Launched at the end of 2013 and scooping the prestigious 2014 European Car of The Year, the Peugeot 308 remains Peugeot’s best ever take on the family hatchback. We take a look at what this model offers you.
Matching sleek looks with a luxury interior, the 308 has it all and leads its class when considering fuel economy. A special lightweight chassis saves up to 140kg of weight on previous models and a broad array of engine sizes mean you can pick and choose one that suits your life demands. There’s plenty to choose from, including the 1.6 litre and 2.0 litre Blue HDi diesels and the very frugal 1.2 litre e-THP petrol (part of three 3-cyclinder petrol options). These come with the choice of a 5 or 6-speed manual / automatic gearbox for smooth transmission. From the 1.2 e-THP 130 Allure you can get around 58.9 mpg on average, which for a family hatchback offering the space of the 308 is very competitive.
Within its class Peugeot claim the boot space to be the most sizeable, starting at 470 litres when the rear seats are in place and expandable by 35 litres when using two additional under floor storage bins. This is nearly 100 litres more than the Volkswagen Golf and when you consider the practical capabilities in relation to luggage and shopping storage, it really makes a difference to the motoring experience.
Peugeot have designed a hatchback that is sleek and elegant, designed to make the senses come alive through both a streamlined bodywork and the powerful i-Cockpit dashboard. Combining a silver trim with matt black dash, Peugeot have successfully blended high level technology with a pure, minimal design. A lower centre of gravity and sporty driving position makes for a responsive driving experience, with all controls in easy reach and placed above the steering wheel so your eyes never have to leave the road. In the Active model and above, a large colour touch screen acts as the central hub for the in-drive technology, including the SATNAV and air conditioning controls.
For further details on the Peugeot 308 or to book a test drive visit a Howards Peugeot retailer in Somerset or Dorchester.