Geneva 2010: Peugeot announces 3008 Hybrid4 plug-in for 2012

Filed under: Diesel, EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Peugeot, Geneva Motor Show

At the Geneva Motor Show, Peugeot has announced that one year after it introduces its first diesel hybrid based on the 3008 crossover, it will launch a plug-in version of the same vehicle. The 3008 will be the first vehicle to use the PSA-developed Hybrid4 system and, unless someone like Mercedes pulls a surprise later this year, it may be the first production diesel hybrid if it launches as scheduled early next year.

Hybrid4 is a through the road hybrid system with the front wheels driven by a conventional diesel engine and transmission and the rears by an electric motor. There is no power split system and no mechanical connection front to rear. The plug-in version will use a higher-capacity battery and Peugeot is aiming for fuel consumption of under 2 liters per 100 kilometers (117.6 miles per gallon, U.S.) and less than 50 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

Gallery: 2010 Peugeot 3008