PEUGEOT 308, 2008-2021

Peugeot 308 is a small-medium French car that’s well regarded for style and comfort. It has never reached the sales heights of the likes of models in its class from Hyundai, Mazda and Toyota and so on. But those who like driving something out of the ordinary should put a Peugeot 308 somewhere on their short list. Despite its styling flair the 308’s designers hadn’t forgotten about function, it has a good-sized rear seat for its class, and sensible luggage space. Indeed, European owners regard cars in the Peugeot 308… Read more

PEUGEOT ADDS A PLUG-IN HYBRID TO ITS 308 RANGE

Peugeot Australia has released details of a new Plug-In Hybrid variant of its 308 small-medium hatchback. The 308 GT Sport hatchback PHEV joins the 308 GT hatch and GT Premium hatch and wagon models that were launched here in November 2022. It is the third electrified Peugeot model to arrive here alongside the 3008 GT Sport PHEV and 508 Fastback GT PHEV. Plug-In Hybrid versions of the 2008 small SUV and 508 Sportwagon will arrive later this year along with an all-electric e-Partner small van. Priced from $64,990 plus on-road… Read more

PEUGEOT 308 GT PREMIUM STATION WAGON

Peugeot has an extremely long history of building vehicles, one that dates back more than 130 years. In 1889 Armand Peugeot built a steam-powered three-wheeled vehicle. Only four were sold. The next year he designed a more conventional vehicle with an internal combustion engine and four wheels. Peugeot has expanded globally over the years and today ranks as one of the world’s largest car makers. This week’s road test is on the new generation Peugeot 308 GT Premium station wagon. STYLING It’s French so there’s little doubt it has plenty… Read more

REVISED PEUGEOT 308 TO INCLUDE PLUG-IN HYBRID OPTION

Peugeot has released an updated version of its 308 small-medium hatch and wagon. First sold here in 2008 the 308 has never seriously challenged comparable models from Korea and Japan for sales, but those loyal to the French brand have always loved it for its style, comfort and handling. The MY22 308 will initially come with the choice of three variants: GT Hatch, GT Premium Hatch, and GT Premium Wagon. A GT Sport Plug-In Hybrid Hatch will join the range in the first half of 2023. The 308 will be… Read more