Peugeot 3008 hybrid 4: Diesel hybrids versus gas hybrids
Would a diesel hybrid resonate in America?
2011 Peugeot 3008 hybrid 4 diesel crossover
Despite better fuel economy, especially in highway driving, diesel vehicles will probably never achieve the kind of penetration achieved in Europe in the US according to most experts. However, could diesel hybrids change that prediction?
Moreover, might the ability to fuel with biodiesel, for instance, make the upcoming Peugeot 3008 hybrid 4 more intriguing to American consumers?
In the Spring of 2011, Peugeot will start selling the 3008 hybrid 4 crossover vehicle in Europe. The all wheel drive, 163-horsepower, 2.0-liter I-4 turbodiesel will be mated to a 37-horsepower electric motor and utilize a NiMH battery pack, resulting in a full hybrid powertrain capable of pure electric propulsion – the key to outstanding urban fuel economy. According to European measurements, the 3008 hybrid 4 will achieve a combined 74.4 mpg, although US EPA numbers would probably be lower.
Certainly, that kind of fuel economy, as well as the sportier driving experience provided by diesel technology, would definitely catch the attention of some US hybrid drivers.
Anyway, while diesel hybrid concepts have been around for many years, most automakers – even in diesel loving Europe – have avoided mass production of these hybrid cars due to production costs. So, it’s still a little hard to measure the potential of such a hybrid until pricing has been released. However, the new 3008 hybrid should prove intriguing for Europe’s urban commuters.
But resonating in the US, particularly since it will cost more than a comparable gasoline hybrid, seems unlikely barring some sort of breakthrough in biodiesel technology. Nevertheless, I’d love to see Peugeot try to sell this new hybrid in the US.
Today’s hybrid cars are more demanded, because its have better fuel economy from other cars. I think diesel hybrid is better provided better fuel economy & mileage than gas hybrid.
people in Europe love diesels because they perform 30 to 50 % better than US gas guzzlers! KISS
I think diesel technology of Peugeot 3008 hybrid 4 is better,and an interesting new design concept.diesel technology provides,37-horsepower electric motor and utilize a NiMH battery pack etc.,thats kind of fuel economy, as well as the sportier driving experience . But its cost more than a comparable gasoline hybrid.