PSA Peugeot Citroen expands its range with new SUV
The new SUV's, the result of collaboration between Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroen, will be sold by both Peugeot and Citroen marques from July 2007. They will be fitted with an HDi engine with particle emission filter (PEF). The sales targets of 30,000 units per year will enable the group to become a major player in a market segment whose growth perspectives remain strong in Europe.
A niche market in the early 90s, the 4x4 segment has enjoyed a strong and steady growth in sales. Now representing more than 6% of the private vehicle market in Europe, or over one million units in 2005, 4X4s have become a separate segment.
Fruitful collaboration for both groups
At the beginning of 2005, the two groups decided to combine their competences around an SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) type 4x4 leisure vehicle platform being developed by MMC. The partnership concerned the adaptation of this platform for the Peugeot and Citroen marques. This cooperation, concluded in a "win-win" spirit, has evident benefits for both partners.
PSA Peugeot Citroen thus has access to 4x4 technology enabling it to present a new range in Europe in the SUV segment. Mitsubishi Motors, for its part, will gain a return on its investment with higher volumes.
Combining the best of both worlds: the feeling of safety of the 4x4 with its ability to go off the beaten track, and the driving pleasure of a saloon
Mitsubishi Motors is providing a new platform resulting from its acknowledged technical ability in terms of 4x4 transmission vehicles. To obtain a product definition in accordance with its standards, the PSA Peugeot Citroen group has contributed to the development and adaptation of its SUV. Its area of intervention covers the wheels and suspension: elements such as the brakes, steering, suspension, the drive train and the tyres, have therefore been revised and adapted to guarantee the highest standards of comfort and driving behaviour corresponding to PSA Peugeot Citroen's requirements in this respect.
PSA Peugeot Citroen gives its SUV the best clean diesel technology
With the aim of reconciling emissions and ecology, all Peugeot and Citroen models are fitted as standard with a particle emission filter (PEF) of PSA Peugeot Citroen technology associated with the latest 2.2l HDi engine. Also, like all HDi engines from the PSA Peugeot Citroen group, this 2.2l HDi is designed to accept up to 30% biodiesel.
PSA Peugeot Citroen is therefore confirming its position as world leader in the use of clean diesel vehicles with particle emission filter.
This direct injection, common rail diesel with a capacity of 2.2l used on the SUV, is derived from the power unit already fitted to middle and high end model ranges of the group marques. Developed in partnership with the Ford group, it has been adapted to meet the specific needs of 4X4 vehicles.
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