The Peugeot 308 GTi is a favorite Evo company, plunging the stage from 2015 starting in 2015. Although it does not have the exclusive GTI VW Golf Polish and the power per pound of León Cupra, the fasting French Lucas A whiling offset its chassis and the appearance of exotic mechanical additions.
So, regarding the treatment of mud came bellicose kneading a mean soda bosses decided to keep their interference to a minimum. In fact, you do your best anorak to make changes to the exterior, which is the only indication that this "new" model is that it is a grid of the larger lighthouses presented and that combine reprography to give the Car a similar look the company to give 3008 crossed. It moves to the rear and imagine the subtly altered rear lights, which now have lightly smoked finish lenses. There are also a number of new colors, including the distinctive - or division, according to your point of view - Franco Cup in Magentic Blue and Perla Nera Black in our car. £ 1300 which is a combination you really want to like.
You probably have more problems finding changes inside. As before, the I-cabin Peugeot layout dominates with its high settings of dials and wheels very small. It seems a bit strange, but you get used to it fast, while the high security seats feel soft and offer good support. The cabin is also a sturdy construction with high quality materials.
Look harder and you will realize that the information and entertainment system is a little different. It is familiar 9.7-inch screen and design, but the graphics have been enhanced to offer a sharper, plus it is now the car resolution of Apple and Android. Better yet, the capacitive touch screen is more sensitive, meaning that there are fewer cases where two or three times on the screen, in order to get an answer.
As with any family car, the 308 is available with the latest rigorous safety kit. Carril Assist, Active Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control with Emergency Braking Self-contained Blind Spot can be added for £ 500e
Technical innovations
Under the subtle revised exterior of the Peugeot is the same as the old car. How exactly the same. However, given the specification for a remarkably exotic hot-hatch midrange 308, it is always useful to check the specifications.
At the heart of the car is the 267bhp four-cylinder 1.6-liter debut subtly enhanced RCZ-R coupe missed. Packaging Mahle forged aluminum piston, and a Mannigfalt turbocharger exhaust dual-track inspired racing, the device offers more difficult beat performance than the low capacity might suggest.
The engine is coupled to a six-speed manual transmission - there is no possibility of auto - which controls the front thanks to a Torsen differential wheel slip.
Then there is the chassis that rides lower standard car 11 mm and is equipped with stiffer springs and shock absorbers, plus less compatible plug. The front track is widespread 10 mm, while the 19-inch alloy wrapped with rubber Michelin Pilot Super Sport.
Engine, transmission and 0-62 mph time
En route, it is clear that the 1.6-liter does not collide deep elastic engines with greater capacity, the GTI Golf and Seat Leon Cupra rivals appropriate VW-group like, but once the device Slowly on 3000 U / min rotation 308 accelerates with the actual vim - Peugeot says 0-62 mph in 6.0 seconds, which is very plausible.
To maintain the boiling of the engine is facilitated by the six-speed manual transmission. No mechanical precision and short transmission distance from the Honda Civic Type R, but is sufficiently precise and has a reasonably smooth action, plus it is coordinated with a progressive clutch pedal.
Driver modes are minimized, with a choice of Normal and Sport settings. The latter provides a slightly sharper throttle and makes the backlight on the dials from white to red menacing. Unfortunately, a note also quickly prepared artificially Rorty engine in the cabin. For this reason alone the sport button is best left alone.
How can you drive?
If you have the old Peugeot 308 GTi trained, then you will feel right at home. And if it does, then you've missed out on a little hidden jewelry hatchlings.
The secret of success for Peugeot is its shiny chassis that perfectly combines with the kind of easy driving, making the bite of daily routine tasks.
As before, the direction is well calibrated and offers a natural reaction speed, and not enough to make things interesting. The Michelin Pilot Sport hard drive, while the Torsen front differential can access the form of energy that can be expected before. It is a strange feeling at first, but learns to trust his ability to block the GTi-nose in his chosen line, and soon leave the corners of electrifying speed. There are some bike couplers when accelerating heavily in the most challenging roads, but not as bad as to compensate for the enormous advantages of traction nearby.
There is also a real adjustment in the balance of the car. Lift the throttle or brush brakes mid corner and you can feel the rear light and cover the nose. It never gives the impression that it will break wild; Simply raises the feeling of mobility and gives the driver options.
If you want to delay things a bit, the huge 380 mm front brakes offer a tireless stoppage and good progression, once they have left the initial strong bite behind it, which can make a frustrating deal uneven in the city.
Moreover the movements of the body damper passive control very well, while providing a reasonable drive. Yes, it is solid, but the round suspension of the sharp edges. Factor relatively low levels of wind and road noise, as well as spacious cab and spacious trunk, and the 308 is a car that is so easy to live with, because it is fun to drive. Like the old car, actually.
