Peugeot 308 SW: compact seven-seater estate
Review: Ralph Morton
Date Posted: 17/05/2008
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What is it?
The Peugeot 308 SW is a compact estate-cum-people carrier. The Peugeot 308 SW offers capacity for up to seven people thanks to a third row of occasional seats. Alternatively, the modular arrangement of the seats allows them to be lifted out, making the car a five-, four- three- or even two-seater. There's further practicality thanks to the opening rear tailgate glass, which raises indpendently of the tailgate. Peugeot claims a potential 2149 litres of load capacity. The key business car engine choice is this 1.6-litre 110bhp diesel.
What's hot?
- Compact length but versatile carrying capacity - up to seven people
- Panaromic glass roof extends length of roof…
- …ensuring the compact interior always feels airy
- Modular seating means there's an arrangement for most requirements
- High quality of materials and finish throughout, including seats
- Nicely balanced handling and ride means SW can be hustled along…
- …Or driven sedately and serenely depending on your mood
- 19% company car tax band
What's not?
- Additional row of seats costs £495 in Sport trim
- Removable seats are heavy, if manageable
- Accurate steering has strong self-centring action and little feedback
What you need to Know
| P11D Value: | £17,995 |
| Monthly Rental*: | £n/a |
| Tax Band when posted: | 19% |
| Monthly BiK: | 57/£114 (40%) |
| Engine: | 1.6 turbo diesel |
| CO2 Emissions: | 139g/km |
| Power/torque: | 110bhp/180lb ft |
| Economy: | 53.2mpg |
Business Car Manager Road Test Rating
No one offers this many seats in a compact estate at this price. Sure there are some cheaper seven-seat MPVs, but rivals? There's the Ford Focus C-Max, but that has only five seats; there's the Honda FR-V which has six; and the Renault Grand Scenic seven - but that's an MPV shape. But none has seven in an estate body. So the Peugeot 308 SW provides a practical solution for business drivers who need stylish carrying capacity - both for goods and family. It's also a very decent drive, too.
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