Hybrid joins Peugeot 308 line-up

PEUGEOT is about so as to add a hybrid (HEV) variant to its 308 GT small automobile line up in Q1 subsequent yr.

The mannequin joins two petrol (ICE) variants in one of the crucial aggressive segments Down Below.

The brand new five-door hatch is priced from $48,990 plus on-road prices, the identical worth as the prevailing ICE-powered GT Premium hatch, however $16k lower than the discontinued 308 GT PHEV.

It’s in for a torrid time in opposition to the likes of Toyota’s Corolla hatch hybrid from $35,260 and the brand new Euro-sourced Hyundai i30 48V gentle hybrid hatch from $36,000 each excluding on-road prices.

However in evaluating apples with apples, the well-equipped 308 is extra possible up in opposition to higher-priced variations of the above and the Honda Civic e:HEV LX at $55,000 drive-away.

The newcomer runs a tiny 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine hooked as much as an electrical traction motor driving the entrance wheels by way of a revised six-speed dual-clutch transmission with a mixed 100kW and 230Nm.

Mixed gasoline consumption is a shocking 4.2 litres per 100km of premium unleaded regardless of having a regenerative braking system topping up the 0.9kWh battery which Peugeot says “recovers driving vary enabling the potential for greater than 50 per cent of driving to be in 100 per cent zero-vehicle emission electrical mode, (relying on driver inputs and driving situations)”.

Claimed CO2 emissions of 95g/km are 20.8 per cent mixed decrease in comparison with the purely combustion engine mannequin.

The good-looking 308 GT Hybrid hatch, rolling on 18-inch alloys, follows by way of with the identical styling inside and outside as different variants, design Peugeot says, “communicate French sophistication with gasoline effectivity in thoughts”.

Inside options embody a centre console mounted with 10.0-inch show complemented by an iCockpit driver’s console of the identical dimensions and built-in air high quality sensors that detect and measure numerous pollution within the air blocking out undesirable vapours and particles.

Different interesting options embody: all LED exterior lights, a leather-clad heated steering wheel, customisable ambient lighting, leather-like upholstery, panoramic opening glass sunroof and premium hi-fi system.

The expertise providing is centred on the same old infotainment and in depth ADAS equipment protecting off long-range blind spot detection, lane departure warning with unmarked street edge detection, energetic lane following help (semi-autonomous driving), superior driver consideration alert, site visitors signal recognition, and adaptive cruise management with cease and go perform.

It’s not recognized if a permissions perform to pick or deselect ADAS options not required is offered on the 308 GT Hybrid.

“The brand new 308 GT Hybrid marks one more step in Peugeot Australia’s superior strategy to bringing a brand new period of hybrid merchandise to Aussie roads,” stated Peugeot Australia basic supervisor David Owen.

“A extremely linked and modern hatch for the trendy, electrified world, the all-new Peugeot 308 GT Hybrid will play a key function in turning the model into an Aussie benchmark for brand spanking new expertise as we drive towards electrification.

“When it comes to driving behaviour, the finely engineered hatch strikes an ideal stability between behaviour, consolation, and dealing with for true driving pleasure and effectivity providing decrease emissions driving in addition to uncompromised high quality, security, and expertise, all at a terrific worth.”

Peugeot Australia has acknowledged intentions of a “continued electrification journey” within the Australian market alluding to its Sports activities Utility Car (SUV) and passenger car ranges transitioning to hybrid powertrains, a transfer that began with the 3008 (dropping ICE and PHEV variants) and is now extending to ICE variants of the 308.

The Peugeot 308 GT Hybrid is roofed by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre guarantee.

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