ENVIRONMENT
Our HDi turbo diesel engines have a common rail direct injection system and the world first FAP Particle Filter. These mean that you'll not only use less fuel, but you'll put out fewer emissions as well. Just one of the ways we're working towards reducing our impact on the environment.
FAP particle filter
Pioneered by Peugeot, the FAP particle filter is a very effective emission control system incorporated within HDi technology. Peugeot was the first manufacturer to fit its vehicles with this system. The filter is a self-cleaning system which reduces the particles, or black smoke, normally emitted by diesel engines to barely measurable levels.
Consumption and emissions
Peugeot are committed to developing technologies to reduce both fuel consumption and emissions. Which is why the 407 range is now exclusively powered by HDi diesel. Our 2.0 HDi turbo diesel engine has a combined fuel consumption of just 7.1 l/100km. That gets you over 900km from its 66 litre tank.
Recycling
Worried about landfil? So are we. That's why at least 90% of every new Peugeot is recyclable, including the metals, glass, fluids, plastic materials and rubber. And we're well on the way to creating the fully recyclable car.
HDi diesel technology
Peugeot's world renowned HDi diesel technology, with its "Common Rail" injection system reduces fuel consumption and pollutant emissions while harnessing additional power for a real driving experience.
Carbon sink
Our commitment to the environment extends beyond our cars. In 1998, we set up a major ecological sponsorship by helping to create a 'carbon sink' (an area of plant life specifically set aside and developed to absorb atmospheric CO2) in the Amazon. Over 2 million trees representing 50 different species have been planted, which will allow scientists to study the relationship between reforestation, absorption of CO2 and climate control.
Fuel economy world records
Peugeot is the proud holder of two Guinness World Records for fuel economy, both set using HDi diesel technology in the harsh Australian conditions. Our first world record is the furthest distance travelled on a single tank - 2,348km (Melbourne to Rockhampton) from a 70 litre tank. Our second record set in a 308 which broke the record we already held, is for round Australia fuel economy. We travelled 14,580km averaging just 3.13 l/100km from the 1.6 HDi engine.
