2012 - Peugeot 4008
Peugeot 4008 - At the front, a line of LED daylight running lamps that complement the headlamps and three red claws sculpted rear lamps. The off-road character has been emphasised by adopting a vertical design of grille, inclusion of body sill protectors and prominent wheel arch protection trims, to accommodate large wheels enhanced by the sophisticated design of the wheel rims. The almost-horizontal bonnet grooves and the style line – which extends to the rear wing where it descends again crossing the lamp – are a distinctive feature and appear to hollow out along the body side, accentuating the strong and dynamic aspect of the Peugeot 4008.
In the four-wheel drive version, the driver can select three transmission modes: “2WD” two-wheel drive, “4WD” four-wheel drive and “LOCK” locking of the four-wheel drive. In the two four-wheel drive modes – 4WD and LOCK – the distribution of the torque between the front and the rear is managed electronically. In LOCK mode, the four-wheel drive transmission becomes permanent, with even greater distribution of torque to the rear wheels.
This type of transmission will represent more than 80% of sales of the 4008. Peugeot’s new 4×4 SUV will in fact only be offered in a 4×4 version in certain countries, including Europe.
There will be four engines: Petrol: 1.6l 85 kW (116hp) / 152 Nm – 5-speed manual and 2.0l 113 kW (150hp) / 198 Nm – 5-speed manual or CVT. HDi Diesel: 1.6l HDi FAP 82 kW (112hp) / 270 – 280 Nm with overboost – 6-speed manual and 1.8l HDi FAP 110 kW (150hp) / 300 Nm – 6-speed manual
For Europe, the Peugeot 4008 will be offered with the two HDi diesel engines. In the other countries, it will be marketed with the most appropriate power train(s).
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