Peugeot 308 facelift has updated the 308 range with new looks, more efficient engines, stop-start technology and improved standard equipment
The Peugeot 308 facelift has been unveiled ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
Available in April, the updated model features modified bumpers, a "floating" grille, and restyled headlights. Other goodies include a new bonnet, LED daytime driving lights, and restyled wheels which range in sizes from 16- to 18-inches.
Inside, designers focused on providing an "enhanced sense of perceived quality." To achieve this, they added improved seats, higher quality materials, and revised trim. If that doesn't impress you, options include a panoramic sunroof (sedan and estate), automatic dual-zone climate control, GPS navigation, and a JBL audio system.
Under the hood, a variety of engines will be available. On the petrol side, choices include the 98 bhp (73 kW / 99 PS) 1.4-litre VTi, the 120 bhp (89 kW / 122 PS) 1.6-litre VTi, the 156 bhp (116 kW / 158 PS) 1.6-litre THP, and the 200 bhp (149 kW / 203 PS) 1.6-litre THP. If you're a diesel fan, you get to choose from the 92 bhp (69 kW / 93 PS) 1.6-litre HDi FAP, the 112 bhp (84 kW / 114 PS) 1.6-litre e-HDi FAP, the 150 bhp (112 kW / 152 PS) 2.0-litre HDi FAP, and the 163 bhp (122 kW / 165 PS) 2.0-litre HDi FAP.
Less of your mouth, Peugeot! Designers have ditched the gaping grille on the current 308 in favour of a cleaner look to bring the family hatch in line with the new 508.
LED driving lights are the other big difference seen on the nose, and overall changes to the front bumper mean an amazing 25kg average weight saving. The new front end will grace the 308 hatch, SW estate and CC coupé-cabriolet, but at the back, each variant stays the same. The revamped range also gets a new model: the e-HDi microhybrid diesel.
This green variant features the 110bhp 1.6 HDi, with stop-start and battery regeneration cutting CO2 emissions to a road tax-exempt 98g/km.
New ultra low-resistance tyres also feature, while the aerodynamics are improved.
Buyers get a choice of four trim levels, ranging from entry-level Access to flagship GT. The latter comes equipped with the 200bhp 1.6-litre turbocharged engine from the RCZ coupé.
The updated 308 is set to make its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month, before going on sale in UK dealers in May. Prices start from £15,245 for the 1.4-litre VTi Access, and rise to £20,000-plus for the CC GT. All models come with air-con, electronic stability control and electric windows as standard.
Peugeot has just released the images and details of the new generation of the 308, meaning the 2012 Peugeot 308 facelift, the 2012 Peugeot 308CC facelift and the 2012 Peugeot 308SW facelift (the station wagon version). The main design changes brought by the 2012 Peugeot 308 facelift model range are seen the front of the car, and they include new headlights, a re-designed hood and front grille and LED daytime running lights.
Apart from the fresh new design, the Peugeot 308 facelift range also comes with various improvements in the efficiency department. The micro-hybrid e-HDi technology used on the 2012 Peugeot 308 facelift offers lowered CO2 emissions, with an official level of 98 g/km. The Peugeot 308 facelift also comes with the latest
Euro 5 VTi, THP petrol and HDi diesel engines.
The 2012 Peugeot 308 facelift will be available in four trim levels, Access, SR, Active and Allure. The top of the range models will be the GT THP 200 which will come as the Peugeot 308 facelift and the 308CC facelift.
The 2012 Peugeot 308 facelift price list and availability will be announced closer the car's on sale date.
Peugeot has given the C-segment Peugeot 308 a makeover featuring a significantly revamped front end that showcases a new ‘floating’ style for the front grille as well as boomerang-shaped LED daytime running lights to complement the foglamps.
This new look will premiere in the metal at the Geneva Motor Show and will go on sale from April 2011 internationally – who knows, Nasim may already be preparing for this facelift’s Malaysian introduction.
Something new for the 308 is the addition of an auto start-stop system for the 1.6 liter HDi Euro 5 turobodiesel engine. This promises a 15% reduction in diesel consumption for urban traffic, 40% faster restarting in 400 milliseconds, as well as engine shut off capability from 20km/h for the manual gearbox. This means that the turbodiesel engine can shut off when you are coasting to a stop when your speed reduces to 20km/h, instead of waiting for a complete stop. The alternator-start is designed for up to 600,000 restarts in its lifespan.
The diesel isn’t available in Malaysia though, and while we are waiting for Euro 4 which still looks like it’s sometime away, this Pug uses Euro 5 diesels.
Look after the jump for a set of photos that Peugeot have released.
You can never get it wrong when casting attractive women in commercials, right? That's what the people from Peugeot must have thought when they commissioned this TV ad for the restyled Peugeot 308. The car plays a very marginal part in the commercial, with the 30-second long footage being dominated by the Peugeot's owner, an attractive young lady who walks with no umbrella in the pouring rain just to get to her beloved 308. Not the most creative of ads, but at least the people from the casting department did their job.
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 2011 facelift, the drag-factor was reduced to 0.28.[4]
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 (90.2 mpg-imp; 75.1 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.[5]
The 308 is manufactured in France at the Mulhouse and Sochaux factories,[6] and is also manufactured in Kaluga, Russia for the local market since 2010.[7] The 307 remains in production for several countries, especially those that prefer saloon bodies such as Brazil and China as the 308 is not available as a 4-door
The powerplant relevant for the Malaysian market would be the 1.6-litre BMW-PSA Prince engine available in three states of tune – 120hp, 156hp and 200hp. We are already familiar with the two lower-powered settings of this engine – the 120hp version is currently used in the 308 VTi, while the 156hp version sees action in the 3008, 5008, and was also recently introduced into the 308 Turbo in our market. The 200hp iteration of this engine is exclusive to the top of the range 308 GTi.
According to Peugeot, substantial effort has been put in to boost the 308 range’s green credentials. On average, each variant was put through a diet to shave 25kg, and some models, depending on fittings, boast a Cd of 0.28. Where applicable, the power steering pumps and diesel engine oil pumps were also suitably tweaked to reduce power consumption
Unless Peugeot is hiding a surprise in its pouch, the French carmaker's presence at the upcoming Geneva Salon will most likely go under the radar. Aside from the subtly facelifted 308 family which includes the hatchback models, an estate and the coupe-cabriolet, Peugeot's stand will also host the premiere of two limited edition models.
The first is the RCZ Asphalt which is based on the most potent variant of the coupe model with the 200-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged engine, and is set to go on sale in Europe this spring. Exclusive features include a matt grey body colour, two-tone 19-inch alloy wheels and numerous other interior and exterior appointments.
The second model is a limited edition of the 3008 HYbrid4 crossover, which features a 163HP turbo diesel driving the front wheels and an 37HP electric motor at the rear for a maximum power output of 200-horses, a “zero emission” mode and an average fuel consumption of 74.4 mpg UK, equal to 3.8lt/100km and 61.9 mpg US. Production will be limited to 300 numbered cars, all of which get a Pearlescent White exterior finish and two-tone full leather trim.
The 308 facelift and the two special edition models will be joined by two older concept studies, the HR1 and EX1, plus the new 908 Le Mans race car which was unveiled by Peugeot Sport in February.
A restyling of the Peugeot 308 is a tough call for any designer, and while this new facelifted 308 is better, it’s still stuck being an odd-looking car. We’ll see it at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. On the design front the new 308 gets an updated front end with modified bumpers and air intakes, and a new set of LED headlights and daytime running lights.
Technically speaking, the new Peugeot 308 will feature an e-HDI model for the 1.6-litre engine, with standard stop&start feature. It has 112 hp and apparently produces just 98 g/km of CO2 emissions. If you’re not really a fan of the 308 styling, this is at least an aspect in its favour. A new electronic steering system has been fitted, along with 16-inch wheels designed to help reduce fuel consumption as Peugeot highlights its environmental qualities further.
The new 308 also gets an updated interior with new materials and accessories. The GTI version for the 308 has been confirmed and we’ll get red stitiching, aluminium GTI logos and “storm grey” wheels as part of that package. Despite focusing on the above engine option as representative of low fuel consumption and emssions, the 308 is offered with eight different engines, and five or six speed transmission as well as the possibility of an automatic gearbox. A five-door hatch, station wagon and cabriolet model will be available. It’s all good but it is barely enough to save the 308 before we get a replacement, which we hope is in the near future
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The Peugeot 308 facelift has been unveiled ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
Available in April, the updated model features modified bumpers, a "floating" grille, and restyled headlights. Other goodies include a new bonnet, LED daytime driving lights, and restyled wheels which range in sizes from 16- to 18-inches.
Inside, designers focused on providing an "enhanced sense of perceived quality." To achieve this, they added improved seats, higher quality materials, and revised trim. If that doesn't impress you, options include a panoramic sunroof (sedan and estate), automatic dual-zone climate control, GPS navigation, and a JBL audio system.
Under the hood, a variety of engines will be available. On the petrol side, choices include the 98 bhp (73 kW / 99 PS) 1.4-litre VTi, the 120 bhp (89 kW / 122 PS) 1.6-litre VTi, the 156 bhp (116 kW / 158 PS) 1.6-litre THP, and the 200 bhp (149 kW / 203 PS) 1.6-litre THP. If you're a diesel fan, you get to choose from the 92 bhp (69 kW / 93 PS) 1.6-litre HDi FAP, the 112 bhp (84 kW / 114 PS) 1.6-litre e-HDi FAP, the 150 bhp (112 kW / 152 PS) 2.0-litre HDi FAP, and the 163 bhp (122 kW / 165 PS) 2.0-litre HDi FAP.
Less of your mouth, Peugeot! Designers have ditched the gaping grille on the current 308 in favour of a cleaner look to bring the family hatch in line with the new 508.
LED driving lights are the other big difference seen on the nose, and overall changes to the front bumper mean an amazing 25kg average weight saving. The new front end will grace the 308 hatch, SW estate and CC coupé-cabriolet, but at the back, each variant stays the same. The revamped range also gets a new model: the e-HDi microhybrid diesel.
This green variant features the 110bhp 1.6 HDi, with stop-start and battery regeneration cutting CO2 emissions to a road tax-exempt 98g/km.
New ultra low-resistance tyres also feature, while the aerodynamics are improved.
Buyers get a choice of four trim levels, ranging from entry-level Access to flagship GT. The latter comes equipped with the 200bhp 1.6-litre turbocharged engine from the RCZ coupé.
The updated 308 is set to make its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month, before going on sale in UK dealers in May. Prices start from £15,245 for the 1.4-litre VTi Access, and rise to £20,000-plus for the CC GT. All models come with air-con, electronic stability control and electric windows as standard.
Peugeot has just released the images and details of the new generation of the 308, meaning the 2012 Peugeot 308 facelift, the 2012 Peugeot 308CC facelift and the 2012 Peugeot 308SW facelift (the station wagon version). The main design changes brought by the 2012 Peugeot 308 facelift model range are seen the front of the car, and they include new headlights, a re-designed hood and front grille and LED daytime running lights.
Apart from the fresh new design, the Peugeot 308 facelift range also comes with various improvements in the efficiency department. The micro-hybrid e-HDi technology used on the 2012 Peugeot 308 facelift offers lowered CO2 emissions, with an official level of 98 g/km. The Peugeot 308 facelift also comes with the latest
Euro 5 VTi, THP petrol and HDi diesel engines.
The 2012 Peugeot 308 facelift will be available in four trim levels, Access, SR, Active and Allure. The top of the range models will be the GT THP 200 which will come as the Peugeot 308 facelift and the 308CC facelift.
The 2012 Peugeot 308 facelift price list and availability will be announced closer the car's on sale date.
Peugeot has given the C-segment Peugeot 308 a makeover featuring a significantly revamped front end that showcases a new ‘floating’ style for the front grille as well as boomerang-shaped LED daytime running lights to complement the foglamps.
This new look will premiere in the metal at the Geneva Motor Show and will go on sale from April 2011 internationally – who knows, Nasim may already be preparing for this facelift’s Malaysian introduction.
Something new for the 308 is the addition of an auto start-stop system for the 1.6 liter HDi Euro 5 turobodiesel engine. This promises a 15% reduction in diesel consumption for urban traffic, 40% faster restarting in 400 milliseconds, as well as engine shut off capability from 20km/h for the manual gearbox. This means that the turbodiesel engine can shut off when you are coasting to a stop when your speed reduces to 20km/h, instead of waiting for a complete stop. The alternator-start is designed for up to 600,000 restarts in its lifespan.
The diesel isn’t available in Malaysia though, and while we are waiting for Euro 4 which still looks like it’s sometime away, this Pug uses Euro 5 diesels.
Look after the jump for a set of photos that Peugeot have released.
You can never get it wrong when casting attractive women in commercials, right? That's what the people from Peugeot must have thought when they commissioned this TV ad for the restyled Peugeot 308. The car plays a very marginal part in the commercial, with the 30-second long footage being dominated by the Peugeot's owner, an attractive young lady who walks with no umbrella in the pouring rain just to get to her beloved 308. Not the most creative of ads, but at least the people from the casting department did their job.
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 2011 facelift, the drag-factor was reduced to 0.28.[4]
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 (90.2 mpg-imp; 75.1 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.[5]
The 308 is manufactured in France at the Mulhouse and Sochaux factories,[6] and is also manufactured in Kaluga, Russia for the local market since 2010.[7] The 307 remains in production for several countries, especially those that prefer saloon bodies such as Brazil and China as the 308 is not available as a 4-door
The powerplant relevant for the Malaysian market would be the 1.6-litre BMW-PSA Prince engine available in three states of tune – 120hp, 156hp and 200hp. We are already familiar with the two lower-powered settings of this engine – the 120hp version is currently used in the 308 VTi, while the 156hp version sees action in the 3008, 5008, and was also recently introduced into the 308 Turbo in our market. The 200hp iteration of this engine is exclusive to the top of the range 308 GTi.
According to Peugeot, substantial effort has been put in to boost the 308 range’s green credentials. On average, each variant was put through a diet to shave 25kg, and some models, depending on fittings, boast a Cd of 0.28. Where applicable, the power steering pumps and diesel engine oil pumps were also suitably tweaked to reduce power consumption
Unless Peugeot is hiding a surprise in its pouch, the French carmaker's presence at the upcoming Geneva Salon will most likely go under the radar. Aside from the subtly facelifted 308 family which includes the hatchback models, an estate and the coupe-cabriolet, Peugeot's stand will also host the premiere of two limited edition models.
The first is the RCZ Asphalt which is based on the most potent variant of the coupe model with the 200-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged engine, and is set to go on sale in Europe this spring. Exclusive features include a matt grey body colour, two-tone 19-inch alloy wheels and numerous other interior and exterior appointments.
The second model is a limited edition of the 3008 HYbrid4 crossover, which features a 163HP turbo diesel driving the front wheels and an 37HP electric motor at the rear for a maximum power output of 200-horses, a “zero emission” mode and an average fuel consumption of 74.4 mpg UK, equal to 3.8lt/100km and 61.9 mpg US. Production will be limited to 300 numbered cars, all of which get a Pearlescent White exterior finish and two-tone full leather trim.
The 308 facelift and the two special edition models will be joined by two older concept studies, the HR1 and EX1, plus the new 908 Le Mans race car which was unveiled by Peugeot Sport in February.
A restyling of the Peugeot 308 is a tough call for any designer, and while this new facelifted 308 is better, it’s still stuck being an odd-looking car. We’ll see it at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. On the design front the new 308 gets an updated front end with modified bumpers and air intakes, and a new set of LED headlights and daytime running lights.
Technically speaking, the new Peugeot 308 will feature an e-HDI model for the 1.6-litre engine, with standard stop&start feature. It has 112 hp and apparently produces just 98 g/km of CO2 emissions. If you’re not really a fan of the 308 styling, this is at least an aspect in its favour. A new electronic steering system has been fitted, along with 16-inch wheels designed to help reduce fuel consumption as Peugeot highlights its environmental qualities further.
The new 308 also gets an updated interior with new materials and accessories. The GTI version for the 308 has been confirmed and we’ll get red stitiching, aluminium GTI logos and “storm grey” wheels as part of that package. Despite focusing on the above engine option as representative of low fuel consumption and emssions, the 308 is offered with eight different engines, and five or six speed transmission as well as the possibility of an automatic gearbox. A five-door hatch, station wagon and cabriolet model will be available. It’s all good but it is barely enough to save the 308 before we get a replacement, which we hope is in the near future
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