THE PEUGEOT AUSTRALIA MODEL RANGE is expanding with the new Peugeot 308 coming soon.
With the Hatch and Wagon previously confirmed for the local market, Peugeot Australia has revealed a plug-in hybrid variant will also be arriving on Australian shores. The full local line up will consist of four variants: 308 GT Hatch, 308 GT Premium Hatch, 308 GT Premium Wagon and the 308 GT Sport Hatch Plug-In Hybrid.
The Peugeot 308 will be first introduced to Australian consumers with a three variant line up and the product range will expand in 2023 to include a fourth variant, creating additional choice for Australian consumers considering the highly anticipated Peugeot 308 range. The 308 GT Hatch, 308 GT Premium Hatch and 308 GT Premium Wagon are confirmed to arrive in Q4 with the local arrival of the 308 GT Sport Plug-In Hybrid following in 2023.
The three internal combustion engine (ICE) variants will be powered by a 3-cylinder, 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 96kW of power and 230Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The Peugeot 308 GT Sport Hatch Plug-In Hybrid will combine a 4-cylinder, 1.6-litre petrol turbocharged engine producing 132kW of power with an 81kW electric engine, mated to an e-EAT8 gearbox to provide a combined output of 165kW of power and 360Nm of torque.
Peugeot Australia Managing Director, Kate Gillis, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome the Peugeot 308 range to the Australian market. The range has been carefully considered to provide a strong offering for Australian consumers looking for dynamic and stylish design, an enjoyable and convenient driving experience and enhanced technology across both electrified and turbocharged internal combustion powertrains.”
Notably, the Peugeot 308 is the first model to bear the brand’s new coat of arms, which is inscribed in the bold graphic grille. Its positioning is highlighted by the grille pattern that gradually converges towards it.
The architecture of the new Peugeot 308 benefits the interior space and dynamism of its silhouette. Featuring a distinctive style and trend-setting design, the Peugeot 308 has an enhanced posture and elevated identity on the road, whilst brand signatures, such as the LED lights with three claws at the rear, firmly assert the Peugeot DNA.
Also integral to the brand’s DNA is the Peugeot i-Cockpit. With each generation, it is enhanced and modernised. With the new Peugeot 308, it marks a clear change in terms of ergonomics, quality, design and technology.
The new Peugeot 308 GT Hatch, 308 GT Premium Hatch, and 308 GT Premium Wagon will arrive in Australian showrooms in quarter four, 2022. The new Peugeot 308 GT Sport Hatch Plug-In Hybrid will join the local Peugeot 308 line-up in 2023. Further information, including specification and pricing, will be available closer to launch.