Peugeot 508

Revolution is done by the French car manufacturer, Peugeot. They have to "bury" 407 sedans and 607 just to market a new model, 508, whose pictures are shown now.

Was first shown at the Geneva Auto Show event last year, this car is still in draft form with the name 5by. Peugeot party says it will display the original product at the Paris Auto Show, September.

Compared with the form of concept, a premium sedan that entered this category have been refined so as to produce a more elegant appearance and make it a sports aura intact. As the tug on the line next door that blend up to the bumper, this implies that these vehicles have a reliable performance.

Advances are not impressive display of luxury. This is evident in the design of headlights and fog lights in combination with conventional-style grill small models, such as traditional forms in contemporary cars. Meanwhile, outside rearview mirror look as good as the door handle.

A little more special, wheel design that uses lightweight materials look different with products from other European car manufacturers.

Behind the kitchen hood embedded e-HDi-tech runway that is more economical, but have high performance. Reportedly, the brand will stand symbol lion carrying three engine options, namely diesel-powered 2.0 L and 3.0 L 160 dk (237 dk); 1.6 L turbocharged gasoline-capable 156 dk; and hybrid combinations of applying the driving engine 2.0 L and an electric motor capable of 37 dk.

For the 508, apart from the sedan, Peugeot is also offering a station wagon. New prime unit sales will be conducted early next year.

Peugeot 3008

Modify crossover fever is sweeping the world, did not make the Peugeot remain silent. Concept cars with high utility aka all terrain, yet still retain a sense of a sedan, participating manufacturers exhibited variant bearing the lion standing by 3008 latest.

At first glance, the Peugeot 3008 is a blend of MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle), SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) and hatchback. This can be observed from the shape of the body, hang out legs and the shape of the stern with minimal overhang.

Price list has become very sensitive since 3008 carried a premium feature is directly proportional to the price to be paid. AUTOMOTIVE agree with this when shared directly Peugeot 3008 crossover luxury in May last year with a 200 km route along the Croatian coast comb.

The most noticeable characteristic is when the driver sitting behind the wheel that has an atmosphere like an airplane cockpit. Dashboard and instrument panel design leads to the driver centric, it can serve entirely different adventure sensation. In fact, probably the first new Peugeot offers a cockpit-style setting for just driver. See center console and dashboard full of nuances that imply the aircraft cabin atmosphere. Lattice row of buttons below the AC that continues to gear lever, giving nuance 'ready for action' to every person who sits behind the steering wheel.

Not only the usual atmosphere of the aircraft, the feel of a driver or passenger can suddenly felt in the cabin jet fighter thanks to the panoramic roof is specially designed to be just above the head. Once moving head, clear sky can be observed.

Even so, sitting position and view of the eye to the windshield seemed to drive a typical premium European sedans that are full of comfort and feature a myriad of tools to operate the vehicle. No more SUVs in general impression.

Tool to talk while driving, 3008 armed with a variety of features that almost was not able to rival or competitor. The simplest example is a screen MID (Multi Information Display), which paired the driver's eye level just behind the roof of the speedometer cluster.

Still would not impede the view for this MID screen like acrylic or colored translucent mica, but can remove images and text according to the needs of drivers while driving. Move eye point of view slightly to the left, exactly to the center dashboard, a retractable display large display navigation system.

Another uniqueness of the design of cabin interiors 3008 is a multi-compartment. That is clear, his name is synonymous congenital modify crossover stuff quite a lot. So many drawers, holders and spaces in each corner of the cabin to store luggage so as not to loose the car when maneuvering or extreme enough suspension travel.

This is possible because the 3008 armed with two kinds of gasoline engine capacity of 1600 cc, ie VTi and THP is capable of spraying power between 120-150 dk. Output to be reckoned with for bringing a large enough body with five seats.

Peugeot 308

Commemorating the 200th year anniversary of Peugeot, the French manufacturer has launched a special edition called the Peugeot 308 Millesim 200. There are four models, using VTi petrol engine and HDi diesel. Everything is based on a five-door hatchback but get an extra fitus color standards such as full body, 16-inch alloy wheels, sporty front grille, new rear bumper, Peugeot Connect USB & Bluetooth and badges Millesim 200.

Everything also got the features that already exist in the Peugeot 308, such as ABS, Brake-force Distribution Eelectronic, Emergency Brake Assist, driver airbag, passenger airbag, side airbags, curtain airbags, electronic stability program, air conditioning, fog lights etc..

VTi petrol version uses technology, each with a capacity of 1.4 liter 98bhp and 120bhp 1.6-liter. Both engines have been known for its capabilities, as well as efficient in fuel usage.

While the diesel version with a production capacity of 1.6 liter 90bhp and 110bhp maximum power. Like the gasoline versions, this engine is also very efficient and are equipped particulate filter system that filters out soot emissions. This feature will become a standard tool in the 110bhp version.

Peugeot

Slowly but surely, Peugeot still exist in the national car market. The proof, two weeks away, PT Astra International TBK-Peugeot Sales Operation (AI-PSO) will market its newest product, the crossover 3008. This vehicle is imported intact (CBU) from Wine Country, France.

"I think for the introduction of a journalist can be done in the third week of this month. For the public will take place early next month," said Chief Executive Herlijoso Constantine AI-PSO.

In their home country, this crossover is offered with four engine options. While for Indonesia, 1.6-liter gasoline chosen with automatic transmission, six-speed.

Until now, advanced Herlijoso, there have been several orders must be 3008 in Indonesia. Peugeot distributor in Indonesia targeting at least be able to sell 10 units. "There has been a message, but I forgot the score. If it's 10 units can. We try to set price below USD 450 million per unit," lid Herlijoso.

Peugeot RCZ

Plans, PT Astra International Tbk-Peugeot, Sales Operations (AI-PSO) to bring kupe premium sedan, Peugeot RCZ, in Indonesia this year for the consumer void. Cause, orders that go into its factory in France in line. That's why this new car is expected to enter early next year.

"Indonesia has to wait for the right wheel production. Usually the most recently entered into the schedule along with other countries," said Constantine Herlijoso, Chief Executive of the AI-PSO.

In Europe, the RCZ has been marketed since June of this is offered in two engine variants. First, two-seater sedan, with a 1.6 L gasoline engine turbocharger, produces 156 PS power and 240 Nm of torque. Second is a 2000 cc diesel engine, 163 PS and 340 Nm of torque.

In their home country, the standard variant dibanderol £ 19,900 (USD 278.4 million) and £ 24,000 (USD 335.7 million).

Herlijoso added, the uniqueness of this product, forming a niche market with very small numbers. "For the price, until now I have not got figures from France. This weekend I will go there, hopefully when the back was able to get information," explained Herlijoso

Peugeot 3008

Peugeot will market the new model 3008 in Australia in July 2010 to complete two existing models are 4007 and 308. Peugeot dealerships across the country is currently preparing the 3008 marketing. They were each equipped with one unit to facilitate prospective customers to observe the model that was launched in France last year.

3008 now to be one of the most important model of Peugeot. Even since the first day of sales already exceeding the production capabilities Peugeot. Total demand is currently 30% above the target Peugeot.

The advantages of this model is a compact size in addition to fuel efficiency, emissions Euro5, as well as upscale features like a Head Up Display. Improving the technical side to produce better performance, higher safety, as well as lighter weights.

Are seeded among others, Dynamic Roll Control which provide equivalent sedan handling and stability at the corner saloon with ways to minimize body roll. Head Up Display is a safety feature that projects vital information for drivers such as car speed and distance alert on the windshield so the driver need not remove his eyes from the road. Control Grip is the evolution of traction control that allows grabbed the road in 3008 for various road conditions by optimizing both front wheels.

There are five modes are available on the Control Grip which is sealed road, snow, the all-terrrai, sand and ESP-off. This feature comes standard with 16inch tires Mud and Snow.

Peugeot is also planning a 3008 launch in Indonesia this year. Possibility of release on Indonesian Automotive Exhibition, mid this year.