RXH 508, the new Peugeot diesel hybrid
For the first time these three concepts together in a single vehicle. The "508 RXH is crossover because it has developed on the basis of the 508 family by giving a greater height above the ground and because it has four-wheel drive.
It is hybrid because it has been equipped with Peugeot HYbrid4 technology and diesel because it uses this type of combustion engine in the hybrid system.
Being as a whole HYbrid4 technology innovation consists of a diesel engine, first in the world, and an electric motor, the most important in the "508 RXH" is not the technology, but what has been achieved with Peugeot application. The French brand has been exploited to create a completely new car that opens a new niche in the market. And it has created an image by giving its own unique and very personal away from the 508 SW it is derived.
While maintaining the wheelbase of the 508 SW and its length has only grown an inch, is five inches taller and increases ground clearance of 13 to 18 centimeters. In addition, front and rear tracks have been widened an inch and has front and back important protections and sides of the body. This takes on the appearance of a true SUV in particular taking a front role with a personality evident by the way, very different to that of the 508 SW, the floating grille and bumper, which includes in its two lateral ends and upright three lights of day lighting emitting diodes (Led) with the corresponding air inlet. Shipping moldings stainless steel (angle of attack of the car is 15.6 degrees) complete the front view, while the rear, high and powerful, also has skid (with a departure angle of 19, 8 degrees) in a bumper new bill.
The interior maintains the presentation of all the Peugeot 508, although the instrument panel of the multifunction display and console are different. On the other hand, changing the materials used, nobler, and equipment with electric seats with heating and massage effect. With just finished, has a price of 41,500 euros.
The instrument cluster and multifunction display containing specific information, and also includes different controls steering wheel. Between the two master clocks of the dashboard shows a display that explains the operation of the hybrid system and displays the battery charge. And the main screen to view information such as system operation HYbrid4, the browser, and the progression of consumption and the percentage of hybrid use.
Brilliant hybrid. The mechanical hybrid that drives it works great, silent, vibration and evenly. And the help of electric motor means having a total power of 200 hp fully usable in Sport mode and amazing torque (up to 450 Nm), and a different change management six-speed manual driven to achieve a performance frankly good ... and all with a consumption of a given total brilliance of not only the power of mechanics, but also the weight of the car, no light. Yes, the system Sport / Start and Energy Recovery collaborate in achieving only need 4.1 liters of diesel and emit 107 g / km of CO2.
The possibility of having three driving modes, which are adjusted manually from a dial on the center console, is something to consider. In Auto mode the car gets the best fuel consumption and emissions. ZEV mode is responsible for fully electric drive with the car he inserted three to four kilometers. Finally, in 4WD mode the two engines work together to give traction electric motor, located inside the rear axle, the wheels of that axle.
In 4WD mode can be inserted the 508 RXH with almost everything off the road, because it has an almost instant traction at the rear wheels thanks to the high torque that moves. And those 184 mm of ground clearance collaborate to be able to overcome most obstacles that may arise. Asphalt shows a smooth ride and secure.
It is hybrid because it has been equipped with Peugeot HYbrid4 technology and diesel because it uses this type of combustion engine in the hybrid system.
Being as a whole HYbrid4 technology innovation consists of a diesel engine, first in the world, and an electric motor, the most important in the "508 RXH" is not the technology, but what has been achieved with Peugeot application. The French brand has been exploited to create a completely new car that opens a new niche in the market. And it has created an image by giving its own unique and very personal away from the 508 SW it is derived.
While maintaining the wheelbase of the 508 SW and its length has only grown an inch, is five inches taller and increases ground clearance of 13 to 18 centimeters. In addition, front and rear tracks have been widened an inch and has front and back important protections and sides of the body. This takes on the appearance of a true SUV in particular taking a front role with a personality evident by the way, very different to that of the 508 SW, the floating grille and bumper, which includes in its two lateral ends and upright three lights of day lighting emitting diodes (Led) with the corresponding air inlet. Shipping moldings stainless steel (angle of attack of the car is 15.6 degrees) complete the front view, while the rear, high and powerful, also has skid (with a departure angle of 19, 8 degrees) in a bumper new bill.
The interior maintains the presentation of all the Peugeot 508, although the instrument panel of the multifunction display and console are different. On the other hand, changing the materials used, nobler, and equipment with electric seats with heating and massage effect. With just finished, has a price of 41,500 euros.
The instrument cluster and multifunction display containing specific information, and also includes different controls steering wheel. Between the two master clocks of the dashboard shows a display that explains the operation of the hybrid system and displays the battery charge. And the main screen to view information such as system operation HYbrid4, the browser, and the progression of consumption and the percentage of hybrid use.
Brilliant hybrid. The mechanical hybrid that drives it works great, silent, vibration and evenly. And the help of electric motor means having a total power of 200 hp fully usable in Sport mode and amazing torque (up to 450 Nm), and a different change management six-speed manual driven to achieve a performance frankly good ... and all with a consumption of a given total brilliance of not only the power of mechanics, but also the weight of the car, no light. Yes, the system Sport / Start and Energy Recovery collaborate in achieving only need 4.1 liters of diesel and emit 107 g / km of CO2.
The possibility of having three driving modes, which are adjusted manually from a dial on the center console, is something to consider. In Auto mode the car gets the best fuel consumption and emissions. ZEV mode is responsible for fully electric drive with the car he inserted three to four kilometers. Finally, in 4WD mode the two engines work together to give traction electric motor, located inside the rear axle, the wheels of that axle.
In 4WD mode can be inserted the 508 RXH with almost everything off the road, because it has an almost instant traction at the rear wheels thanks to the high torque that moves. And those 184 mm of ground clearance collaborate to be able to overcome most obstacles that may arise. Asphalt shows a smooth ride and secure.
