Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Press Launch Peugeot 308: Rejuvenation for the compact lion

Peugeot has undergone its compact series 308 of a makeover. Here, the sedan, the SW and CC have received a revised design. In addition, the Stop & Start system e-HDi is now both ESG6 and with manual transmission available. Its German launch to celebrate the new 308er on 7 May 2011. In the model revision of the lines was adjusted to 308 to the current design of the brand.

This includes the standard LED daytime running lights (from, Active 'at 308 and 308 SW, AB, Access' the 308 CC). The dimensions are stuck with all body styles on the level of its predecessor. In the new edition of 308, the front end was flattened. There is now also working on three-dimensional acting brand logo on a black background, framed by a silver frame.

The grille has been reduced and the bumper a little narrower. Additionaly the new boomerang-shaped headlights and LED daytime running lights. At the rear, only minor modifications were made. In the saloon here is a horizontal chrome strip above the lion emblem widen the 308 visually. In the fall, the higher quality interior materials agreeably.

The driver now has a comfortable workplace. The seats are comfortable and offer good side support. All instruments are clearly laid out and the switches can also be intuitively well. The backbenchers can look forward to plenty of room and good seats. To drive a total of eight engines and three transmissions to choose from.

In the case of petrol engines are VTi (Variable Valve Lift and Timing Injection) - and THP (Turbo High Pressure) - aggregates. The gasoline engines are available in a range of 72 kW / 98 PS to 147 kW / 200 hp. With the diesels, there is a choice of four engines with a capacity between 68 kW / 92 PS and 120 kW / 163 PS.

We drove the 1.6 l HDi with 112 hp-e. This has the micro-hybrid technology e-HDi with Stop & Start system, six-speed manual transmission. During the trip there was the 308 as a very comfortable vehicle. When the engine stops at traffic lights on after the disengagement from an almost unnoticed and when re-kicking the clutch even more secret again.

Otherwise, only pleasing to the low consumption in city driving, this technology was noted. Peugeot calls a combined average consumption of 4.4 liters per 100 kilometers, which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 115 grams per kilometer. With the available electronically controlled EGS6 summer gear once we have 0.4 liters and eleven grams less.

The Peugeot 308 is in the compact class is a good alternative for those needs, either as a sedan, SW or CC. Data: Peugeot 308 1.6 l HDi e-length x width x height (in m): 4,28 m x 1,82 m x 1,50 m Engine, Capacity: Four-cylinder diesel engine, 1560 cm3 Power: 82 kW / 112 hp at 3600 rpm Maximum torque: 270 Nm at 1,750 rpm Average fuel consumption (EU standard).

4.4 liters of CO2 emissions: 115 g / km (Euro 5) to accelerate to 100 km / h: 11.4 seconds Top speed: 192 km / h empty weight, payload: 1470 kg / 390 kg towing capacity: 1,500 kg Loading Capacity: 348 - 1201 liters Base price: 22 000 €

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