Peugeot has brought a surprise to Auto Shanghai in the form of quite possibly the maddest hot hatch in history, the Peugeot 308 R HYbrid. As the name suggests, it’s based on Frankfurt 2013’s 308 R concept, but there’s a whole lot more to it than that.
As with the earlier concept (and RCZ R), the HYbrid features a Prince 1.6 litre THP turbocharged four-cylinder engine boosted to 270 hp, but this time it is mated via a six-speed transmission with paddle shifters to two electric motors (one on each axle, providing all-wheel drive), each producing 115 hp. Combined, they punch out an incredible 500 hp and 730 Nm.
This enables the HYbrid to rocket to 100 km/h in four seconds flat before hitting the electronic limiter at 250 km/h, despite being capable of producing carbon dioxide emissions of just 70 grams per kilometre.
Maximum performance is only available only in all-out Hot Lap mode; there’s also a Track mode limiting output to 400 hp and 530 Nm (using both the engine and rear motor, with the front motor boosting acceleration when needed), Road mode with 300 hp and 400 Nm (mostly from engine, with rear motor playing a supporting role; front motor is disengaged) and full-electric ZEV mode.
To keep power in check on the road, both front and rear track have been widened by 80 mm, while the 19-inch wheels are shod with 235/35 tyres. Brakes are 380 mm ventilated discs (with four-piston callipers) in front and 290 mm discs at the rear.
However, the car can use regenerative braking throughout the whole speed range, charging the 3 kWh lithium-ion battery. The battery can also be recharged either by using the front electric motor (driven by the engine) as a generator or by plugging the car up to a rapid charging terminal, the latter filling the battery up in just 45 minutes.
Going hand-in-hand with this level of performance, this 308 – cloaked in bright gloss blue (as opposed to red on the previous 308 R concept) and matte black – has been significantly muscled up. There are massive angular air intakes on either side of the front bumper incorporating sequential LED indicators, flanking a smaller central inlet; the grille also gains a chequered chrome motif as seen on the 208 GTi.
There are also louvres in the bonnet, deeper side sills, the same large rear spoiler as on the previous concept and larger rear vents to cool the battery pack. Inside, there are four individual sports seats upholstered in “fawn” patinated leather, red accents in the dials, on the steering wheel marker and on the centre console, digitally-woven fabric covering the dashboard, as well as “308 R HYbrid” badging.
While Peugeot doesn’t have any plans to produce the 308 R HYbrid, a (much) less potent variant is available over here – the Peugeot 308 THP 150 is now on sale in Malaysia at RM132,888.
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Accord grill??
China man where got taste, our Proton Iriz can easily make 900hp by anytime.
This junk only good in China, Malaysia we has Iriz bagus2 !!!
308 balik Europe la…
Iriz 900bhp for 5 seconds then it goes boom and you go to hospital
If you don’t know car don’t speak for them.
Iriz still the best even can go fast with all the safety.
600hp or 900hp all the best junk car. Iriz still the best.
Eh I tell you ah, the moment Iriz reach 200+km/h things will start to fall off.
what the f with compare evrythng with proton iriz? ah beng never learn..like most in denial malaysians..go hard for your lousy toyota and go pasar pagi buy some ikan laaaa apekkk.
Wonder how it stacks up against other AWD hatches like the Focus RS and A45
Our Peugeot 308 is really good. Forget about the RV. You buy thing depends on what you like. This 308 packed with almost everything as standard that’s are offer as optional in other countries. Its performance also one of the best in its class. The build quality is of high quality also. You buy this, you will not regret because you just own one safer car. At least safer than some stingy brand.
Well say. Totally agreed.
Marketing gimmick
Whether this is a end product doesnt matter.
at least it show peugeot is capable to produce powerful beast with high end technology.
can proton do the same?
pushing campro turbo to 270hp with hybrid on.
if proton can do that,consumer will have more confidence buying proton.
It’s called proof of concept genius. Car makers do this to show their engineering capabilities.
demm hot.. but why is it half painted…
Not bad design, but this car have 2 tones color LOL :3
Better than Toyota 1.2 turbo and Camry Hybrid
why the rear half of the car was left unpainted???
They wrap it with a matte black vinyls.Anyway,good job Peugeot.
Make a GTI version! Throw in a turbocharged 250HP powerplant, DCT gearbox and most important, same specs and dress up like this one and I am sure it would sell like hotcakes…
Hmm, looks quite good.
this car is awesome! except the 2 tone paint..
what an ugly car.. stupid two tone color… better buy the new vios
Im not sure which one is madder, this or vw gti w12-650 that comes with the bentley’s w12
The car was so expensive to develop until the teams’ remaining budget could only paint the car partially.
So sadding
if this version going to production, most of best hot hatch have to be watch out as it could be their fiercest rival ever. Damnnnn with four wheeler is a complete package. Just insane how they still manage to produce 500 hp with just 1.6 liter engine combine with those electrical junkies.
Whts with the rear black sticker? looks stupid.
like kereta potong. half cut.