New Peugeot 301 with Pure-tech engine debuts tomorrow
PAN Nigeria Limited, manufacturers of the Peugeot range of vehicles will be demonstrating its commitment to the Federal Government’s automotive with the roll out of the new Peugeot 301 Mid-life Series sedan from the automakers expansive Kaduna auto assembly plant .
As at the time of filing this report, Haroun Malami, Head of Corporate Communications, PAN Nigeria Limited told BusinessDay that the new Peugeot 301 Mid-life which is a makeover model to the outgoing model will be entering the local market with a new pure-tech engine technology.
The refreshed model which comes in Access, Active, and Allure specifications are offered in 1.2-liter engines Pure Tech 3-cylinder, 82 hp (5 speed manual/5 speed Efficient TronicGearbox ETG) is completely assembled inside the Kakuri assembly plant of the company.
When asked to give more details on Peugeot’s new engine and why customers would settle for the model over rival brands, Haroun Malami said, ‘’Simply put, a 1.2 PureTech engine gives you the power and performance of a 1.6 litre engine, but the efficiency of a smaller engine’’.
He described the new offering from PAN as a product of Peugeot’s 100 years of intelligent, innovative engineering that combines reduced weight materials with the efficiency of applying direct fuel injection to three cylinders.
Winner of the 2015 and 2016 ‘International engine of the year’ award in the 1.0-litre to 1.4-litre category, Peugeot PureTech is advanced 3-cylinder petrol engine technology that offers a drive and performance normally associated with much bigger engines but with significantly improved fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
On some version, the automaker have even added Turbo power, optimizing torque at all revs and delivering an engine with a unique personality and one which is ultimately designed to give the motoring public the maximum driving pleasure and responsiveness, at any speed.
For prospective customers’ returns on investment, some of the benefits that comes with Puretech engine technology includes but not limited to improved acceleration, reduced fuel consumption which implies less visits to the petrol station and lower CO2 emissions.
Why are 3 cylinders better than 4 cylinders? PAN maintains that this is because; it increases fuel efficiency with one cylinder less of fuel to burn. Less friction as one less cylinder results in a lower surface area, and helps to fuel consumption and lighter weight (meaning less fuel has to be burnt to move the vehicle).
In addition to this an aluminium cast-iron-lined block which helps for quicker engine warm up, the use of low friction materials and a revised cooling system maximise efficiency, reducing both fuel consumption and emissions.
In terms of overall engine output and driving experience, the all-new Peugeot 301 Midlife Series PureTech 3-cylinder petrol engines are designed to be compact and efficient whilst delivering big engine drive and performance. Direct fuel injection, light-weight materials and, in some instances, turbo charging combine to deliver power and torque.
The power and performance of PureTech ensures a responsive and enjoyable driving experience, underpinned by the latest technology.
Given the much more compact finishing of the incoming model makeover, the PureTech naturally aspirated 3-cylinder engine reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 25% compared to a 4-cylinder engine with the same power.
This means a reduction in fuel consumption of approximately 1.5 litres every 99.2 kilometres (62 miles), while maintaining optimum driving pleasure.
Upon release into the Nigerian market, customers will savour the hospitality offered by the versions available. They are the 1-liter, 5-speed manual transmission PureTech 68hp, 1.2 liter PureTech 82hp (5 speed manual/5 speed Efficient Tronic Gearbox ETG).
Complementary to the product lines of the Peugeot 301 Midlife Series are the turbocharged variants. The 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine is developed from the naturally aspirated version but adds a new generation high-performance turbo offering superb low engine speed torque.
The PureTech 3-cylinder turbocharged engine reduces fuel consumption and emissions of CO2 by up to 21% compared to the 4 cylinder engine of the same power. The Nigerian market earnestly waits for the launch of this successor model to the outgoing Peugeot 301 voted as Car-Of-The-Year 2016 by the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA).
MIKE OCHONMA