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After the 306, 307, and 308, Peugeot has chosen not to revive the old 309 name, and so and
this is the 2nd generation 308, and peugeott is promising a big jump up in quality to really
take on the volkswagon golf at its own game The 308 is recognizably a Peugeot but it's
design doesn't have the pizzazz of the smaller 208, however, the plus side to those boxy
proportions is that there's plenty of space inside.
And inside is where the 308 feels more special. The quality of the materials in here has taken
a massive jump up from the old car. And this dashboard is stylish and pleasingly free of
buttons. Most of the controls are operated through this central touchscreen here. The
only controversial thing is that Peugeot is stuck with it's new tiny steering wheel and
the instruments that you look at over.
to the top of the wheel and some people find it hard to get a comfortable driving position,
although I must admit I wasn't one of them. Prices for the 308 will start at around fourteen
and a half thousand pounds for the entry level 1.2 petrol. Above that there will be 1.6 liter
petrol and diesel versions, including a really efficient 115 brake horsepower diesel that
promises 74.3 miles per gallon and just 95 grams per kilometer of CO2.
That's low enough for free car tax. Beyond that, in spring next year, Peugeot is promising
a 308 diesel that would deliver an amazing 91 miles per gallon, we'll have to see how
that fares in our more realistic tests. And if all of that seems a bit sensible, Peugeot
pulled the wraps off this 308 R hot hatch, here at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Now it's just a concept at the moment but it uses the same 1.6 litre, 270 brake horsepower
engine in the RCZ-R and that car is already in production, so there is a good chance we'll
see this. Let's hope so. We'll also be driving the 3L8 very soon keep an eye on the whichcar
website for more details.