Peugeot 308, reviews and features

Peugeot 308 - the car of the French company Peugeot, produced since 2007, the successor Peugeot 307. Depending on the type of body of cars are divided into hatchbacks, crossovers and coupe.

Peugeot 308 hatchback can be of three types: Access, Active and Allure. All trim levels are equipped with anti-lock braking system and brake assist system, immobilizer, driver 's side airbag, seat belts with a reminder of the unfastened position. Also in each car you can find an on-board computer, glass lifters and heated side mirrors with electric drive, a steering column adjustable in height.

In the Access package, the interior of the machine is made of combined materials (leather and fabric), the doors are blocked using a PU, the electric power steering is installed. In the Active and Allure complete sets, the front row of seats is heated.

Peugeot 308: reviews of the owners

First and foremost, the car attracts attention with its stylish exterior: streamlined forms, body lines, as if seeking to meet at one point, elongated slanting lights, large grille create the impression of an active, dynamic modern car. As evidenced by the owners' reviews, the car is perfectly controlled even at high speeds, while steering the rudder is instantly and clearly rebuilt, tightly keeps the road, turns into corners like a glove, without roll. Good dynamics also refers to the merits of the Peugeot 308. The testimonies indicate that the car starts confidently and breaks away from the row at the traffic lights. The brakes are very sensitive, even with a slight depression of the pedal, the car stops dead.

The model is quite spacious, the passengers are quietly placed in their seats on both the front and rear rows of seats, not pressing each other with their feet and shoulders. There is enough room for high passengers in the Peugeot 308. The testimonies indicate that they do not need to sit with their heads bent. The seats are quite comfortable, with lateral support of the back, the driver's seat comes with an extra ridge for the waist. Owners Peugeot 308 note that the interior of the car looks expensive and well made. All plastic panels are precisely adjusted, fabric materials are durable, wear-resistant, pleasant to the touch, besides they are well cleaned. Thoughtful ergonomics of the salon also refers to the merits of the Peugeot 308 car. The testimonials indicate that all the necessary buttons and switches are at hand, the instrument panels are backlit and readable. The machine starts well in the cold and heats up quickly. The air-conditioner perfectly copes with a heat up to 30 degrees, the truth, at higher temperatures in interior becomes stuffy.

Of the cons of Peugeot 308, you can note the missing cigarette lighter, a fairly large consumption of oil and fuel. Crickets periodically appear in the cabin, which have to be neutralized. The car is reliable, but spare parts, if they still have to buy, are quite expensive. Reviews Peugeot 308 owners testify to the inconvenient design of armrests and small cupholders, in which it is impossible to put conventional bottles. The ground clearance is medium, but the hanging front bumper limits the height of the barriers - they can easily be touched by a curb during parking or hooked a hummock on a dirt road. Rigid suspension - another defect Peugeot 308. Reviews indicate that the road is felt all the potholes and hummocks.