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Peugeot is joining the mild hybrid party.
The French maker is ditching pure petrol power from its 2008 small SUV range in 2025 and installing 48-volt mild hybrid (MHEV) tech.
It pairs a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a small electric motor for combined outputs of 100kW and 230Nm.
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Peugeot claims this set-up results in an 18.5 per cent reduction in fuel consumption to 4.4L/100km and 19.5 per cent less CO2 emissions, down to 99g per km.
This will keep the 2008 well below the federal government’s impending New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) emissions threshold for years to come.
Peugeot hasn’t detailed full technical details, but most mild hybrids don’t use the electric motor to drive the wheels like 'full' or plugless hybrid set-ups found in Toyotas, Hyundais, Havals, MGs and more.
Instead the 48-Volt tech is used to power the starter motor and power electrical systems, which takes some load off the engine, allowing stop-start systems to function more effectively.
The base Allure grade starts at $42,490 (before on-road costs), which is $2500 more than the outgoing petrol version. the top-tier 2008 GT Hybrid is priced from $49,490, which is $4000 more than the pure petrol model.
Part of the GT’s bigger price rise is the inclusion of the previously optional Style Pack as standard. This brings 18-inch alloy wheels and a sunroof.
Allure grades come with a 10-inch central multimedia screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless device charging, LED headlights front and rear and fabric and synthetic leather wrapped seats.
Stepping up to the GT grade scores you Peugeot i-Cockpit, adaptive cruise control, leather steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, synthetic leather and suede upholstery, massage function on the driver’s seat and a 360-degree camera among other items.
The Peugeot 2008 mild hybrid is now available to order with the first deliveries expected at the start of next year.
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