When the hybrid engine is usually a merger between a gasoline engine with an electric motor, but Peugeot make a breakthrough by using a diesel engine.
With it, Peugeot claims is the first manufacturer to introduce hybrid vehicles in combination with diesel engines.
"With the launch of the world's first hybrid vehicle that uses diesel, Peugeot presents new offer in terms of environmental efficiency and the sensation of driving," said the Peugeot in his official statement.
Interestingly, this car will perform not as a display alias concept, which is not known when it will be produced. But will soon make it into production cars later this year.
But for potential buyers, must move quickly to. Because the manufacturer of bearing the lion it will only produce 300 units for the entire world.
3008 hybrid can drive with the help of diesel engine capacity of 2,000 cc four-cylinder engine capable of producing power of 165 hp. The diesel engine drives the front wheels.
The machine is combined with 37.5 hp electric motor powered. duty motor drives the rear wheels, so automatic, the car has four-wheel drive system.
For fuel consumption, capable hybrid4 3008 Peugeot claims downing as much as 3.8 liters of diesel to travel 100 kilometers.
"Coupled with the new driving pleasure Hybrid4 3008 is a breakthrough in terms of CO2 emissions by only produce 99 g / km. This emission has decreased 35 percent compared to conventional combustion engines," says Peugeot.
Peugeot will also open an online booking for 300 cars. But this hybrid4 3008 will only be available in a choice of colors and pearlescent white leather interior leather-clad two colors.