New Peugeot 2008 Crossover 1.2 VTi 82HP
The 2008 is the Peugeot brand's first model simultaneously designed from the outset by and for several geographies. Created by Peugeot's international styling teams in Paris, Shanghai and Sao Paulo, it is intended to appeal not only to European customers but also to carbuyers in China and South America.
The Mulhouse plant in the Alsace region of France will manufacture the 2008 for all European markets, as well as for export to Turkey, Australia, South Africa, Japan and Russia. The region's largest employer with a workforce of 8,300, the plant already exports two-thirds of its output on average. A total of €150 million has been invested to support the model's launch, mainly for the body-in-white processes.
The 2008 symbolises the second component of PSA Peugeot Citroën's strategy, which is to move the range upmarket. Capitalising on the success of the Peugeot 3008, the 2008 represents an innovative city-car offer in the compact crossover segment. It is one of several new models that will contribute to the upmarket strategy in 2013, alongside the Citroën DS3 Cabriolet and the Peugeot 208 GTI and 208 XY. This strategy is now firmly underway, with premium models already accounting for 18% of the Group's total sales.
New 3 cylinder engine
This new generation engine offers radical improvements in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions – but naturally doesn’t compromise performance. The 1.2 litre e-VTi petrol engine will be available in late 2013, and it’s worth waiting for, with CO2 at just 99g/km.
Believe it or not, a 2008 Crossover can do as much as 78.5 mpg. The range of six engines are incredibly efficient and our 1.6 e-HDi Stop & Start technology helps to save fuel.
2008 Crossover models come with a Euro 5 rating on emissions. Dependent on the model you choose, the 2008 Crossover has CO2 emissions as low as 99g/km, which means less impact on the environment.
Equipped with an e-HDi diesel engine featuring Stop&Start technology and a particulate filter, or with a 3-cylinder petrol engine, the 2008 will be one of the cleanest vehicles in its segment, with CO2 emissions starting at 99g per km. This performance will enhance PSA Peugeot Citroën's green credentials, as the Group already boasts the lowest carbon emissions among European manufacturers, with an average of 123.3g per km*.
