More efficiency for Peugeot 508 GT
Peugeot's large-car range makes the transition to cleaner diesel engine technologyAussie buyers of Peugeot's 508 will enjoy longer range from updated Euro 6 emissions-compliant models being introduced to the local market.
The current flagship of the range, the 508 GT, will gain a new 2.0-litre powerplant in lieu of the 2.2-litre Euro 5 diesel that has powered it up until now. While the new engine – also a diesel – is more economical than the 2.2, it's a little slower for the 0-100km/h time (8.6 seconds versus 8.2), and power and torque are pegged back.
Developing 133kW and 400Nm, the new engine is at a performance disadvantage against the older 2.2-litre four-cylinder, but official fuel consumption is now rated at 4.0L/100km in the combined-cycle test – a significant improvement on the 5.3L/100km figure for the 2.2. CO2 emissions have also dropped back from 140g/km for the 2.2, to 105g/km for the new 2.0-litre.
"With over 125 years of drivetrain development and engineering experience this is our opportunity to leverage PSA Peugeot's lead in development and rollout of powerful and efficient drivetrain technology," said John Startari, General Manager of Peugeot Australia.
"The Peugeot 308 range was the first to receive PSA's awarded PureTech and BlueHDi range of drivetrains in Australia and they are proving to be winners with customers, with over 85 per cent of all 308 vehicles sold specified with the Euro 6 drivetrains."
Peugeot is yet to announce pricing for the new model, but it has confirmed the 2.0-litre 508 GT is due to arrive here before the end of the third quarter.
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