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  • PEUGEOT at NEC: more electrified systems and advanced features for upcoming models

    2019 Peugeot Lineup NECPEUGEOT Boxer Electric will make its world debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show today, adding a zero-emission unit to the already appealing Boxer LCV range. This adds to PEUGEOT’s electrification plan, which will see all models in the lineup with electric engines by 2023. The vehicle on display at the NEC is L1H1 435 panel van.

    Also a first appearance will make the multi-award winning PEUGEOT Partner, which was voted International Van of the Year 2019, when launched last year. There will be two particular models on display: Partner BlueHDi 100 manual 950, which is by far the largest in the lineup, and the BlueHDi 100 Asphalt. The latest lineup is available in S, Grip, Professional and Asphalt specs.

    The Professional model on display comes with an enlarged list of standard goodies. These include: air conditioning, rear parking sensors, cruise control with variable speed limiter, automatic electronic parking brake, one touch electric windows with heated and electrically folding door mirrors, Multi-Flex modular folding passenger bench seat, DAB radio and smartphone incorporation.

    On the other hand, the Expert range offers the aid of BlueHDi 120 engine with stop and go function, air conditioning, rear parking sensors, electrically adjustable heated door mirrors, Moduwork configurable passenger bench seat with load-through bulkhead. Of course, there are also these already sweet features as large touchscreen, DAB Radio, USB socket, Bluetooth and MirrorLink functions.

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    And last, but not least, the audience will witness the unveiling of 335 L3 H2 BlueHDi 130 Professional. What makes this trim appealing is the full steel bulkhead, cruise control, rear parking aid, DAB digital radio and the massive 1,525kg payload.

    The PEUGEOT CV Show stand is located in Hall 5 at the NEC. It opens today and will run until Thursday, 2nd May.

    Source: PEUGET

  • 2012 Peugeot Partner Tepee

    2012 Peugeot Partner Tepee THUMB2012 Peugeot Partner Tepee now has new style and is equipped with the latest technology. It affirms its personality and high level of quality by presenting a refreshed style: new front face, new appearance, new mirrors, new Lion badge. The LED day running lamps are adding to the modern look of it.

    The foglamps with static direction lighting function (Cornering), as well as the numerous chromed inserts and the new rear lamps with black interior mask are also featured in the new look of the vehicle. The interior is modified as well. It now includes new technological features but also by also offers a lot of passenger space, modularity, handling and an Outdoor version.

    The Partner Tepee offers up to 7 individual seats, which tilt, fold and can be removed. There is also space for numerous storage compartments. There is also included a wide range of comfort equipment, such as: dual zone automatic air conditioning, rear parking assistance, automatic wiping, automatic switching on of the lights, Bluetooth hands-free kit, PC Nav audio-navigation. Furthermore, there is also included the unique Zenith roof.

    However, it comes as an option, and offers four large windows in the roof and nearly 80 litres of additional storage compartments due to a transverse overhead storage unit, central storage compartments and a rear box accessible from the passenger compartment or the boot.

    2012 Peugeot Partner Tepee
    Peugeot Partner Tepee (2012)

    To go further into details, the vehicle features seven optional Euro 5 engines (including 5 diesel engines): 1.6 l VTi 72 kW (98 bhp) 5-speed manual – 164 g/km CO2; 1.6 l VTi 88 kW (120 bhp) 5-speed manual – 169 g/km CO2; 1.6 l HDi 55 kW (75 bhp) 5-speed manual – 133 g/km CO2; 1.6 l HDi 68 kW (92 bhp) 5-speed manual – 135 g/km CO2; 1.6 l e-HDi 68 kW (92 bhp) 5-speed manual – 129 g/km CO2; 1.6 l e-HDi 68 kW (92 bhp) 6-speed piloted manual – 125 g/km CO2 – best-in-class, i.e. 4.8 l/100 km (58.8mpg); 1.6 l HDi 84 kW (115 bhp) 5-speed manual – 139 g/km CO2.

    Moreover, the suspension is pseudo-McPherson at the front and deformable crossmember at the rear. It has full freedom of expression due to the rigid, high-performance structure of the Partner Tepee. In addition, the structure has also 3 force channels at the front, completed by the possibility of having notably 6 airbags inside the vehicle or ESP. The large brakes, controlled by the ABS as standard, consist of 283 x 26 mm ventilated discs at the front and 268 x 12 mm non-ventilated discs at the rear.

    There is also included the Grip Control technology, which improves traction at high levels. Due to its sophisticated management of wheel grip, its 4 driving modes (Sand, Snow, Mud, Normal) which can be selected using a dial on the dashboard control panel and the Mud & Snow tyres which accompany this option, the Partner Tepee increases its freedom of use. How about the dynamics of the new model?

    The suspension is raised by 10 mm to increase the ground clearance and the tyres are of a special size: 205/65 R15. Eventually, a protective panel under the engine protects the underframe against minor impacts and debris damage.

    The new 2012 Peugeot Partner Tepee will make its world debut in less than a month at the Geneva Motor Show and will go on sale in Spring 2012.

    2012 Peugeot Partner Tepee
    2012 Peugeot Partner Tepee
    2012 Peugeot Partner Tepee
    2012 Peugeot Partner Tepee

    Source: Peugeot

  • Hanover CV show: a new niche – 4×4 panel vans

    Caddy 4MOTIONAs the van market fragments, manufacturers are looking for new niches. And an emerging niche at Hanover seems to be all-wheel drive versions of panel vans, with a number of manufacturers showing 4×4 vans.

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  • The Peugeot Partner Tepee lets the Whole Family enjoy the Freedom of the Open Road

    Peugeot’s new Partner Tepee will replace the current Partner Combi which has sold over 17,000 units since its introduction in August 2001.  It will become the second model in Peugeot’s new Tepee range which was launched with the introduction of the Expert Tepee back in March 2007. (more…)