Encouraged by the strong growth in sales of flex-fuel vehicles in the country, Peugeot do Brasil has introduced flex-fuel versions of the locally-made 206 hatchback and SW models.
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It is the first time the French automaker has produced vehicles with engines that run on petrol, alcohol or a blend of the two.
Last month, flex-fuel models took a 38% of share of new car sales.
The flex-fuel 206 models have a 1.6-litre 16-valve engine developed jointly by PSA Peugeot Citroën and Bosch. The power output varies between 110hp and 113hp depending on the fuel used.
PSA invested about $US20 million to develops its first flex-fuel engine, made in the company´s Porto Real plant, in Rio de Janeiro state. The factory also produces the 206 and Citroën C3 and Picasso.
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By GlobalDataFollowing the launch of the flex-fuel versions, badged “Flex”, Peugeot is halting sales in Brazil of the 206 with the 1.6 litre 16-valve petrol-only engine. This engine will now be fitted only to export versions.
In the second half of the year the flex-fuel engine will also be available in the Brazilian-made Citroën C3.
PSA has also developed a flex-fuel version of its 1.4-litre eight-valve engine made in Brazil. The new engine will also be offered in the 206 and C3 ranges.
Peugeot is the sixth automaker to enter the flex-fuel segment in Brazil. Volkswagen, GM, Fiat, Ford and Renault already produce such models.
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