DuCkyBhaI Posted March 7, 2021 Posted March 7, 2021 New Peugeot 308 2021 - On March 18, the most anticipated French novelty of spring 2021 will finally lift the veil on its finery. At the end of February, the third installment of 308 already revealed some details of its plastic, while Peugeot inaugurated its new identity , through a revised and corrected logo. A new wind is blowing on the Lion's truffle. The most famous feline in eastern France intends to boost its image and roars it loud and clear within a new badge . Like the Peugeot logos that were rampant in the 1950s and 1960s, the animal only illustrates its face and mane , which stood proudly on its hind legs since the 1970s. to this new coat of arms which draws its inspiration from Ferrari, Porsche or Lamborghini to signify a move upmarket. And the very first model honored with this new identity will be embodied by the new Peugeot 308, before the entire range benefits in the short and medium term. The compact 2021 vintage intends to multiply this badge on its entire body, both on its grille and on its front fenders or hubs. On the other hand, its silhouette will play on the continuity with the old model , particularly in profile with almost identical glazing, just like the thick C pillar. Mouth wide open The changes will be more dramatic at each end. The bow will take over the hood cutout of the 508 , above a widely indented grille. The imposing air intake will seem to blend with the optics, like the facelifts orchestrated by the duo 3008/5008 . Around the Lion, several grille patterns could be displayed, depending on the finishes, like a certain Mercedes Class A. In addition to the bars that could not be more classic at the entry level, this gaping mouth could be studded with hundreds of chrome keys on the most upscale variants. Premium ambitions At the rear, the lights will adopt a simplified design , unlike recent house productions. Three slightly inclined luminous dashes will come to life on either side of the stern, itself copiously hollowed out under each lens to give shape. Particularly taking care of the details at 360 °, the Sochaux intends to supplant the Golf, question charisma, to come closer to the codes instilled by the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Mercedes Class A. She also wishes to stay in the race against her particularly sharp cousin. , the new DS4 , with which it shares its platform. An improved base It is a very largely redesigned EMP2 underbody which will invite itself in the bowels of the new 308. Better optimized, it promises to make benefit from a first-rate habitability to the one who will gain a few precious centimeters to evolve between 4.30 m and 4.40 m long. The Lionne will also go through the regime box, while improving its rigidity, and will accommodate the latest engines. Gasoline premium Probably based on the range of engines of the DS4, it should however do without the thermal unit of 225 hp of the latter to peak at 180 hp , in addition to a PureTech unit of 130 hp, or even 155 hp . Unlike its premium "clone", it could offer a block of 100 hp at the entry level. Democratize the PHEV On the diesel side, the Franche-Comté should be available in 110 and 130 hp BlueHDI , but will favor rechargeable hybridization over the course of its career. A PHEV unit accumulating 225 hp will be offered at launch, with the possibility of traveling up to 50 km in 100% electric mode . A few months later, a more modest variant, delivering between 150 and 180 hp, will appear to compete with the Renault Mégane E-Tech Plug-in of 160 hp. A hybrid GTI? What about a sporty variant capable of replacing the late 308 GTi ? A model with the logo “Peugeot Sport Engineered could”, like the 508 , would be considered, with a plug-in hybrid engine developing at least 300 hp , and strong all-wheel drive, even if it means cutting back on the loading capacity of the trunk. Interior inspiration 508 On board, the new Peugeot 308 will once again be inspired by the 508 to define the lines of its dashboard. It will raise the tone in terms of perceived quality, as well as in terms of on-board technos. Its central touchscreen should extend over 10 ”diagonally and offer much greater responsiveness. A second 3D panel will invite itself behind the wheel, while a large head-up vision could make its appearance. But the new 308 will probably ignore certain equipment reserved for the DS4 , such as night vision. New Peugeot 308 price Finally, the new Peugeot 308, only available in 5 doors at first , will see its range reinforced by the arrival of a station wagon, revealed next June . In 2022, it is rumored that a coupe SUV silhouette could also be in the game. Faithful to the historic Sochaux plant in the Doubs , the new 308 will roll off production lines next fall . As for its base price, it should evolve between 25 and 26 000 € to attack the leaders of the category, Volkswagen Golf in the lead.
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