NEW HYBRID POWERTRAINS FOR ITS POPULAR 308 AND 408 MODELS
PEUGEOT has revealed new powertrain options for its popular 308 and 408 models. 308 and 408 models will gain the new HYBRID 136 powertrain, coupled with a new six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox that incorporates an electric motor and 48V battery.
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308 and 408 models now feature the new HYBRID 136 e-DSC6 powertrain. The next-generation HYBRID 136 e-DSC6 powertrain combines a 1.2-litre petrol engine with a new six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox incorporating a 21kW (28hp) electric motor and a 0.9kWh 48V Lithium-ion battery to deliver improved efficiency and extra torque at low revs.
The new hybrid powertrain can operate more than 50% of the time in zero-emission all-electric mode during low-speed urban cruising offering improved fuel economy of up to 15% for fewer trips to the pumps, and a reduction in CO2 of up to 22g/km for the 408 and 19g/km for the 308 when compared to the existing PureTech 130 EAT8 engine. Thanks to the CO2 reduction, the hybrid powertrain has a reduced rate of Vehicle Excise Duty and a lower rate of Benefit-in-Kind Tax for company car drivers.
A notable advantage of the new hybrid system is that the 48V Lithium-Ion battery recharges itself while driving with no need to be plugged in. When the battery energy level allows, the system enables the vehicle to be propelled using the electric motor alone. Thanks to class-leading energy efficiency, the 48V battery is quite compact at just 0.9kWh and is neatly installed under the front passenger seat. With the battery positioned up front, the 408 and 308 models retain all their interior space and have no compromise to boot volume.
The introduction of the new HYBRID 136 for 308 and 408 models gives drivers a wider choice of powertrain, whilst also offering more dynamism for an enhanced driving experience. The electric powertrain allows drivers to begin their journeys, make challenging manoeuvres, and travel at low speeds in urban traffic using only the electric mode. When greater progress is needed, the electric motor eagerly provides extra torque to the low-rev petrol engine, while the battery position offers optimal weight distribution.
On 308, this new powertrain will be available for the ACTIVE, ALLURE, and GT trim levels. On 408 models, the HYBRID 136 e-DSC6 powertrain will be available on the ALLURE and GT trim levels. Prices for the 308 Hatchback start from £29,040 OTR MRRP and for the 308 SW from £30,240 OTR MRRP. While the 408 HYBRID is available from £32,585 OTR MRRP.
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Pricing – 408
TRIM
ENGINE
CO2
g/kmOTR MRRP
Electric Range (EAER or WLTP)
ALLURE
1.2L PureTech 130 EAT8
136
£31,970
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HYBRID 136 e-DSC6
114
£32,585
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PLUG-IN HYBRID 180 e-EAT8
31
£40,450
34
GT
1.2L PureTech 130 EAT8
136
£34,710
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HYBRID 136 e-DSC6
114
£35,505
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PLUG-IN HYBRID 180 e-EAT8
31
£43,320
34
PLUG-IN HYBRID 225 e-EAT8
31
£44,720
34
Pricing – 308 & 308 SW
TRIM
ENGINE
308
308 SW
Electric Range (EAER or WLTP)
CO2
g/kmMRRP OTR
CO2
g/kmMRRP OTR
ACTIVE
1.2L PureTech 130 EAT8
126
£28,240
128
£29,440
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HYBRID 136 e-DSC6
107
£29,040
109
£30,240
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1.5L BlueHDi 130 EAT8
128
£29,640
129
£30,840
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ALLURE
1.2L PureTech 130 EAT8
129
£29,770
131
£31,020
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HYBRID 136 e-DSC6
109
£30,570
112
£31,815
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1.5L BlueHDi 130 EAT8
130
£31,170
131
£32,420
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PLUG-IN HYBRID 180 e-EAT8
28
£37,960
29
£39,160
35
54 kWh EV 156
0
£40,050
0
£41,250
254
GT
1.2L PureTech 130 EAT8
130
£32,445
131
£33,650
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HYBRID 136 e-DSC6
111
£33,245
113
£34,445
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1.5L BlueHDi 130 EAT8
131
£33,850
132
£35,050
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PLUG-IN HYBRID 180 e-EAT8
29
£40,770
29
£41,970
35
PLUG-IN HYBRID 225 e-EAT8
29
£42,170
29
£43,370
35
54 kWh EV 156
0
£42,210
0
£43,320
254
