New Peugeot 308 is cheaper to run
Tuesday 08 February 2011
A new-look Peugeot 308 arrives in showrooms in May, which will be offered with a 1.6HDi diesel engine emitting just 98g/km of CO2.
It’s the adoption of stop and start in combination with Peugeot’s ultra-economical 1.6-litre HDi engine that makes it so efficient.
Buyers can choose between a six-speed manual or sequential auto gearbox, the latter producing a car which Peugeot claims is greener than any of its rivals, such as the Citroen C4, Ford Focus, Renault Megane, Vauxhall Astra and Toyota Auris.
The most noticeable change though is the adoption of a revised nose with LED daytime running lights.
Equipment levels have been boosted too, with all cars getting electronic stability programme, air-con, electric windows all round and remote central locking.
The 308CC (coupe-cabriolet), hatchback and SW (estate) all receive the revisions, and there will be a choice of four trim levels, including Access, SR, Active and Allure. Prices start at £15,245.
By Richard Dredge