PEUGEOT Australia has this week introduced additional specification particulars – and the launch of an internet configurator – for its forthcoming 308.
The French importer says the net device permits prospects to discover particulars together with the color vary and trim of its 308 vary, particulars of which have been reported by GoAuto in July.
Additional specification particulars of the mannequin have now been confirmed, nonetheless pricing shall be held again till nearer to the 308’s native launch in This autumn of this yr.
As beforehand confirmed, the Australian Peugeot 308 vary will comprise 4 variants together with GT hatch, GT Premium hatch and wagon, and the GT Sport hatch PHEV. The latter will arrive regionally within the first quarter of 2023.
The three thermal-engine powered 308 variants will use a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 96kW and 230Nm and are paired completely to an eight-speed computerized transmission.
308 GT Sport PHEV variants mix a (132kW) 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with an (81kW) electrical motor to supply whole system output of 165kW and 360Nm. The mixture can be mated to an eight-speed computerized transmission.
Peugeot says the brand new 308 is immediately recognisable by its LED headlights and hook-shaped LED DRLs. Matrix LED headlight know-how can be discovered on the brand new 308 whereas on the rear, the tail-lights use full LED know-how in a three-claw design that showcases a ‘welcome sequence’ when unlocking the car.
Inside, the 308 blends “refined finishes and wealthy supplies” together with tri-material Alcantara with leather-based impact seat trim on GT hatch variants and full grain Nappa leather-based upholstery on GT Premium fashions. Peugeot’s i-Cockpit features a 10.0-inch color infotainment touchscreen throughout the vary.
The color palette extends to 6 exterior hues for hatch and PHEV variants – Olivine Inexperienced, Vertigo Blue, Artense Gray, Nera Black, Elixir Pink and Pearl White – and 6 shades for the wagon – Avatar Blue, Platinum Gray, Artense Gray, Nera Black, Elixir Pink and Pearl White.
“The brand new Peugeot 308 follows from a mess of iconic predecessors offered over the generations. So, we’re delighted to have seen such a robust reception to the most recent 308 providing regionally since launching Register Your Curiosity in July,” mentioned Peugeot Australia managing director Kate Gills.
“The Peugeot 308 alerts a brand new fashion period for the model and we’re assured the dynamism and daring id of the Peugeot 308 will enchantment to Australian prospects with a eager appreciation for uplifting design.”
Ms Gillis mentioned additional data, together with specification and pricing, shall be accessible nearer to the 308’s native launch and that prospects are inspired to contact their native authorised Peugeot dealership or go to the web site to find extra.
