The Peugeot brand has announced pricing and specification details for two new additions to its 508 range in Britain, the 508 RXH crossover estate and the 508 Saloon HYbrid4, both of which make use of the company’s diesel-electric hybrid powertrain.
The 508 RXH starts at £33,695 and the 508 Saloon HYbrid4 at £31,450. Both models are available to order now, with the 508 RXH to go on sale in May and the 508 Saloon HYbrid4 from July 2012.
The hybrid powertrain on both models consists of a 2.0-litre HDi 163 Diesel engine powering the front wheels and a 37bhp electric motor driving the rear wheels.
The system’s combined output is 200bhp with the 508 RXH returning a 0-62mph (100km/h) sprint time of 9.5 seconds, a top speed of 132mph (212km/h) and a combined fuel economy of 68.9mpg UK (57.4mpg US), while the 508 Saloon HYbrid4 does 9.0 seconds, 130mph (209km/h) and 78.5mpg UK (65.4mpg US) respectively.
Standard features on both the 508 RXH and 508 Hybrid4 Saloon include keyless entry with Stop/Start button, cruise control with speed limiter, automatic parking brake with Hill Assist, automatic dual-zone air conditioning, electric folding door mirrors, Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6) with Bluetooth, Peugeot Connect SOS and Assistance, automatic headlamps and wipers, 18-in. alloy wheels and half leather seats
On top of that, the estate 508 RXH gets front and rear parking aid and parallel parking assist, a panoramic glass roof, Colour Head Up display, USB point and acoustic laminated side windows with tint on rear.
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