THE Peugeot 308 is one hell of a return to form for the beleaguered but recovering French brand, deservedly delivering a big boost to its Australian sales tally.

Until a hot petrol GTi version arrives, the $42,990 (plus on-roads) GT diesel variant tested here serves as range flagship, providing a mixture of punchy – but not tyre-shredding – performance and handling smarts to keep the driver entertained around town and on country back-roads alike.

But the icing on the cake – and to extend the baked confectionery analogy, the ability to both possess and eat it – is the impressive fuel consumption.

This is a car that puts a smile on your dial – with a fuel dial that makes your smile even broader.



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