Peugeot RCZ - the car, on the version of the gay community

Extravagant coupe Peugeot RCZ was the winner of European Gay Car of the Year, ongoing French community Ledorga.fr.

Peugeot RCZ was considered the best among 61 models from which the finalists were five. Interestingly, the coupe just one point by a vote ahead of fellow for concern - Citroen DS3. However, Citroen has been recognized gay-mark year.

Earlier, the winner became twice the car brand Fiat (Fiat 500 hatchback and convertible) and Alfa Romeo (MiTo and Spider), as well as the Aston Martin DB9 Volante and the MINI Convertible.

Electric Vehicle Peugeot tells about iOn

Published a new information on the electric vehicle Peugeot iOn, which began sales in Europe scheduled for December 2010.

Motor power, installed under the hood iOn, up 63 hp and torque - 180 Nm. This ensures that the dispersal and "hundreds" of 15,9 seconds and a top speed of 130 km / h. The charge comes from the home network for 6 hours. Mileage on full charge - 150 km.

In the basic equipment includes alloy wheels, fog lights, air conditioner, audio system with USB and Bluetooth, automatic headlamps. Additionally you can order a navigation and winter package.

Peugeot iOn first time will be available only in the lease, for a fee of 500 euros per month.

Peugeot 3008 new model sales start-2011

The company Peugeot takes on the  market model 3008. Crossover was presented at the Moscow Motor Show.

New items only offer front-wheel drive and one of two engines, both the volume of 1,6 liter: atmospheric 120 hp and the turbocharged, 156 hp Paired with a less powerful engine will be supplied only five-speed manual gearbox, but with the turbo engine - a six-speed "mechanics" or automatic.

Standard equipment will include air conditioning, front and side airbags, curtain airbags, the help system when you start up the hill and stabilization, audio system with mp3. For top-end configuration in the list of options - climate control, decorative plates on the body and heated front seats.

Also, was presented and a hybrid version Peugeot 3008. This - the first production diesel-electric hybrid propulsion total impact to 200 hp this version is implemented four-wheel drive, and with the help of an electric motor, causing the rear wheels. This Peugeot 3008 will be available in 2011.

Peugeot is preparing the first diesel-electric hybrid

Technical details have become known the world's firstDiesel-Electric Hybrid Truck Program Underway.: An article from: Energy Optimization News diesel-electric hybrid, announced Peugeot. The new power plant will debut at crossover Peugeot 3008, which will premiere this fall in Paris.

Peugeot 3008 is equipped with a two-liter diesel engine producing 163 horsepower paired with an electric motor, developing 37 hp and 200 Nm of torque, so the total characteristics of the power unit - 200 hp and 500 Nm. Transmission - six-robot.

Electric motor is responsible for four-wheel drive, providing traction on the rear wheels. Two engines can operate independently of each other, and together, such as when over clocking, or when driving on slippery roads.

Average fuel consumption of hybrid systems - 3.5 liters per 100 km in the combined cycle and emissions of CO2 - 99 g / km.

The exact date of the appearance of a hybrid crossover in the sale, as well as the prices has not yet named.

The new brand slogan Motion & Emotion and concept car Peugeot SR1

Official opening of the production of Peugeot in the Kaluga region will be held April 23, 2010. This was held in Moscow at the press conference announced the general director of Peugeot François Poirier. In the test mode pipeline was launched earlier this month and March 9 at 21.30 with his left by the first car Peugeot 308. 

The importance of market for Peugeot confirms the fact that the Peugeot 308, the first car assembly which will be produced in Kaluga, fully adapted to the weather and road conditions. In order to give an opportunity to make sure customers of this company Peugeot has planned a series of activities. One of them will be the car race on a route Moscow - Irkutsk - Moscow, which is scheduled to start May 17, 2010. 

In addition, the car Peugeot 308 Kaluga assembly meets all the criteria for the program to encourage the acquisition of new vehicles to replace the old which are handed over for recycling. Currently Peugeot expects a positive decision Minpromtorg on making the company a list of program participants. 

Referring to the global strategy Peugeot, Francois Poirier said the new brand positioning, adopted January 8, 2010, 200-year anniversary of the industrial history of the Peugeot. Separately, he focused on two key points: the new brand slogan Motion & Emotion ( Emotions in Motion) and concept car Peugeot SR1, which was officially presented at the International Motor Show in Geneva in March and is the most complete embodiment of the new style and content of the brand.