The new 3rd generation Peugeot 308 is the best looking yet, but can it tow. Need a 308 towbar?

The new 3rd generation Peugeot 308 is the best looking yet, but can it tow.  Need a 308 towbar?

The new 308 is good to drive, striking a nice balance between handling and comfort.

Peugeot’s all-new 308 feels even more like a premium product, in keeping with the brand’s push upmarket. The new 308 boasts the bold new Peugeot badge in the middle of an equally punchy grille, the long nose giving it a great look. The wheelbase has grown by 55mm for more room in the rear compartment, and it sits 20mm lower than the previous model.

Peugeot has worked hard to give the 308 a distinctive style that makes some of its competitors look, well very dull. The trademark ‘fang’ daytime running lights flow into the grille, and there are plenty of creases and slashes in the bodywork heading to the rear, which features ‘three-claw’ rear lights. A bit aggressive for some, but we like the look.

Peugeot has really outdone itself with the new 308’s interior. It’s easily one of the most interesting cabins you’ll find in any new hatchback.
The new Peugeot 308s interior appears wider and roomier than most competitors, and the numerous soft-touch materials and solid metal-effect trims mean it feels premium, too.

All models come with i-Cockpit, Peugeot’s name for its digital dial display behind the steering wheel. The screen displays lots of useful data as well as your speed, but it sits above a tiny steering wheel that takes some getting used to.

The dashboard looks better than the previous 308s, while also proving far easier to use and interact with. The main touchscreen is larger than before on all models, with a much crisper display, better responses and reasonably intuitive menus. A novel touch, though, is a second touchscreen panel below the main display that features six customisable shortcut widgets - you can set these to operate the things you use most, such as selecting your favourite radio station or calling a commonly used number. It's a handy way to make things easier to operate while you're driving. 

Every 308 comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so you can use your favourite apps through the car’s touchscreen instead.

Even those who are both big and tall will have no problems with space in the front of the Peugeot 308. There’s plenty of head and leg room, and there’s very little chance of you rubbing shoulders with the person sitting next to you.
Smaller adults or children will be fine in the rear, but if you plan a longer trip the back seats will feel cramped - it is a small hatch after all.

Boot space also shrinks should you choose the hybrid, to accommodate the 12.4kWh battery pack that sits under the boot floor.  The reduction is from a decent 412 litres to just 361 litres.  The 308’s rear seats fold in a 60/40 arrangement, which is pretty standard for family cars in this price bracket.
Need more space or to take your bikes with you on your next weekend away?  Why not fit a 308 towbar. Rated at a max of 1600kgs.

The hybrids can be recharged at home overnight at a standard rate of 3.8kW, and unlike some plug-in hybrids, the 308 is available with faster charging as an option. Equipped with a 7.4kW charger, you can use a home wall box or public charger to fill the battery in about two hours. 

The list of standard safety kit is comprehensive. Blind-spot detection, a speed limiter, cruise control, lane-keeping assistance and traffic-sign recognition are all included, as is an automatic emergency braking (AEB) system that can recognise pedestrians and cyclists.

A semi-automatic lane-changing system and systems that can automatically adjust your speed for bends in the road or according to traffic signs also feature on the options list.

The 308 has its strengths, including a smart interior and plenty of standard equipment. If you’re looking for something that’ll stand out but don’t fancy a high-riding SUV, then the new Peugeot 308 is well worth a look. Need a towbar for your new Peugeot 308, we have you covered.  Order our new Invisible 308 towbar today.