A TUNED version of the Peugeot 308 arrives in UK showrooms next month hoping to breath some fire into its sales.
The 308 GT hatchback boasts a 205hp 1.6 THP petrol engine able to breach the 62mph barrier in just 7.5 seconds while losing none of the 308’s style or premium feel. An estate version, or SW, will also use this motor and a 2.0-litre 180hp diesel.
It retains the 308’s innovative i-Cockpit cabin, versatile interior and high build quality
The GT features aggressive styling and bespoke chassis modifications to create a lower ride height.
It retains the 308’s innovative i-Cockpit cabin, versatile interior and high build quality.
The Peugeot Lion emblem has moved from the bonnet to the front grille, with three horizontal blades on either side. Other visual touches on the 308 GT include top-of-the-range headlights made up of 62 LEDs and unique direction indicators placed in new air scoops which supply the engine with additional cooling.
It sits on 18-inch ‘Diamant’ wheels, shod with Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres.
At the back there’s the ubiquitous boy-racer black lacquered diffuser and twin exhaust pipes.
Inside both the roof lining and upper window pillars are finished in anthracite. Red stitching adds a performance air to the upholstery trim and is also found on the dashboard, door panels, gear lever gaiter and floor mats. Aluminium detailing on the pedals, coupled with stainless steel sill finishers in the door apertures, add the finishing touch.
Lion shows its claws
308 GT – Hatchback | Combined Econ | CO2 | Ins Gp | Max Speed | 0-62mph |
1.6L THP 205 | 50.4mpg | 130g/km | 19 | 146mph | 7.5secs |
2.0L BlueHDi 180 | 70.6mpg | 103g/km | 16 | 136mph | 8.4secs |
308 GT – SW | |||||
2.0L BlueHDi 180 | 68.8mpg | 107g/km | 17 | 135mph | 8.6secs |