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Peugeot 308 SW (2008 - )

What's Good

Shown at Frankfurt September 2007 as 'Prologue' concept car, capable of taking 3 rows of seats. 4,500mm x 1,879mm x 1,555mm high.

Like the 307 SW, the one and only only station wagon apart from the Dacia Logan (N/A UK) with 7 forward facing seats.

World premiere March 2008 Geneva Motor Show. Slightly larger than 308SW. On sale UK June 2008. Panoramic glass roof. Opening rear tailgate glass. Three rear seats in the second row are all individual, easy to remove, identical in size and offer a multitude of combinations. Two occasional rear seats can be fitted in the third row. With second row seats in place it can accommodate up to 674 litres (573 dm3 VDA) under the rear load cover. With the seats removed it provides a total volume of 2,149 litres up to the level of the roof (1,736 dm3 VDA).

Hatchback achieved 5 star NCAP occupant protection, 4 star chailes protection, 3 star pedestrian protection. 3 rear seats mean three child seats can be accommodated acoss the back.

Michelin Energy Saving tyres reduce fuel consumption, compared to the 307 SW, by up to 10%.

Chain cam petrol engines. 2.0HDI 136 available with 6-speed AW auto.

1.4VTI 95. 0-60 13.1, top speed 111mph, 42.2mpg com, 159g/km CO2.

1.6 VTI 120. 0-60 11.1, top speed 117mph, 40.9mpg com, 165g/km CO2.

1.6 VTI 120 auto. 0-60 13.1, top speed 113mph, 37.7mpg com, 178g/km CO2.

1.6 THP 150. 0-60 9.0, top speed 130mph, 38.7mpg com, 173g/km CO2.

1.6 THP 140 auto. 0-60 10.4, top speed 124mph, 35.3mpg com, 190g/km CO2.

1.6 THP 175. 0-60 8.7, top speed 134mph, 36.2mpg com, 185g/km CO2.

1.4 HDI 90. 0-60 13.0, top speed 108mph, 60.1mpg com, 125g/km CO2.

1.6 HDI 110. 0-60 11.6, top speed 115mph, 57.7mpg com, 129g/km CO2.

2.0 HDI 136. 0-60 10.6, top speed 126mph, 49.6mpg com, 150g/km CO2.

2.0 HDI 136 auto. 0-60 11.4, top speed 122mph, 39.8mpg com, 187g/km CO2.

Four trim levels S, SR, Sport and SE and will replace the 307 SW and 307 Estate range of vehicles, when it is launched in June 2008. The S and SR versions will differ from the Sport and SE versions by the fitment of a steel roof panel and a folding split rear bench seat, instead of individual removable seats and a Cielo panoramic glass roof as found on the Sport and SE versions.

At launch the 308 SW is available with eight engine options, five petrol engines and three HDi diesel engines.

Petrol engines: 1.4 litre VTi 95 bhp 5-speed manual gearbox, 1.6 litre VTi 120 bhp 5-speed manual gearbox & 4-speed automatic, 1.6 litre THP 140 bhp 4-speed automatic gearbox, 1.6 litre THP 150 bhp 6-speed manual gearbox, 1.6 litre THP 175 bhp 6-speed manual gearbox

HDi Diesel engines: 1.6 litre HDi 90 bhp 5-speed manual gearbox, 1.6 litre HDi 110 bhp 6-speed manual gearbox, 2.0 litre HDi 136 bhp 6-speed manual gearbox & 6-speed automatic.

All engines meet the current Euro 4 emission standards and both the HDi 110 and HDi 136 diesel engines are fitted with a diesel particulate filter system (FAP).

Manufacturer’s Recommended Retail Prices (priced from as little as £500 more than the 308 5-door):

S 1.4 VTi 95 £14,395

S 1.6 VTi 120 £14,995

S 1.6 VTi 120 Auto £15,995

S HDi 90 £15,695

S HDi 110 £16,595

SR HDi 90 £16,345

Sport 1.6 VTi 120 £16,395

Sport 1.6 VTi 120 Auto £17,395

Sport THP 150 £17,495

Sport THP 140 Auto £18,495

Sport THP 175 £18,645

Sport HDi 110 £17,995

Sport HDi 136 £18,645

Sport HDi 136 Auto £19,645

SE HDi 110 £19,195

SE HDi 136 £19,845

SE HDi 136 Auto £20,845

Standard equipment on all models includes: power steering, driver airbag, passenger airbag, side airbags, curtain airbags, remote control central locking with deadlocks, electric front windows, steering column adjustable for reach and rake, radio / single CD player, passenger / driver seat height adjustment, ABS with EBFD and EBA, trip computer, front fog-lights, body coloured door mirrors and door handles, air-conditioning…

The S and SR models both have a steel roof panel instead of a Cielo panoramic glass roof, a split rear folding bench seat, a 20 litre under floor storage area in the rear load area and a "classic" front grille design.

The SR version adds: 16" alloy wheels, Bluetooth hands free kit, storage pack (rear seat centre armrest with storage) and SMARTNav, to the standard specification of the S version.

The Sport version adds to the specification of the S version: three second row individual and removable seats, a Cielo panoramic glass roof, 17" alloy wheels, ‘Sports’ front grille, radio / CD with diversity + MP3 compatibility, opening rear tailgate glass, steering column airbag, front centre armrest, leather steering wheel, electric rear windows, ESP and cruise control.

The SE version then adds, compared to the Sport version: 16" alloy wheels, dual zone air-conditioning, two third row individual and removable seats, Visibility Pack (automatic headlamps and wipers), electro-chrome rear view mirror, electric folding door mirrors, Comfort Pack (front seat lumbar support and armrest), Ambiance Pack (fragrance diffuser, ambient lighting), dark tinted rear windows and tyre pressure sensors.

Handles really well. The one and only answer for someone who wants a 7 seater station wagon. Serious alternative to an S-Max.

Diesels with FAPs can run on up to 30% (B30) Biodiesel.

2009 International Engine of the Year award in the ‘1.4-litre to 1.8-litre category’ has again been won by the 1.6-litre, four-cylinder direct injection turbo petrol engine designed by PSA Peugeot Citroën in cooperation with BMW Group. Introduced in 2007 in the Peugeot 207, the 175bhp version of the engine also equips the Peugeot 308 GT THP 175. The 1.4 to 1.6-litre engine range delivers between 95 to 175bhp and is capable of producing over 200bhp for future product developments.

Road test 308SW 150THP Sport at www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=332

More at www.peugeot.co.uk or at www.peugeot.co.uk/showroom/brochure-request

Last updated 19-6-2009

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