Peugeot Revealed New Advanced Tech Details About Its 2021 Peugeot 308

by AutoExpert   |  18 March, 2021

Share :

New Looks, advanced tech, and two plug-in hybrids were unveiled with the 2021 Peugeot 308 family. The hatchback is set to go on sale in Europe and other international markets, except for the US. They have a sporty style and future electrified powertrains.

The based platform is the third -generation of Stellanti's EMP2 which the wheel's base was enlarged by 55 mm and the manufacturer also dropped the height by 20 mm, creating a 308 with a much sleeker silhouette. And it's one of the 2021 models that will have the brand's new logo recently launched.

Each 2021 308 car comes with LED headlights to complement the vertical LED daytime running lights. All the headlights feature  Peugeot Matrix LED Technology from previous GT and GT Premium of the 308 cars. The rear LED taillights to have the automaker's three-claw rear light signature. 

The interior features the Peugeot's usual i-Cockpit design, including the 10-inch digital instrument cluster with a 3D feature from GT models. the infotainment system is also a 10-inch, configurable i-toggles positioned next to the central screen along with the redesigned air vents.

2021 Peugeot 308 will have two plug-in hybrid options - the base one will have the Hybrid 180 e-EAT8 combining a 150 hp engine with its 81kW electric motor and the Hybrid225 e-EAT8 pairing the 180 hp with the same electric motor. Both hybrids have a 12.4 kWh lithium-ion battery and give an extra mile range of up to 37 miles. The 308s will be available with a 1.2-liter Pure Tech 130 petrol engine and  1.5-liter BlueHDi 130 diesel engine.

The hatchback is offered a various color palette: Olivine Green, Bianca White, Cumulus Grey, Nera Black, Pearlescent White, Vertigo Blue, and Elixir Red. Also, there's a new i-Connect infotainment software package allowing eight different driver profiles and a  wireless screen mirroring function. The purchase will be available at the end of the year. 

 

 

Recomended:

Audi’s A2 Had a Removable Bonnet, but Owners Didn’t Need It Off to Check the Oil - Photo
Others
Audi’s A2 Had a Removable Bonnet, but Owners Didn’t Need It Off to Check the Oil

The original Audi A2’s front service flap provided access to its oil dipstick and the filling points for engine oil and washer fluid. More extensive engine access involved removing the bonnet. O

AutoExpert
Look Behind the Seats: Porsche Gave the 928 Sun Visors at the Back - Photo
Others
Look Behind the Seats: Porsche Gave the 928 Sun Visors at the Back

The Porsche 928 had small sun visors near the top of its rear hatch opening, roughly level with the tailgate hinges. They helped shade the rear cabin from sunshine entering through the large, sloping

AutoExpert
Honda Put a Vacuum Cleaner in the Odyssey, but Spilled Drinks Were Still Your Problem - Photo
Others
Honda Put a Vacuum Cleaner in the Odyssey, but Spilled Drinks Were Still Your Problem

HondaVAC was a factory-installed vacuum offered on selected Honda Odyssey versions. Stored in the rear cargo area, it cleaned up dry dirt and debris using a pull-out hose and attachments. Despite bein

AutoExpert
This Maserati GranTurismo Is Now A Handcrafted Copper Work Of Art - Photo
Car News
This Maserati GranTurismo Is Now A Handcrafted Copper Work Of Art

Someone looked at a Maserati GranTurismo and decided it needed a copper skin. Not copper-colored paint, actual copper, hammered by hand and shaped into a one-off body. The result is the Peralta D, the

AutoExpert
Toyota Put Snow Tracks on Five of Its Toughest SUVs and Trucks — But You Can’t Buy Them - Photo
Concept
Toyota Put Snow Tracks on Five of Its Toughest SUVs and Trucks — But You Can’t Buy Them

Toyota apparently looked at five of its SUVs and pickups and thought, “You know what these need? Snow tracks.” The result is the Snowhunter concept family, a collection of machines built t

AutoExpert
Mopar Gave the 2027 Dodge Charger More Attitude — But No Extra Horsepower - Photo
Car News
Mopar Gave the 2027 Dodge Charger More Attitude — But No Extra Horsepower

Mopar is turning 90, and its birthday present comes with carbon fiber, a hood scoop, and enough attitude to fill a parking lot. Meet the Mopar '27 Dodge Charger, a limited-edition package that giv

AutoExpert
Aston Martin Valkyrie Owner Spent $314,000 On Options, But May Still Lose Millions - Photo
Car News
Aston Martin Valkyrie Owner Spent $314,000 On Options, But May Still Lose Millions

Aston Martin built only 150 Valkyrie Coupes, and getting one new meant having millions to spare. Now, one of these road-going machines is heading to auction with an estimate that could leave its origi

AutoExpert
Mitsubishi Just Turned the Family-Friendly Outlander Into a Much Tougher Trail SUV - Photo
Car News
Mitsubishi Just Turned the Family-Friendly Outlander Into a Much Tougher Trail SUV

Most Mitsubishi Outlanders spend their lives doing school runs, grocery trips, and the occasional family holiday. The new Diamond Trail Edition, however, looks like it has other plans. Unveiled ahead

AutoExpert
Stuck at the Pump? Your Fuel Door May Have a Release Hidden in the Boot - Photo
Others
Stuck at the Pump? Your Fuel Door May Have a Release Hidden in the Boot

A stuck fuel door may have a manual release accessible from the luggage compartment. First check that the car is unlocked, then consult its handbook for the correct procedure. Some cars have a release

AutoExpert
Turn This Citroën’s Steering Wheel and the Middle Stays Exactly Where It Was - Photo
Others
Turn This Citroën’s Steering Wheel and the Middle Stays Exactly Where It Was

The first-generation Citroën C4 used a steering wheel with a rotating rim and a fixed central section. Keeping the centre stationary meant its controls stayed upright and allowed an airbag design

AutoExpert