Posts Tagged ‘HDi’
New micro-hybrid e-HDi reduces CO2 emissions to 98 g/km*
Latest generation Euro 5 VTi, THP petrol and HDi diesel engines
Four model range – Access, SR, Active and Allure – all with high-level specification
Two range topping GT THP 200 models – Hatchback & CC
Range starts at £15,245 O.T.R
On sale in May
The New Peugeot 308 will be launched in the UK in May with a new look, a range of innovative technology and CO2 emissions from just 98 g/km.
Since launch in September 2007 over 900,000 308 models have been sold worldwide. In the UK over 84,000 vehicles have been sold, making it the second most popular Peugeot model.
The New Peugeot 308 is being launched onto the UK market integrating all the latest Peugeot styling elements already seen on the Peugeot 508 and the SR1 Concept Car. The new Peugeot 308 will be available in three body styles; Hatchback, CC and SW, and four multi-model trim levels; Access, SR, Active and Allure. A range topping hatchback and CC THP 200 model will also be available in a single GT trim level.
A new look at the front with the latest LED headlamps and running lights gives the New Peugeot 308 an elegant and modern look. All the dynamic and emotional strengths of the original Peugeot 308 have been retained and strengthened further with the introduction of more efficient engines and Peugeot’s innovative micro-hybrid e-HDi Stop & Start technology.
Peugeot’s micro-hybrid e-HDi Stop & Start technology is the latest generation technology and combined with Peugeot’s class leading 1.6 litre HDi FAP 112 Euro 5 diesel engine reduces CO2emissions to 98 g/km. This engine option will also be available with either a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed electronically controlled manual gearbox (EGC). This will give the New Peugeot 308 the lowest emissions in its segment.
All models feature air conditioning, ESP (Electronic Stability Programme), ABS, EBFD, EBA, front and rear electric windows with child security, remote control central door locking with deadlocks and six SMART safety airbags.
To ensure the New Peugeot 308 is as environmentally efficient as possible all factors affecting CO2emissions have been optimised;
Overall weight reduced by 25 kg on average on all models
Fitment of new 16” ultra low rolling resistance tyres
Optimisation of all engine options (VTi, THP petrol and HDi diesel engines to Euro5)
Cx of 0.28 for the low consumption models – Record for this segment
This also enables the New Peugeot 308 HDi FAP 92 model, fitted with a five-speed manual gearbox, to emit CO2 emissions of only 110 g/km.
Tags: 308 diesel, diesel peugeot, HDi, peugeot 308
Posted in Diesel News, HDi Topics
The 1.6HDi 110hp engine in Citroën’s C5 range has been re-homologated and now offers improved fuel efficiency, lower CO2 emissions and free first year VED.
These improvements affect all trim levels of the Saloon and Tourer that are powered by the HDi 110hp unit. Fuel economy, over the combined cycle, has improved 6% to 56.5mpg, whilst CO2 emissions have been slashed by 10g/km, from 140g to 130g. The changes bring these C5 models into the new VED Band D, qualifying them for free road tax in the first year. Company car drivers also stand to benefit, thanks to a 1-point reduction in BIK taxation rates – down to 18%.
Tags: 1.6 HDI, C5 Diesel, Citroen C5, Citroen Diesel, HDi, HDi Citroen
Posted in TDISport Club News
Citroën Berlingo Multispace MPV versatility and the expertise of award-winning GM Coachwork – Motability Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Partner of the Year 2009 – have combined to produce the new Berlingo Blaze.
This advanced, compact wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) has been developed to set new standards of user convenience in this sector. The new Berlingo Blaze is available in two formats – driver, plus wheelchair passenger and two other passengers, or driver plus wheelchair passenger and three other passengers.
GM Coachwork – an expanding business – expects its new Blaze compact WAV, which is based on the Citroën Berlingo Multispace VT or XTR, to be one of its major sellers in the Motability sector during 2010. To prepare for this high level of demand the Trusham, Devon headquartered company has taken delivery of its first 30 Berlingo Multispace MPVs for conversion – with more orders in the pipeline.
To provide the Berlingo Blaze with class leading standards of user versatility and convenience, GM Coachwork has used its 21 years of specialist engineering expertise to best effect. Key to the unique abilities of the Berlingo Blaze, is its low floor conversion of the rear compartment, which not only provides generous rear headroom of 1,372mm (4ft 6in), but also a very shallow angle for the fold-out, non-slip surfaced light alloy ramp. This provides safer and easier entry and exit for the wheelchair and its passenger. The lowered rear floor compartment also provides the width necessary to accommodate a range of full-size wheelchairs.
As standard, the Berlingo Blaze is supplied with a single Citroën folding rear seat for one passenger, enabling the wheelchair passenger to be carried alongside. Or, as an option, GM Coachwork will provide two custom-made rear passenger seats – allowing the wheelchair passenger to be carried centrally.
The Berlingo Blaze, based on the Berlingo Multispace 1.6i VT, is available priced from £13,995 (for Motability customers – £495 advance payment and full Motability allowance), while the Berlingo Multispace 1.6HDi XTR based model is priced from £15,995 (or for Motability customers – £1,195 advance payment and full Motability allowance). All models have a three year, 60,000 mile warranty.
Nigel Collins, GM Coachwork managing director, comments, “GM Coachwork has a reputation for engineering innovation and exceptional customer care, which is reflected in the vehicles we use for our Motability conversions. We chose the Citroën Berlingo Multispace as the basis for our new compact WAV as it met all our criteria. It is stylish, yet practical and well equipped, and Citroën is respected for its engineering and versatility in the Motability sector. The resulting Berlingo Blaze provides a unique range of benefits in the compact WAV sector.”
GM Coachwork is one of the UK’s largest specialist converters in the Motability sector. Its award-winning WAV products range in size from the new Berlingo Blaze upwards, to the largest of minibus conversions. In addition, the company is at the forefront in the design and manufacture of other sophisticated conversions, which allow the vehicle to be driven by a driver seated in a wheelchair.
Tags: berlingo, citroen berlingo multispace, Citroen HDI, diesel berlingo, Diesel Citroen, HDi
Posted in HDi Topics
The biggest small car on the road, Citroën’s award-winning C3 Picasso, is now even more functional and economical with the availability of a new optional Bluetooth® upgrade and a recent engine improvement that sees the funky MPV deliver sub-120g/km CO2 emissions for just £35 a year road tax.
Further improving C3 Picasso’s already impressive environmental credentials, the 1.6HDi 16V 90hp diesel engine has been re-homologated and, in VTR+ & Exclusive trim, now emits just 119g/km of CO2 (down from 125g). Consequently, both of these C3 Picasso models are now classified in VED band C – meaning an annual road tax reduction from £120 to just £35. Even more significantly, these models now deliver an extra 2.7mpg on the combined cycle, bringing the new figure to 62.8mpg.
Also on VTR+ and Exclusive – as part of a new option pack – an integrated Bluetooth® hands-free system has been introduced, so drivers can safely and easily keep in touch when they are on the move. This new option also includes a built-in USB Box and socket, which allows users to connect a portable MP3 player directly to the car’s audio system. Menu navigation and music selection is managed via the steering-mounted and dashboard radio controls, with song titles displayed on the radio screen.
Tags: 90hp C3, C3 Diesel, Citroen C3, CITROËN’S C3 PICASSO, Diesel Citroen Owners, Diesel HDi, HDi, HDi Topics, Picasso
Posted in HDi Topics
Peugeot reigns with another one-two finish
Poor weather brings race to an early finish
Peugeot 908 HDi FAP follows Le Mans success with another win
After several days of searing heat, the Georgian weather took a turn for the worse today. A cocktail of showers, storms and flooding caused the race to be interrupted shortly before the halfway point, with the N°08 Peugeot of Montagny and Sarrazin lapping ahead of the N°07 machine of Minassian and Lamy. In the end, the organisers chose not to send the cars back out, handing Peugeot its second one-two finish of the year following its triumph in the Le Mans 24 Hours in June.
Not once in the past 11 years has the 10-hour Petit Le Mans endurance race unfolded and ended in such appalling conditions. Following the intense heat that marked qualifying, the heavens opened early on race day, prompting the warm-up session to be delayed, and the cars were forced to line up on the grid immediately after the handful of warm-up laps that were actually completed. This situation didn’t make life easy for Team Peugeot Total which was unable to fine-tune its wet weather set-up prior to the start, especially since the 908 HDi FAP had never previously competed in such conditions.
The early part of the race soon saw the two French cars lose their lead and they were unable to match the pace of the Audis which took control of proceedings. The track then dried out a little on a couple of occasions in the course of the first hour, however, and that gave first Pedro Lamy and Nicolas Minassian in the N°07 car a chance to close to within a handful of seconds of McNish’s pace-setting Audi. Meanwhile, the N°08 sister car of Franck Montagny and Stéphane Sarrazin – which had trailed the leaders by as much as two laps at one point – succeeded in making up ground thanks to a carefully thought through strategy.
The displays of the two 908 HDi FAPs under the seven safety cars and the return of dry conditions then enabled the two Peugeot crews to take the battle to the McNish/Capello Audi, which led to a thrilling scrap and some breathtaking passing. A further safety-car intervention, the return of torrential rain and a spin by McNish put the seal on the final positions when the race was red flagged for safety reasons after 4 hours and 48 minutes! The teams remained in the starting blocks for almost four hours as they waited for the re-start, but in the end the organisers chose not to send the cars back out…
Bruno FAMIN: “Following the delayed warm-up, we had just five laps to set up the cars, and we started the N°07 car in a predominantly wet weather set-up, with the N°08 running dry weather settings. Intermediate tyres are not permitted in the United States, so we had to make do with full wets before we were able to switch directly to slicks. When the track eventually dried out, both cars proved very quick and we were able to run a double-stint strategy thanks to the consistency and performance of our tyres. At the same time, we coped very well with the safety car periods to catch and ultimately pass the Audis.”
Stéphane SARRAZIN: “We started the race with a low downforce set-up which made my first stint very difficult indeed. However, as soon as we switched to slicks, we were able to revert to a qualifying pace. It’s nice to win after finishing second so often!”
Franck MONTAGNY: “It’s great to have won the mini Le Mans! It all feels very weird, but I think the organisers were right to stop the race, because the conditions really were dangerous. We had an excellent strategy and our car was very fast once we were able to run on slick tyres.”
Olivier QUESNEL: “We came here with the aim of using this race as a work session, while at the same time endeavouring to win. The entire team functioned very well and our drivers didn’t make a single mistake despite the awesome conditions. We really made a big effort to win today and we can now look back at a great record in 2009 thanks to our one-two at Le Mans, our win at Spa, our second place at Sebring and our performance here at Road Atlanta today. Not to mention the all-Peugeot podium on January’s Rallye Monte-Carlo and the Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ titles we have just secured in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge thanks to subsidiary-run programmes.”
PETIT LE MANS – final positions:
1, Peugeot 908 HDi FAP 08 (Sarrazin/Montagny)
2, Peugeot 908 HDi FAP 07 (Minassian/Lamy), +2.011s
3, Audi (Capello/McNish), +3.465s
4, Audi (Luhr/Werner), +1 lap
5, Oreca (Panis/Dumas/Lapierre), +3 laps.
Tags: 908 Diesel, HDi, HDI FAP, Peugeot Diesel, Peugeot Diesel Racing, Peugeot Le Mans, Pug Diesel, Pug Le Mans Diesel, Pug Racing
Posted in Diesel News, Diesel Owners Club
|
