mikeyb
11-10-2005, 09:00 PM
New Peugeot 308 family revealed
heck out the Lion's new pride! The first pictures of the upcoming Peugeot 308 family can be found in this week's issue - and we can exclusively reveal how the major models in the range will look.
From three and five-door hatches to the 3008 MPV, our images - based on exclusive insider information - show Peugeot's exciting plans for the 308. And one thing is immediately obvious: the French manufacturer is playing the style card like never before.
With dramatic new models such as the Honda Civic and Seat Leon raising the class's design standard, Peugeot has needed to sharpen its act. But as our shots show, the all-important five-door 308 - the model that's set to be the company's biggest seller - is stunning.
Following on from the three-door, the five-door version takes cues from the 407. The front is dominated by a wide mouth with a bold slatted grille, plus elliptical headlamps and spotlights integrated into the side air intakes.
However, the extended nose is all-new. A sharp crease wraps around the Peugeot badge, running up both sides of the bonnet to meet the bottom edges of the steeply raked windscreen.
At the rear, short overhangs combine with a steeply chopped tailgate, bumper/diffuser and the trademark curved C-pillar to give the 308 a compact, purposeful look that's as sporty as its three-door brother's. Having a high roofline, though, means lots of headroom
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and ample cabin space. As both models are based on a completely new platform, and powered by revised engines from the existing line-up - including the 1.6 and 2.0-litre turbo-diesels - drivers can expect a greater emphasis on refinement and comfort, but still with sporty handling.
The 3008 people carrier will be just as impressive as the hatchback, sharing a similar driving experience and the same face, albeit blended with a shorter bonnet and deep windscreen. Large glass areas will mean a light and airy interior, while the reverse-angle C-pillar is a neat touch.
Although Peugeot's plans have yet to be confirmed, insiders suggest the 3008 will feature a seven-seat layout. Expect to see a roof-mounted centre console, similar to that on the latest Vauxhall Zafira, boosting storage space inside.
Another vital model in the range is the 308 CC. This newcomer will maintain the electric folding roof of the existing 307 hard-top (pictured), but could use glass central panels. Peugeot stylists will also work hard to reduce the current cabrio's rear-heavy look, evolving it into a more compact shape.
Yet as with the rest of the range, the CC is still some way off. Three and five-door models are set to debut in 2007, with sales starting later that year. The 3008 MPV, CC and an SW estate are likely to follow in 2008. Prices and specs will be finalised nearer the launch.
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heck out the Lion's new pride! The first pictures of the upcoming Peugeot 308 family can be found in this week's issue - and we can exclusively reveal how the major models in the range will look.
From three and five-door hatches to the 3008 MPV, our images - based on exclusive insider information - show Peugeot's exciting plans for the 308. And one thing is immediately obvious: the French manufacturer is playing the style card like never before.
With dramatic new models such as the Honda Civic and Seat Leon raising the class's design standard, Peugeot has needed to sharpen its act. But as our shots show, the all-important five-door 308 - the model that's set to be the company's biggest seller - is stunning.
Following on from the three-door, the five-door version takes cues from the 407. The front is dominated by a wide mouth with a bold slatted grille, plus elliptical headlamps and spotlights integrated into the side air intakes.
However, the extended nose is all-new. A sharp crease wraps around the Peugeot badge, running up both sides of the bonnet to meet the bottom edges of the steeply raked windscreen.
At the rear, short overhangs combine with a steeply chopped tailgate, bumper/diffuser and the trademark curved C-pillar to give the 308 a compact, purposeful look that's as sporty as its three-door brother's. Having a high roofline, though, means lots of headroom
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and ample cabin space. As both models are based on a completely new platform, and powered by revised engines from the existing line-up - including the 1.6 and 2.0-litre turbo-diesels - drivers can expect a greater emphasis on refinement and comfort, but still with sporty handling.
The 3008 people carrier will be just as impressive as the hatchback, sharing a similar driving experience and the same face, albeit blended with a shorter bonnet and deep windscreen. Large glass areas will mean a light and airy interior, while the reverse-angle C-pillar is a neat touch.
Although Peugeot's plans have yet to be confirmed, insiders suggest the 3008 will feature a seven-seat layout. Expect to see a roof-mounted centre console, similar to that on the latest Vauxhall Zafira, boosting storage space inside.
Another vital model in the range is the 308 CC. This newcomer will maintain the electric folding roof of the existing 307 hard-top (pictured), but could use glass central panels. Peugeot stylists will also work hard to reduce the current cabrio's rear-heavy look, evolving it into a more compact shape.
Yet as with the rest of the range, the CC is still some way off. Three and five-door models are set to debut in 2007, with sales starting later that year. The 3008 MPV, CC and an SW estate are likely to follow in 2008. Prices and specs will be finalised nearer the launch.
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