In November, Stellantis introduced that it might be taking up the gross sales and distribution of Peugeot autos from Bermaz, with the automotive group saying it might set up a brand new nationwide gross sales firm (NSC) in Malaysia to deal with the model – in addition to different marques in its portfolio – within the first quarter of this yr.
As a part of that transfer, extra locally-assembled (CKD) Peugeot fashions are set to return our manner, with the 408 PHEV, e-2008 in addition to the Landtrek already indicated final yr as being inbound. A well timed reminder of this is available in an Instagram reel posted by Peugeot Malaysia, primarily teasing the Peugeot e-2008, and in its facelifted type.
The approaching market debut of the all-electric SUV – which made its world debut in 2019 – isn’t shocking. In late 2021, it was talked about that the automotive was coming, set for a This fall 2022 debut by means of the outgoing model custodian Bermaz, and a preview in Could final yr cemented that. After all, it hasn’t made its manner in but, however absolutely will underneath the brand new model administration, with the one query being precisely when this yr.
In its base type, the compact electrical SUV is powered by a front-mounted electrical motor rated at 134 hp (136 PS. or 100 kW) and 260 Nm of torque. Efficiency figures embody a 0-100 km/h time of round 10 seconds and a prime velocity of 150 km/h.
The motor is powered by a lithium-ion battery with a gross vitality capability of fifty kWh (46.2 kWh web), which provides the e-2008 a journey vary of as much as 320 km (WLTP normal) on the pre-FL and 340 km on the FL. The unit helps DC quick charging (CCS2 connection) at a max price of 100 kW, with 0-80% state of cost achieved in simply half-hour. There’s additionally AC charging (Sort 2 connection) at as much as 11 kW, which requires about 4.5 hours for a full cost.
The preview instance final yr was a pre-facelift unit in GT trim, however the facelift introduces a brand new entrance finish with redesigned headlights, entrance apron and grille, as seen within the teaser reel video. The SUV additionally will get new tail lights with the refresh. It’s not identified what specification the eventual Malaysian market e-2008 will are available. All that’s identified is that it’s coming, and in its FL type, with the teaser reiterating that.
GALLERY: Peugeot e-2008 EV Malaysian preview in 2022, pre-facelift GT spec-trim
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