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Peugeot 308 SW (2008 - )

Versatile update of 307SW on 308 floorpan. 3 x ISOFIX sliding, folding centre rear seats. Excellent handling. THP150 6-speed best.

Centre seats have to be slid back before then can be tipped for people to get out of the back.

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Introduction

This car is unique.

It's the only station wagon available in the UK with the option of seven seats. And they are all forward facing.

The outgoing 307 SW wasn't bad, combining a great chassis with 7-seater capability. But the Peugeot designers in Paris have looked at every way they could improve it. And I'm pleased to say they have, not least in offering it with a sweet, flexible 150PS turbo petrol engine and all-new 6-speed box that gives it the capability of around 38 mpg. Who needs a ‘depollution system faulty' diesel? Especially at 125p a litre.

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Last updated 9 January 2012

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