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Taming a Lion Pictured: Local busker Michael Lee performs for the Peugeot 308 at the Cargo Shed on Dive Crescent.

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Weekend Wheels Bay events

November 28: White Ribbon motorcycle display Great bikes and riders from around the country will descend on Fraser Cove as part of the annual White Ribbon Ride, which is helping raise money to support programmes against family violence. The Fraser Cove family event from 4pm includes a tug of war, bouncy castle and other entertainment. November 30: BOP Vintage Car Club run to Hamilton Vintage enthusiasts can join a run to Hamilton’s Classics Motor Show, along with a visit to the Hamilton Classic Car Museum. Club members taking part should gather at the Cliff Rd carpark from 9am for a 9.15am departure. December 5: Tauranga Toy Run Classic car lovers can show off their wheels for a good cause with the annual Tauranga Toy Run. To take part in the run, which is closed to Japanese cars or bikes, drivers must donate to Waipuna Hospice or toys for the Child Cancer Foundation. Meet by Baypark from 6pm, with the run through Papamoa, the Mount and Tauranga leaving at 6.30pm. For more details search Tauranga Toy Run on www.Facebook.com

Beyond the Bay

November 23: Manawahe Hillclimb Hillclimb enthusiasts will have a chance to prove their stuff at Rotorua Car Club’s event – and earn points in round two of Motorsport BOP’s hillclimb championships. Manawahe is an iconic rallying road, which offers drivers a few technical challenges. Details: www.mbop.org.nz November 26-30: Burt Munro Challenge Invercargill Southland’s annual motorcycle racing event, held as a tribute to their Indianriding son, promises to offer something for all bike racing fans with events ranging from a hillclimb, to beach, track and street racing. Details: www.burtmunrochallenge.com November 29-30: Meremere Spring drag racing The IHRA National Series continues with the second round at Meremere, where drivers in all classes from junior dragster to top go head to head in the two-day Spring Nationals event. Details: www.dragway.co.nz

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European Car of the Year

Okay, Peugeot, you’ve set my expectations very high. European Car of the Year? We’ll soon find out. Tauranga Peugeot recently handed over the keys to their new 308 Active – and I took it for a spin. I’ve had somewhat of a history with Peugeot, starting with work experience as a Peugeot mechanic in high school, through to owning several – and driving many more. So I guess you could say I have an idea of what to expect from the French quarter. But, wow, this isn’t what I was expecting at all! I’m always concerned when manufacturers put tiny engines in reasonably-sized cars. The 308, although classed as a small car, really isn’t all that small. Yet, Peugeot decided to throw in a 1.2 litre engine and send it out in to the wild. I know, I can hear the screams of ‘underpowered’ from you all, but no. Just no. This car is not underpowered, it’s not even rightsized – it’s an animal! The 1.2, three-cylinder petrol engine has

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It’s pretty too, damn pretty. The new 308 is quite subtly styled, but in exactly the right way. There’s just something about it that says quality, coupled with executive refinement; and, dare I say, grace. When you step inside, this is a trend that continues. The simplistic dashboard, with barely a button to be seen, removes function and simply becomes form. Everything has been integrated into the 9.7” in-dash touchscreen where even there, simplicity rules. All the functions are easy to access, and the screen controls are so straightforward they could have been user-tested by a papillon with success. Even the smaller steering wheel adds to the feel and handling of the car – it feels sporty, yet with its nappa leather wrapping, luxurious too. The 308 also features the start-stop functionality that’s appearing in so many modern cars; the engine stops at lights and restarts when you move away. I appreciate manufacturers are almost forced to have this function with Euro emission standards and

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economy at the forefront, but personally I find this feature irritating in all cars – yet, once again, Peugeot has won me over with the button to disable it right there on the dash. No hunting through menus on smartscreens to turn it off!

Faultless on the road

Out on the road the 308 is near impossible to fault. It’s comfortable, quiet and powerful. The 96kW (130bhp) from the fusion reactor under the hood makes acceleration effortless, the six-speed automatic makes it smooth, and the handling is superb. The torque is also really surprising – it gives you that V8 feel of grunt low-down, and just flies when the turbo kicks in. For an extra bit of excitement, the sixspeed efficient, automatic transmission also features a tiptronic mode, turning an already sporty-feeling car into an actual sports car. If you want even more of a thrill, the 1.6 turbo model will be coming in January – although I think you’ll need to demolish the garage and replace it with a cage, as that cat will be wild. There’s also a 2.0L diesel option, with Peugeots renowned HDi engine. That produces the same amount of horses as the 1.6 coming in January, at around 150bhp, but with huge torque gains as

you’d expect from a diesel. If you’re needing a more roomy option, the 308 also comes in wagon form. Again, something Peugeot has historically done well, it looks like it was always meant to be a wagon, as opposed to a sedan that’s been mangled with a boxed off tail. According to the brochure though, it seems like the wagon is missing the diesel option, and will just be available in 1.2L and 1.6L petrol forms. So why has this little Pug been awarded European Car of the Year? That’s an easy one to answer – because it’s outstanding, that’s why. You simply will not appreciate how good this car is until you drive it for yourself. It also helps that it’s awarded a five-star ANCAP safety rating, and the standard features are pretty much all you could need – all the usual culprits, such as cruise control etc, and safety features that would excite any acronym fanatic such as, ABD, EBFD, EBA and ESC for a start. I’ll let you look those up, or have some fun guessing. Better still, go to Tauranga Peugeot, book your test drive and pick up the specs. I’m impressed, very impressed. Prices for the 308 start at $30,990 for the hatchback and $36,990 for the station wagon. By Jay Burston

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