Building on the arrival of the critically acclaimed New 308, Peugeot has unveiled its latest model, the New 308 SW. It’s a dynamic estate car with a performance-oriented design, outstanding load space and impeccable road manners.
As with the New 308 hatchback, Peugeot’s designers wanted the estate version to showcase simplicity, balance and fluidity of style. The front end shares the character of its sibling, so includes the ‘floating’ grille framed in chrome flanked by expressive, emblematic headlamps. Full LED technology – 31 per headlamp – is fitted as standard on the upper trim levels, providing a technical and distinctive lighting signature.
The profile of the Peugeot 308 SW benefits from a wheelbase and rear overhang that are 11cm and 22cm longer respectively than the hatchback. It means the model takes its place among the most ‘balanced’ estates in the segment.
The stretched yet slender look is highlighted by a bright chrome window finisher, surrounding the entire glazed area and giving the car a very sophisticated look. For the large rear quarter light, this finisher is in one piece and with a varying cross-section. The drop in the roof line, the angle formed at the back with the rear screen and the integration of the discrete aluminum roof bars complete the look.
At the rear end, the rear lamps flow round from the sides as on the hatchback, adopting a striking and very contemporary signature through the use of up to 48 LEDs. The design echoes that of the 508 SW and 508 RXH, placing the new Peugeot 308 SW among the brand’s family of great estate cars.
The result is an extremely aerodynamic design, with a Cd figure of 0.28 that’s among the best of any estate car on the market today.
With a length of 4,585 mm, width of 1,804 mm and height of 1,471mm, the Peugeot 308 SW offers ideal dimensions to allow it to meet the fundamental expectations of estate customers in the segment, particularly as regards the spaciousness of the interior and the volume of the boot.
The car’s generous dimensions allow it to offer volumes that are among the best in the segment. The boot below the parcel shelf is an impressive 660-liters, which includes 70-liters of storage under the floor.
The new car is fitted as standard with ‘Magic Flat’ rear seats which are both easy and intuitive to use. This system allows instant folding of both parts of the rear seat using levers accessible on the sides of the boot. Thanks to the automatic lowering of the rear seat cushions, the result is a flat floor and 1,660-liters of luggage space.
However, that’s only half the story. The boot aperture has a width of up to 106cm and a length to the rear seat backs of 107cm. It has vertical side walls with minimal wheel arch intrusion and, for convenience the load sill is among the lowest of any estate car.
Movable/removable dividers can be positioned in various positions to create appropriate security for loads, while an elastic strap on the left side trim allows smaller objects to be held in place. Storage is provided for the luggage cover and the removable lashing hooks in dedicated housings under the boot floor.
Engine choices are three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engines with 110 and 130hp, and diesels that range from 92 to 150hp. The 1.6-liter diesel will produce 100hp or 120hp, mated to a five or six-speed manual. The 2.0-liter will generate 150 hp and will be matched to a six-speed manual or automatic.
The Philippine Peugeot distributor has said that there are no plans yet to bring in the 308SW.
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