This is the new Peugeot 308, the car that, predictably, replaces the 307.
Details on the car are currently sparse, with Peugeot simply referring to it as being “a very environmentally friendly vehicle”.
It will be produced in France, at the production sites of Sochaux and Mulhouse and you can expect three and five door versions. The Engine range will probably feature 1.6 litre petrol, diesel and the turbo petrol engines co-developed with BMW.
Styling heavily influenced by the 207
Peugeot boss Christian Streiff has been reported as saying the 308 is the last of the heavyweight Peugeots. The 307 ushered in a new era for the firm when it was launched, with a high roof, lots of electronic features and a concentration on safety. The firm’s traditional sporting values and lithe cars were left behind. However, Streiff has indicated that Peugeot will now pursue lighter, sportier and greener models in the future.
We get the feeling there isn't much hope of a 306 Rallye successor within the 308’s sensible genes, but maybe the long-term future looks brighter for hot hatch enthusiasts.
Can Peugeot continue to improve the quality of their interiors?