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Peugeot 308 (2007 - )

Five-star crash test rating. Excellent THP 150 petrol engine and fine handling make it huge fun to drive. HDi 90 120g/km. 98g/km Congestion Charge exempt 308 e-HDI 112 from Summer 2011.

The looks. High boot lip makes body stronger but boot harder to load.

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Introduction

From 2008 road test of Peugeot 308 THP 150 SE

No doubt about it. No words minced. This car is fun, fun, fun.

It may not look like it from outside, but it's got more sparkle than a Dolly Parton dress.

Everything is right: grip, steering feel, engine power, and what doesn't usually correspond with these, ride quality.

Peugeot must have taken the handcuffs off its chassis engineers and told them to make it handle better than any other medium hatchback. Then nicked the great little engine out of the 207 THP 150 (and MINI Cooper S), gave it longer gearing, and shoved it under the bonnet.

The result is a car with the body of Jo Brand, the sharpness of Jo Brand and the energy of Russell.

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Last updated 9 January 2012

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