Peugeot unveils 308 R Concept at the Frankfurt

At the ongoing Frankfurt Motor Show, Peugeot has unveiled the new 308, renewed 3008 and 5008 products; the BlueHDi models, Hybrid4 diesel-electric hybrid products, the 208 Hybrid FE demonstrator and the 2008 Hybrid Air Concept. The new Peugeot 308 R Concept and the RCZ R, the Onyx concept car and two 208 models also made their debut at the event.

Peugeot 308 R Concept and new 308

The 308 R Concept is powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbocharged motor that develops 270bhp at 6,000rpm and 330Nm of top torque at 1,900rpm. The power is transmitted to the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission and a Torsen differential. The vehicle will offer an impressive fuel economy of 15.87kmpl. The front fascia of the new Peugeot 308 R Concept has an aggressive stance with three air intakes in the lower section. They stretch across the entire lower front panel, which covers a track widened by 30mm. The central intake consists of thin horizontal bars framed with a bluish Dark Chrome bead, while the side intakes are covered with a carbon mesh.

The new PEUGEOT 308 stands out with the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit, consisting of a compact steering wheel for enhanced agility, an elevated positioned instrument panel for ideal reading of the information, a high centre console and a 9.7" touch screen for intuitive driving. Still unheard-of in the segment, the Full LED headlamps are standard on the higher trim level models. In the space dedicated to the new 308 will be found the 308 R Concept, an ultra-sporty concept car, that radicalises the stylistic purity and identity of the production car.

Renewed Peugeot 3008 and 5008:

The 3008 and 5008 are exhibited in Frankfurt with their redesigned front face and technological headlamps. The vehicle now adopts the new stylistic codes of the marque like floating grille, light signature and others. Inside, they features a centre console with laser engraving and new equipment: a reversing camera and full-colour head-up display.

PEUGEOT: the technological and environmental lead

The French automaker, Peugeot unveils its new BlueHDi Diesel emission control technology on the new 308 and 508 SW. Combining exclusively SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) and the FAP (Diesel Particulate Filtration System) with additive, it reduces the nitrogen oxide by up to 90% and improves fuel efficiency. It also introduces the Hybrid4 diesel-electric hybrid technology, presented as a world first on the 3008 HYbrid4 then extended to the 508RXH and 508 Saloon HYbrid4.

Peugeot RCZ R

The exclusive RCZ R, a boosted performance version of the iconic RCZ Sports Coupe is also presented at the Frankfurt. Under its radical and sculpted silhouette of 4.65m, resting on 20-inch wheels, the Onyx supercar Concept conceals the heart of an athlete: fixed on the carbon fibre body sheet, the 600bhp V8 hybrid HDi 3.7-litre lies in the mid-mounted position, the 6-speed sequential gearbox and the suspension are the result of the exacting expertise of competition at the highest level.