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

PEUGEOT 3008 GT SPORT

The French know a thing or two about style. Nowhere is this more evident than with the latest Peugeot 3008. There’s no mistaking this car for anything else on the road, although one of the Chinese brands has imitated its distinctive cascading grille. Facelifted in 2020 the five-seat 3008 is Peugeot’s biggest selling model in this country and a leader in the European market. So, what makes this compact SUV so special? STYLING Three grades are offered: Allure, GT and GT Sport, along with a plug-in hybrid version of the… Read more

KIA PICANTO GT

Kia’s baby Picanto hatch was last upgraded in June, 2020. It saw a refreshed, more distinctive appearance and greater differentiation for higher grade models. The so-called ‘tiger-nose’ grille remains sleek and sporty but with a sharper and more assertive appearance. Below the grille is a restyled lower air intake, magnifying the aggressive look of the front end while the rear boasts a new bumper design with dual exhaust tips and a wider, more aggressive posture. New design 16-inch alloy wheels were also added. STYLING Picanto GT can be identified by… 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