Peugeot 608 debut in Paris
After generation Peugeot which have disappointed much motorists 607 in September of this year on car show in Paris the premiere of the newest 608 which promises to become much more aggressive and sports is expected.
The general design of a novelty, similar, will borrow at recently presented concept 308 RC Z. Peugeot intends to make a serious competition to such brands, as BMW and Audi for what it is necessary for company to have model of a corresponding class. As informs WorldCarFans, 608 new leading designer Dzherom Galli (Jerome Gallix) will be engaged in working out.The car will keep well recognised firm radiator enclosure Peugeot in which air intakes of new type will be cut. Optics it will be perfect other kind - like that, that was at concept 308 RC Z.
608 will assemble on platform Citroen C5 calculated under seating of diesel motors in volume of 2.0 and 2.2 l, and also petrol in volume 1.8 and 2.0 l. Top Concern PSA Peugeot-Citroen also becomes the engine 2,7-litre Hdi v6 power about 200 h.p. develops the modern hybrid diesel engine which, quite possibly, can appear and under a cowl of 608 models.
The preliminary prices for this car start from £25 500, at dealers the car will appear in 2009.