Peugeot 308

Design

Interior

Launched as the replacement for the Peugeot 307 in most international markets, the new vehicle was based upon the old 307’s chassis, but has new bodywork and is slightly longer and wider. Its coefficient of drag is 0.29, and it has a five star Euro NCAP rating. Following the facelift of 2011, the drag factor was reduced to 0.28.^[5]

The 308 HDi holds the Guinness world record of the most fuel efficient mainstream car currently in production, having averaged 3.13 litres per 100 kilometres (90 mpg_‑imp; 75 mpg_‑US) over a distance of 14,580 km (9,060 mi), but Peugeot ran foul of British advertising rules by claiming 126 mpg_‑imp (2.24 L/100 km; 105 mpg_‑US) in an advert for the car.^[6]

The 308 is manufactured in France at the Mulhouse and Sochaux factories.^[7] It is also manufactured in Kaluga, Russia, for the local market, since 2010, and El Palomar, Argentina, for the South American market since 2012.^[8] The 307 remains in production for several countries, especially those that prefer saloon bodies, such as China.

Body styles

Dongfeng-Peugeot 308 Sedan in China

Facelift

Facelift of 2011

Peugeot CC facelift

A facelifted 308 was released in May 2011, following the public launch at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, with a new front end and minor changes to the rear of the vehicle. Peugeot also launched the 308 e-HDI micro-hybrid model with stop start technology, a system to recover energy during deceleration and a hybrid battery that delivers additional energy on start up.

A full hybrid 3008 was also announced at the same time. The version produced in South America is assembled with this facelift. The facelift was also given to the 308 SW and 308 CC.

Second facelift

As the EMP2 platform is not exported to South America, the first generation 308 is still marketed there and receives a second 308 II restyling in 2015 . The front bumper is inspired by the 308 II (reduced front lights, Peugeot logo and text, anti fog lights, less contoured hood ...). The interior undergoes some modifications to accommodate some elements of the 308 II. There is a touch screen perfectly integrated in the center console, instead of the traditional CD / MP3 and empty pockets.

Concepts

Awards

In November 2007, the 308 was awarded the Goldene Lenkrad (Golden Steering Wheel) in Germany. A panel of automotive professionals chose the 308 as the best compact family car after it finished first in nine of the 15 criteria.^[16]

Gallery

First generation (T7, 2008–2013)

Peugeot 308 (three door) 

Peugeot 308 (five door) 

Peugeot 308 Touring 

Peugeot 308 CC 

Emission compliance

Groupe PSA announced that the following models; Peugeot 308 1.2L Puretech 82ps MT5, 1.2L PureTech 130 MT6, Peugeot 308 SW 1.5L BlueHDi 130 MT6 and two other Peugeot & Citroen models are compliant to WLTP Euro 6D Temp regulations up to 2020 RDE Conformity factory of 1.5 x regulated limited in real world driving emissions for NOx and PN. ^{[19] [20]}

GTI by Peugeot Sport

The Peugeot 308 GTI by Peugeot Sport featured engines producing 250 horsepower and 270 horsepower. The 250 hp version had full LED headlights, an electronic limited slip differential, 18" alloys, keyless entry, stop/start technology, 11 mm lowered ride height, a coloured reversing camera and twin exhausts. Additionally the 270 hp version gets 380 mm Alcon front brakes, massaging leather/Alcantara bucket seats, a torsen limited slip differential and 19" lightweight alloy wheels.

Awards

In March 2014, the Peugeot 308 was awarded European Car of the Year, in competition with the BMW i3 and Tesla Model S.^[21] The Peugeot 308 was also voted Car of the Year^[22] Auto Europa in Italy, by the Italian automotive journalists association, Car of the Year^[23] in Switzerland by Schweizer Illustrierte, and four other magazines.

2017 Update (T9) The features include a new bonnet and front bumper design and indicators that scroll, and a new designed grille that feature the famous Peugeot Lion. All models, except Active and GTi, feature the Panoramic roof. New DRLs are matched at the back with the LED Claws lit permanently when the vehicle is running.

A new more powerful 1.5HDi engine with 130 bhp joined the line up from September 2017. All models have TomTom satellite navigation as standard in addition to the central touchscreen update.

Gallery

Hatchback (pre facelift) 

SW (pre facelift) 

Interior 

Hatchback (facelift) 

Hatchback (facelift) 

Sedan 

SW (facelift) 

Peugeot 308 GTi (pre-facelift) 

Peugeot 308 GTi (pre-facelift) 

Peugeot 308 GTi (facelift) 

Peugeot 308 GTi (facelift)