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Another beautiful wagon, but unlikely to reach our shore... 308 SW GT For petrol, 3-cylinder engines with a capacity of 1.2 litres: PureTech 110 S&S BVM6, PureTech 130 S&S BVM6, PureTech 130 S&S EAT8. 308 SW Hybrid 2 rechargeable hybrids HYBRID 225 e-EAT8 HYBRID 180 e-EAT8)

Peugeot is preparing the replacement of the current 307 dubbed 308. This, however, will not be just one successor, but a true full all new model range. Peugeot 3008 The first in line for launch will be the new four door in 2007 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which will arrive in the dealerships in 2008. It is followed by a three door, station wagon, coupe-convertible in 2009 and finally – as a surprise – a so-called 3008. This one is – like Peugeot’s 1007– another van derivative from the 308 with a large rear door. The first photo is showing a computer image of how the 3008 could look like upon its release. The second photo is a first long lens shot of a heavily disguised prototype of the 3008 during a secret test drive. Peugeot 308 The third and fourth photos are showing a latest prototype of the four door 308 model. Power will come from a 2.2 four cylinder turbodiesel engine delivering 170 HP as well as the new generation 1.6 litre petrol engine delivering between 75 and 170 HP. It was developed in co-operation with BMW. A particularly sporty RC version performing 210 HP is to follow some time later.

[extract] Along with the introduction of the Chinese-market-only 301 saloon, Peugeot has revised its model naming convention to distinguish between emerging market products and existing products. The change is quite minimal actually. It only affects the last digit of the naming system. Well, at least there is some change, unlike spending a bomb to rename Marina Bay as

The Peugeot 308 must be the happiest car in the world. It has the largest most toothiest front ever to sit on a car and on some models, it grins happily for all to see with its very large chrome lined grille and its slanted happy looking eyes. But that very large basking shark grille has now been made slightly smaller in the facelifted 308 hatchback, cabriolet and wagon. Peugeot will officially unveil these cars live at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The 308 will have the same engines, both diesel and petrol. The most thrilling 308 will be fitted with the 200bhp version of the 1.6liter BMW Mini turbocharged engine and the least exciting one (in my opinion) would be the one fitted with the 1.4liter petrol engine pumping out 98bhp. 0-100km/h may take slightly longer than a week or so as even the pre-facelifted 1.6liter (non-turbo) which I occasionally drive feels slow and cumbersome. I do think that the new front end reins in the excess in the 308. The newer nose is slightly more rounded and it makes the 308 look like it has a smaller overhang up front. It also makes the car look more balanced overall. The old 308 looked like it had David Coulthard's chin and Jennifer Lopez's rear end. The facelifted Pug has the same rear end but the chin has got a reduction. Peugeot's new corporate styling is now slightly more sensible. Less is more and I can't wait for Peugeot to facelift the 3008 (pic above). I believe that crossover vehicle is the ultimate expression of the ridiculous toothy grin that has now been removed from the 308. The 3008 truly reminds me of a hippopotamus' toothy grin. And I do believe that Peugeot should facelift the 3008 immediately even though Peugeot only launched that 'car' quite recently.

Peugeot has pulled the curtains of the 308 GTI and it has been more than 10 years since the French marquee brought out a GTI in this class of vehicle. The Peugeot 308 GTi will be powered by the same 1.6 litre THP, 200ps engine that will be featured in the RCZ coupe model, making it a credible competitor to the VW Golf GTI, which pumps out 211ps. The THP engine which is fitted with a twin-Scroll turbocharger and a high pressure direct-injection system with Variable valve and timing injection technology, produces 275 Nm of torque. It come mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The 0 to 100 km/h sprint takes 7.7 seconds while fuel consumption is rated at 6.9 liters/100 km and CO2 emission is 159 g/km. A sound system technology has also been employed to make sure the engine rumble provides for just the right sporty sound that customers will be looking for. The GTI