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ot 308 1.5 BlueHDi
Rm Continues To Offer Diesel Power With Its Latest Hatch
the basic relationship between seat, steering wheel and the view of the dials
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The absence of diesel badging means this 308 looks the same as the rest of the range
PRACTICALITY Space in the rear (left) is on the tighter side compared with rivals, but it does mean the 308’s boot boasts a bigger volume than its closest competitors A 412-litre capacity is 51 litres more than the PHEV’s, too settled down, offering cruising refinement on par with the petrol or PHEV versions.
We’ve spoken previously about how impressive the new 308 is inside, and this range-topping GT certainly looks the part The design is great, but everything is also well screwed together, with no creaks or rattles anywhere in the cabin
Ergonomics are less good in the 308 Peugeot’s i-Cockpit layout is described by the brand as “the best driving experience” and “energising and delightful”, with the instruments viewed over the top of the steering wheel. The resulting layout conveys plenty of sporty intent, but there are still some issues for some drivers with
It remains a potential blot on an otherwise superb copybook when it comes to the interior, which is full of premium touches The i-Toggle system below the 10-inch central touchscreen is easy to use, while the main display is clear and responds quickly enough to inputs, although the screen layout is a little odd with the onus placed on a small menu selection
For rear passengers things are a little less cheerful because the rear bench is upright and there’s not a lot of headroom This compromise to rear passenger space benefits the boot, though. There’s 412 litres of space in diesel trim (PHEV versions make do with 361 litres), which beats the VW Golf, Ford Focus and Kia Ceed
This 1.5 BlueHDi does have a trump card in the form of company car tax It emits 121g/km of CO2, so it sits two tax bands lower than the petrol model As for efficiency, Peugeot claims 54.1mpg, although that’s only about 8mpg more than the petrol model, which costs £1,400 less
