Peugeot is preparing to unleash their newest hot-hatch ’208 GTi’ in Australia. This three-door sports car is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (w/ a six-speed manual transmission) that generates 147kW and 275Nm of torque. In terms of performance, it can sprint from 0-100km/h in just 6.8 seconds. The 208 GTi will arrive in Australia in August. [CarAdvice]
The all new Peugeot RCZ Facelift has just been priced in the UK market. This sports car will have a starting price of 21,595 GBP (about $34,486) for the Sport model, while the GT model will start at 23,995 GBP (about $38,318). [Autoevolution]
Check out this new Peugeot 208 GTi Limited Edition. Limited to just 54 units worldwide, the 208 GTi Limited Edition will come with exclusive satin pearlescent white paint and a set of 17″ ‘Carbon’ Onyx Black Alloys. The 208 GTi Limited Edition is scheduled to make its public debut at this year’s Paris Motor Show. [Global Motors]
The Peugeot 208 TYPE R5 will be introduced at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. As a successor to the 207 Super 2000, this four-wheel drive car is powered by a 4-cylinder 1.6-liter engine, producing 280 bhp (208 kW) at 6,000 rpm and a peak torque of 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) at 2,500 rpm. [WorldCarFans]
The new Peugeot 508 Hybrid4 sedan has just been introduced in Europe. This new diesel-electric all-wheel drive vehicle is equipped with a 163 PS 2.0-liter HDi diesel engine (powers the front wheels) and a 37 PS electric motor (powers the rear wheels). Having the combined output of 200 PS, the 508 Hybrid4 is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 9.0 seconds with a top speed of 209 km/h. The Peugeot 508 Hybrid4 itself is scheduled to go on sale across most of the major markets in July. [Autoevolution]
Peugeot has finally revealed the 4008 crossover price for the Australian market. Based on Mitsubishi ASX/Outlander Sport, the 4008 is available in both front- and all-wheel drive configurations along with two equipment grades: Active and Allure. In terms of transmission, it comes with a five-speed manual gearbox or an optional CVT. Prices ranging from AU$28,990 (about $28,805) for the Active model (w/ FWD + five-speed manual gearbox) and goes up to AU$38,490 (about $38,244) for the Allure model (w/ AWD + CVT). [Autoevolution]
