Fuel Ez

The most fuel-efficient mainstream car currently in production

Peugeot has been producing the 308 since 2007; it is a small family car that replaces the Peugeot 307. The 308 uses the same chassis as the 307 with a slightly longer and wider body shell. The 308 is available as a 3 door, 5 door, convertible and estate model. On its release the 308 held the record for the most fuel-efficient mainstream car, over a distance of 14,580 km the 308 averaged 90.2 mpg.

The convertible model of the 308 is the strategic replacement for the 307 convertible, the <a rel=”nofollow” onclick=”javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);” href=”http://www.westovergroup.co.uk/peugeot/new-cars/view/391/Peugeot-308″>new Peugeot 308 cc</a> has now been joined by the 3008 which is a SUV or MPV body styled model, which rivals the Nissan Qashqai and VW Touran. A hybrid – diesel 308 model is also in the pipeline with a prototype undergoing heavy testing at the moment.

The 308 CC comes with a choice of 1.6 litre and 2.0 litre petrol and diesel engines, taken from the hatchback model. The power in the convertible models though is slightly down on the hatch back model because the convertible has to lug around an additional 170kilos – the penalty for strengthening.

Due to the re-strengthening the 308 handles very well, it is fun to drive and there is no scuttle shake obviously present. The 308 is no sports car but it’s composed and grippy through corners, steers precisely and rides comfortably.

When it comes to refinement and comfort the Peugeot 308 really does rise above the rest. Small touches like blowers in the front seat backrests to waft warm air around your neck help promote the car’s innovative features.