The Peugeot 308 is one of those automotive icons that evolve at the rate that the sector does. For this reason, faced with the urgency of electrification, the firm incorporates plug-in hybrid technology for the first time. Units with gasoline propellants and an offer of a diesel block will also be marketed. This third generation, which has changed a lot aesthetically, will compete with tall models such as the Seat León, Hyundai i30 or Citroën C4, among many others. As expected, the lion firm introduces the latest advances in security, with more equipment and an increase in customization options.
Peugeot brought us together in France to test all kinds of options in its range, starting with the two bodies: 5 doors and Shooting Brake (station wagon). Both will be built on the EMP2 modular platform, which is used by the Opel Astra, which represents an improvement in the finishes and the feeling of quality while driving. The five-door model grows 11.4 centimeters compared to the previous generation, with a length of 4.37 meters by 1.85 meters wide and 1.44 meters high . The wheelbase is 5.5 centimeters longer, but it is not felt in the rear seats or the habitability of the 308. Something that, we assume, comes from the great aesthetic creativity, which can harm the interior appearance.
You can now get the Peugeot 308 in our country, either in its 110 and 1,131 hp gasoline options or the 130 hp BlueHDi diesel. However, the most notable is the arrival of the plug-in hybrid options called Hybrid 180 and Hybrid 225 with powers of 179 and 220 hp. In general terms, it seems that Peugeot has chosen to continue in the line of ride comfort, working very well the aspect of the suspension and the ease of driving. Of all the versions driven, we were particularly struck by the 179 hp PHEV with interesting functionality and up to 60 kilometers of electric autonomy. If you want to know more about the new batch of the Peugeot 308, a direct competitor of the unstoppable León, keep reading the gallery.
