After revealing the local range in July and the indicative price in September, Peugeot Australia announced more official prices for 308 hatchback and wagon.
Range starts from $43,990 before on-road expenses for the GT hatchback and topped at $50,490 before hitting the road for GT Premium wagon – $500 cheaper than previously reported.
Don’t expect the wagon to be the most expensive small Pug in the long run, though, with the brand yet to confirm local pricing for the GT Sport Plug-In Hybrid hatchback. However, it previously announced an indicative price of $66,990 before shipping.
PHEVs will arrive in the first half of 2023, while petrol models will arrive in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Online and dealership pre-orders are now open for petrol models, while PHEV investors can only register their preference at this stage. Details about the PHEV will be announced closer to the launch date.
Price makes new 308 a more premium proposition, with even the base model costing $10,000 more than the entry-level Allure hatch found in the previous range.
However, the new base model has more premium features like a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay, as well as standard matrix LED headlights.
Although Peugeot has not released a full list of standard equipment, it has provided some highlights in terms of specifications. You can find these below in the Standard Equipment section.
Valuation
- 2023 Peugeot 308 GT hatch: $43,990
- 2023 Peugeot 308 GT Premium Hatch: $48,990
- 2023 Peugeot 308 GT Premium wagon: $50,490
- 2023 Peugeot 308 GT Sport Plug-In Hybrid Hatch: $TBD
All prices do not include road charges.
Powertrain
2023 Peugeot 308 powered by a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder manufacturing 96kW power and 230Nm torque, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
GT Sport plug-in hybrid features turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 132kW combined with an 81kW electric motor and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The total output of the system is 165kW and 360Nm.
All 308s are front-wheel drive.
Effective
Local fuel economy figures for the Peugeot 308 range have yet to be released.
The PHEV has an electric range of up to 59 km on the more stringent WLTP cycle.
Size
Measures of the Peugeot 308 hatchback in 2023 4367mm Long, 1852mm wide (2062mm including mirrors) and 1465mm over one 2675mm The standard long.
It has 412L of the cargo space, or 361L in plug-in hybrids.
Measures of the Peugeot 308 wagon in 2023 4636mm Long, 1852mm wide (2062mm including mirrors) and 1442mm over one 2735mm The standard long.
It has 608L boot space, expand to 1634L with the rear seats folded.
Service and Warranty
Peugeot covers its cars in Australia with a 5-year unlimited km warranty. It has yet to offer service pricing for the 308 range.
Safety
ANCAP has yet to rate the Peugeot 308, however its Euro NCAP partner has given it four stars. This is based on an adult protection rating of 76%, a child protection rating of 84%, a vulnerable pedestrian protection rating of 68% and a safety assist rating of 65%.
It is unclear whether ANCAP will apply the same four-star rating. It has harmonized its testing protocols with Euro NCAP, however, the specifications of the 308 tested in Europe may differ from local models.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Automatic emergency brake
- Blind spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
The GT Premium also gets active lane navigation and a surround view camera.
Standard equipment
The GT standard hatchback with the following equipment:
- 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Digital instrument cluster
- Keyless entry and start
- Alcantara upholstery with leather and green stitching
- Matrix LED headlights
- LED tail lights
- 18-inch Kamakura alloy wheels
The GT Premium adds:
- Electric driver’s seat
- Heated front seats with massage
- Panoramic sunroof
- Black Nappa leather seats with charcoal stitching
- 18-inch Portland alloy wheels
- Focal 10-speaker sound system
Peugeot says additional technical information on the GT Premium wagon and GT Sport PHEV hatch will be announced in the coming months.
Color
Olivin Blue is standard on hatchback models, while Avatar Gray is standard on wagons.
The following metal finishes are a $690 option:
- Artense Gray
- Black Nera
- Platinum Gray (Wagon only)
The following premium metal finishes are a $1050 option:
- White pearl
- Elixir Red
- Vertigo Blue (wagon not included)
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