The Peugeot 308 Thread

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Back to analogue: Peugeot’s nifty way to mitigate chips shortage

Peugeot parent company Stellantis is planning to replace digital speedometers with more old-fashioned analogue ones in at least one of its models, in a fallout from a global shortage of semiconductor chips that is roiling the auto industry.

The change will only affect Peugeot 308 cars, among group brands that include Chrysler, Citroen and Jeep since France's PSA Group merged with Italian-American company Fiat-Chrysler this year to form Stellantis.

"It's a nifty and agile way of getting around a real hurdle for car production, until the 'chips' crisis ends," a spokesman for Stellantis told Reuters.

Manufacturing of Peugeot 308 cars had already been disrupted at the group's French factory of Sochaux due to the shortage, echoing temporary halts and production cutbacks globally, from Ford to Volkswagen, in recent months.

The Covid-19 pandemic drove up demand for semiconductor chips for use in electronics like computers, as people worked from home, and suppliers are struggling to adjust.

Back to analogue: Peugeot’s nifty way to mitigate chips shortage

Peugeot is planning to replace digital speedometers with more old-fashioned analogue ones in at least one of its models.

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New 2021 Peugeot 308 SW estate brings PHEV range-topper

Longer version of redesigned 308 offers 608-litre boot and a PHEV with 37 miles of EV range

Peugeot has revealed the new 308 SW, the estate version of its reinvented family hatchback and the second model to wear the brand's new logo.

The estate is visually identical to the hatch version - which we've driven in prototype form - ahead of the B-pillars but set apart, both from its sibling and predecessor, by a bespoke rear-end design that aims to “draw the eye to the extra space” offered by its larger body.

The rear LED light bar, for example, loses the hatchback’s black dividing strip to “increase the amount of perceived bodywork”, while the window line falls more sharply than the roofline towards the rear, which is said to give a dynamic silhouette.

The 308 SW’s wheelbase has been extended by 55mm over the hatchback's, to 2732mm, which means rear-seat passengers get 129mm of leg room, while the rear overhang is 210mm longer than that of the smaller car, boosting maximum boot space from 412 litres to 608 litres - some 33 litres more than the Ford Focus Estate.

The interior, too, is familiar from the standard 308, ushering in the latest iteration of Peugeot’s i-Cockpit dashboard design with a multi-function steering wheel, a 10.0in infotainment touchscreen and a fully digital instrument display.

New 2021 Peugeot 308 SW open to orders at £25,200 | Autocar

Longer version of redesigned 308 offers 608-litre boot and a PHEV with 37 miles of EV range

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First drive: 2021 Peugeot 308 Hybrid 225 prototype review

New 308 brings electrification and design flair, but maintains dynamic character of the outgoing model

Still, the well balanced new 308 is fun to drive (our test car rode on its 18-inch wheels) and body roll is extremely well-contained. In fast bends, it behaves almost neutrally, while but in tighter turns is more prone to push onwards – the weight of the hybrid system won’t help.

The PHEV drivetrain, though, is particularly responsive. A slight movement of your right foot has it whip forward, plus it’s the quietest powertrain in the 308 line up. On pure electric drive alone, the range is a maximum of 37 miles. We’ll try finished cars in the Autumn.

Peugeot 308 hybrid 225 e-EAT8 prototype specifications

Price £30,000 (estimated) Engine 4cyls inline, 1598cc, turbocharged petrol, plus permanent magnet synchronous electric motor Power 222bhp Torque 266lb ft Gearbox 8-spd automatic Kerb weight 1633kg Top speed 130mph (estimated) 0-62mph 6.5sec (estimated) Economy tbc CO2, tax band tbc Rivals Hyundai Ioniq PHEV, Volkswagen Golf GTE

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Peugeot 308 SW

A silhouette in its own right, the PEUGEOT brand is proud to present the brand new PEUGEOT 308 SW. It has an expressive style with a racy profile and a sophisticated rear end. Efficient and ultra-modern without compromising on the essentials and expectations of customers in the compact estate segment.

The new PEUGEOT 308 SW comes in several types of engine, rechargeable hybrids (HYBRID 225 e-EAT8, HYBRID 180 e-EAT8), petrol versions (PureTech 110 S&S BVM6, PureTech 130 S&S BVM6 and PureTech 130 S&S EAT8) and diesel versions (BlueHdi 130 S&S BVM6 and BlueHdi 130 S&S EAT8).

Depending on the country, the new PEUGEOT 308 SW can be purchased on the brand's online sales site, for a 100% digital purchasing experience, trade-in, financing and a choice of delivery location.

https://www.netcarshow.com/peugeot/2022-308_sw/

 

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Autogefühl first look at the new 308 & 308 SW

 

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The Third-Generation Peugeot 308 SW Is Another Reminder Of How Things Could Be

The wagon version of the 308 is the kind of car that is barely sold in America anymore

Peugeot introduced the new 308 SW on Tuesday in an announcement that was altogether unremarkable. The 308 SW would come in hybrid, gas, and diesel versions; the 308 SW was designed to be very aerodynamic; and there is a motorized trunk. Still, I am jealous.

Because it wasn’t too long ago in the U.S. that you could buy a car like the 308 SW: a smallish, sensible wagon that is good for everyday tasks. It’s true that there is still the Subaru Forester and the Mini Clubman; on the luxury side, meanwhile, there is still the Audi A4 Allroad and the Volvo V60 and the Mercedes E-Class Wagon. But these kinds of cars are dropping like flies, and have been for awhile.

This isn’t the fault of automakers, since they sell what is profitable. It is also not the fault of consumers, since consumer taste is fickle and informed by marketing and what’s available. We can, however, blame an American regulatory framework that incentivizes big trucks. Allow yourself to imagine a different system, though, one that incentivizes smaller cars and better fuel efficiency, a world where it is still very profitable for automakers to sell reasonably-sized cars.

I am speaking, of course, of places like Europe and East Asia, and, before you tell me that America is too dumb to do that, let’s wind back the clock to 2008 when the price of gas was sky high, the Toyota Prius was the 10th-best-selling car in America, and Hummer was on its way out. Back then, the idea that anyone wanted a big SUV was faintly ridiculous.

The Third-Generation Peugeot 308 SW Is Another Reminder Of How Things Could Be - Jalopnik

Peugeot introduced the new 308 SW on Tuesday in an announcement that was altogether unremarkable. The 308 SW would come in hybrid, gas, and diesel versions; the 308 SW was designed to be very aerodynamic; and there is a motorized trunk. Still, I am jealous.

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New 2021 Peugeot 308 goes on sale, priced from £24,000

Third-generation family hatchback offers revamped interior and new plug-in hybrid option

The Peugeot 308 has been substantially overhauled for its third generation, and prices for the new model start at £24,000.

The revamped family hatchback ushers in Peugeot's latest design cues and new logo, alongside a new interior and new powertrains.

The French firm has confirmed five trim levels: Active Premium, Allure, Allure Premium, GT and GT Premium. Customers have the opportunity to choose from the full range of petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid power from Allure trim upwards.

The base Active Premium trim will start from £24,000, featuring 16in alloy wheels, black rear trim, LED front and rear lights and automatic windscreen wipers.

A multifunction steering wheel is standard on all specification levels, as is Peugeot’s i-Cockpit, which brings a 10.0in digital instrument display, rear parking sensors and 'comfort seats'.

The next-step Allure trim features 17in wheels, sat-nav and several parking assistance systems from £25,850.

New 2021 Peugeot 308 goes on sale, priced from £24,000 | Autocar

Third-generation family hatchback offers revamped interior and new plug-in hybrid option

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New 2021 Peugeot 308 SW open to orders at £25,200

Longer version of redesigned 308 offers 608-litre boot and a PHEV with 37 miles of EV range

Peugeot has revealed UK pricing and specification details for the upcoming Peugeot 308 SW, the estate version of its reinvented family hatchback and the second model to wear the brand's new logo.

The 308 SW is open for reservation now and commands a slight premium over its hatchback equivalent, starting from £25,200 for the basic Active Premium specification, rising to £40,000 at the top end for the plug-in hybrid variant in GT Premium trim.

A leather multifunction steering wheel, 10in digital cockpit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, parking sensors, cruise control and several other assist systems are available on all models as standard, while Active Premium models, from £25,200, are equipped with 16in alloy wheels, black rear trim and automatic LED lights, with automatic windscreen wipers.

The Allure spec gains 17in wheels, leather interior materials with mint green stitching, ambient lighting, sat nav, a reversing camera and automatic emergency braking from £27,050. Allure Premium gains further assist systems, wireless smartphone charging and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for an additional £900.

Higher-spec GT models come in at £31,250, receiving 18in wheels, a dark chrome grille and a more aggressive exterior design with extended body sills, in addition to dual-tone roof rails. Matrix LED headlights are available at this level too, as is a 3D head-up display, a heated steering wheel and Peugeot’s pollution-reducing clean cabin technology.

Top-rung GT Premium models start from £31,450 and add an upgraded drivers seat with massage functions and Peugeot’s Drive Assist Pack Plus, with semi-autonomous lane assist and 360-degree camera technology with semi-automatic parking assistance. Foot sensors have also been added to the tailgate.

New 2021 Peugeot 308 SW open to orders at £25,200 | Autocar

Longer version of redesigned 308 offers 608-litre boot and a PHEV with 37 miles of EV range

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Nearly new buying guide: Peugeot 308

This family hatch is a good Golf and Focus rival that's worth considering. We scout out its specs

If you’re in the market for a used family hatchback offered with a choice of efficient engines, and benefiting from a decent chassis and good equipment, all available at a decent spread of prices to suit your specific depth of pocket, you’ve come to the right place.

Lauded as European Car of the Year at its launch in 2014, the Peugeot 308 has continued to be exactly that for thousands of used car buyers who have chosen it over rivals including the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf.

Indeed, at that same launch, there was talk that Peugeot had finally sprung a family hatch that was the equal of the class-leading Golf. It hadn’t, of course. It’s taken VW seven generations of continual improvement to get the Golf to where it is today, and there’s no way Peugeot was going to emulate that record of achievement in one giant leap.

Nearly new buying guide: Peugeot 308 | Autocar

This family hatch is a good Golf and Focus rival that's worth considering. We scout out its specs

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Autogefühl full review of the 2022 308 SW PHEV

 

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Peugeot 308

WHAT'S THE VERDICT?

“Peugeot has rolled the dice on design, inside and out... but on top of that there’s quality of execution”

The 308 lands in a class that is absolutely rammed with talent, endless possibilities and where deals can be done even in chip-limited times.

Peugeot has rolled the dice on design, inside and out, which might deter the more conservative elements of the customer base. The rest of us should applaud this refreshingly emboldened approach, but on top of that there’s quality of execution, lots of tech, and more than competent dynamics. The Hybrid 180, in particular, ticks most of the boxes.

Peugeot 308 Review 2023 | Top Gear

Fresh design inside and out, with quality execution, lots of tech and more competent dynamics

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Peugeot 308 SW

WHAT'S THE VERDICT?

“We should applaud the 308 SW’s creatively emboldened approach, and on top of that there’s quality of execution and lots of tech”

The 308 lands in a class that is absolutely rammed with talent, endless possibilities and where deals can be done even in chip-limited times. Peugeot has rolled the dice on design, inside and out, which might deter the more conservative elements of the customer base. The rest of us should applaud this creatively emboldened approach, but on top of that there’s quality of execution, lots of tech, and highly competent if not class-leading dynamics. The Hybrid 180, in particular, ticks most of the boxes. It could also be strongly argued that the SW is the version to go for: spec it carefully and you have a fast, practical and efficient compact estate that’s also so stealthy no one will see you coming. Not exactly a 205 GTI successor but more fun than you might imagine.

Peugeot 308 SW Review 2023 | Top Gear

With its eye-catching design, impressive equipment levels, and comfortable ride, the 308 SW makes a compelling case for itself

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What Car? review of the 2022 308

 

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Peugeot 308 225 2021 UK review

Should I buy one?

The plug-in powertrain is strong, and the car good to drive, though rear accommodation is stingy and the user interface clunky.

The 308 doesn’t get much pricier than the version seen here, at £37,135, but the range will start at a palatable £24,000. If there is a sweet spot in the line-up, we're not sure it is this - though that may change once we sample a right-hand drive variant tuned for our roads.

Driven: is the 308 finally as good as the Golf? | Autocar

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New 2023 Peugeot e-308: EV hatchback to bring 250-mile range

Electric versions of 308 hatch and estate will use larger battery and more powerful motor than e-208

Peugeot has confirmed the battery-electric variants of its 308 hatchback and SW estate will be more powerful, more efficient and have a longer range than its existing e-208 supermini.

The e-308 will join pure-combustion and plug-in hybrid variants of the family hatchback to complete the Peugeot 308 line up when it goes on sale next year.

As with other EVs in the Peugeot line-up, the e-308 has its motor, on-board charger and heat pump under the bonnet. The battery sits under the floor, mostly in spaces beneath the seats, while the boot remains the same size as the 308 plug-in hybrid.

The e-308 is front-wheel drive only and will come with just one powertrain option. It has a 400V battery with a 50kWh of usable capacity (54kWh gross). The motor makes 154bhp and 199lb ft, 20bhp more than the e-208 supermini. At approximately 1600kg, it weighs the same as the 308 plug-in hybrid.

The battery is only 4kWh bigger than the one in the smaller e-208 but Peugeot is claiming that a new NMC811 battery chemistry will give the car increased efficiency, of 5mi/kWh (12.4kWh/100km), "the best among the competition", according to Agnès Tesson-Faget, Peugeot's 308 brand project manager. That would give the e-308 a test cycle range of nearly 250 miles. It can be fast charged at up to 100kW.

The car is still some way from market but Peugeot is expecting it to account for a large chunk of 308 sales. “If we look at the portfolio we have today, the plug-in is already over 20% of orders and we expect the electric version to reach at least that ratio,” Tesson-Faget told Car of the Year jurors.

New 2023 Peugeot e-308: EV hatchback to bring 250-mile range | Autocar

Electric versions of 308 hatch and estate will use larger battery and more powerful motor than e-208

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Peugeot 308 wins Women’s World COTY in the Urban Vehicle category

Excellence and passion: this is what the members of the global jury of the Women’s World Car of the Year are rewarding, having just named the new Peugeot 308 Urban Car of the Year.

The 56 exclusively female jurors from 40 countries and 5 continents went on to say that the 308 represents “excellence in terms of safety, driving, technology, design, environmental efficiency and value for money. Now in its twelfth year, the WWCOTY jury appraised 65 vehicles which were all launched between the 1st of January and 31st of December 2021.

“The fact that the new Peugeot 308 has been named best urban vehicle of the year 2022 by a jury made up exclusively of women, and from very different geographical backgrounds, demonstrates the relevance of Peugeot strategic choices. Its unique appearance, the excellence of its technology, the emotions felt while driving it and its range of engines, both electrified and internal combustion, make the Peugeot 308 an ideal choice for customers in every country in the world,” said Linda Jackson, CEO of Peugeot.

Once the winning models in six separate categories (Urban Vehicle, Family SUV, Family Car, Large SUV, Sports Car and 4×4) have been identified, the 56 members of the jury will elect their final Women’s World Car of the Year in early March, the result of which will be announced on the 8th of March, International Women’s Day.

Peugeot 308 wins Women's World COTY in the Urban Vehicle category

Excellence and passion: this is what the members of the global jury of the Women's World Car of the Year are rewarding, having just named the new Peugeot 308 Urban Car of the Year.

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CarGurus UK review of the 2022 308

 

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Peugeot 308 Puretech 130 GT 2022 UK review

Should I buy one?

Do so and what you’re looking at is probably the most fun car to drive out of this year’s Car of the Year crop. That isn’t the compliment that it would have been in other years, but I like it, and it’s a solid effort in the class.

It will want a back-to-back test but, to my mind, it probably has the measure of the Mk8 Golf. Although perhaps not the Mk7 Golf, which is a mark of where things are.

Driven: is the 308 finally as good as the Golf? | Autocar

France’s aspirational volume brand rekindles 1990s feel for Golf-fighting hatchback

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Check out Peugeot’s wild 3D printed cupholders

Apparently this is just the start for Peugeot and 3D printing…

Peugeot has joined forces with HP to create a new line of wild-looking 3D printed accessories for the 308. Never thought we’d be that into cupholder design if we’re honest, but these are very cool indeed.

There’s a sunglasses holder, a cupholder and a phone/card holder available in either mint green or black, and all are printed using a brand-new flexible polymer called Ultrasint thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). Sounds scary.

Apparently Peugeot will soon start selling the accessories on its Peugeot Lifestyle shop – yes, the very same place where you can buy the excellent salt and pepper grinders – but that isn’t the biggest news here...

Check out Peugeot’s wild 3D printed cupholders

Apparently this is just the start for Peugeot and 3D printing…

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