Peugeot
has updated the 308 for the 2021 model year. For the most part, the novelties
are modest, with the biggest change being the introduction of the i-Cockpit.
The digital instrument cluster comes with a 10-inch HD panel that incorporates
the graphic design from the 208 and 2008 and gets a glossy finish. The
infotainment system supports smartphone integration and features 3D navigation
system, voice commands and so on.
Other tech on deck include adaptive cruise
control with stop & go function, 180-degree reversing camera, latest-gen
automatic emergency braking and collision warning, active lane departure
warning, driver attention alert, speed sign recognition, active blind spot
monitoring and automatic smart beam assist.
On the outside, the revised 308 lineup is
virtually unchanged, save for the introduction of the new Vertigo Blue paint
finish and two new wheel designs, 16 and 18 inches in diameter. The Black Pack
option is reserved for the top-of-the-line trim levels and lets customers
change the majority of the chrome trim with glossy black elements, including
the front grille, side windows, fog lamp and turn signal surrounds.
The engine lineup comprises two petrol and
two diesels: the 1.2-liter PureTech with 108 HP and 128 HP , and the 1.5-liter BlueHDi, making 99 HP and
128 HP respectively.
Lesser models are offered with a six-speed
manual gearbox, whereas the 8-speed automatic is available on the upper grades,
alongside the same stick shift. Topping the range is the 308 GTi hot hatch powered
by a 1.6-liter turbo-four rated at 259 HP and 340
Nm of torque.
