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True to the Marque's values in terms of driving pleasure, the new Peugeot 308 seeks also to preserve its leadership in terms of road holding. The features that make the 308 a reference are maintained:

rigid body structure;
McPherson type front suspension;
rear suspension with torsion beam;
hydraulic dampers with valves;
power steering with variable assistance piloted by an electro-pump unit;
large disc brakes (ventilated at the front) - up to 302 x 26 mm;
ABS, electronic brake force distribution, emergency brake assist and automatic switching on of hazard warning lights as standard;
Bosch 8.1 ESP according to versions.

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