Introducing The New Peugeot 308

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INTRODUCING THE NEW PEUGEOT 308

INTRODUCING THE NEW PEUGEOT 308

The new Peugeot 308, due to hit UK roads in September, is the most connected and safest yet with a range of technology and styling enhancements for the 2018 model year.

In a class driven by connectivity, new Peugeot 308 customers benefit from a 9.7” capacitive touchscreen which puts the key functions of the interior safely at the fingertips of the driver. From dual zone climate control to 3D Connected Navigation with TomTom Live updates.
The new infotainment system incorporates Mirror Screen®, comprising Mirrorlink®, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto functionality, allowing the seamless integration of smartphone functions with the interface, ensuring drivers safely access functions as required.

Driving aids make new Peugeot 308 one of the safest cars in its class

Benefitting from all of the driving aids of the globally acclaimed all-new Peugeot 3008 SUV, Peugeot’s new family hatchback and new 308 SW now offer intelligent Speed Limit Recognition, Adaptive Cruise Control, with stop functionality and an Active Blind Spot Monitoring System.

Peugeot’s Speed Limit Recognition offers a new level of intelligence. A windscreen-located camera reads speed limit signs and displays them on the car’s dashboard. Signs for specific vehicles, such as HGVs, are filtered from the information feed.

The option of Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop function detects vehicles in front of the car and adjusts the speed automatically using the brakes to retain a safe distance. An Active Blind Spot Monitoring System also alerts the driver to the presence of another vehicle in the blind spot to avoid any potential danger. City Park, a smart park assist system completes the safety and convenience offering.

New Euro 6 compliant petrol and diesel engines

Under the bonnet, the new Peugeot 308 offers a new range of engines which are all compliant with strict Euro 6 regulations. The award winning three-cylinder PureTech petrol engine has been upgraded for the new model year, and is coupled with a new six-speed manual gearbox for improved efficiency and control. At-exhaust emission controls on the engine are designed for efficient pollution reduction; high-precision injection control on the 1.2L PureTech 130 Stop&Start engine enhances combustion efficiency: exhaust gases pass through a catalytic converter followed by a passive-regeneration particle filter.

The new Peugeot 308 is also the first PSA Group model to adopt the new 1.5L BlueHDi 130 S&S diesel engine, a four-cylinder unit that also implements at-source and at-exhaust emission control. Tested under competition conditions at the 24-hour Le Mans event, the engine also adds an SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) pollution control system.

The new eight-speed automatic transmission coupled with the 2.0L BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start completes the new engine range, while the new Peugeot 308 GTi by Peugeot Sport is powered by a 270 PS THP Stop&Start unit, enabling 0-62 mph in just 6.0 seconds with CO2 emissions of just 139g/km.

Enhanced exterior and interior trim

On the inside, new seat fabrics for Active and Allure trims enhance the comfortable interior, and all new 308 models benefit from the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® layout with its trademark compact steering wheel. On the inside the cabin is further enhanced with the inclusion of a panoramic fixed cielo glass roof on Allure, GT Line and GT versions.

Externally, the Peugeot trademark styling details have been revised for a sharper look. The distinctive rear ‘Claw Effect’ lights are now standard, while the front and rear bumpers and headlights have been re-shaped to echo the family look of the all-new Peugeot 3008 SUV.

Drivers looking to make a real design statement can now specify the new Peugeot 308 GTi by Peugeot Sport in two-tone Coupe Franche in Magnetic Blue and Black Perla Nera.

David Peel, Managing Director at Peugeot UK commented: “The new Peugeot 308 is now more competitive than ever. The new car adds to an already impressive technology offering, while new styling and interior options bolster the car’s kerbside appeal and bring it in line with the new Peugeot SUV family”.

“Peugeot’s commitment to developing class-leading engine technology is also highlighted by the presence of the new versions of the award-winning PureTech and BlueHDi engines. The blend of performance and economy finishes a unique package for the keen driver.”

courtesy: www.peugeot.co.uk

Introducing The New Peugeot 308

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New Peugeot 308

New Peugeot 308

The new Peugeot 308, due to hit UK roads in September, is the most connected and safest yet with a range of technology and styling enhancements for the 2018 model year.

In a class driven by connectivity, new Peugeot 308 customers benefit from a 9.7” capacitive touchscreen which puts the key functions of the interior safely at the fingertips of the driver. From dual zone climate control to 3D Connected Navigation with TomTom Live updates.
The new infotainment system incorporates Mirror Screen®, comprising Mirrorlink®, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto functionality, allowing the seamless integration of smartphone functions with the interface, ensuring drivers safely access functions as required.

Driving aids make new Peugeot 308 one of the safest cars in its class

Benefitting from all of the driving aids of the globally acclaimed all-new Peugeot 3008 SUV, Peugeot’s new family hatchback and new 308 SW now offer intelligent Speed Limit Recognition, Adaptive Cruise Control, with stop functionality and an Active Blind Spot Monitoring System.

Peugeot’s Speed Limit Recognition offers a new level of intelligence. A windscreen-located camera reads speed limit signs and displays them on the car’s dashboard. Signs for specific vehicles, such as HGVs, are filtered from the information feed.

The option of Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop function detects vehicles in front of the car and adjusts the speed automatically using the brakes to retain a safe distance. An Active Blind Spot Monitoring System also alerts the driver to the presence of another vehicle in the blind spot to avoid any potential danger. City Park, a smart park assist system completes the safety and convenience offering.

New Euro 6 compliant petrol and diesel engines

Under the bonnet, the new Peugeot 308 offers a new range of engines which are all compliant with strict Euro 6 regulations. The award winning three-cylinder PureTech petrol engine has been upgraded for the new model year, and is coupled with a new six-speed manual gearbox for improved efficiency and control. At-exhaust emission controls on the engine are designed for efficient pollution reduction; high-precision injection control on the 1.2L PureTech 130 Stop&Start engine enhances combustion efficiency: exhaust gases pass through a catalytic converter followed by a passive-regeneration particle filter.

The new Peugeot 308 is also the first PSA Group model to adopt the new 1.5L BlueHDi 130 S&S diesel engine, a four-cylinder unit that also implements at-source and at-exhaust emission control. Tested under competition conditions at the 24-hour Le Mans event, the engine also adds an SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) pollution control system.

The new eight-speed automatic transmission coupled with the 2.0L BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start completes the new engine range, while the new Peugeot 308 GTi by Peugeot Sport is powered by a 270 PS THP Stop&Start unit, enabling 0-62 mph in just 6.0 seconds with CO2 emissions of just 139g/km.

Enhanced exterior and interior trim

On the inside, new seat fabrics for Active and Allure trims enhance the comfortable interior, and all new 308 models benefit from the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® layout with its trademark compact steering wheel. On the inside the cabin is further enhanced with the inclusion of a panoramic fixed cielo glass roof on Allure, GT Line and GT versions.

Externally, the Peugeot trademark styling details have been revised for a sharper look. The distinctive rear ‘Claw Effect’ lights are now standard, while the front and rear bumpers and headlights have been re-shaped to echo the family look of the all-new Peugeot 3008 SUV.

Drivers looking to make a real design statement can now specify the new Peugeot 308 GTi by Peugeot Sport in two-tone Coupe Franche in Magnetic Blue and Black Perla Nera.

David Peel, Managing Director at Peugeot UK commented: “The new Peugeot 308 is now more competitive than ever. The new car adds to an already impressive technology offering, while new styling and interior options bolster the car’s kerbside appeal and bring it in line with the new Peugeot SUV family”.

“Peugeot’s commitment to developing class-leading engine technology is also highlighted by the presence of the new versions of the award-winning PureTech and BlueHDi engines. The blend of performance and economy finishes a unique package for the keen driver.”

courtesy: www.peugeot.co.uk

Peugeot Instinct Concept: Augmented Freedom

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PEUGEOT INSTINCT CONCEPT

Introducing the new Peugeot INSTINCT concept, a car fully aware of its surroundings, designed to offer you complete peace of mind. A unique Shooting Brake design which offers the option of fully autonomous driving. The Peugeot INSTINCT can adapt to match certain behaviours. It is a concept car that understands you and that is truly in harmony with you and your needs, making it possible to deliver a seamless, exciting driving experience.

Peugeot has approached this concept with a single word in mind: Freedom. Freedom to choose your driving mode. Freedom to explore new driving sensations. Freedom of new technologies. Freedom of movement. The outcome is the new Peugeot INSTINCT concept.

Peugeot has revealed a glimpse into the future of mobility with its new INSTINCT concept car, a unique Shooting Brake which offers the option of fully autonomous driving.

Unveiled in Spain, the Peugeot INSTINCT concept is powered by a PHEV powertrain offering 300 Ps. The car features both ‘Drive’ and ‘Autonomous’ modes, affording the driver the choice between an engaging drive and the convenience of a fully autonomous vehicle.

The Peugeot INSTINCT is programmed with four distinct driving settings. In ‘Drive’ mode, drivers can opt for ‘Drive Boost’ or ‘Drive Relax’, and in ‘Autonomous’ mode they have the option of ‘Autonomous Soft’ or ‘Autonomous Sharp’, balancing comfort and optimised journey times.

On board technology includes an ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) platform, the Samsung ArtikTM Cloud, which syncs with the user’s devices. This enables the car to learn its user’s lifestyle and preconfigure its settings – for example, driving mode, seat and interface settings, ambient lighting and audio can all be adapted seamlessly to the user’s routines.

This intelligent technology means the Peugeot INSTINCT concept can adapt to match certain behaviours. For example, it can read data from a smartwatch and configure its settings to ‘Autonomous Soft’ mode to give the driver a relaxing ride home after a trip to the gym. Or, through the synchronisation of the driver’s diary and the vehicle navigation system, the driver is prompted to set off for an appointment 15 minutes earlier, to allow for the traffic and weather conditions at that time of day.

On the exterior, the aerodynamic, sculpted body is not only designed for maximum fuel efficiency but also to be utterly eye-catching. The styling houses the Peugeot INSTINCT’s ground-breaking technology, including cameras in each LED headlamp which enable the car to scan the road ahead and communicate with the driving assistance systems.

However, the driver remains fully in control at all times and is able to determine whether they have a hands-on or autonomous drive.

Inside, the Peugeot INSTINCT evolves the award-winning PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® interior architecture with a highly tactile, adaptable cabin, which switches from being a focused driving environment to a comfortable lounge space.

The Responsive i-Cockpit seen in the Peugeot INSTINCT concept reacts when switching between ‘Drive’ and ‘Autonomous’ modes to create the most suitable environment according to how the car is being used. When in ‘Autonomous’ mode, the trademark Peugeot compact steering wheel and toggle switch panel fold into the dashboard and the accelerator pedal folds back into the pedal unit to maximise space.

In both ‘Drive’ and ‘Autonomous’ modes, the driver retains control over the vehicle via the i-Device, which sits next to the 9.7” screen in the centre console. The i-Device enables the driver to switch between modes so they can take action, like overtaking the car in front.

The Peugeot INSTINCT concept showcases optimal levels of seating adjustment, taking inspiration from aeronautic design. The seat base, seat back and headrest are all treated individually, allowing the occupant to select the position most suited to them – horizontal if they want to rest, upright to drive, or in-between to watch a film or work. Passengers can also all communicate with the vehicle via a chatbot, a speech-driven personal assistant offering a vast array of services, including booking cinema tickets or buying online.

Materials in the cabin have been selected for high levels of tactility; a unique floor gives it a luxurious, smooth feel to the touch but also outstanding durability and a contemporary feel.

Matthias Hossann, Head of Peugeot Concept Cars said: “With the Peugeot INSTINCT Concept and its Responsive i-Cockpit, we are building on the factors that have made the brand’s latest models so successful. We are creating new forms of driving pleasure. These may come from the interfaces, the architecture or the styling. There is no reason why a self-driving car should be dull to look at or to experience.”

Dr. Luc Julia, Vice President of Innovation at Samsung Electronics, said: “Samsung ARTIKTM Cloud enables easy and transparent interaction between connected devices and services, freeing users from having to worry about the underlying technology. Together, the Peugeot INSTINCT concept and Samsung ARTIKTM Cloud are delivering on the vision of the connected car and making it a reality.”

David Peel, Managing Director at Peugeot UK commented: “The autonomous future is happening now, and Peugeot INSTINCT demonstrates how this can still be driven by a passion for brilliant design and driving pleasure.”

“INSTINCT is an uncompromised vehicle in every respect, from its elegant looks, performance and efficiency to its unique interior and intelligent technology, it is a unique proposition.”

courtesy: www.peugeot.co.uk

Peugeot 308 CC HDi 136 SE Auto

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453361.1-lgSome clarification is required here. The headline says that this car is a 308 CC SE, and so it is, but at the same time it isn’t. Peugeot loaded it with optional extras in the form of red leather trim, a windstop, an airwave scarf (to warm your neck when the roof is down), metallic paint, satellite navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, an electric seat pack and 18″ alloy wheels.

As well as bringing the price up from £23,095 to £26,395, this effectively turned the car into a higher-spec GT, minus only a JBL hi-fi system (which is not available as an option for the SE in this country), tyre pressure sensors and front and rear parking sensors. In that respect the test car was slightly less than a GT – though nearly £2000 more expensive – and yet it was also slightly more in that it had six-speed automatic transmission which you don’t get in the GT. I hope that’s clear.

Of the equipment mentioned so far, the most impressive is perhaps the leather trim, which further enhances the CC’s truly excellent seats and is also fitted to the dashboard and door panels. The least impressive is undoubtedly that 18″ wheel option. Those damn things may look great but they – or rather the low-profile tyres that are fitted to them – make a complete mess of the CC’s road behaviour; they are completely unsuited to the soft and comfortable suspension settings, and they transmit even the most minor road imperfections straight into the cabin. Handling is compromised too, in that the tyres make the car willing to shoot into a corner, while the suspension makes it react to everything that happens from that point onwards in a much more leisurely way.

I drove this car for nearly 2000 miles in less than a week, and there was not one journey on which I did not regret that the 18s had been fitted and feel that they were a waste of £300. The standard 17s would, I’m sure, be much better, and perhaps with 16s the car would be better still, though those are available only on the entry-level Sport.

That was the worst part of the car, though onlookers who didn’t ride in it reserved their criticism for the shape. The long bootlid does indeed make the CC look rather strange, and I think it’s much more pleasant on the eye when the roof is folded away (a quick and easy process which incidentally reduces the boot space from 465 litres to 266 litres, which is in each case less than the Ford Focus CC offers). Personally I’m not a fan of roof-down motoring but the CC seemed pleasant enough in alfresco form, and about as good as – or to me, no worse than – any of its coupé-convertible rivals.

I’m not the world’s greatest enthusiast of automatic transmissions either, but the one in the CC is very good, with particularly smooth changes. There is no paddle-shift system behind the steering wheel as there is on many sporty automatics, but you can choose gears for yourself using the conventional lever, which is well-placed for this sort of thing even though it has clearly been positioned to suit left-hand drive models.

Apart from the jittery ride, my main complaint about driving the car concerns the instruments. In typical current Peugeot fashion they look great, but they’re mostly hidden by the steering wheel, at least when it is set up to suit me, and one of the results is that you have to bend down to see, for example, any speed between a fast trot and a hot lap around Le Mans.

The CC is powered by a choice of 1.6-litre petrol engines (150bhp turbo and 120bhp non-turbo), a 110bhp 1.6 turbo diesel and the 140bhp two-litre diesel tested here. Not all of them are fitted to the Sport and GT models, but the SE gets the full set, and I suspect that the larger diesel is the best of the bunch. It’s not particularly noisy, it has plenty of mid-range poke (without the obvious drama of the 150bhp turbo petrol) and even in automatic form it has a respectable official combined fuel economy figure of just over 40mpg, though of course this is well beaten by the manual version’s 47.9mpg.

Peugeot 407 Coupe

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peugeot 407 copue

A stylish design combining driving exhilaration has long been a key attribute of Peugeot vehicles, and with cars like the Peugeot 407 Coupé, utilises the company’s expertise to the full. Launched in 2005, the Peugeot 407 Coupé is the latest in a long tradition of prestige Coupés produced by Peugeot, where style plays a key role, combining stature and refinement to create a product capable of long-distance touring with comfort and high performance developments.

This stature is expressed initially through the coupé’s suspension dynamics, with dual wishbones and a drop link at the front and multi-arm rear suspension; the Peugeot 407 Coupé produces superb road holding, is acknowledged for its grip, progressive control, dynamism and ride comfort. Stature is also appropriate in terms of the choice of high-performance engines, including a new V6 HDi PEF version at the top of the diesel range that is powerful, flexible and economical.

In keeping with today’s demands, the Peugeot 407 Coupé features a range of engine and transmission choices that ensure that ‘driver involvement’ is aligned more closely with ‘environmental responsibilities’. The new V6 HDi PEF 3.0-litre engine, coupled with a 6-speed sequential automatic gearbox, develops a maximum power output of 177 kW (241 bhp) at 3,800 rpm supplemented by maximum torque of 450 Nm from 1,600 rpm – a value which remains unchanged up to 3,600 rpm.

With this engine, the Peugeot 407 Coupé becomes the most powerful production vehicle ever constructed by Peugeot in its 120 years history as a car manufacturer. The level of performance it produces (80 to 120 kph in 4.7 seconds; 0 to 100kph (62mph) in 7.7 seconds.) is matched by good fuel economy, in comparison to competitors. Compared to the 2.7-litre V6 HDi it replaces, the 3.0-litre reduces fuel consumption by more than 15% (while power is increased by 18%), and a combined cycle rate of 7.2 litres/100 km (39.2MPG) or 189 g/km of CO2 (instead of the 225 g/km previously).

Equipped with the particle emissions filter (PEF) and compliant to Euro 5 standards, this supreme engine technology demonstrates that driving pleasure does not have to come at the expense of compromising fuel consumption and emissions. The 3.0-litre HDi V6 is distinguished on the outside by two oval exhaust pipes, arranged symmetrically on either side of the rear bumper diffuser. The new 2.0-litre HDi PEF 120 kW (163 bhp) at 3,750 rpm is coupled with a 6-speed manual gearbox. With this power and a maximum torque of 340 Nm (constant between 2,000 and 3,000 rpm), this 4 cylinder engine is the perfect counterpart to the V6 HDi PEF and brings genuine appeal for its combined attributes in terms of purchase price, running costs and a top-of-the-range specification.

This new engine, which has 20% more power than the previous 2.0-litre HDi, in the Peugeot 407 Coupé is particularly environmentally-friendly in its category with a fuel consumption of 5.4 litres/100 km (52.3MPG), with 140 g/km of CO2 in the Combined Cycle (a reduction of 8.5%). Benefiting from the arrival of these new engines, the elegant and refined style of the Peugeot 407 Coupé is subtly enhanced by chrome trim spanning the entire upper section of the side windows.

Another development is the door mirrors which are now larger to offer better rear vision, conforming to new legislative standards. Finally, the Coupé’s WIP Com and WIP Nav telematics (accessible satellite navigation and Bluetooth™ hands-free kit) and the all new WIP Bluetooth (option coupled with WIP Sound radio featuring USB connector and hands-free kit) equipment are now available.

In France, the Peugeot 407 Coupé is available in two trim levels (Sport and Féline) and a special series (with Navteq). It is priced as follows: * 33,350 euros for the 2.0-litre HDi PEF 120 kW (163 bhp) * 47,600 euros for the V6 3.0-litre HDi PEF 177 kW (241 bhp)