All-new Peugeot 308 breaks cover in Europe with significant updates

KUALA LUMPUR: Peugeot has unveiled the upgraded versions of the 308 hatch and 308 SW estate in the European market. The upgrade focuses on cosmetic tweaks, new technology, and electrified options, enhancing both the appeal and overall efficiency of these French models.

2025 Peugeot 308: What’s new?

Exterior

The new Peugeot 308 and 308 SW feature a new illuminated front design with a glowing emblem at the centre, neatly hiding the radar. The slim luminous strands link the new body-coloured grille and LED headlight, adding a touch of boldness to the design. The bumper also gets a makeover, now featuring functional air intakes for improved aerodynamics and efficiency.

The front lighting now incorporates three slim LED claws serving as daytime running lights and indicators. At the rear, we can find the brand’s best-ever lighting signature, comprising three inclined LED claws on each side, linked by a glossy black band.

Also part of the upgrade are new 17-inch or 18-inch alloy wheels, a new Lagoa Blue exterior shade for the hatch and the Ingaro Blue shade for the station wagon.

Interior

The new Peugeot 308 and 308 SW come with a sophisticated interior design, featuring clean, pure lines, a neat dashboard and premium materials like genuine aluminium and Alcantara. The key highlights include - 

• Digital instrument cluster with elegant 3D graphics
• 10-inch touchscreen infotainment unit
• Five i-Toggles positioned below the central touchscreen for essential functions like climate control, phone contacts, navigation, or media
• 8-colour customisable ambient lighting 

The 308 SW is as practical as it is elegant. It offers great everyday practicality with flexible 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats. With the Hybrid trims, customers also get a two-position boot floor which helps to ideally arrange the loading space, with a volume ranging from 598 litres to 1487 litres. 

Drivetrain options 

Peugeot offers the new 308 models in four powertrain options – pure EV, plug-in hybrid, petrol-electric hybrid, and diesel. The specifications are as follows - 

Specs	BEV	PHEV	Petro-electric (MHEV)	Diesel
Engine/motor	Front-mounted electric motor	1.6L turbo + electric motor	1.2L turbo 3-cyl with integrated electric motor	1.5L 4-cyl turbodiesel
Power	156 PS	195 PS (combined)	145 PS	130 PS
Transmission	Single-speed	7-speed e-DSC7 dual-clutch automatic	6-speed e-DSC6 dual-clutch automatic	8-speed automatic
Battery	58.4 kWh	17.2 kWh	No large battery	NA
Range	452 km (WLTP)	85 km (WTLP)	Up to 50% EV mode in urban driving	NA

While prices are yet to be announced, the all-new Peugeot 308 hatch and 308 SW are expected to hit the European showrooms later this year. 

Closer to home, the Peugeot 308 was discontinued in Malaysia a few years back; however, with the establishment of Stellantis Malaysia as the national sales company, we may expect its arrival in the near future.

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