The Peugeot 3008 is finally available in an
all-wheel-drive configuration, courtesy of the Hybrid4 powertrain introduced at
the Paris Auto Show. Consisting of a 1.6-liter PureTech gasoline engine rated at 200 PS and two electric motors each producing 80 kW, the
hybrid system has a total of 300 PS on tap. One of the electric motors
is located on the front axle and is integrated with the eight-speed EAT8
automatic transmission.
The other is attached to the rear wheels and drives
them when the front wheels lose grip or four-wheel-drive mode is selected. When
that happens, power is evenly distributed over the four wheels. A 13.2kWh battery is also part of
the hybrid system and allows the 3008 Hybrid4 to travel for up to 50 km on a single charge according to WLTP. CO2 emissions are remarkable for a
4WD vehicle and are estimated at less than 49 g/km.
The benefit of four-wheel drive is reflected in the
3008 Hybrid4’s performance as well. The 0 to 100 km/h sprint takes
just 6.5 seconds, making it the quickest in the 3008 range. Customers will be able to spec
the Hybrid4 powertrain only on the range-topping GT grade that combines the
exclusive Alcantara Greval Grey upholstery with grey oak trim. Along with the
Hybrid4 system, the 3008 also gains new driving assistance systems from the
Peugeot 508, including adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function, and
lane keeping assist.
A few months after the launch of the 3008 Hybrid4,
the compact SUV will also be available with the 180 PS front-wheel-drive
Hybrid system from the 508 and 508 SW.
