High price and lease costs
Small boot
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That’s because it’s powered by a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. So in lieu of the 178bhp 2.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine of the 505 Turbo, here you’ll find a 355bhp blend of a 1.6-litre petrol, a turbocharger and an electric motor. It’s the same powertrain you’ll find in the Peugeot 3008 Hybrid – just with the wick turned up somewhat.
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That means four-wheel drive, with the front wheels driven by either a petrol engine or an electric motor, or both, and another electric motor across the rear axle. In pure electric mode it utilises the rear motor, making it rear-wheel drive, while in hybrid mode and normal use, it’ll power just the front wheels, though it’ll also send power to the rear if it’s needed there, for example if you’re pressing on a bit. Got that? Good. Keep up at the b
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The new generation 308 will be offered initially with two plug-in hybrid powertrains, besides the usual petrol and diesel engines, but Peugeot won’t stop there.
In fact, the French brand, which is now part of the Stellantis group, is planning the launch of mild-hybrids (MHEV) and a battery-electric powertrain for their new compact car.
“We want to give the customer the power of choice, because the market is evolving so fast, but we want to have the right answers”, product chief Jerome Micheron told Autocar. “We’re launching the new 308 with petrol and diesel, we’ve already decided a roadmap in which we will launch MHEV and we also have a plan for an EV offer on the 308.”