Plug-in hybrid electric variants (PHEV) of Peugeot’s 3008 SUV and 508 Fastback models will be available in Australia in the first quarter of next year.

The models mark the brand’s first electrified variants in the local market.

The 3008 GT Sport Plug-in Hybrid AWD offers 222kW of power from a combination of a 147kW PureTech engine and two electric motors – one at the front developing 81kW and the second at the rear developing 83kW.

There’s a 12.2kWh providing the electric energy and the 3008 is, Peugeot says, capable of 60km of electric driving range, which is a very solid number.

There will be top-notch safety, tech and design features, including a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, 10-inch high-definition touchscreen, 19-inch ‘Washington’ onyx black finish diamond cut alloy wheels, and full grain Nappa leather appointed trim.

The Peugeot 508 GT Fastback Plug-in Hybrid delivers 165kW from its 133kW engine and 81kW electric motor combo.

Its 11.8kWh battery delivers 55km of electric-only driving range.

Like the 3008 GT Sport PHEV, the 508 GT Fastback will be fully loaded with goodies and tasty features, including a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, 10-inch high-def touchscreen, 18-inch two-tone diamond cut alloy wheels, and Nappa mistral full grain leather seat trim.

Full specs for both models will be available closer to launch, but the 3008 GT Sport Plug-in Hybrid AWD is set to go on sale for $79,990, while the 508 GT Fastback Plug-in Hybrid will be priced at $76,990.

Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (November 2021) 

18 November 2021