The answer to the range that manufacturers today offered up their SUVs has been slow in coming and is a good step forward for Peugeot, with this new 4008 reinforced in all aspects. The senior representatives and designers know that they currently house SUVs and large vehicles are the protagonists of the current trend in the automotive world, and want to realize its potential to make the most of their products. When the new 4008 appears on all sites will be found in over 50 countries around the world.
In last year's Motor Show in Geneva, officially presented the SUVs that aspire to be the star of the French manufacturer in a while. Since then, expectation has been raised has been significant to account for 70% of manufacturer sales in territories such as Russia or China.
Engines
When speaking of motors also features the new 4008 changes were found, having a wide range of ways each of these powerful and efficient engines. The new mechanical elements SUVs equipped to optimize the performance of each of the engines. Available in Spain found two gasoline and two diesel engines each client to choose the option that best fits your needs. This consolidates the major aesthetic change 4008, but also the mechanical and operational change.
In the first gas find 1.6l engine of 115 horsepower with 5-speed manual transmission. This engine has a maximum torque of 152 Nm. After another petrol engine also found in this case it is a 2.0l with a maximum power of 150 hp. Its torque is increased to 198 Nm and there is a choice of manual or automatic transmission (CVT).
And diesel engines are the 1.6l HDi with 115 hp and a maximum torque of between 270 and 280 Nm, with a gearbox 6-speed manual. On the other hand, there is the option 1.8l HDi FAP that similarly as in the gas acquires a power of 150 hp with manual transmission and a powerful torque of 300 Nm.
Performance
In the case of Europe, the diesel versions are the ones that sell more and Peugeot worked hard to maximize performance and return their engines even more efficient. Thus, HDi engines emit CO2 emissions from 119 g / km and 135 g / km depending on the type of drive being used. Fuel consumption is also decreased, reaching between 4.6 l/100km 4.9 l/100km and the traction 4 × 4 × 2 and 4 respectively. These values are those of any saloon so enviable efficiency gains within the segment of SUVs and this is taken into account.
The Peugeot 4008 takes a staggering leap, leaving the much-questioned 4007 that has not finished among European drivers curdles. The manufacturer comeback in this segment and this time it seems that destiny will go to another approach, although only time will reveal the real success of this new SUVs.