Peugeot South Africa has announced a series of updates and revisions to its award-winning 308 five-door hatchback range. The latest line-up features new nomenclature and upgraded features, as well as minor aesthetic tweaks in some instances.
A five-year/90 000 km service plan has also been introduced across the range to ensure motoring peace of mind.
Launched early in 2008, the Peugeot 308 range has received several notable awards internationally, including the Golden Steering Wheel in Germany. The 1.6 HDi derivative holds a world record for fuel economy in the Guinness Book of Records, while the 308 XT won the Engine of the Year award in Europe.
To identify the latest model range, the previous X-line model will now be known as the 308 Comfort, while the 308 Premium replaces the former XS derivatives. The flagship XT versions of the 308 will be badged Premium Pack.
Peugeot 308 Comfort models boast an upgraded features list that includes 16-inch alloy wheels, four airbags, an integrated alarm system, cruise control, and electric rear windows.
The 308 Premium adds curtain airbags to its comprehensive list of active and passive safety features, and also gets a USB box, which allows flash drives and compatible MP3 players to be conveniently linked to the car’s sound system. A revised rear bumper has been added, too.
The 308 Premium Pack is now equipped with the new rear bumper.
The updated Peugeot 308 range consists of four models, spanning the three new trim options, and offering a choice of two petrol and one turbo diesel engine.
PEUGEOT 308 COMFORT
The Peugeot 308 Comfort may be the most affordable member of the range, but it still offers a comprehensively equipped, stylish and dynamically satisfying motoring package.
The extensive list of standard features includes 16-inch alloy wheels shod with 225/50 R16 tyres, central locking, climate control, cruise control, electric front and rear windows, electrically adjustable exterior mirrors, front fog lights, a full-sized spare wheel, and a refrigerated glove compartment.
Also on the list is a sound system linking a RDS tuner and a front-loading CD player with MP3 compatibility to multiple speakers, as well as a trip computer, and a steering wheel mounted controls for the audio system.
The safety and security package is equally impressive, and includes front and side airbags, ABS brakes with EBA, auto-activation of the hazard lights during emergency braking, automatic door locking when the car starts moving.
The 308 Comfort is powered by a 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine delivering 88kW at 6 000rpm, and peak torque of 160Nm at 4 250rpm.
The unit drives the front wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox, achieving a 0 - 100km/h sprint time of 10.8 seconds, and a 195km/h top speed. Fuel consumption comes to 6.7 litres/100 km in the combined cycle, with CO2 emissions of 159 g/km.
PEUGEOT 308 PREMIUM
One step up is the Peugeot 308 Premium, which offers a choice between the same 1.6-litre petrol unit, and a 1.6-litre HDi turbo diesel unit.
A 5-speed manual gearbox is standard for petrol units, while the HDI engine gets a 6-speed gearbox.
The Premium version boasts all the features of the Comfort model, but adds auto-activating headlights and rain sensor-activated windscreen wipers, curtain airbags, as well as electric child locks and a USB connectivity box for the sound system. A Bluetooth cell phone interface is also included.
The performance figures for the petrol model are identical to that of the 308 Comfort. But the 1.6 HDi derivative links an 11.45 second acceleration time from 0 - 100 km/h and a 190 km/h top speed to astonishing fuel consumption.
The 308 1.6 HDI is credited with a combined cycle consumption figure of just 4.8 litres/100 km, while the CO2 exhaust emissions are limited to just 125 g/km.
PEUGEOT 308 PREMIUM PACK
The flagship of the revitalised 308 range is the Peugeot 308 Premium Pack, which is only available with an advanced 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine mated to a six-speed gearbox. The unit produces 110kW of maximum power at 5 800rpm, linked to 240Nm of torque.
The result is a 0-100 km/h acceleration of 9 sec, and a top speed of 211 km/h, linked to a combined cycle fuel consumption figure of just 7.2 litres/100 km. CO2 exhaust emissions come to 171 g/km.
As befits its premium status, the Premium Pack model also offers an even more comprehensive list of standard features. These include 17-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic glass roof, as well as colour-coded mirrors and door handles.
Safety is enhanced by ESP stability and traction control.
As mentioned, the entire 308 hatchback range now comes with a five-year/90 000 km service plan as standard, while the warranty remains at three years/100 000 km.
2010 Peugeot 308 Pricing
308 Comfort (R205 900)
308 Premium Manual (R228 500)
308 Premium 1.6 HDi (R253 500)
308 Premium Pack (R258 500)
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