Peugeot remembers its sporting tradition. After the small car 208 GTi bring the French now also the larger 308 with the dynamism promising abbreviation on the market. 200 kW / 272 PS power, 6 seconds up to speed 100 and 34.950 Euro basic price are the most important values.
The power slumbering under the hood doesn't really catch the eye of the 308 GTi. Sure, the 308 GTI crouches 1,1 centimeters deeper on the road, breathes in through three huge air intakes under the bumper and exhales through two dominant tailpipes at the rear. However, Peugeot deliberately saves swanky spoilers, thick fender cheeks or other accessories. Should attract attention others.
The drive from the Peugeot sports car RCZ R known 1,6-liter turbo gasoline engine provides. The four-cylinder unit mobilizes 330 Nm, which - tamed by a mechanical differential lock - are directed to the front axle. It is switched by hand, an automatic system is not provided. So equipped, the GTi sprints not only in sports car 6 seconds on Tempo 100, but is also the fastest model of the series with 250 km / h top speed.
The Peugeot wants to be a fun car that can be moved as a sports car, but also as a normal road vehicle, depending on the driver's mood. The announced smooth 6 standard-liter on 100 kilometers, however, are not accessible even in serene operation. But with diligent switching and waiver of a glowing turbo are good 8 liters quite feasible. Not bad for a car in this performance class.
With its price of 34.950 Euro, the 308 GTI is a good 4.000 Euro more expensive than its German namesake. That seems pretty much at first glance. But: navigation system with touchscreen monitor, 19 inch wheels, LED headlights, four doors and much more are always on board as standard. Subtleties that have to be paid for elsewhere. In this respect, the newcomer is even comparatively cheap to buy.