Peugeot 308 Range Gets Enhanced with Two New Models
Peugeot 308 range is getting enhanced with two new models. The new 308 GT was revealed at the Paris Motor Show, and this GT Line comes to capitalize the sporting character of the car. In addition, the car will be offered with a choice of the following powertrains: PureTech, HDi and BlueHDi. At the same time, the 308 Sportium is the new special edition model which is equipped with company's efficient three-cylinder petrol engine.
The GT Line comes in two body styles: hatchback and SW. No matter the choice, the car will offer its customer one of five powertrain options. The model is builds on Allure's strong standard specification list. Other exterior equipment features include 18-inch ‘Diamant' alloy wheels, twin exhausts with black laquered rear diffusor and tinted rear side windows.
The interior of this new Peugeot model is adorned by half-Alcantara sports seats with red stitching, plus a driver and front passenger lumbar adjustment with massage function. A ‘GT style' leather steering wheel with red stitching and ‘GT style' carpet mats are also featured in the cabin along with aluminium style pedals and door sill protectors. 308 GT Line comes to substitute the Feline trim, which will no linger be produced.
The second new model in the range is the 308 Sportium, which is positioned between the Access and Active trim levels. This car is equipped with the exceptional 1.2-litre PureTech three-cylinder petrol engine, which has emissions as low as 105g/km due to the efficiency and advanced stop/start engine technology.
The PureTech engine is offered in either 110 hp (80 kW) or 130 hp (95 kW) power outputs. The Sportium is offered in a hatchback form only. Its unit can be coupled with a five-speed or six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmissions.
Access trim is used as a basis for the Sportium models, which means that they already include DAB digital radio, air-conditioning and cruise control with a speed limiter. In addition, the standard kit adds 16-inch ‘Diamond' alloy wheels, driver's lumbar support, rear parking sensors, leather steering wheel, leather gearstick gaiter, plus automatic headlamps and wipers.
Source: Peugeot