Inovev forecasts 200,000 units per year of the new Peugeot 308
- Peugeot has unveiled the new generation of the 308, a C-segment sedan that theoretically rivals models from mainstream brands such as VW Golf, Renault Megane, Citroën C4, Ford Focus, Opel Astra, Hyundai i30, Kia Ceed and Fiat Tipo. But the carmaker indicates that they want to position the new 308 against the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Mercedes Class A, so a rather premium positioning.
- No big change at the aesthetic level, the new 308 also uses the EMP2 platform of the previous generation (shared with the Peugeot 3008/4008 and 508) as well as its 1200 petrol engines (3 cylinders of 110 hp and 130 hp) and 1500 diesel (4 cylinders of 130 hp). But the big news is the arrival, firstly of the plug-in hybrid versions based on 1600 gasoline (180 hp and 225 hp) and secondly of a battery electric version which will be launched next year and will compete with the Volkswagen ID3 and the future Renault MeganeEV. However, this “e-308” will not use the e-VMP platform scheduled for 2023, but the current EMP2 platform.
- The future Opel Astra will opt for the same electrification system, meaning not based on the e-VMP platform. In both cases, we are talking about a range of between 300 km and 400 km according to the WLTP cycle. The new Peugeot 308 (4.36m x 1.85m x 1.44m) will be produced in Mulhouse instead of Sochaux, benefiting from the transfer of the Peugeot 2008 from Mulhouse to the Vigo plant last year. Inovev forecasts 150,000 units produced in 2021 and then 200,000 units per year, including 10% to 15% of electric versions.
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