peugeot prologue

It would be unnatural for a French automaker to not bring something significant to its home auto show. To that end, Peugeot showed off its latest hybrid concept, the PROLOGUE HYmotion4. With a steeply raked windscreen, and a bold front end with a gaping central grille and angular headlights, the PROLOGUE's aggressive details may seem a bit optimistic, considering the car's hybrid powertrain, five-door bodywork, and almost SUVish profile. But after learning that the internal-combustion and electric units combined are good for a full 200 hp, the car's design begins to make a little more sense. The PROLOGUE will use Peugeots new HYmotion4 hybrid system, wherein a 2.0L HDi FAP engine will drive the rear wheels while an electric motor will drive the front wheels. Together, they'll produce 198-hp and emit only 0.4 grams of CO2 per kilometer when the engine is running and none at all when using electric power only