Peugeot introduces third HYbrid4 model, the 508 sedan; 65 mpg US

Peugeot has applied its HYbrid4 technology (earlier post) to the third body style in the Peugeot model range: the 508 sedan. The full diesel hybrid reduces CO₂ emissions to 95 g/km.

508 HYbrid4 HY4 Berline. Click to enlarge.

HYbrid4 designates the hybridization of a diesel engine (2.0 liter HDi FAP 120 kW / 163 bhp) with an rear-axle-mounted electric motor offering a maximum power output of 27 kW (37 bhp).
The 508 hybrid offers:

• Maximum power of 147 kW (200 hp);
• 4 wheel drive;
• 4 driving modes (Auto, ZEV, Sport, 4WD) including the 100% electric ZEV mode;
• 95 g/km CO₂ for 3.6 l/100 km (65 mpg US) on the combined cycle.

Source: Green Car Congress