Revealing 2 Peugeot cars coming to Vietnam

In addition to the upgraded version of the Peugeot 508 D-class sedan, the all-new Peugeot 308 small hatchback is expected to be imported and distributed in Vietnam in 2015.

Peugeot 308 2015 is one of the most notable models in the European market last year when it won the European Car of the Year award in 2014. The car has just been sold in some Southeast Asian markets since April with a 1.6 liter, turbocharged engine, 152 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and maximum torque of 240 Nm at 1,450 - 4,000 rpm, 6-speed automatic transmission with new Quickshift technology.

The new Peugeot 308 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.4 seconds, before reaching a maximum speed of 211 km/h. The average fuel consumption as announced by the manufacturer is 6.5 liters/100 km of mixed road.

All-new Peugeot 308 2015

The exterior of the Peugeot 308 2015 is notable for its new front bumper design, full LED headlights with LED daytime running lights; 18-inch Saphir wheels, 225/40 Michelin Pilot Sport tires; LED rear lights.

The interior of the car has a 9.7-inch HD touchscreen, electronic handbrake, rear camera, electric front seats, panoramic sunroof, keyless start... The luggage compartment is 470 liters wide, the rear seats can be folded 60:40.

In terms of safety, the car has Dynamic Cruise Control, the first in its segment, emergency collision warning and emergency brake assist; hill descent assist, 6 airbags. The car meets 5-star safety standards according to European Euro NCAP assessment.

In Malaysia, the Peugeot 308 2015 costs 140,000 ringgit after tax, equivalent to about 840 million VND. Because taxes in Vietnam are higher, it is likely that the selling price of the car is also higher than the price in Malaysia.

* The new Peugeot 508 has many similarities that have appeared in previous models such as 208, 2008 3008 and 5008, which is a thin, narrow radiator grille with chrome plating and the Peugeot logo in the middle. The headlights are thin and long, while the air intake combined with the fog lamp housing and LED strip creates a harmonious whole.

Peugeot 508 2015

In Europe, the Peugeot 508 has a wide range of engine options, once again showing that Peugeot is one of the very few car manufacturers to develop original engines. Specifically, the car has a new 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, 165 horsepower, replacing the old 1.6-liter engine with 156 horsepower. In addition, the car also has a series of diesel engine and hybrid engine options with capacities of 2.0 liters, 2.2 liters, with capacities from 140 to 200 horsepower...

It is known that in 2014, nearly 100 Peugeot cars were sold to Vietnamese consumers and according to plan, in 2015 Peugeot sales will increase to 500 cars.

According to VnMedia