The new Peugeot 308 is new to the market and now available with three petrol and two diesel engine options. The entry model will be the 1.4 litre petrol car, which delivers 95hp and starts with an entry price of €20,395 for the three-door version.

This entry level model comes with trip computer, curtain, driver and passenger airbags, central locking and height adjustable front seats. Called the S model, it comes with steel wheels as standard.

There are six specification levels in total within the range from the S models to the top of the range GT versions. Three and five-door formats are available depending on the models chosen. All engines meet the current Euro 4 emission standards and the HDi 110 diesel engine is fitted with a diesel particulate filter system (DPFS).

Sharing the same wheelbase as the 307 five door hatchback, but with an increased length of 74 mm and width of 53 mm, the 308 provides more interior and luggage space than the outgoing model. To improve the 308's dynamic performance the width of both the front and rear tracks have been increased as well as the rigidity of the body. Larger wheels up to 18" are also available.

The stylish design of the 308 not only looks good but also contributes to helping reduce fuel consumption and emissions. For example the 1.6 HDi 90 emits only 120g/km of CO2 and has a combined fuel consumption of close to 5 litres/100km (62.7mpg).

During the development of the 308, Peugeot included its tyre supplier Michelin in its programme of innovations. This led to the creation of a high tech tyre for the 308 belonging to the all new Michelin Energy Saver range. This tyre reduces rolling resistance by 20per cent and will be fitted to the 1.6 litre HDi 90 and HDi 110 versions fitted with both 15" and 16" wheels.

The technology used for the first time in the world in the Michelin Energy Saver tyres that are fitted on the Peugeot 308, improves the vehicle's overall environmental efficiency. It allows a reduction of 4g/km of CO2 which corresponds to a reduction of around one tonne of CO2 during the life of the vehicle.

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