The same, however, cannot be said for the brand's Volkswagen Golf competitor in South Africa, with single digit sales figures plaguing the 308 range on a monthly basis. There's now an updated 308 range available locally, and I had a chance to drive the 308 Allure auto recently.
Updated looks
Keen observers will note the cosmetic enhancements made to the 308, with a new grille where the brand's famous lion badge now appears below the Peugeot insignia. The daytime running lights are now integrated into the headlights, while a revised front bumper and a refreshed tailgate round off the exterior changes.
Interior counts
Inside, the familiar i-Cockpit design remains, while a new steering wheel is evident and yes, it's just as small as before. The marque also claims to have improved material quality in addition to equipping the 308 with its 9.7-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and MirrorLink compatibility.
Overall, the uncluttered and simplistic interior is a pleasant and well-made space, but it certainly isn't free from quirks. Take the small steering wheel, which can impede upon your ability to see the instrument cluster, or the rev counter needle that operates in the opposite direction to which you'd anticipate, or the clumsy operation of the climate control system through the infotainment system.
Safety
All 308 models come as standard with ABS with EBD and ESP, Traction Control and auto lock/unlock doors.
Simplified range
Peugeot has opted to offer a single trim level, the Allure, with one engine option, its1.2-litre PureTech three-cylinder turbocharged petrol that produces 96kW/205Nm, mated to a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic gearbox. Fuel consumption for both models is rated at 5.1-litres/100km, but my week period with the car resulted in a figure of 7.3-litres/100km.
Service plan and warranty
A three year/100 000km warranty and three year/60 000km service plan are also standard across the 308 range.
Pricing
308 Allure 1.2T Allure - R334 900
308 Allure 1.2T Allure AT – R369 900
