Peugeot's New 308 SW
Peugeot in Ireland have announced price and equipment details for the new Peugeot 308 SW, which has arrived in Ireland. Available from launch in three and five door hatchback guise with a choice of three trim levels, matched to two engine options, the new Peugeot 308 SW will retail in Ireland from €24,195, plus Dealer delivery related charges.
Peugeot’s new 308SW builds on the strengths of its predecessor the 307SW and develops them even further. The panoramic glass roof is now 27% larger, with a total area of 1.68 m2, and it extends beyond the heads of the second row passengers. The modular seats are improved and easier to operate and the vehicle now has a very practical opening rear tailgate glass. The 308 SW can even carry 7 passengers, thanks to the two seats in the third seat row, which are also interchangeable.
Peugeot’s new offering, the 308 SW, will be available in three trims: SE, SX and SV. Standard equipment on all models include: power steering, driver airbag, passenger airbag, side airbags, curtain airbags, remote control central locking with deadlocks, electric front windows, steering column adjustable for reach and rake, radio/ single CD player, passenger/driver seat height adjustment, ABS and EBFD and EBA, trip computer, front fog-lights, body coloured door mirrors and door handles, air-conditioning and the fabulous Cielo panoramic roof.
The SX version adds Body coloured bumpers and mouldings, drivers knee airbag, leather trimmed steering wheel, front centre armrest, child’s locks, rear electric windows, cruise control and speed limiter, RD4 radio CD MP3 player and 17” alloy wheels. The SV version gains automatic lights and wipers, air conditioning with climate control and 16” alloy wheels.
At launch the 308 SW will be available with two engine options, one petrol engine and one HDi diesel engines. The petrol engine is a 1.61 120bhp 5-speed manual. Diesel engine is a 1.6 HDi 110bhp 6-speed manual fitted with a diesel particulate filter system (FAP). As with the 308 hatchback, the 308 SW also benefits from the fitment of Michelin Energy Saver Tyres. These tyres reduce the rolling resistance of the vehicle by 20% and will be fitted to the HDi 110 version. This technology also improves the vehicle’s overall environmental efficiency. It allows a reduction of 5 g/km of CO2* which corresponds to a reduction of around one tonne of CO2 during the life of the vehicle. All engines meet the current Euro 4 emission standards.
*ISO test carried out by the TÜV SÜD Automotive in 2007 on the 195/65R15 tyre. Data includes six top ranking manufacturers’ products bought on the market.
