Peugeot 308 CC (2012) - Automotive News

CAR GARAGE | Peugeot 308 CC (2012) | With its new lines, the Peugeot 308 subtly incorporates the Marque's latest stylistic codes. The car's body follows the Contours of the mechanical assembly underneath. The appeal of the three body shapes (Saloon, CC and SW) Thus Spake acquires a more technological elegance, illustrated by the presence of LED front lights with light guide. This offer, on the "entry level" engine, is available with a semi-automatic manual gearbox and, for the first time, with a full manual gearbox, for optimal drive ability. The dimensions and quality of equipment on the new Peugeot 308 remain unchanged, regardless of body shape, guaranteeing a spacious and comfortable passenger compartment.

The design of the new Peugeot 308 subtly incorporates the new stylistic codes of the Peugeot Marque. A satin chrome bead enhances the new front grille, as do horizontal bars, available in lustrous black or chrome According to body shape (saloon, CC or SW). The bottom section of the lower front panel, the which helps visually to broaden the car and "plant" it on the road, incorporates new dual-function lights (daytime and Sidelights) shaped like a boomerang, According to available versions. It has been redesigned to fit the car's mechanical assembly as closely as possible and provides a new link with the floating front grille, in line with Peugeot's new stylistic codes.

To deploy this technology on a large scale, the new Peugeot 308 HDi proposes e-technology with a "basic" engine, The 1.6 liter HDi FAP 112 bhp, the which can be coupled with two gearboxes (manual or electronically controlled). This is a first, since hitherto e-HDi technology was available only with the electronically-controlled gearbox BVMP6. To Reduced CO2 emissions as much as possible, the new 308 is Uniquely equipped with the very latest generation engines for both petrol (VTi or THP engines) and diesel versions (HDi new Euro 5 engines).

Elbow width at the front is 1464 mm for the saloon and SW body shapes, and Rises to 1492 mm for the Coupé Cabriolet version. The feeling of space is even more noticeable on account of the many clever storage spaces available inside the Peugeot 308. Total storage capacity is 42 liters, making life inside the car Easier and preserving space for the occupants. On the CC, all four passengers can benefit from the availability of a large boot capacity (465 liters) in the coupe configuration. On the cabriolet, with the retractable roof stored in the boot, the boot still offers a capacity of 266 liters. Passengers in the Peugeot 308 saloon and SW will also be Able to benefit from a "sunny" passenger compartment thanks to the panoramic roofs available for these body shapes.