THE showroom success already enjoyed by the award-winning Peugeot 308, European Car of the Year 2014, looks set to reach even greater heights with the arrival of a new flagship GT range.
Available in Hatchback and SW body styles, the new Peugeot 308 GT takes all the elements which have made the 308 range such a commercial hit throughout Europe – a striking exterior design, innovative Peugeot i-Cockpit cabin, versatile interior and high perceived quality – and adds a lower ride height and further improved fuel economy to offer an exceptional on-the-road experience that will delight the most enthusiastic drivers.
The 308 GT’s unique design quality is immediately obvious. The iconic Peugeot Lion emblem has moved from the bonnet’s leading edge to the front grille, with three horizontal blades on either side. Visibly widened by its side sill finishers, the 308 GT sits on 18-inch ‘Diamant’ wheels, shod with Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres. Their fluted spokes and engraved motif are exclusive to the 308 GT.
For optimum vision in all circumstances, the 308 GT has been fitted with top-of-the-range headlights made up of 62 LEDs. Exclusive new direction indicators also distinguish the 308 GT from other models. At the rear, the 308 GT offers a striking and distinctive posture, thanks in part to the lacquered black diffuser and stylish twin exhaust pipes. The GT signature is integrated into the tailgate, as well as the front grille and wheel arches.
The range of colours for the 308 GT includes the new and exclusive ‘Magnetic Blue’. Evocative of the blue historically reserved for French competition vehicles, this bold shade suits the car’s fluid and dynamic lines, while emphasising its lowered ride height.
The 308 GT driver is at the heart of the driving experience thanks to the 308 range’s standard-fit compact steering wheel and head-up instrumentation.
The new GT offers various driving aids. Using radar built into the front of the vehicle, a Driver Assistance Pack includes three safety systems; Dynamic Cruise Control, Emergency Collision Alert System, a visual and audible indication to encourage the driver to brake to avoid a collision and Emergency Collision Braking System, which applies the brakes automatically to avoid a collision or reduce its consequences.
With Blind Spot Monitoring System, LEDs in the door mirrors illuminate to warn the driver that there is a vehicle in the blind spot. Park Assist is an active parking aid allowing automatic parallel or bay parking.