2010 Peugeot 608 Rendering and Speculations

Here we go again; Peugeot is said to be readying a new flagship sedan dubbed 608 that aims to establish the French carmaker as a major player in the premium mid-size segment that’s besieged by models like the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and the BMW 5-Series.

We don’t like to jump into conclusions, but judging from the ill-fated Peugeot 607 and about every other proposition from European carmakers besides those from the German troika (aka BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz), we fail to see the reason why Peugeot would want to spend money and resources on a project that has failure written all over it. Imagine, not even Alfa Romeo has managed to penetrate this particular segment, let alone a mainstream marque like Peugeot.

We’d find it more reasonable for the French carmaker to spend its time and money on a totally new project –for example a compact SUV/Crossover- than to give the premium mid-size segment another shot.

Pic: Autoexpress , Via: Autoblog.it

Peugeot Working on 308 Based “3008” Minivan

Peugeot is planning to introduce an MPV version of its compact size 308 model dubbed 3008 according to a report that aired last Friday on French radio station “BFM”. Although a spokesman for Peugeot declined to verify the report, he did reveal that the French carmaker’s Paris Motor Show stand would host a series of novelties. The 3008, which according to BFM will also feature a 4WD crossover version in its range, will compete against the C4 Picasso from Citroen, the Ford Focus C-MAX and the Opel Zafira.

Peugeot-Citroen & Mitsubishi to Cooperate on Electric Cars

PSA Peugeot Citroen and Mitsubishi are extending their cooperation in the field of electric vehicles. The two companies announced today that they will be working together on the development, the manufacture and the use of an electric powertrain for small urban vehicles. In a joint statement, the companies said that this agreement will step up the viability of electric vehicle projects and accelerate their market introduction.

Peugeot 207 CC «ELLE Magazine» Edition

As if the tres-chic 207 CC wasn’t conspicuously feminine enough, Peugeot UK went ahead and introduced a limited edition version, the styling of which was created by readers of ELLE magazine as part of a competition to design their own car. ELLE provided readers with a choice of exterior colours and interior designs, and the winning designs were then put into production by Peugeot. -Continued

The result was four 207 CC ELLE models, each with a different bespoke leather interior and available in four interior/exterior colour combinations to suit every style:

• ‘Glamour Mode’ – Thorium Grey metallic with black leather and Mulberry trim
• ‘Classic Couture’ – Lacerta Yellow with black leather interior with a graphite trim
• ‘Rock Chic’ – Diamond black with black leather interior with a pale pink trim
• ‘Urban Chic’ – Silver and black leather interior with a bright blue trim

Inside, the 207 CC ELLE features unique quilted centre panels on the seats, door and side trims, ELLE logos embossed into the front seats, a carbon leather trimmed instrument cowling with contrasting stitching, leather gear lever gaiter with contrasting stitching and ELLE embroidered floor mats.

Additionally, owners of the 207 CC ELLE will also receive special ELLE branded leather accessories (hopefully not like the ones they give for free in their magazine...) to match the cars’ interior: key ring, credit card holder, coin purse and a leather service / handbook wallet. Power comes from a 120Hp 1.6-liter petrol engine with prices starting from £18,495 (on-the-road).

Peugeot 207 Le Mans Series with 1.6 Turbo Diesel & Petrol Engines

Paying homage to its successful diesel-powered 908 HDi FAP Le Mans race car, Peugeot has introduced a special edition version of its subcompact hatch, the 207 Le Mans Series. Production of the special edition 207 that will be available with two engine choices, a 175Hp 1.6 Turbo petrol and an 110Hp 1.6 Turbo Diesel, will be limited to 2,000 units across Europe.

Customers can choose between two colours for the 207 Le Mans Series, Banquise White and Obsidien Black. Form the outside, the most prominent features of the 207 Le Mans Series are the decorative longitudinal red stripes and the red lion-head figure on the doors. Moreover, the limited edition 207 also gets 17-inch alloy wheels, a chrome-shadow optics pack for the lights and a “Le Mans Series” badge on the tail-gate. Inside and apart from the sport trim, Peugeot has added an aluminium numbered plaque on the steering wheel.

Peugeot 107 “KISS” Special Edition

The special edition Peugeot 107 was launched week in the UK in association with the KISS radio station. Available in either Laser Red or Raven Black metallic and dressed in KISS livery, the special edition is equipped with a Clarion sound system with removable front panel plus upgraded speakers and a subwoofer with additional volume control. It also features a USB socket that allows an iPod or any MP3 player to be connected. Prices start from £7,755 with availability limited to 1,000 vehicles. -Continued

Peugeot 207 Cielo with Panoramic Roof

Just in time for summer, Peugeot is enhancing its 207 line-up in the UK with the addition the Cielo Special edition. Based on the 207 Sport, the 207 Cielo benefits from standard fitment of a panoramic glass roof, metallic paint, Bluetooth hands-free phone kit and cruise control. The 207 Cielo will be available in both three door and five door versions and with a choice of two petrol engines, a 1.4 litre 75Hp unit, or a 1.4 litre VTi 95Hp. Prices in the UK start from £11,995 on-the-road.

Peugeot 407 Facelift: Minor Changes

Rather than go through a full-size redesign, Peugeot preferred a light update for its 407 Sedan and Station Wagon models. Changes on the outside include the reworked grille upfront that's been enhanced with more doses of chrome along with the new headlamps and tail-lamps. Inside, Peugeot has enhanced the 407 with extra comfort equipment and in particular onboard temperature control and new telematics systems along with a new front parking assistance. -Continued

The only mechanical changes concern the updated 2.0-litre HDi engine which now 138Hp (103Kw), an increase of 4Hp or 3 kW. It also benefits from a fuel consumption of 5.6 litres/100km (42MPG) and CO2 emissions reduced to 150 g/km. Sales are expected to start in Europe over the next few weeks.

UK Police Officers Get Diesel-Powered Peugeot 308s

Peugeot’s first 308 Police cars are due out on patrol this month in the UK. Based on the 308 1.6-litre HDi 90Hp, Peugeot’s Special Vehicle Operation (PSVO) in Coventry performed all the necessary changes to the standard car that includes a blue light bar, siren, PA system, hand set, control box, LED bumper lights and a full police livery. The next project for PSVO will be to adapt the brand new 308 SW estate vehicle for Police use. -Continued

Andy Bye, Manager of PSVO, said; “The 307 has been a success with UK Police fleets, and the improvements in the new 308 mean we have a very competitive proposition – a product that performs well at all levels. Police forces are increasingly mindful of the operational cost of running a fleet, and their impact upon the environment. The Peugeot 308 HDi 90 S combines low emissions and strong fuel economy, without compromising its role, with added practicality and performance.”

Peugeot 308 Diesel Sets New Fuel Economy World Record at 75.6 MPG or 3.1lt/100 km

John and Helen Taylor have secured a place in the “2009 Guinness Book of Records” as the gallant couple set two new fuel economy records when they drove around the coast of Australia in a standard Peugeot 308 HDi 110. During their 25 day, 9,000 mile long journey around the coast of Australia this April, the couple not only managed to record an unprecedented 1,192 miles or 1,917 km on just 60 litres or 15.8 gallons (US) of diesel fuel, but they also averaged a fuel consumption of 75.6 MPG US or 3.1lt/100 km.

According to Peugeot, with their accomplishment, the 308 HDi 110 hatchback now holds the World Record for both the highest average fuel consumption on a journey, a record previously held by a Peugeot 307 hatchback, and the record for the furthest distance travelled on a single tank of fuel. -Continued

John Taylor, commented: “We were very aware of the strong environmental credentials of the 308 before we set out on this journey; but we had no idea, however, that it would be such a record breaker. For us, the Peugeot 308 is the perfect family car; it can comfortably seat five adults and during our 25 day trip, the boot space proved itself too, swallowing up our entire necessary luggage.”

New Peugeot 408 Rendering

In its latest issue, French car magazine “Autoplus” is attempting to give us a preview of the forthcoming Peugeot 408 mid-size sedan that will replace the current generation 407. What looks to be more of a facelift of the 407 than an all-new model, the artist’s take on the 408 isn’t exactly promising especially in concern of the front end with the elevated grille that seems totally out of place. -Continued


Via: Autoplus

Mitsubishi and PSA Peugeot-Citroen Set Up Joint Venture in Russia

With Russia set to become Europe’s largest single car market in 2009 overtaking Germany, it comes to no surprise that automakers are getting into all sorts of agreements to build new assembly lines. Today, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroën announced that they signed a joint venture agreement to produce vehicles for all 3 brands (Peugeot, Citroën and Mitsubishi) in Russia. -Continued

The new assembly plant will be located on the site of Kaluga, 180 km South-West of Moscow and it will produce mid-range SUVs for Mitsubishi, Peugeot and Citroën brands as well as medium size Peugeot and Citroën vehicles. with an overall installed capacity of 160,000 vehicles. The foundation stone of the plant that will have an overall annual capacity of 160,000 vehicles will be laid on June 10th 2008 in Kaluga with production set to commence in 2011.

Peugeot 4007 Irmscher Sport Pack

The Mitsubishi Outlander’s alter –French- ego, the Peugeot 4007 is being enhanced with the introduction of an Irmscher Sport Pack that’s available on the SE model as an option. The sport pack includes Aero Star Design 19” alloy wheels on Pirelli 235/45 x R19 tyres, a body-coloured rear roof spoiler, front lower spoiler and twin tailpipe finishers - all available for £600 in the UK. Peugeot says –and we have no reason not to believe them, that if these extras were purchased individually they would total £2,950. –One more pic after the jump

Citroen & Peugeot Announce New 1.0-Liter 3-Cylinder Engine with 70 to 100Hp

The French car group PSA Peugeot Citroen has announced plans to develop a new family of 1.0-litre 3 cylinder petrol engines with power ranging from 70 to 100 Hp. Although neither Citroen nor Peugeot gave any specific details, apparently the most powerful versions of the 3-cylinder unit will be turbocharged. PSA said that the new engine line-up will bring very significant reductions in CO2 consumptions and emissions. The aim is to offer the market vehicles with CO2 emissions below 100g/km without using any additional technology. -Continued

The new 3-cylinder engines will be produced in two manufacturing sites, one in France, the other in Eastern Europe. The first facility, located on the PSA Peugeot Citroën site at Trémery, France and with an annual capacity of 600,000 engines, will be operational as of 2011.

The second facility will be set up in Eastern Europe by 2012. PSA Peugeot Citroen has begun canvassing several countries in this region and according to their plan, the choice will be made in the middle of this year.

Official: Peugeot’s 308 RC Z to Enter Production in Spring 2010

The French alternative to the Audi TT, the Peugeot 308 RC Z that was presented as a concept at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, will enter production according to an official announcement made today at the 2008 Lisbon Motor Show in Portugal by Jean-Philippe Collin, General Director of Peugeot.

Peugeot’s exec said that the final production model will be unveiled to the public at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and will then go on sale in the spring of 2010. The compact-sized 2+2 Coupe will be based on the underpinnings of the new 308 hatch which means it will be equipped among others, with the BMW/MINI and Peugeot co-developed 1.6 Turbo engine line-up.

The 308 RC Z Concept (see pics here), which brought to mind the 1990’s Audi Avus Concept with its toned wheel arches and the forward-cabin design, was equipped with a modified version of the 1.6 Turbo engine with 218Hp that was coupled to a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Peugeot Announces New Design Competition in Beijing

For the first time, Peugeot kicked off its annual design competition outside Europe at the 2008 Beijing Motor Show. In this year’s competition, young designers from all over the world are summoned to “imagine a Peugeot for the megalopolis of tomorrow”, by creating a concept car for use in the center of the urban cities of the future, while embracing the key values of the 21st century and at the same time, bearing all of Peugeot’s recognized styling clues. -Continued

Interestingly, the model of the winning entry will be presented in China at the Shanghai Motor Show in the spring of 2009. If you’re interested you can submit your entry from May 30 2008 to 20 July 2008 at the Design section of the Peugeot website (www.peugeot.com).

Peugeot Announces UK Pricing for the New 308 SW

Peugeot’s chic compact-sized 308 Station Wagon will arrive on UK shores this June with prices starting from £14,395. It will be available in four trim levels S, SR, Sport and SE and eight engine options, five petrol units (1.4 95Hp, 1.6 with 120, 140, 150 and 175 Hp) and three HDi diesel engines (1.6 with 90 and 110 Hp and 2.0 136 Hp).

The S and SR versions will differ from the Sport and SE versions by the fitment of a steel roof panel and a folding split rear bench seat, instead of individual removable seats and a Cielo panoramic glass roof as found on the Sport and SE versions. –Detailed pricing after the jump

Model -On-the-road MRRP

S 1.4 VTi 95-£14,395

S 1.6 VTi 120-£14,995

S 1.6 VTi 120 Auto-£15,995

S HDi 90-£15,695

S HDi 110-£16,595

SR HDi 90-£16,345

SR HDi 110-£17,245

Sport 1.6 VTi 120-£16,395

Sport 1.6 VTi 120 Auto-£17,395

Sport THP 150-£17,495

Sport THP 140 Auto-£18,495

Sport THP 175-£18,645

Sport HDi 110-£17,995

Sport HDi 136-£18,645

Sport HDi 136 Auto-£19,645

SE HDi 110-£19,195

SE HDi 136-£19,845

SE HDi 136 Auto-£20,845

Peugeot 4007 & Citroën C-Crosser to be Built in Europe from 2009

The French group PSA Peugeot-Citroën announced today that it has come to an agreement with Mitsubishi to transfer the production of the Outlander SUV based Peugeot 4007 and Citroën C-Crosser models from Japan to Europe. The two French SUVs are currently assembled in Mitsubishi’s Japanese Mizushima factory, but vehicles for the European market will, from January 2009, be built in the Dutch "Ned Car" factory, which is wholly owned by Mitsubishi.

Officially, the decision to relocate production in Europe was made to enable PSA Peugeot Citroën to respond more quickly to changes in European SUV demand. Unofficially, Mitsubishi had to find a way to compensate for the loss of the Mitsubishi Colt based Smart Fourfour compact hatch that was built in the Ned Car factory up until late 2006. (Pic: Carscoop)

Peugeot 4007 & Citroën C-Crosser to be Built in Europe from 2009

The French group PSA Peugeot-Citroën announced today that it has come to an agreement with Mitsubishi to transfer the production of the Outlander SUV based Peugeot 4007 and Citroën C-Crosser models from Japan to Europe. The two French SUVs are currently assembled in Mitsubishi’s Japanese Mizushima factory, but vehicles for the European market will, from January 2009, be built in the Dutch "Ned Car" factory, which is wholly owned by Mitsubishi.

Officially, the decision to relocate production in Europe was made to enable PSA Peugeot Citroën to respond more quickly to changes in European SUV demand. Unofficially, Mitsubishi had to find a way to compensate for the loss of the Mitsubishi Colt based Smart Fourfour compact hatch that was built in the Ned Car factory up until late 2006. (Pic: Carscoop)

Peugeot 4007 & Citroën C-Crosser to be Built in Europe from 2009

The French group PSA Peugeot-Citroën announced today that it has come to an agreement with Mitsubishi to transfer the production of the Outlander SUV based Peugeot 4007 and Citroën C-Crosser models from Japan to Europe. The two French SUVs are currently assembled in Mitsubishi’s Japanese Mizushima factory, but vehicles for the European market will, from January 2009, be built in the Dutch "Ned Car" factory, which is wholly owned by Mitsubishi.

Officially, the decision to relocate production in Europe was made to enable PSA Peugeot Citroën to respond more quickly to changes in European SUV demand. Unofficially, Mitsubishi had to find a way to compensate for the loss of the Mitsubishi Colt based Smart Fourfour compact hatch that was built in the Ned Car factory up until late 2006. (Pic: Carscoop)