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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Following on from the launch and the start of production of the new 408 sedan in China earlier this year, Peugeot announced on Monday that it has begun building the compact saloon at the PSA Peugeot Citroën Palomar factory, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Not to be confused with the larger 508, the VW Jetta-sized 408 is the sedan variant of the Peugeot 308 family which includes hatchback, station wagon and coupe-convertible body styles.
The 408 will have its South American premiere at the Sao Paulo Motor Show in Brazil at the end of October. Aside from Argentina and Brazil, the compact sedan will also go on sale in 25 other Latin American countries.
Peugeot did not release any information on the powertrain options for the South American spec model. In China, the 408 is offered with a choice of 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter gasoline engines producing 106HP and 147HP respectively.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
The Golf GTI-rivaling Peugeot 308 GTi has arrived in the UK badged as the 308 GT THP 200. Available only as a five-door model, the hot hatch goes on sale in Britain this month, priced at £21,995 OTR. In comparison, VW's 210HP Golf GTI with a 6-speed manual starts from £24,295 (3d) / £24,880 (5d).
Powered by Peugeot's 1.6-liter turbocharged 200-horsepower THP petrol engine mated to a six-speed gearbox, the new 308 GT THP 200 can get from 0-62mph [100km/h] in 7.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 140mph [225km/h].
It s CO2 emissions are rated at 159g/km, while the combined fuel economy is 41mpg UK, equal to 34.1mpg US and 6.9lt/100km.
The sportiest variant of the 308 family gets a revised suspension and steering wheel system as well as beefier brakes and 18-inch alloy wheels shod in 225/40 R18 tires.
There's also a number of -relatively discreet- styling features that set it apart from the standard 308s including a bright black carbon-style insert under the front bumper lower skirt, a roof spoiler, rear diffuser and twin chrome exhaust pipes.
Inside, there are sports seats, aluminium pedals, footrest and gear lever knob, a leather sports steering wheel with aluminium detailing and a black lacquer fascia front panel.
The new Peugeot 308 GT THP 200 is available in the UK in six different exterior body colours - Bianca White, Nera Black, Aluminium, Shark Grey, Ipanema Blue and Babylon Red, all combined with Payerne black half leather interior trim.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Geneva Preview: Peugeot 308 GT with 175 HP 1.6-liter Turbo Engine
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Along with the all-new 308 SW, this year’s Geneva Motor Show will also form the stage for Peugeot to unveil the new 308 GT THP 175. This new top of the range model is powered by the 1.6 litre turbo-charged THP 175 HP petrol engine, previously found in the 207 GTi THP 175. It is also fitted with a new 6-speed manual gearbox.
The same powertrain is also used in the MINI Cooper S as the 1.6-liter turbo engine has been designed in co-operation with the BMW Group. According to Peugeot, the sporty 308 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.3 sec while it achieves a top speed of 140 mph – 225 km/h. -Continued
Apart from the new powertrain, the 308 GT also benefits from a number of cosmetic changes that include the lower front bumper panel that has a unique appearance, a rear spoiler and a reduced overall ride height. Inside, the interior gains an aluminium gear knob and foot pedals and a new steering wheel design. The 308 GT will be available across
French carmaker Peugeot is expanding the 308’s line-up with the addition of the SW version that was first previewed at last year’s Frankfurt Show through the 308 SW Prologue Concept. Like the outgoing 307 SW, the 308 SW combines elements from conventional estate cars and medium size MPVs. Compared to the 308 hatchback, the wheelbase of the 308 SW has been increased by 100 mm and the rear overhang by 124 mm, thus allowing the addition of a third row which can sit two more occupants (seven overall).
Set to go on sale in
PRESS RELEASE:
THE NEW PEUGEOT 308 SW OPENS UP A WORLD OF MOTORING EXPERIENCES
- World premiere at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show
- Replaces the 307 SW
- Larger, improved modularity and class leading safety
- On sale in the
This year’s Geneva Motor Show will be the stage for Peugeot to unveil the new, innovative and practical 308 SW, which will replace the 307 SW.
Launched in April 2002, the Peugeot 307 SW offered a stylish and innovative alternative for customers who, for practical reasons, found that a hatchback vehicle lacked the flexibility and size they required and were uninspired by the design of conventional estate cars and medium size MPVs. Since its launch in the
Like the 308 hatchback, the 308 SW builds on the strengths of its predecessor but develops them even further. For example, the panoramic glass roof is now 27% larger (total area of 1.68 m2) and extends beyond the heads of the second row passengers, the modularity is easier to operate and improved and it now has a very practical opening rear tailgate glass.
A lot of attention has also been paid to the modularity of the 308 SW so that it can be adapted simply and efficiently, according to the requirements of its occupants. The rear seats in the second row are all individual, easy to remove, identical in size and offer a multitude of combinations.
To enable seven occupants to be carried, two occasional rear seats can be fitted in the third row.
Access to the rear load area is either via the rear tailgate or the opening rear tailgate glass. With the second row seats in place it can accommodate up to 674 litres (573 dm3 VDA) under the rear load cover. With the seats removed it provides a total volume of 2,149 litres up to the level of the roof (1,736 dm3 VDA).
The 308 SW is based on platform 2 of the PSA Peugeot Citroën group and compared to the hatchback, the wheelbase of the 308 SW has been increased by 100 mm and the rear overhang by 124 mm.
With regards to secondary safety, the structure (thanks in particular to the presence of three impact absorption beams) has been designed to provide optimal protection, combined with the ability to absorb the maximum amount of impact energy in a controlled manner. In addition, the SW can be equipped with up to seven airbags, including a steering column airbag.
The 308 SW is available with a wide choice of modern, high performance, economical and environmentally-friendly powertrains.
The use of the latest technology in both the petrol and diesel engines, combined with the car’s efficient aerodynamics, weight saving measures and the use of Michelin Energy Saver tyres, reduces the fuel consumption, compared to the 307 SW, by up to 10% .
With regards to road holding, the suspension set-up and wheel size options have been borrowed from the 308 hatchback but revised to meet the special requirements of the SW version.
The 308 SW range will go on sale in the
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
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Images of a relatively undisguised Peugeot 308 undergoing a photo shoot in 
Via: LeblogAuto , Source: Car
Monday, April 16, 2007
From we made from the images, the 308 looks like a blown up 207 with a 407 front end. Scheduled to make its debut at this years Frankfurt Auto Show in September, the 308 will be offered among others with the BMW-PSA Peugeot-Citroen developed, 1.6 & 1.6 Turbo engines delivering between 120 and 170 HP. Via: Wheels24 , Photos: Francois Malan
If you’re a spy shot “freak”, then you’ll know that French carmakers are among the most punctilious chaps in the industry when it comes to camouflaging cars. Not this time though as a reader of Wheels24 named Francois Malan managed to scoop the best images yet of the upcoming 308 with very little camouflage during a photo or advertisement shoot outside the city Stellenbosch in 
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