Will there be a Peugeot 308 GTI?
There won’t be a GTI version of the new Peugeot 308. Boo. Jerome Micheron, Peugeot’s product director, says: “If you look at the market for sporty versions, and the CO2 regulations, it has collapsed.” We’ll take that as a no then.
Is the 308 GTI reliable?
The 308 scored a middling reliability score in our most recent survey, with most major problems revolving around the non-engine electrics. On newer cars, these faults were usually fixed under warranty within a week. It finished in 14th position out of 28 cars in the family car class.
Is there a new Peugeot 308 coming out?
Is there a new Peugeot 308 coming out? Yes, the 2022 Peugeot 308 is already on sale and features hybrid engines for the first time.
Is Peugeot 308 GTI engine forged?
An exciting hot hatch with typical French quirks The 308’s 1.6-litre turbo engine is the same as that powers the RCZ-R coupe, and comes with forged aluminium pistons, strengthened conrods and reinforced retaining bolts.
Is the Peugeot 308 a family car?
The Peugeot 308 is a stylish and well-equipped family hatchback, with a big boot and punchy engines.
Is Peugeot 308 the same as 3008?
Being an SUV, the Peugeot 3008 is more roomy than the 308, and has an excellent carrying capacity. The seats are designed with the Magic Flat system and two-position floor which make transporting objects of all sizes easy. For longer items, such as surfboards, the front passenger seat also folds down.
What’s the power of the Peugeot 308 GTI?
Power for the 308 GTI comes from Peugeot’s 1.6 THP turbocharged four-cylinder engine. This is the same unit found in the 208 GTi, but here it’s the 270PS version with 266bhp.
Who are the rivals of the 308 GTI?
As it uses a conventional front-wheel-drive layout, rivals for the 308 GTi include the ubiquitous VW Golf GTI, the rapid Honda Civic Type R, the sharp Renaultsport Megane and the Golf’s close relations, the SEAT Leon Cupra and Skoda Octavia vRS.
Is the Peugeot 308 GTI 270 getting a facelift?
It’s the Peugeot 308 GTI 270. The same Peugeot Sport-fettled version of France’s answer to the Focus ST, Leon Cupra et al on sale for the last couple of years, but with a few updates to keep it feeling fresh. A facelift then? Technically, yes.
How safe is the Peugeot 308?
The 308 was crash tested by Euro NCAP in 2013 and it scored impressively, bagging the full five stars. Adult protection was awarded 92 per cent, child safety 79 per cent, and pedestrian protection was rated 64 per cent.