The upcoming diesel-powered
2010 Peugeot 308 Hybrid HDi features an outstanding fuel economy of 83 mpg on the combined cycle and emits only 90g/km of CO2. This is nothing compared to
Toyota Prius Touring Edition with its 55 mpg on the same combined cycle and 104g/km of carbon dioxide successfully contributing to the Global Warming™.
Peugeot will take advantage of the upcoming motor show in Frankfurt to display its
2010 Peugeot 308 Hybrid HDi hatchback.
The
308 Hybrid HDi is motivated by a 1.6-liter HDi engine assisted by a 22bhp/59lb-ft electric motor mated to a six-speed electronically-controlled manual gearbox. Together, these motors provide the car with 132hp of peak power, comparable to that of the
Peugeot 308 with the 2.0-liter HDi DPFS 136bhp diesel engine but 38 percent more efficient. Replacing the traditional gasoline engine with diesel in a hybrid powertrain,
Peugeot further increases fuel efficiency of a
hybrid drive.
The vehicle may ride in electric-only mode and complies with the future Euro V standard, company says in its press release.
There is still no info about the price but
Peugeot is ready to do its best to keep the cost of the car as closer to the standard diesel-powered
Peugeot 308 as possible.
See also: Opel Corsa Hybrid concept car with diesel engine
