Peugeot 308 (2007-2013) Buying Guide
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by Richard Dredge When it was launched in 2007, the 308 Mk1 was praised for its comfort, refinement, frugal engines and much-improved interior quality over the outgoing 307. Few small family hatchbacks offered the same sort of value as the 308, and as a used buy you get even more for your money. The 308 is safe too, with a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating. Rear seat space isn't great though and the 308 isn't polished dynamically, but with decent fuel economy available from the diesel engines and very low purchase prices, the 308 can be just the job for a budget-conscious family. |
| We Like | We Don't Like |
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| Strong diesel engines Low purchase prices Lots to choose from Wide range of engines and trims Five-star Euro NCAP rating Excellent refinement |
Patchy reliability Cramped rear seats Stodgy handling Unsettled ride Poor rear visibility Offset driving position |
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| 9/07 | The 308 replaces Peugeot's 307 in five-door hatch form in September; a three-door option arrives three months later. There are 95bhp 1.4 and 120 or 150bhp 1.6-litre petrol engines; diesels are 90/110bhp 1.6 or 136bhp 2.0 HDi units. |
| 6/08 | The seven-seater 308SW arrives, along with the fleet-focused 308 SR which comes with standard navigation and bluetooth. |
| 4/09 | The 308CC coupe-cabrio appears. |
| 5/11 | A facelifted 308 brings a revised nose and tail design, extra standard equipment and reduced CO2 emissions, including a 98g/km e-HDi model which arrives a few months later. |
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