Peugeot introduces new 44.4 mpg (U.S.) Partner van
Peugeot has just introduced a new high-efficiency version of its small Partner van to go up against Ford's new Transit Connect ecoNetic. Like the Ford, the new Partner is powered by a diesel engine, in this case a 90 hp 1.6-liter four cylinder. The engine is equipped with Peugeot's own particulate filter system that virtually eliminates soot emissions. As of January of this year, Peugeot has built 3 million DPF-equipped vehicles.
The Partner has a cargo capacity of 1873 lbs and 116 cubic feet. Even with that capability, the Partner gets 44.4 mpg (U.S.) on the European combined cycle. Carbon dioxide emissions are rated at 140 g/km. Small commercial vans like this are popular in crowded European cities for use by small businesses. It will be interesting to see how Ford's Transit Connect does when it goes on sale here in the U.S. this summer.
[Source: Peugeot]
PEUGEOT PARTNER THE PERFECT PARTNER FOR GREEN VAN MAN
- Peugeot's New Partner Van is now available with a diesel particulate filter system (FAP)
- CO2 emissions of 140 g/km and 53.3 mpg in the combined cycle
- Peugeot undisputed leader of diesel particulate filter technology
- Available in S L1 850 kg van version
- £12,665 basic MRRP.
Peugeot will strengthen its green credentials further in the LCV Market with the introduction of a new 1.6 litre HDi 90 bhp engine, combined with an additive-enhanced diesel particulate filter system (FAP) in its New Partner van.
As the leading manufacturer of vehicles fitted with diesel particulate filter systems, Peugeot has set the standard for diesel engines and has given itself a leading position as regards future Euro V regulations, which will make it mandatory for all new diesel engine vehicles to be fitted with particulate filters from September 2009.
It was, in fact, January of this year that the 3 millionth vehicle equipped with the Group's diesel particulate filter system (FAP) rolled off the assembly line at PSA Peugeot Citroën's plant in Poissy, France. To date, over 1.6 million Peugeot models have been produced with this system
Peugeot's patented, additive-based technology was first launched worldwide in May 2000 on the Peugeot 607, before gradually extending across the Peugeot car and LCV range. Today nine Peugeot models are available with diesel particulate filter systems including the Peugeot Expert and New Partner van.
Steadily improved over the years, Peugeot's additive-based technology has proven its effectiveness in eliminating even the smallest particulates. The current technology, with its "Octosquare" filter technology and second generation additive, provides driver's with a maintenance-free solution.
By including this engine option in the Partner van it further strengthens Peugeot leading position with regards to environmental protection and the production of clean, environmentally-friendly vehicles.
The 1.6 litre HDi FAP diesel engine fitted to the New Partner van is, first and foremost all about good performance including starting, acceleration, driveability and low fuel consumption. With a maximum torque of 158 lb ft at just 1,750 rpm, it has a very broad operating range, perfectly matched to the requirements of a light commercial vehicle. Another feature of this engine is its low fuel consumption of 53.3 mpg in the combined cycle and CO2 emissions of only 140 g/km when fitted to the L1 HDi 90 FAP 850 kg payload van.
Technical Data |
1.6 litre HDi 90 bhp FAP |
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ENGINE |
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Type |
Diesel Turbo |
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16 Valve |
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Number of Cylinders |
4 Cylinder in-line |
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Capacity cm3 |
1,560 |
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Maximum Power (bhp) @ engine speed (rpm) |
90 @ 4000 |
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Maximum torque in (lb ft) @ engine speed (rpm) |
158 @ 1,750 |
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PERFORMANCE (half payload) |
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Maximum speed in mph |
99 |
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Acceleration (s) : 0-62 mph |
14.1 |
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CONSUMPTION (mpg) |
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Urban (ECE) |
44.1 |
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Extra Urban (EUDC) |
58.9 |
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Combined |
53.3 |
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Emission of CO2 (g/km) |
140 |
Running Costs...
Low running costs are also an important consideration to owners. To help lower running costs, the new Partner van fitted with the HDi 90 FAP diesel engine also benefits from extended service intervals of 12,500 miles or 2 years.
The HDi 90 FAP diesel engine will be available in S trim level only.
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Model |
Payload |
Load volume |
Basic price |
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S L1 1.6 HDi 90 FAP 850 |
850 kg |
3.3 m3 |
£13,145 |
Standard equipment
- Single passenger seat with fold-down back with cup holders
- 15" steel wheels
- Electric front windows
- ABS and EBA
- Driver airbag
- Selective cab/load area central locking
- Asymmetric steel rear 180o opening doors
- Radio / MP3 compatible CD player with steering wheel mounted remote controls
- Power steering
- Driver's ladder frame load protector
- Height adjustable driver's seat with armrest and storage drawer
- Height and reach adjustable steering column
- Overhead driver and passenger storage
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
jharlan 9:07PM (5/03/2009)
I would buy one of those right now if it was available in the US. We have nothing that can compare to it. It sells for less than 2K and gets mileage nearly as good as a Prius, and it's roomy and has a big payload.
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downtoearth 7:18AM (5/04/2009)
This Peugeot European ECE fuel economy certification test cycle CO2 emissions are 140g CO2/km.
Toyota Prius III got 89 g CO2/km in the same cycle.
This equals to comparable ECE combined fuel consumption of 3,83 l/100km or 61,4 mpg (U.S.)
I would also like to ask Sam Abuelsamid to stop posting these misleading headlines. You suggest that the car does 44 mpg. It's a false statement. European test cycle is completely unrealistic when compared to EPA ratings which are actually meant to represent real life fuel consumption.
Example:
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI FWD manual:
EPA fuel economy = 24 mpg (U.S) combined or 9,8 l/100km
ECE fuel econnomy = 33 mpg (U.S) combined or 7,2 l/100km
Sources: Audi USA and German websites
harlanx6 11:14AM (5/04/2009)
Thanks for clearing that up. Sam is a diesel fan (as am I) because they are superior. You cant compare a hybrid with a non hybrid. You put Toyota's hybrid system in that little diesel van and then compare it to a Prius.
Swede 3:01PM (5/04/2009)
If you can only manage 9,8 in an A3 then you either
A) Suck at driving
B) Are stuck in traffic jams all day
Mattias 2:09AM (5/04/2009)
The link points to an article about the larger Transit ecoNetic (sans "Connect"), which is about the same size as the Citroen Jumpy / Peugeot Expert / Fiat Scudo.
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