When did the Peugeot 308 cabriolet come out?

The 308 is followed by a coupé cabriolet (the 308 CC) for the 2009 model year, a station wagon (the 308 SW) in March 2008, and a sedan version (the 408) in China for the 2012 model year. A second generation was unveiled in 2013, and it was awarded as the 2014 European Car of the Year .

What kind of engine does Peugeot 308 GTI have?

GTI by Peugeot Sport The Peugeot 308 GTI by Peugeot Sport featured engines producing 250 hp (186 kW) and 270 hp (201 kW). The 250 hp version had full LED headlights, an electronic limited slip differential, 18″ alloys, keyless entry, stop/start technology, 11 mm lowered ride height, a coloured reversing camera and twin exhausts.

What’s the coefficient of drag on a Peugeot 308?

Launched as the replacement for the Peugeot 307 in most international markets, the new vehicle was based upon the old 307’s chassis, but has new bodywork and is slightly longer and wider. Its coefficient of drag is 0.29, and it has a five-star rating on Euro NCAP. Following the facelift of March 2011, the drag factor was reduced to 0.28.

What kind of engine does a Peugeot 308 have?

The 128bhp 1.5 diesel engine stays relatively quiet even when you work it hard, but the 99bhp 1.6 and the 2.0-litre diesels sound noticeably gruffer and transmit more vibration through the pedals. The 1.2-litre turbocharged petrols are the most hushed engines in the line-up, remaining calm and quiet at all times.

Are there any recalls on the Peugeot 308?

In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Peugeot 308, for which Peugeot has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down. If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Peugeot 308.

Can you get a Peugeot 308 Haynes Manual for free?

We get a lot of people coming to the site looking to get themselves a free Peugeot 308 Haynes manual. There are two things you need to know; firstly it’s illegal, and secondly – there are much better ways of servicing and understanding your Peugeot 308 engine than the Haynes manual.

What kind of emissions does a Peugeot 308 have?

It also dips under the 120g/km barrier for CO2 emissions. The 136bhp 2.0-litre HDi, also with a particulate filter to clean up its act, returns a creditable 51.3mpg while the 150bhp turbocharged petrol engine lags in behind with 39.7mpg which is still far from disgraceful. Sporty isn’t a particular forte of the 308 from Peugeot.

What’s the difference between a Peugeot 308 and 306?

At that stage, the French manufacturer had a great reputation for producing sporty hatchbacks but since then, it has edged in a more conservative direction. The 307 replaced the 306, bringing big improvements in quality and sophistication but also upping the weight of the car to an extent where the engines and the chassis had a lot to contend with.

Is the Peugeot 308 a good family car?

Peugeot’s 308 was yet another family hatchback that emerged amid talk of finely-honed driving dynamics and lively performance. It even appeared to have the striking looks to back it all up. In reality though, this was a car with strengths that lay elsewhere and on the used market, that’s not necessarily a bad thing.