Peugeot unveils new station wagon
Now the manufacturer has unveiled details of the station wagon version.
The new 308 SW has been has been completely restyled but it does featuring the same i-Cockpit as the hatchback version and the same front face. It arrives in Ireland in July, although prices and specifications have yet to be confirmed.
At 4.58m in length, 1.47m in height and 1.8m in width, the wheelbase has been extended by 11cm compared to the hatchback and the rear overhang by 22cm, to allow more rear passenger room and the bigger boot which is the main reason people will chose this option.
The front end of the 308 SW shares its character with the hatchback and includes full LEDs fitted as standard on the upper trim levels.
Inside the new 308 SW, the Peugeot i-Cockpit is made up of four elements: a compact steering wheel for maximum control and driver involvement, a head-up instrument panel, a tall centre console and a large 9.7’ touch screen.
The dashboard is fully padded, the steering wheel is trimmed with full grain leather (depending on spec) and gloss black and satin chrome inserts are found throughout the cabin.
The generous glazed areas and the huge 1.69m² optional glass roof bathe the Peugeot 308 SW’s cabin in light. This optional panoramic roof can be fully covered with its electric blind.
As with the new 308 hatchback, the Peugeot 308 SW is built on Peugeot’s new Efficient Modular Platform (EMP2) and as a result the new 308 SW is 140kg lighter overall than its predecessor. This makes it the lightest vehicle in the segment and Peugeot says it’s a class leader in terms of reduced fuel consumption and low-CO2 emissions.
The new car also benefits from a range of latest-generation Euro 6 petrol and diesel engines. For petrol, power outputs are between 110 and 155bhp with CO2 emissions from 109g/km. The new e-THP 1.2 litre 130bhp turbocharged version with a six speed manual gearbox sees the introduction of Peugeot’s PureTech 3-cylinder petrol engine technology to the range.
Reduced weight and innovative low friction materials allow fuelconsumption and CO2 emissions to be reduced by 21%. This engine has already achieved a new fuel economy record fitted to the new 308 hatchback. It travelled 1810km with just one tank of fuel, recording 2.85 litres of fuel per 100km (99.1mpg).
From July, the petrol range will be rounded off with a 1.2 PureTech three-cylinder110 bhp turbo petrol version as well as a new six-speed automatic gearbox on the 130bhp petrol version.
The diesel range goes from 92 to 150bhp CO2 emissions that do not exceed 111 g/km. The new BlueHDi 1.6 litre 120 bhp version with a six-speed manual gearbox has a combined fuel consumption of only 3.2 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 85 g/km, a record in the segment.
The 308 SW is available with several driving assistance systems, including the Driver Assistance Pack which incorporates a radar at the front of the vehicle, used for the operation of dynamic cruise control, an emergency collision alert system and an emergency collision braking system. Other options will include blind spot monitoring, an electric parking brake, a reverse camera with large colour screen, keyless entry and starting.
With the launch of new Peugeot 308 SW, two more systems are added to this list — an active parking assistance system makes it possible not only to automatically park in a parallel parking space but also in a parking bay.
A Driver Sport Pack is also available offering firmer and more responsive power steering, louder and sportier engine noise, a red instrument panel display instead of white and the display of information relating to the use of the vehicle.
Built at Sochaux, the new Peugeot 308 SW will go on sale on 24 April in France. Full pricing and specification details for the Irish market will be announced closer to the launch.
