Peugeot iOn
Consider the Peugeot i0n one small step in bringing Mitsubishi closer to its goal of making the all-electric i-MiEV profitable.
Why? The i0n was, as you may have guessed, developed with Mitsubishi. The small four-seat vehicle makes a total of 64 hp, 133 lb-ft of torque, and has an 80 mph top speed — clearly, this car will best perform in the city.
The i0n will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show and will go on sale by the end of 2010. Of course, that’s not for U.S. consumption. That’s OK, as Mitsubishi has already confirmed the i-MiEV will head to the U.S. … at some point. By the time that happens, it’s unclear how much the car will cost, but Mitsubishi has said it would need to sell 30,000 units a year to make the car profitable.
2011 Peugeot 408
The Peugeot 408, the company’s replacement for the 407, will be more conservatively styled and less of a visual leap forward than its predecessor, Autocar can reveal.
The car will be more evolutionary in its looks than the step from 406 to 407, said a company insider.
However, it is understood that the design will have eye-catching detailing and “hard-edged” looks that will help it stand out from other mid-sized saloons.
The new 408 will feature a hybrid powertrain in the line-up, most likely with a diesel engine rather than petrol.
Peugeot is pioneering the diesel hybrid in cars like the 3008 and will extend the technology to its next generation of saloons.
A hybrid 408 should be capable of class-leading economy and CO2 of less than 100g/km. It is expected to be officially revealed later this year and will go on sale in the UK in 2010.
Peugeot 308 heads into production
The Peugeot 308 is sleek looking and it resembles a MiniCooper under the hood because it’s powered by the same engine. It is heading into production for the European/UK markets with a starting price tag of around £17,500.
