The new Peugeot BoxerPeugeot's largest van, adds to its offer the possibility of choosing a new automatic transmission for versions with the 2.2 BlueHDI engine with 140 HP and 180 HPSpecifically, it is the AT8 eight-speed torque converter gearbox, which is offered as an alternative to the six-speed manual gearbox. An ideal transmission for this type of van, in which users often spend many hours behind the wheel, due to the advantages it brings to driving in terms of comfort, reduction of fatigue and safety.
Furthermore, The new automatic gearbox can transmit 80 Nm more torque than the manual gearbox., making it compatible with the most powerful version of the BlueHDI engine, and also allowing the Boxer's load capacity to be increased, which reaches up to 5 tonnes in the case of motorhomes. An additional advantage of this new gearbox is the use of a Hydraulic accumulator that allows reducing response time, which makes better use of the engine's power delivery, in addition to benefiting from a smoother operation of the start-stop system.
Let's remember that the Boxer has just undergone an update that includes design changes, which have mainly sought to optimize aerodynamics. In addition, Peugeot has taken advantage of the opportunity to improve comfort and safety equipment, adding the electric parking brake, the 10-inch touch screen for the multimedia system, wireless charger for mobile phone, fatigue warning system and automatic emergency braking assistant with pedestrian and cyclist detection.
In addition to the versions with the BlueHDI combustion engine, Peugeot also offers the new E-Boxer, with a 200 kW (270 hp) engine and a maximum torque of 400 Nm. With its 110 kWh battery, the electric version of the Boxer can achieve a range of up to 420 km, according to the WLTP homologation cycle.