Friday, September 30, 2011

2013 Peugeot 4008

Peugeot 4008

Peugeot 4008 - Front Angle, 2013, 1 of 3
Peugeot 4008

In accordance with the increasing range of Peugeot and development strategy, Peugeot 4008 will be launched first in the international market, which will represent 70% of its sales. With its distinctive, stylish appearance and his 4x4 SUV features, Peugeot 4008 is a contemporary response to the needs of all customers off-road vehicle in a well-known segment of the market.

The world market is growing strongly off-road SUV in 2005. In Russia, has long been dominated by all-terrain vehicles and now account for 20% of the market, most of them vehicles in the compact SUV. However, in China and Western Europe, off-road market share reached 10%, and covers different expectations. In Europe the market share of SUVs in the segments C and D is growing at the expense of SUVs E segment. In China, this attraction condition of the car, who were looking for. In Europe, it grants wishes distinctive multipurpose vehicles, compact, and the impact on the environment is comparable to conventional interior. Thus, Peugeot 4008 is the perfect response to changes in these markets, a competitive car acting ambitions mark on the international market. Presented as the world premiere of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Peugeot 4008 will be available first in the international markets since 2012 in the second quarter.

Peugeot 4008 - Front, 2013, 2 of 3
Peugeot 4008

With this new SUV 4x4, Peugeot completes its range of vehicles suited to different expectations of cross-country clients. With his strong personality to international destinations, Peugeot 4008 is not only directed at customers who already have all-terrain vehicle and those seeking an alternative to saloons or MTS, a car synonymous with relaxation. In Europe it is more targeted at customers who value the strong and dynamic capabilities, with dimensions suitable for multiple uses and efficient fuel economy. In addition to 4007, but 3008 and its HYbrid4 version, Peugeot 4008 meets the expectations of various market shows strong growth in the compact SUV.

Born PSA - Mitsubishi partnership, Peugeot 4008, of course, has a strong personality Peugeot. New style brand codes are reasonably adapted, for example, floating grille and headlight design units of cat with a visual signature: on the front line of LED daytime running lamps that complement the three red lights and sculptured nails taillights. Off-road situation, it was pointed out by adopting a vertical design of the grille, the inclusion body sill protectors and prominent wheel arches protection strips to accommodate the larger wheels is enhanced by the sophisticated design wheel rims. Almost horizontal cover the slots and line style - which extends to the rear wing, where it descends again crossing a lamp - and this feature seems to be hollow along the side of the body, accentuating the strong and dynamic aspect of the Peugeot 4008.

Peugeot 4008 - Rear Angle, 2013, 3 of 3
Peugeot 4008

Work done by a team of design style, right down to the minutest detail, offers Peugeot 4008 high-class elegance in line with its positioning. Appearance, among other things, went with chrome components and interior atmosphere is enhanced by the choice of materials, such as the soft texture of the fascia, to shield the instrument panel and black lacquered design center console. Glass panoramic roof provides a large light for the driver and passengers in the cabin and is supplemented with side LEDs for night / dark illumination light for reading. With its distinctive style, strong and distinctive, Peugeot 4008 is firmly rooted in the world of compact SUV. Its features and equipment - as the Open & Go system, 18 "alloy wheels, touchscreen navigation system and rearview camera - is the result of modernity and luxury brand vision ATVs.

Peugeot 4008 platform, taken in part from 4007, was reduced in length to the short front and rear overhangs (-30cm in length). Its long wheelbase and wide tracks had been retained to ensure a good place for passengers in the front and rear. These characteristics and the appearance of the dimensions - 4.34m long, 1.80m wide with a height of 1.63m - make the Peugeot 4008 is particularly versatile. Its compact size - the promise of true mobility - and his passenger space make the car suitable for everyday use, including the city and for leisure trips or holidays.

In all-wheel drive version, the driver can choose from three transmission modes: "2WD" with two-wheel drive, "4WD" four-wheel drive and the "LOCK" lock four-wheel drive. In two-wheel-drive modes - 4WD and LOCK - the distribution of torque between front and rear is controlled electronically. In the LOCK, four-wheel drive transfer becomes permanent, with even greater distribution of torque to the rear wheels.

This type of transfer would represent more than 80% of sales of 4008. Peugeot 4x4 SUV will be new in fact only offered in the 4x4 version in some countries, including Europe.

The range of performance engine, adapted to the market

There will be four engines:
  • Gasoline
    • 1.6l 85 kW (116hp) / 152 Nm - a 5-speed manual
    • 2,0 l 113 kW (150hp) / 198 Nm - a 5-speed manual or CVT
  • Diesel HDi
    • 1.6l HDi FAP 82 kW (112hp) / 270 - 280 Nm with overboost - 6-speed manual
    • 1.8l HDi FAP 110 kW (150hp) / 300 Nm - 6 speed manual

In Europe, Peugeot 4008 will be offered with two diesel engines HDi. In other countries, it will be marketed with the most appropriate power (s).

On the 1.6l petrol and diesel engines HDi, Peugeot 4008 environmental performance is one of the best in its segment. Since 4008 Peugeot merits its status as a modern SUV and its place in the heart of our city, just like a normal sedan.