In another addition to the hybrid sedan, French automaker Peugeot has launched Peugeot 508 which is said to a desirable car that’s transformed the 508 nameplates.
The new model will offer top-of-the-range performance and a limited electric-only capability for the 508’s sporty GT trim. Under the hood, the Peugeot 508 has a mild hybrid 1.6-liter petrol engine driving the front wheels and an electric motor in the back to drive the rear wheels.
The 508 PHEV’s four-cylinder engine, which will be assisted by a starter/generator motor, is expected to generate a total system power of around 200bhp. The electric motor driving the rear wheels will be responsible for providing approximately 100bhp of that and will be capable of propelling the 508 PHEV on electric-only for a range of approximately 31 miles. Energy for the electric motor will be provided by a lithium-ion battery under the floor of the boot. Although that’s normally where the spare wheel is to be found, the design of the EMP2 platform means this won’t impact boot space in either fastback or estate body styles.
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An eight-speed automatic is expected to be the only gearbox offered, and the same system is also set to be employed in the plug-in hybrid versions of the 3008 and 5008 SUVs that are in the pipeline, and are also built on the versatile EMP2 platform.