Peugeot know-how
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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6-speed electronic gear control gearbox
Six-speed electronic gear control gearbox which offers a choice between the comfort
of fully automatic operation or the pleasure of manual gear changing.
There are two driving modes:
- automated m ...
Sequential mode
After starting the vehicle, select position M to change to sequential mode.
AUTO disappears and the gears engaged
appear in succession in the instrument panel.
The gear change commands are only c ...
Peugeot gets it mojo back
On the outside, we think this is a quite appealing piece of design. A kinking
shape theme is evident - where the lamps push into the hood, across the top of
the windscreen, in the rear lamp - and ...