3:23pm Friday 16th July 2010
By Glynn Williams
PEUGEOT is marking the brand’s 200th anniversary with a 200bhp version of its popular 308 hatchback five-door model which will go on sale this month, priced at £21,995 on the road.
Powered by Peugeot’s turbo-charged 200bhp THP petrol engine mated to a six-speed gearbox, which it shares with the new RCZ, the new 308 GT THP 200 combines good levels of performance – the RCZ is good for 147mph and 0-62mph in 7.5sec – with low CO2 emissions of 159g/km.
Externally, the Peugeot 308 GT THP 200 discreetly displays its sportier nature with a number of styling features to set it apart from the rest of the 308 range: l A bright black carbon-style insert under the front bumper lower skirt l A ‘Sport’ lower front panel derived from the 308 CC l A lower rear bumper panel with Perla Nera black diffuser l A rear spoiler, offering additional efficiency at high speeds l Twin chrome rear exhaust pipes l ‘GT’ badges on the side and rear of the body Inside, the Peugeot 308 GT THP 200 benefits from a number of distinctive features – sports seats, aluminium pedals, footrest and gear lever knob, leather sports steering wheel with aluminium detailing and a black lacquer fascia front panel.
It also has all of the qualities that have made the five-door 308 hatchback a success; in particular: l High levels of comfort and convenience, thanks to its semi-tall architecture, ensuring exceptional interior brightness, visibility (a glazed surface area of up to 4.86 m2) and interior space.
l 5 Star EuroNCAP 2009 test rating thanks to its structure and high-performance means of restraint.
In these modern times where comfort and convenience are becoming more important than ultimate performance, the Peugeot 308 GT THP 200 ticks all the boxes.
Standard specification includes anti-lock brakes, electronic brake force distribution, emergency brake assist, six smart airbags, remote control central locking with deadlocks, electric front and rear windows, radio / CD player with MP3 playback, fully body-coloured exterior, dual zone climate control, front fog lights, electronic stability program, leather sports steering wheel, cruise control with speed limiter, special sports GT 200 front grille, 18in alloy wheels, automatic headlamps and wipers, sports rear bumper, comfort pack (lumbar support and rear arm rest), electric folding door mirrors, ambiance pack (lighting) Bluetooth hands-free telephone kit, rear parking aid, alarm, carpet mats, half leather upholstery, sports seats, aluminium and carbon interior detailing, twin chrome exhaust pipes, rear spoiler, black carbon bumper inserts...
Finally, for cars delivered in July, customers will also get a free Nokia 5230 Smartphone and mounting kit, with inbuilt satellite navigation and free future updates.
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