Peugeot's Geneva Motor Show Debuts Limited to 308 Facelift and Special Editions of RCZ and 3008 Hybrid4

Unless Peugeot is hiding a surprise in its pouch, the French carmaker's presence at the upcoming Geneva Salon will most likely go under the radar. Aside from the subtly facelifted 308 family which includes the hatchback models, an estate and the coupe-cabriolet, Peugeot's stand will also host the premiere of two limited edition models.

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New Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4: World's First Diesel - Electric Hybrid Returns 3.8lt/100km or 61.9mpg US

For those of your torn between petrol-hybrid and diesel cars, Peugeot may have the answer for you as the French automaker has presented the world's first production diesel-fueled hybrid vehicle, the 3008 Hybrid4. Unlike your common hybrid that makes use of a petrol engine, the Peugeot crossover combines a 163bhp 2.0-liter turbo diesel unit powering the front wheels and an electric motor (27bhp continuous / 37bhp maximum) driving the rear axle.

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Peugeot UK Launches 3008 with More Powerful Diesel and Six-Speed Auto

Peugeot will expand its 3008 crossover range in the UK this June with the introduction of the 3008 HDi 163 FAP Automatic variant, which will be available in two trim levels, Sport and Exclusive, priced from £21,395 and £22,795 respectively.

The latest 3008 model gets a new and more powerful 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine that delivers an output of 163bhp at 3,750 rpm and a maximum torque of 340 Nm (258 lb-ft) at 2,000 rpm. The HDi 163 is only available with a six-speed automatic gearbox that features two driving modes - automatic and sequential selection control.

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Irmscher to Present Peugeot 3008 RC Line at Geneva Motor Show

European tuning firm Irmscher will debut a new range of accessories called "RC Line" for the Peugeot 3008 at next week's Geneva Salon. The Irmscher mods inject some additional visual flair into the French firm's new compact crossover model.

The available bits for the exterior include a stainless steel radiator grille with chrome trimming, a front spoiler, side skirts and a roof spoiler. There's also a lowering kit and 19-inch alloy wheels that are available in silver or black finish and are wrapped in 225/40 R19 performance tires.

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