors and disables the electric rear windows.