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

ELECTRIC PEUGEOT 2008 IS ON ITS WAY

Peugeot has announced the addition of a pure electric version of its 2008 small SUV. Called the e-2008 it will be released here in the third quarter of 2023 and join the e-Partner small commercial van EV due around mid-year as well as the existing Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) versions of the 3008 SUV and 508 sedan. The e-2008 isn’t exactly new, having been on European roads since 2020. Initially it will come here with the same equipment level as the petrol-powered 2008 GT Sport which sells for just over $50,000… 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

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

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