Peugeot 308 2019 News

The incoming Peugeot 308 GT Hatch is thought to be the first Australian delivered vehicle to feature an operational Petrol Particulate Filter (PPF), with the French brand beating Porsche and others to the punch.A PPF is a honeycomb or mesh filter that tra

Peugeot Australia has launched the limited-edition 308 GT small hatch, with the warmed-over variant the first from the French company to feature an eight-speed torque-converter automatic transmission developed by Aisin.

Peugeot’s local arm has confirmed it will roll out a new eight-speed automatic transmission, and the first car to get it will be a new faster version of the Peugeot 308 hatchback.

In a bid to clear stock before the next financial year and celebrating its 70th year of continuous sales locally, Peugeot Australia has announced drive-away pricing for its whole range until June 30th (or stock runs out).The whole Peugeot range is being offered with free metallic paint, while any 2018 model year cars also earn a $2000 bonus on top of other incentives. The 208 Active is available for $21,990 drive away, while the upper-spec 208 Allure is available for $24,990 drive away - both saving buyers $3000 in the process.The entry 308 Active is available for $26,990 (-$3000), the mid-spec Allure for $29,990 (-$3000) and the Allure diesel $32,500 (-$6500).The upper end of the 308 range is also on sale - the Touring wagon diesel has been cut to $36,990 (-$4000) and the GTi is $43,990 (-$4000). Peugeot's SUV range is also on sale. The 2008 Active is $26,990 (-$2000) and the Allure $28,990 (-$4000).The 3008 kicks off with the $36,990 Active (-$3900), then the $38,990 Allure (-$5500), Allure Crossway ($43,490, - $3500), GT-Line ($45,990, - $2500) and GT ($46,990, - $7500).The 5008 is available from $42,990 for the Allure (-$5000), $44,900 for the Allure Crossway (-$5600), $46,990 for the GT-Line (-$5000) and $49,990 for the GT (-$8000). Further sweetening both the 3008 and 5008 in GT and GT-Line specs is that the previously-optional $4000 Premium Pack is standard equipment as part of the deal, which adds leather, a panoramic glass roof, heated front seats with eight-way adjustment, massaging and extendable under-thigh seat cushions for buyers.All three- and five-year service packs purchased before June 30 have a 10 per cent discount applied. All cars must be ordered and delivered by June 30 to be eligible for the deals. 

Peugeot Australia has introduced a limited-edition variant of its 308 GTi hot hatch, with the aptly named Sport now on sale from $42,990 plus on-road costs – $3000 less than the full-time model.