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To celebrate the 200th
anniversary of the brand, Peugeot is delighted to announce a 200 bhp
version of its popular 308 hatchback five-door model which will go on
sale this month, priced at £21,995.00 O.T.R.
Powered by Peugeot’s turbo-charged 200 bhp
THP petrol engine mated to a six-speed gearbox, which it shares with the
new RCZ, the new Peugeot 308 GT THP 200 combines good levels of
performance with low CO2 emissions of 159 g/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:
- A bright black carbon-style insert
under the front bumper lower skirt
- A “Sport” lower front panel derived
from the 308 CC
- A lower rear bumper panel with Perla
Nera black diffuser
- A rear spoiler, offering additional
efficiency at high speeds
- Twin chrome rear exhaust pipes
- “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 benefits from all of the
qualities that have made the five-door 308 hatchback a success; in
particular:
- 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, not forgetting its
stylish and elegant fascia panel, its build quality and its distinctive
acoustics…
- 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: ABS, EBFD, EBA, 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, ESP, leather sports steering wheel,
cruise control with speed limiter, special sports GT 200 front grille,
18” 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….
The Peugeot 308 GT THP 200 is available
in six different exterior body colours: Bianca White, Nera Black,
Aluminium, Shark Grey, Ipanema Blue and Babylon Red, all with a Payerne
black half leather interior trim.
Modern, sporty and fuel efficient the,
Peugeot 308 GT THP 200 is a sporty hatchback for a new era: enjoyable
for day-to-day driving, equally at home transporting the family, but
with the performance to put a smile on the driver’s face when the
opportunity arises.
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 enabling them
to find destinations quickly and easily.
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