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Peugeot 308 (T7) 2007-2013
he Peugeot 308 is a small family car (C-segment in Europe) produced by the French car manufacturer Peugeot. It was unveiled on 5 June 2007 and launched in September 2007. Its development code was "Project T7", and is the first car of the X08 generation of Peugeot models. The 308 features a range of petrol and diesel engine options. In March 2011, the 308 received a facelift and it premiered at the Geneva Motor Show.
In some counties they sold the Peugeot 308 1.6 Turbo GT as a [URL="http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41734"]308 GTi[/URL], which has it's own thread already.
[B] First generation (2007–2013)[/B]
Launched as the replacement for [URL="http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12942"]the Peugeot 307[/URL] in most international markets, the new vehicle was based upon the old 307’s chassis, but has new bodywork and is slightly longer and wider. Its coefficient of drag is 0.29, and it has a five-star Euro NCAP rating. Following the 2011 facelift, the drag-factor was reduced to 0.28.
The 308 HDi holds the Guinness world record of the most fuel-efficient mainstream car currently in production, having averaged 3.13 litres per 100 kilometres (90.2 mpg-imp; 75.1 mpg-US) over a distance of 14,580 km (9,060 mi), but Peugeot ran foul of British advertising rules by claiming 126 mpg-imp (2.24 L/100 km; 105 mpg-US) in an advert for the car.
The 308 is manufactured in France at the Mulhouse and Sochaux factories. It is also manufactured in Kaluga, Russia for the local market since 2010 and El Palomar, Argentina, for the South American market since 2012.The 307 remains in production for several countries, especially those that prefer saloon bodies such as Brazil and China.
Body styles
[LIST][*]Hatchback[*]Estate[*][URL="http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36925"]Cabriolet[/URL][*]Sedan[/LIST]
[B]2011 facelift[/B]
A facelifted 308 was released in May 2011 following the public launch at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show with a new front end and minor changes to the rear of the vehicle. Peugeot also launched the 308 e-HDI micro-hybrid model with stop-start technology, a system to recover energy during deceleration and a hybrid battery that delivers additional energy on start-up. A full hybrid 3008 was also announced at the same time. The version produced in South America is assembled with this facelift.
The facelift was also given to 308 SW and 308 CC.
A second generation 308 is expected to be unveiled in Autumn 2013.
