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Peugeot Umhlanga Now Offers Diesel-Powered 3008 SUV
Peugeot Umhlanga Now Offers Diesel-Powered 3008 SUV
The multiple-award winning Peugeot 3008 SUV range has been extended with the introduction of a diesel-powered engine, to supplement its existing petrol version.
The 3008 Active and Allure models now comprise of two engine variants, the 1.6 THP Auto and the 2.0 litre HDi.
The 3008 Active 2.0HDi is paired with a six speed manual gearbox whilst all the other variants boast an Automatic gearbox.
The 2.0 litre HDi 4 cylinder 1997 cc engine is compact, lightweight and fuel efficient due to its reduced weight and size. It delivers power output of 110 kW at 4000rpm and 370Nm of torque at 2000 rpm and reaches a top speed of 201km/h. It has a fuel sipping combined consumption of 5.0 litres per kilometre and Co2 emissions of just136g/km.
The All-New Peugeot 3008 SUV was acclaimed as the overall 'Car of the Year' and the Diesel Car Top 50 in 2017.
Diesel Car, Editor Ian Robertson commented: "Peugeot has transformed the 3008 into a fully-fledged SUV and created a real winner in the process its engines are refined and economical, while its suspension is ideally set up to smooth out British roads. It's a winner in every respect and we are proud to declare it number one in this year's Top 50 awards."
Diesel engines provide a great mix of performance and fuel economy. The Peugeot 3008 SUV has a clear footprint of innovation and sophisticated technology and now, equipped with a 2,0 litre diesel engine the 3008 SUV is set to not only turn heads but deliver impressive performance with exceptional fuel economy too.
For more information or a chance to test drive the 3008, visit Peugeot Umhlanga at 15 Meridian Drive, Umhlanga Ridge or call them an 031 - 580 7950.