Start the new year with some ‘Positive Power’ – Citroën’s stylish New C4 goes on sale tomorrow (Tuesday 11th January) with prices starting from just £15,595Δ for one of the most spacious, comfortable and well-equipped models in its class.

Customers can also benefit from some powerful New C4 launch offers in January, with the availability of 0% APR finance over 3 years with 30% deposit or low-rate Elect 3 PCP finance with a highly competitive 4.9% APR.

Boasting distinctive good looks and a range of convenient, innovative technologies, the New C4 is designed to meet the requirements of the most demanding mid-size 5-door hatchback retail and business customers.

The car’s compact external dimensions conceal generous internal volumes with a class leading 408-litre boot and spacious room for all occupants. A high quality finish with customisable comfort and the availability of new features, such as a Denon HiFi and massaging front seats, complete the upmarket offering.

The New C4 is available in three generously specified trim levels – VTR, VTR+ and Exclusive. There are four HDi diesel engines and three BMW co-developed petrol units with 5 or 6-speed manual gearboxes and a fuel-saving 6-speed EGS.

All models are fuel and CO2efficient – with up to 67.3mpg economy and emissions as low as 109g/km on e-HDi versions, making New C4 one of the most ecologically conscious models in the segment.

Safe and secure, New C4 carries the maximum 5-star Euro NCAP rating, including a 97% score in the ‘Safety Assist’ category – the highest score for any vehicle of its type.

New C4 prices start at £15,595, rising to £21,495 for the range-topping HDi 150 Exclusive. Thanks to the car’s low emissions, all diesel models qualify for free VED in the first year.

Peugeot’s award winning 3008 Crossover range now includes two new models: the 3008 SR and 3008 ENVY Special Edition.

The Peugeot 3008 is the perfect choice for customers who are looking for something different. Whether these customers currently drive a conventional saloon, MPV, SUV or a hatchback, the 3008 provides a new alternative which spans all these different vehicle types. It has the flexibility and space of an MPV, the rugged looks of an SUV and the vehicle dynamics of a family hatchback.

Now the previous three model line up, Active, Sport and Exclusive, has been extended to include a new SR model with standard fitment of Peugeot’s Grip Control, and the Special Edition 3008 ENVY.

The SR model is based on the Sport model but includes the following extra standard specification: RNEG Colour Satellite Navigation, Bluetooth, Grip Control and 16” Alloy wheels with Mud + Snow tyres. It is available with Peugeot’s latest Euro 5 HDi 112 diesel engine and either a six-speed manual gearbox or six-speed electronically controlled manual gearbox (EGC). Aimed mainly at Fleet customers it has CO2 emission levels of between 129 & 135 g/km.

The second new model is the 3008 ENVY Special Edition which again is based on the Sport model but provides customers with ”Exclusive” levels of desirability. It builds on the standard specification of the Sports model with the following extra standard specification: Dark tinted rear windows, Exterior Styling Pack (Aluminium Detailing), Head-up Display and Cielo Panoramic Glass Roof. All this extra specification is included for just £600 more than the equivalent Sport version. It is available with either a 1.6 litre VTi 120 petrol engine or HDi 112 Euro 5 diesel engine. Both models come with a manual gearbox, five-speed for the VTi and six-speed for the HDi 112.

New 6-Speed manual gearbox replaces original 5-Speed gearbox
New Euro 5 HDi 112 bhp engine replaces previous HDi 110
Priced from £15,645.00 on-the-road
Zero First Year V.E.D
On sale in April
The Peugeot 207 hatchback and SW now have extra “six appeal” with the introduction of a new 6-Speed manual gearbox and a new Euro 5 HDi diesel engine.

The 207 Sport HDi 110 hatchback and SW Sport and Outdoor HDi 110 models are now replaced by new versions fitted with a new 6-speed manual gearbox and a more powerful HDi 112 bhp diesel engine.

This new 1.6 litre HDi 112 FAP diesel engine meets the requirements of the Euro 5 emission standards and benefits from a number of improvements over the current 110 bhp unit. These include increased performance in terms of driveability and responsiveness, as well as quieter operation, while at the same time reducing CO2 emissions.

Thanks to its new hi-tech design, this new four cylinder engine with a capacity of 1,560 cm3 and eight valves, has a maximum torque output of 270 Nm at 1,750 rpm, an increase of 12.5% over the current engine and, during overboost, 285 compared to 260 Nm. It also has a very wide operating range with high levels of torque available at all times, ensuring good driveability and reduced fuel consumption on a day to day basis (since the user can drive more often at lower engine speeds): 135 Nm from 1000 rpm, 242 at 1500 rpm, 270 from 1750 to 2000 and 224 Nm at 3500 rpm. Its maximum power output is 112 bhp at 3600 rpm.

New-generation technology

A number of technical developments derived from the extensive know-how of Peugeot’s engineers in terms of HDi FAP diesel engines have made it possible to achieve these improvements. Between this new 1.6 litre HDi and its predecessor, more than 50 % of the parts have been entirely redesigned.

The engine uses Peugeot’s Extreme Combustion Chamber System (ECCS) technology and a new Continental Automotive System common rail injection where the injection pressure is increased to 1,650 bars (compared to 1600 previously) as well as new piezo-electric injectors with seven apertures (instead of solenoid injectors with six apertures as fitted to the previous 1.6 litre HDi diesel engine).

The engine management software has also been entirely redesigned to give this unit more comprehensive injection mapping (up to 5 injections per cycle), improved efficiency and better diagnostics for after-sales service. This helps to improve the homogeneity of the air/diesel fuel mixture for maximum performance, quieter combustion and a reduction of emissions at source.

The engine also uses a Honeywell Turbo Technology variable-geometry turbocharger, optimised in terms of its size. Being smaller, it has a lower inertia, reducing response times to a minimum. An improved exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR valve) and the reduction of internal friction losses allows maximum enhancement of engine efficiency while minimising potential energy losses. Like its predecessor, this 1.6 litre HDi comes as standard with a diesel particulate emission filter (FAP) with a service life of 112,000 miles.

Peugeot 207 Sport models also benefit from improvements to the standard specification with the fitment of dark tinted rear windows and rear electric windows on the five-door hatchback and SW versions.

72 entrants from 18 countries drove in 4 different Peugeot HDi diesel cars
1000km of normal roads from Paris to Geneva in all weathers
Peugeot 308 HDi returns just under 90 mpg in real world driving conditions.
Coinciding with the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the Peugeot ECO CUP was designed to see if four different standard Peugeot HDi diesel models in the hands of everyday drivers could deliver fuel economy to match or beat the official government fuel economy figures.

The result? They were not so much matched as shattered. The best return was a fraction shy of 90mpg and, what is more, this wasn’t in a tiny city car, hybrid or specially adapted vehicle. It was in a standard production Peugeot 5-door 308 HDi 110 model, driven over 1000kms of French and Swiss roads in heavy wintery conditions. Even Peugeot’s new 7-seat 5008 MPV returned economy figures of nearly 85mpg.

Average fuel consumption achieved by the winning drivers:

Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 110 – 89.95 mpg
Peugeot 207 HDi 90 – 87.10 mpg
Peugeot 5008 HDi FAP 110 – 84.77 mpg
Peugeot 3008 HDi FAP 110 – 79.10 mpg
Jon Goodman, Managing Director of Peugeot UK, said: “This project has proven two things; that there are a lot of people out there interested in doing their bit for the planet by stretching fuel economy to the max; and that this can be achieved in standard Peugeot diesel cars, with our new 5008 7-seater MPV nearly cracking 85mpg and our 308 5-door family hatch pushing 90mpg. This is a great reminder that, in this dynamic and technology-obsessed industry, genuine environmentally friendly motoring is available for the masses right now.”

Glamorous eco driving challenge from Paris to Geneva
72 entrants from 18 countries compete in 4 categories
Most fuel-efficient drivers win and receive Peugeot cars
This week sees the launch of the first ever pan-European eco-driving challenge – the Peugeot Eco Cup. Following in the footsteps of those early pioneering motoring journeys, the Peugeot Eco Cup will follow a 1000 kilometre course from Paris to Geneva, with the winners being those arriving at the finish within set time targets having used the least fuel.

Entry to the Peugeot Eco Cup is open to any qualified driver. Would-be competitors can sign up at the dedicated website http://ecocup.peugeot.com which can also be found via www.peugeot.co.uk by 15 February 2010.

The website features a range of eco-driving tips, an online eco-driving test and details of the four different Peugeot cars available for the event. Applicants select the car category they prefer to compete in, enter their details and submit a 140 word description of what makes a good eco driver.

Peugeot will select 72 competitors from the online entries and then randomly draw entrants to be invited to take the challenge, with four each representing the 18 European countries (and accompanied by a team-mate of their choice), to compete in four different Peugeot cars: 207 HDi 90, 308 HDi 110, 3008 HDi 110 and 5008 HDi 110. Each car is a diesel powered practical family vehicle recognised for its excellent fuel economy and low carbon emissions.

With strict equivalent weights for each model used, the 72 vehicles will all set off from Paris on Sunday, 28th February 2010 towards Geneva via a compulsory 1,000 kilometre route to be covered within the 30-36 hour permitted period.

For each model, the candidate having consumed the least fuel at the end of the course will win a new Peugeot car. Winners will be announced and the keys to the vehicles will be handed over on Tuesday 2nd March 2010 on the Peugeot stand at the Geneva Motor Show.

Family, friends and eco-driving fans will be able to follow the teams’ progress on a dedicated Facebook page (search for Peugeot Eco Cup), where they will also be able to contribute messages of encouragement, tips and suggestions.

Jon Goodman, MD of Peugeot UK said “This first Peugeot Eco Cup is a truly exciting challenge in the mould of those first great motoring adventures, and uses the expertise from one of Europe’s leaders in terms of environmental vehicles. We are seeking the best of the best in eco-driving, taking everyday but highly fuel-efficient Peugeot cars over a testing route to see just how far they can stretch their fuel capability. Will anyone make the finish on one tank? We’ll have to see.”

Well ahead of the official UK launch in Spring 2010, Citroën has released 100 examples of the dynamic and distinctive new DS3, which can be pre-ordered from today.  The first 100 customers to order one of the strictly limited DS3 models will be the first to take delivery of this exciting new addition to the Citroën range early next year.

Announced at the same time as DS3’s world premiere at the Frankfurt Motorshow, customers eager to get behind the wheel of the über-chic Citroën supermini can reserve one of the available models by logging on towww.ds3.citroen.com/uk.

Making up the 100 exclusive DS3’s are 20 pre-specified variants, with prices ranging from £12,985 to £18,745.  Four engines are available: 1.4 VTi 95hp, 1.6 VTi 120hp, 1.6 THP 150hp and the ultra-efficient 1.6 HDi 90hp diesel.  The three petrol units are from the family of Citroën power-plants co-developed with BMW.

Customers will benefit from an array of equipment, which has been carefully selected on these pre-specified models. For example, a customer can order a highly-specified DS3 1.6 THP 150hp with a 6-speed manual gearbox in Sport Yellow with a Black roof and door mirrors, chrome rubbing strips and 17″ black ‘diamond-tipped’ alloys, as well as, yellow sports seats, rear parking sensors, HiFi system and USB Box with Bluetooth for just £16,670.

Gary Savage, Managing Director of Citroën UK, commented, ‘This is a unique opportunity for 100 UK customers to be first on the road with the new DS3 early next year.  The distinctive DS3 model embodies the very best of Citroën’s ‘Créative Technologie’ and will appeal to cool drivers who are looking for a car that communicates individual personality and a self-confident image.  When DS3 goes on sale in 2010, the car will be one of the most stylish and sophisticated superminis on the road and these first 100 UK owners will be part of a very exclusive car club.’