In 2013, Volkswagen Golf’s competitor, 308, officially came out. Seven years after it went on the market, the 308 has also reached the renewal cycle. According to the latest news, the new generation of Peugeot 308 is inspired by the latest 208 compact car and 508 mid-size car. It will be officially released in the fall of 2021. The five-door hatchback will be launched first, followed by a travel version in early 2022. The price is expected to be 21,900 Euros.
Since the Peugeot 308 sedan is still quite attractive, everything will be preserved. The new generation model changes mainly from the style. While keeping the glass surface (windshield, side window and rear window) design unchanged, the style has evolved to be more Dynamic. Specifically, the crescent-shaped daytime running lights will naturally become part of it, the grille will be enlarged, and the sides will be modified to integrate the latest products of the Peugeot family 208 and 508.
In the interior, Peugeot 308 will adopt the i-Cockpit minimalist design concept, the steering wheel will be updated, and the digital screen will replace the traditional dashboard, and the multimedia display interface will also be further improved, which can achieve faster and better Connection function. At the same time, the new car will add a new driving assistance system to improve indoor ergonomics and make driving more relaxed and comfortable.
In terms of power, in addition to the conventional 100-155 horsepower gasoline engine and 100-180 horsepower diesel engine, the new generation of Peugeot 308 will also provide a plug-in hybrid powertrain. This GT model is powered by a 1.6T engine and an electric motor. Combined, the maximum output power is 225 horsepower.
The top-equipped PSE high-performance model will also replace the GTi, borrowing the Hybrid4 powertrain of the Peugeot 3008, adding a second electric motor to achieve four-wheel drive, and the maximum power will exceed 300 horsepower. In terms of transmission, depending on the engine, it can be equipped with a manual or automatic gearbox. It is worth mentioning that the new car also plans to use a new 48V light-hybrid system. For this reason, the rear axle multi-link suspension of the updated EMP2 platform will be improved accordingly.
Peugeot 308 will also provide the SW travel version for the first time, which will be available in early 2022, but the carrying capacity will not increase significantly, and the price will increase by several hundred euros. The new Peugeot 308 will still be produced in France, but it will be transferred from the Sochi plant to the Mulhouse plant in Haut-Rhin.
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