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.
See also:
Gear shift indicator
Operation
The system intervenes only when driving economically.
Depending on the driving situation and your vehicle's equipment, the system may
advise you to skip one or more gears. You can fo ...
Two differentiated body types
The muscular sculpted body sides offer an identity, a posture which is very
different in the 3-door and 5-door body types. The doors of this latter appear
to be crossed by a "nerve" runn ...
A new stage in eco-design
Eco-design is another area in which the Peugeot 208 had to prove itself a
pioneer. With the integration of 25% "green materials" out of the 170 kg of
polymers (excluding rubber) present ...