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Peugeot 2008 308 5dr hatch rangeFeb 2008

Peugeot 2008 308 5dr hatch range

Peugeot's 308 steps up with better looks but more weight than the 307

First drive: Peugeot goes for small car styleFeb 2008

First drive: Peugeot goes for small car sty...

Heavier new 308 arrives without electronic stability control in base models

Pug's one with the lotFeb 2008

Pug's one with the lot

Peugeot's 107 micro looks set for a late-2008 release, as French brand seeks youth

G9F ScudoFeb 2008

G9F Scudo

FIAT released its mid-sized Scudo van in early 2008, as the baby brother to the well-established Ducato range.The product of a wide-ranging joint-venture program between Fiat and the PSA Peugeot-Citroen Group, the French-built Fiat Scudo, as well as its Peugeot Expert and Citroen Dispatch cousins, are mechanical triplets, but have minor differences in front-end design and, for Australia, some unique specification details in order to minimise sales cannibalisation.This is actually the second-generation Italo-Franco co-op van, with the first ones released in Europe in 1995.Unlike the French vans, Fiat is overlooking the short-wheelbase version (3000mm) for the long-wheelbase (3122mm) configuration for Australia.The Scudo uses a PSA-derived 2.0-litre common-rail direct-injection turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine producing 88kW of power at 4000rpm and 300Nm of torque at 2000rpm.Frugal on fuel consumption and compliant with the Euro IV emissions standard, the engine drives the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox. Fuel over the combined urban/extra urban theoretical benchmark is about 7.2L/100km.Chassis hard points include MacPherson struts at the front and a torsion beam configuration at the rear. The steering is a rack-and-pinion system with electro-hydraulic power assistance, enabling a turning circle of 12.6m.Disc brakes are used at either end of the vehicle, with 304mm diameter ventilated discs up front and 290mm solid rotors at the rear. ABS electronics (with electronic brake-force distribution) are also standard. All models have 16-inch steel wheels with 215/60-section tyres.The tape measure shows the Scudo runs to 5135mm in overall length, 1942mm in height and 1895mm in width.The payload is 1188mm and the maximum braked towing capacity is 2000kg for all variants.Load space volume is six cubic metres, translating to a maximum load length of 2584mm, with compartment width ranging from 1245mm between the wheelarches to a maximum 1600mm. Maximum load compartment height measures 1449mm.Standard equipment includes a driver’s airbag, remote central locking, electric windows, air-conditioning, a CD stereo (with steering-mounted controls), twin barn doors (with demister and rear wipers), twin sliding side doors and tinted windows.

308Feb 2008

308

Following on from the tall-boy 307 comes a much more stylish offering from Peugeot called the 308.It plays it the same segment as the Volkswagen Golf, Citroen C4, Renault Megane and higher-specified versions of the Ford Focus, Holden Astra and Toyota Corolla.Based on the Peugeot-Citroen 2 platform, the 308 is not breaking any new ground, but promises a more enjoyable drive and more interior space. It also looks whole lot better.Prices start at $25,990 for the entry level 1.6 model, and run through to $37,990 for the premium 2.0-litre diesel auto model.Engines include the a regular 1.6 and 1.6 turbo engines, co-developed with BMW as well as 1.6 and 2.0-litre turbo diesels.The base XS model misses out on electronic stability control, but is otherwise well equipped.The entry level car fitted with the petrol engine is not about to break any land speed records with a mere 88kW and 160Nm under the bonnet. Figures for the turbocharged 1.6 are a bit better, 110kW and 240Nm, although the power drops to 103kW if you want an automatic.The 1.6-litre diesel is good for 80kW and 240Nm and the 2.0-litre generates 100kW and 320Nm.Transmissions include a five-speed manual for both petrol engines, an optional four-speed auto for the turbo 1.6, there is a six-speed manual and optional six-speed automatic for the 1.6-litre diesel, while the 2.0-litre diesel is only available with a six-speed automatic.In August 2008 the 308 Touring, a stylish alternative to a compact SUV with economical powerplants and seating for seven was launched.Following on from the 308 hatch, which competes in the small car class, the wagon is available with two petrol engines and two diesels.The petrol units include a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 88kW and 160Nm and turbo version that generates 103kW and 240Nm.A 1.6-litre turbo diesel pumps out 80kW and 240Nm and the range-topping 2.0-litre turbo diesel generates 100kW and 320Nm.Fuel economy is a big advantage of the small Peugeot family hauler with the miserly 1.6-litre diesel using just 5.3 litres per 100km on a combined cycle.There are two models including the XS and more luxurious XSE.ESC is not standard on the base model XS.Peugeot has a comparatively long history with steel-roofed drop-tops, pioneering the trend with the titchy 206 CC around the turn of the millennium.The 308-derivative shed the French carmakers’ penchant for proportion-deficiency that plagued previous small-cabriolet iterations with its slinky and stylish looks.Considering the CC’s extra heft over the standard 308 hatch, due to the folding steel roof, the petrol’s claimed fuel consumption of 7.2L/100km for the manual and 7.7L/100km for the auto was very respectable. The diesel sipped a respectable 6.6L/100km.Unlike many of its popular convertible siblings, scuttle shake was limited to an occasional subtle wobble of the steering column over rough ground, with no hint of windscreen or A-pillar shake when the going got tough.Standard equipment for both engine variants included six airbags plus electronic traction and stability control, automatic rollover bars, four-wheel discs brakes with ventilated front rotors, an anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), emergency brake assist (EBA).Along with a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating, all models also came with an automatic remote locking glovebox and central storage compartment, rear parking sensors, power-folding door mirrors with LED courtesy lights, MP3 connectivity, an electric-assist rear-seat access function, 17-inch alloy wheels with 225/45 R17 tyres, LED tail-lights, cloth sports seats, speed-sensitive power steering and a 10.7-metre turning circle.Both rear-seat passengers got plenty of elbow room (and an armrest apiece) but sat directly beneath the large rear screen. Rear leg and foot room was acceptable too, but not without compromising the front seating position for all but the shortest occupants, while rear passengers more than 180cm tall got limited head space.Rear passengers got air-conditioning outlets and quick-release front-seat access, but the seats themselves were fairly upright and didn’t come with Peugeot’s Mercedes-mimicking Airwave system, which was a little noisy but was reasonably effective.The all-electric roof mechanism itself was quick, quiet and, unlike some, could be operated at speeds of up to 12km/h – but not without the engine running.Peugeot claimed a 20-second open/closing time, we timed it at a still-respectable 22 seconds to open and 24 to close.

French fightbackSep 2007

French fightback

France's Peugeot and Citroen plan to refresh their ranges with a raft of new models

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