Photo Gallery: 2011 Peugeot iOn/Citroen C-Zero

This is the all-new 2011 Peugeot iOn EV. In essence, a rebadged Mitsubishi i-MiEV, the iOn features an 88-cell lithium-ion battery pack which sends power an electric motor 63bhp (64PS), which produces 180Nm (133lb-ft) of torque. This allows the car to accelerate from 0-60mph in 15.9 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 81 mph.

Peugeot claims the iOn can travel 93 miles (150km), which is 6 miles (10km) less than the i-MiEV, before it needs recharging. Peugeot believe that 90% of daily trips are less than 37 miles (60km).

When the batteries are dwindling, they can be recharged with a standard 220V household outlet in roughly 6 hours. A three point 380V quick charger can recharge 50% of the battery in 15 mins and 80% in 30 minutes.

Standard equipment will include ESP, x6 airbags, alloy wheels, front fog lamps, dusk-sensing headlights, remote control central locking, air conditioning, front & rear electric windows, leather steering wheel, gearknob & handbrake, day-time running lights, MP3/CD audio system w/Bluetooth/USB connectivity and height adjustable drivers seat. Options include a cold weather package (heated driver seat and electric heated door mirrors), satellite navigation system, and a commercial vehicle package, which remove the rear seats allowing for a load capacity of 1.1 cubic metres.

The iOn will be available through an all-inclusive five year lease (which includes the vehicle, the battery pack, service/maintenance, and a five/50,000 km warranty) for €499 per month (including VAT).

2011 Citroen C-Zero:

Like the Peugeot iOn, the Citroen C-Zero is also based upon the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. It uses the same powertrain as the i-MiEV & iOn, gets the same range and has similar equipment.


From the 10th November, via www.c-zero.citroen.com, prospective customers who are interested in being one of the first to own a Citroen C-Zero, will be able to request an exclusive test-drive prior to placing a pre-order.

The Citroën C-Zero will go on sale during early 2011.

Volvo V60 pricing announced (UK)

Volvo UK has announced prices for the all-new V60 sports wagon. Starting from £23,145 for the entry-level ES 1.6 litre T3 150PS with stop/start, rising to an eye-watering £37,895 for the flagship 3.0 litre 304PS T6 AWD SE Lux Geartronic Premium.

The V60 is available in four trim-levels (ES, SE, SE Lux and R-Design) and six engines (four diesels, two petrols). Deliveries start in December.

Entry-level ES trim comes standard with cruise control, electronic climate control, front passenger airbag cut-off switch, front and rear mats, infotainment system w/5”colour screen, steering wheel mounted audio controls, 16” alloy wheels, leather steering wheel and gear stick, and a 6 speaker audio system.

Low-mid spec SE comes with Tylosand T-Tec upholstery, 17” alloy wheels, electric folding door mirrors w/puddle lights, rain & light sensor, rear parking sensors, Bluetooth and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.

Upper-mid spec R-Design adds 18” alloy wheels, bespoke interior, twin rear exhaust pipes and exterior styling features. Volvo anticipates that the UK will be the largest market in Europe for the R-Design model, accounting for 20% of R-Design sales.

Flagship SE Lux includes SE spec plus leather interior w/electric front seats with memory and adaptive bi-xenon headlamps with headlamps washer jets.

A ‘Premium Package’ is available on all but the entry-level ES. This consists of leather interior, DAB digital radio, satellite navigation system and an upgraded audio system.

Base D3 2.0 litre diesel engine kicks out 161bhp and 400Nm (295lb ft) of torque. Combined fuel economy is 51.4mpg (46.3mpg for Geartronic) and CO2 emissions are 144g/km for the manual model. The 2.0 litre D5 produces 203bhp and 420Nm of torque.

On the petrol front, the base 1.6 litre T3/T4 – available as a 6 speed manual or Geartronic gearbox – has 178bhp, 240Nm (177lb ft) of torque and will take the manual version from 0-60mph in 8.0 seconds and on to a top speed of 137mph. Stop/start means CO2 emissions are 156g/km and fuel economy of 42.2mpg with the manual gearbox.

The 2.0 litre T5 kicks out 237bhp and 320Nm (236lb ft) of torque. In the manual model, it will emit 189g/km of CO2 (194g/km on the Geartronic option) and will return up to 34.9mpg on the combined cycle.

Range-topping 3.0 litre T6 with AWD pumps out a muscular 300bhp and gives combined fuel economy of 28.5mpg and CO2 emissions of 237g/km. It will go from 0-60mph in under 6 seconds and will continue on to a top speed of 155mph.