Peugeot 308 2022.

Peugeot 308 2022.

Peugeot 308 2022.

Peugeot 308 2022: the third generation of the hatchback.
Peugeot has unveiled the new Peugeot 308 2022 model year.

The 3rd generation compact hatchback features larger dimensions, a fresh design, a new brand emblem, the latest i-Cockpit system, improved auxiliary electronics and two plug-in hybrid versions.

In Europe, sales of new items will start in the second half of 2021, at the same time the configuration and prices will be announced. The model is not planned to enter the Russian market.

External appearance

To characterize the body design of the new Peugeot 308, the French use the epithets «sensual» and «sharp».

To justify these words, the car flaunts bright vertical blades of the navigation lights and original taillights with three «claws».

The brand’s new logo in the form of a roaring lion’s head adds a dramatic effect to the image — its «third» Peugeot 308 was the first to try it on.

 

Peugeot 308 2022. Starting with the basic versions, the model will be equipped with LED optics only, while the GT and GT Premium versions will be equipped with more advanced Matrix LED headlights.

The outer body parts of the new five-door received an optimal shape from the aerodynamic point of view, which ultimately made it possible to reduce the coefficient of resistance to oncoming flows to 0.28.

During the modernization «three hundred and eighth» was seriously distributed in size.

The length and width of the car increased by 114 and 48 mm, respectively (up to 4367 and 1852 mm), and the wheelbase grew by 55 mm (up to 2675 mm).

Only the height has decreased — it has decreased by 13 mm (to 1444 mm). The ground clearance according to the specification is 140 mm.

Peugeot 308 2022.

Interior and equipment

The interior of the new Peugeot 308 has an improved i-Cockpit architecture. It provides for the presence of a small ergonomic steering wheel, a 10-inch digital instrument panel and a central touchscreen with the same 10 inches diagonally.

In expensive trim levels, the instrument cluster is provided with a three-dimensional effect, and a set of i-Toggles buttons appears on the console for quick access to basic functions.

The media center supports control by voice commands and provides simultaneous connection of two devices via Bluetooth. There are also USB-C connectors and a compartment for wireless charging of smartphones.

The central tunnel of versions with automatic transmission is now deprived of the usual joystick — instead, a small selector with a three-position toggle switch (Reverse, Neutral and Drive) and two buttons (Parking and Manual) has been introduced.

Peugeot 308 2022.

Slightly below is the drive mode selection switch (Electric, Hybrid, Eco, Normal and Sport programs are available for hybrids), and on the right, there are two cup holders under the curtain.

The nearby compartment for small things has a volume of up to 34 liters.

The hatchback package includes steering wheel and windshield heating, contour lighting with 8 shades, electric front seats (10 settings) and massage, panoramic roof, all-round cameras, keyless access.

The set of electronic assistants includes adaptive cruise control (cars with “automatic” have a Stop and Go function), automatic braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane keeping, cross-traffic warning when reversing, road sign recognition, blind monitoring »Zones (range up to 75 meters).

The base volume of the trunk of the Peugeot 308 after the change of generations has decreased from 420 to 412 liters, but the maximum capacity has increased from 1228 to 1323 liters. The underground cargo compartment holds another 28 liters of luggage.

Specifications Peugeot 308 2022

The updated hatchback is based on the modified EMP2 platform, which allows you to create hybrids and electric cars.

There are no purely electric versions yet, but there are two hybrids rechargeable from the network at once.

Peugeot 308 2022.

The first — Hybrid 180 e-EAT8 — combines a PureTech 1.6 petrol unit (150 hp, 250 Nm) and an electric motor (110 hp, 320 Nm).

The total thrust is 180 hp. and 360 Nm. The second modification of the Hybrid 225 e-EAT8 is set in motion by a tandem of a 1.6-liter internal combustion engine with a capacity of 180 hp. (torque 250 Nm) and the same 110 hp electric motor. The output here is 225 hp. and 360 Nm.

Both hybrids have electric motors built into the «automatic», and the lithium-ion battery has a capacity of 12.4 kW * h.

With the engine switched off, the Hybrid 180 e-EAT8 version can cover 60 km, the Hybrid 225 e-EAT8 — 59 km (according to the WLTP cycle).

Charging the battery from an 8 Amp household outlet takes 7 hours 5 minutes, from a 16 Amp outlet — 3 hours 50 minutes (using a 3.7 kW charger).

Wall box Wall Box (32 A, 7.4 kW) provides replenishment of the battery capacity in 1 hour 55 minutes.

In addition to hybrids in the 2022 Peugeot 308 family, there will be classic modifications. They will receive petrol «turbo-triples» 1.2 Puretech (110 or 130 hp) and a four-cylinder diesel 1.5 BlueHDi (130 hp).

The «younger» 110-horsepower version relies only on a 6-speed manual transmission, and for 130-horsepower versions, there is a choice between «mechanics» and «automatic» EAT8.

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