Peugeot

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For reasons unbeknownst to us, Peugeot isn’t a brand that’s too popular here in Malaysia. But over in the Western side of the world, the French marque still holds some prestige in the hot hatch market – thanks to its GTi models, starting from the Peugeot 205 GTi way back in the 80s.

If you saw the aggressive-looking all-new Peugeot 308 – which debuted yesterday – and thought to yourself: “I would get one of those when the GTi model comes out”, we’re very sorry to burst your bubble, but that day is most probably never going to come. Ever.

Automotive News — The new looks could definitely have worked with a hotter GTi version.

According to a comment made by Peugeot’s product director in a recent interview, the French brand looks like they just aren’t that interested in making a performance-oriented hatchback any more.

Speaking to Top Gear, Peugeot’s Jerome Micheron said this about the prospects of a 308 GTi: “If you look at the market for sporty versions, and the CO2 regulations, it has collapsed.” Ouch. And that wasn’t all that Micheron had to say.

Remember the Peugeot 508 Sport Engineered variant? The one with additional electric propulsion and all-wheel drive? Yeah, that’s not happening on the 308 either. “We don’t see a market yet. And it adds extra weight,’ he added.

Similar to what other car brands are saying these days, the main reason for the mass exodus of high-performance internal combustion engine is none other than the Euro 7 emissions standards, due to come into effect in 2025.

Jerome Micheron — An electric GTi, perhaps?

The effect is felt even more on smaller cars, as they don’t have high-enough profit margins to absorb the high costs required for the new tech required to lower the CO2 emissions. A more detailed breakdown, complete with industry leaders’ comments, can be found in this report by Automotive News.

Oh well, at least Peugeot says that a fully-electric 308 is “in our roadmap”, and looking at what the electric cars are achieving now, we could probably see an electric-only 308 that’s good enough to wear the GTi badge. But until then though, we’ll be mourning the death of the Peugeot GTi. Good bye, old friend.

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Peugeot has revealed more details on its newly-announced eVMP or Electric Vehicle Modular Platform, which is set to be rolled out in the next few years. From now until 2025, the group will shift its passenger vehicle line-up (comprising various platforms) to just two 100% electrified platforms.

It says the eVMP will be used for larger C- and D-segment cars, and offers an industry-leading battery storage capacity of 50 kWh per metre of wheelbase. Based on current battery technology, the PSA Group estimates that the largest battery fitted into the eVMP will provide up to 650 km of range based on the WLTP cycle. The platform can also be used to underpin plug-in hybrid cars.

While it is technically an all-new platform, eVMP is essentially a heavily reworked version of the existing EMP2 architecture, yet retains some sub-assemblies and high-performance battery modules. The industrial process has also been synergised in its plants, so R&D and tooling costs are kept low.

Company R&D director, Micolas Morel said: “With this eVMP platform, Groupe PSA once again demonstrates its ability to innovate by developing for its customer’s state-of-the-art and affordable technologies thanks to the frugality that has enabled a significant reduction in R&D and industrial investments.”

“This global platform will make it possible to offer a range of vehicles that are perfectly respectful of the environment, meeting the changing expectations of our customers and guaranteeing driving pleasure and safety on board, values that are the basis of the Group’s reputation today,” he added.

Meanwhile, the first eVMP-based car is rumoured to be the next-generation Peugeot 3008 SUV. Powertrain options include a single- or dual-motor setup, giving customers a choice of front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The single-motor version will likely use the existing 134 hp electric motor, while the twin-motor setup is expected to dish out anywhere from 300 hp to 350 hp.

Despite ramping up production of electric cars, PSA Group said its internal combustion engine will continue to be manufactured and used for various cars it sells around the world.

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