The Peugeot 308 family has gained a new Tech Edition
trim level in the United Kingdom, available in two body styles: hatchback and
estate. It carries a £ 22,400 (US$ 29,481) starting price in the case of the
former, which puts it 1,450 (Us$ 1,908) above the Allure grade, although it adds
several new features over the existing Allure.
Peugeot’s new 308 Tech Edition brings chrome trim
for the grille and window surrounds, aluminum door sill finishers, 17-inch
diamond cut alloy wheels, panoramic glass roof with electric blind and aluminum
roof bars for the SW.
Inside, it comes with Alcantara seats with double
overstitch details in orange and blue, sporty front seats with elongated
cushion bases and aluminum style pedals. Peugeot says the LED interior light
improves “comfort and convenience”, and the car benefits from reversing camera,
dual-zone automatic climate control, rear central armrest with ski flap, City
Park, parking sensors on both ends, and others.
The driving assistance pack includes adaptive cruise
control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Driver Attention Alert, Smartbeam
Assistance, Active Lane Keeping Assistance, Active Blind Spot Detection and
speed limit recognition and recommendation.
Clients can choose between two engine options in the
case of the Peugeot 308 Tech Edition. The first one is a 1.2-liter petrol with
130 PS, and the second one is a 1.5-liter diesel, with 130 PS. Both of them can be paired to either a six-speed manual or an
eight-speed automatic gearbox.
