Peugeot announced new additions to its electrified model range for 2023, including self-charging hybrid versions of the 3008 and 5008 SUVs while confirming there is a fully electric e-408 coming soon. Starting next year, the entire Peugeot range – including passenger and commercial vehicles – will be available with at least one hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric powertrain option.
Peugeot introduced a new hybrid powertrain
that will initially be available on the 3008 and 5008 before finding its way
into a wider spectrum of models. It comprises a new PureTech petrol engine
(likely an evolved derivative of the turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder
unit) that produces 134 hp, a new “electrified dual-clutch
gearbox” and a 48V battery. According to Peugeot, this self-charging setup
brings a 15 percent reduction in fuel consumption compared to the ICE-only
equivalent while allowing zero-emission driving for up to 1 km at
low speeds in the urban environment.
Peugeot didn’t go into much detail but the
hybrid option is expected to be a more affordable alternative to the already
available plug-in hybrid models, and could potentially replace the
petrol-powered PureTech variants in the future alongside the upcoming demise of
the BlueHdi diesel, as stricter emission regulations are applied in Europe.
Setting aside the Peugeot model range, the hybrid engine will most likely be
used in an array of cars and SUVs from other Stellantis brands.
Peugeot confirmed that the 408 will soon
gain a fully electric version next to the plug-in hybrid variants announced at
launch. The electric fastback crossover will join the recently revealed E-308
and E-308 SW, the e-Rifter MPV, and the updated E-208 supermini in Peugeot’s EV
range of passenger vehicles.
The French company didn’t go into
specifics, but we expect the EMP2-based E-408 to share its electric powertrain
with the related E-308. The latter is fitted with a single electric motor
producing 154 hp, while the 54 kWh battery is good for a
range of around 400 km.
