From launch, the new 308 is available with two Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) powertrains, giving buyers the power of choice and a powertrain to suit any requirement with a choice between the HYBRID 180 e-EAT8 or the more powerful, HYBRID 225 e-EAT8, with both vehicles powered by a 12.4kWh electric battery and a 1.6-litre petrol engine.
Both the HYBRID 180 e-EAT8 and HYBRID 225 e-EAT8 models feature an 81kW electric motor and both are capable of driving up to 37 miles in the electric mode. With CO2 emissions from just 25g/km, the 308 HYBRID models are also eligible for a Benefit-in-Kind rate of just 11%, making them perfect for fleet and business users.
All PHEV variants come with a 3.7kW on-board charger as standard, with buyers able to add a faster, 7.4kW charger as an option. A full charge using the standard charger will take just 3 hrs 50 mins, while the optional 7.4kW charger reduces this to 1 hr 55 mins.
The new 308 plug-in hybrid is available in four trim levels, with Active Premium models available with petrol and diesel engines only. From Allure trim onwards, buyers have the possibility to choose between petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains:
- Allure
- Allure Premium
- GT
- GT Premium
Allure
Allure models come with 17-inch ‘Calgary’ diamond-cut alloys, and feature a front grille with horizontal chrome stamping and bespoke HYBRID badging around the vehicle.
The driver and passenger seats inside are covered in ‘Falgo’ Tri-Material with ‘Isabella’ leather effect and cloth seat trim and feature Mint stitch detailing, while interior ambient lighting to the door panels adds to the atmosphere inside.
All models feature Peugeot’s Connected 3D Navigation with live traffic updates, the New Peugeot i-Connect® voice-operated assistant and the new customisable i-Toggles®. Allure models also come with front and rear parking sensors, and Visio Park 1 with a 180-degree reversing camera, as well as Peugeot’s Active Safety Brake technology, which is capable of detecting pedestrians and cyclists by day and at night.
Allure Premium
Allure Premium models add Peugeot’s Drive Assist Pack, which features rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go function, as well as long-range Active Blind Spot detection and wireless smartphone charging with wireless connection for Android Auto and Apple Car Play™. Allure Premium models feature 17-inch ‘Halong’ diamond-cut alloy wheels.
GT
Dynamic GT models feature distinctive 18-inch ‘Kamakura’ diamond-cut two-tone alloy wheels and specific GT badging on petrol and diesel variants. The new Peugeot lion emblem also adorns the front wings, while the radiator grille features a dark chrome chequered design and the body sills have been extended to the front and sides, providing a more aggressive stance. All GT models feature Full Matrix LED headlights and Peugeot’s new full-LED 3D ‘claw effect’ rear lights with a sequential welcome signature.
Inside, GT models come with Peugeot’s new Clean Cabin Technology, which helps to reduce the amount of pollutants entering the cabin from the outside, as well as Peugeot’s 3D i-Cockpit® with a configurable 3D head-up instrument panel. All GT models also provide a heated steering wheel and PEUGEOT’s Driver Sport Pack, with personalised colour schemes available on the digital display. Drivers can also adjust the steering wheel and accelerator response to suit their driving style.
The compact steering wheel is enhanced with full-grain leather and Adamite green stitching and GT badging, while the cloth seats are made up of ‘Fraxx knit’ Tri-material Alcantara® and come with an ‘Isabella’ leather effect.
GT Premium
Top of the range GT Premium models add 18-inch ‘Portland’ diamond-cut two-tone black alloy wheels and come with a Focal Premium HiFi 10HP system with four tweeters, two woofers, and one central speaker with a sub-woofer for an even better acoustic experience.
GT Premium models also feature an AGR-certified (for Aktion Gesunder Rücken) driver’s seat for improved support and comfort, and include a massage function, while the heated driver and front passenger seats provide four-way electric lumbar adjustment.
All GT Premium models come with Peugeot’s Drive Assist Pack Plus – including semi-autonomous lane positioning assist technology – as well as Visio Park 3, which adds 360-degree HD camera technology and semi-autonomous parking assistance.