The 2014 European Car of the Year is now here in Malaysia! Though it’s not exactly at the showrooms yet, the new Peugeot 308 has been previewed to dealers yesterday by Peugeot distributor Nasim Sdn Bhd.
The preview unit is a diesel automatic, as seen from the automatic gear shifter and the 5,000 rpm redline seen in the new-style instrument panel mounted close to the windscreen.
Does this mean Peugeot’ll bring in a diesel variant of the new 308 to fill in the gap voided by the previous-generation Ford Focus TDCi, though? Peugeot currently offers diesel engines in the 508 and 508 SW.
Diesel engine options include a 1.6 HDi doing 92 hp/230 Nm or 115 hp/270 Nm, or a 2.0 litre BlueHDi producing 150 hp/370 Nm. Since this preview car is an automatic, it should have the 150 hp engine with a six-speed auto, the same combo found in the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso in Malaysia.
Available engine options worldwide – click to enlarge
For petrol engine and automatic gearbox, the 308 offers a new PureTech 1.2 litre e-THP engine with 130 hp and 230 Nm, mated to a six-speed auto. The 1.6 litre THP 156 from the outgoing car is also available but only with a six-speed manual so far.
In Europe, Peugeot says that its new C-segment five-door hatchback is contributing towards the brand’s move upmarket, as upper trim levels are getting the bulk of the orders. Last we heard, the new 308 should see a 2015 introduction in Malaysia.
You can follow the Peugeot Malaysia Facebook page for updates. Thanks to Dato’ Billy Goh from Peugeot Batu Pahat and Jordan Wong from Peugeot Setia Alam for the photos.
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Good job Pug! 2015 intro 2014 car!
peugeot style is like this, they launch, but they launch with limited engine and gearbox first.
the factory making the 1.2 litre turbo engine only open in september.
even china getting this car in 2015 only. we get in 2015 consider very fast.
If sold by NAZA…. no thank you
there’s little chance of countries out of europe getting a 2014 car in 2014. so, stop harping on this.
but the facelifted 5008 which hv been introduced in europe somewhere in jan 2014 was launched here in may 2014. Although it first appearance was in Frankfurt 2013. So there is a chance this one will come to here this year.
bro even the UK just got the 2012 Ford Fusion aka Mondeo a few days ago.
But that’s cause they wanted to close the factory in Belgium that used to make the Mondeo, and the company that was supposed to take over starting with the new Mondeo wasn’t ready yet.
if the price tag right. u can see lot of 308 on KL road.
The current generation of 308 does not exactly give a good impression to the people.
used to be a lot…but all disappeared.
Disappeared to the used-car lots.
More like scrap yard for condemmed vehicles
buy back by peugoet?
or pushed to kampung areas to be sold to ppl with no information given at all?
What took you so long Nasim…
consider fast,dude!
BRING IN MANUAL PLSSSSS!!!!!
i don’t think it will come as it is not financially feasible to bring in a manual. not enough malaysians buying to make it a feasible business case. so, maybe you can look to proton or perodua for manuals that are affordable. or, you can go for the specials like the 208gti or the rcz etc. for bread and butter models, it won’t make sense to sell here.
The HDI 150 unit is certainly interesting. Provided it would work with our horrid diesel here. Diesels typically give an additional 20+% additional mileage per litre.
use BHP diesel. supply comes from singapore, which is easily euro 4 compliant.
search info in this website.
Beautiful n very classy looking,previous 308 had a tight rear space n not much knee room,hopefully thy addressed that…
Bring the 1.2 e-thp makes more sence,has enough power n helps reduce the price…
1.2 e-THP and the 1.6THP should come over here, with the 1.6HDi probably coming in… I won’t be surprised if the diesel comes, after all they managed to tune the Citroen so…
So people who drive the 1.2l engine will be considered as poor people…lol can’t get behind the logic of people whom we put to run the country.
Anyhow this all new 308 does look good inside and outside, wonder how’s the spec and price when it launches next year.
Diesel is the way to go! more diesel cars please!
Not until we get Euro 5 diesel.
have to say kudos to naza for encouraging diesel models, there’s just to little manufacturers who dare to push ahead on great diesels we have been missing out.
BUT
please have the DPF removed, last thing we need is DPF blocked alarm
Please keep the DPF and go BHP to pump euro4 diesel everytime. Do your part in keep the air clean from PM.
problem with removing the dpf is that all those particles (dpf = diesel particulate filter) will got into the engine and clog the engine up instead. what can be done is to have the dpf changed or cleaned at shorter intervals (a layman’s point-of-view). this must be done by the brand distributor as part of the regular service maintenance and then there’s the cost (will customers pay for this or cry foul by claiming profiteering?) of the filter or cleaning the filter…
maybe those who are more technically inclined can comment further on this.
There’s 2 ways to clean up the dpf, the principle of both ways are same, which is to heat up the exhaust to a certain celcius (I forgot exactly which, but it is definitely in the high region) to BURN off the pm.
Common way is to run the car at highload and heat up the exhaust (either electrically or by exhaust gas). Second way is to spray fuel particles into exhaust so that it vaporize and heat up the exhaust gas.
jaguar succeeded bringing in their high tech diesels to malaysia just by removing the DPF. of course, some other things in the recipe but it works brilliantly.
Naza planning to bring in Buick brand. Currently available in China market.After 2 years nothing has been done .Maybe no green light from gov for them to claim EEV incentive.
is there a RHD buick? the ones in china are LHD.
Two Thousand!!
Wonder whether it will still get the dreaded DPF error ? Blardy engine emmission is way too sensitive.
from the pix, look worse that current 308. by the way, to all pug drivers and lovers, don’t flame me. i am a pug driver and lover too.
i just hope ( and hope is a very big word) that they moved the ECU to the right, so finally peugeot cars have a proper space glove box.
is Puretech engine an options? re: The new PureTech 1.2 litre e-THP engine with 130 horsepower and 230 Nm?????
is the new PureTech 1.2 litre e-THP engine with 130 horsepower and 230 Nm offered?
its funny that despite how bad Peugeot’s reputation is, is still miles ahead of Kia and Hyundai.
Say no to Kia / Hyundai !
ok cancel golf, i want this!
wow did anyone notice the RPM meter. it starts from right to left.
Have 5 liter de-ionised water bottle in the trunk all the time. You will always need it when this Sui Kwan Euro wants to let go some steam
pls la…go away from here. pug is not your cup of tea so why bother. it brings no value to you by making such sui kwan comments in pug page apart from showing you ignorance in the marque.
just go to any automotive machinist shop to see for yourself those numerous warp cylinder heads from hilux.
get a life bro.
hooray, just booked 1, CBU for 1st batch! Call me crazy idiot blind whatever, I don’t care, it’s #caroftheyear ! #letthelionroar
this car will not last 3 years. engine cannot tahan our extreme weather. good luck pug.
the french bastad only knows shagging. engine o erheat still cannot solved
local msian have to pay double omg …uk cost £16k++ = rm88k only but we pay £27k = rm150k msia gov so cunning .. kerajaan didahulukan bukannya rakyat didahulukan .. krajaan paksa rakyat beli proton je ..harga proton dah bleh beli keta jepun kat sini ..makan duit rakyat !!
the poor feeding the rich once more
Yes, rakyat di dahulukan. Its correct.
Its the rakyat first to “Die paying high tax”..
admire the HDi engine, we should have more diesel family cars in msia
But Pug ergonomics still quite poor, those design is just for style
Pug sales in msia is not that impressive, VW msia had better sales despite many say its “problematic” ..
75% of the car buyers will choose BM,Merc,Audi
balance 25% will opt for Volvo, Jap, local and Korean marques.
we drive pug not for their RV, their glamour, their reliability or the super service from the SC etc.
so why bother to flame us.
this car look so boring. y is every1 going gaga over it?
expecting THP for better performance
I DEFENITLY WAIT FOR USED CAR…
Peugeot engine r damm noisy…esp308
Peugeot,…its 2015. Where is the new Peugeot 308? Ever since the clock strike 12 midnite on New Year,I’ve been waiting for its arrival literally every single day,I looked for any source of info from anywhere everyday for updates on the car’s arrival. I know,its been 3 days after new year,but I can’t stand holding back my cash =( pls oh pls bring it in at this very moment,sooner than soon,immediately,a.s.a.p.
Same here, ‘ve been waiting since Sep 2013 aka “forever”. Peugeot M’sia FB announced mid of 2015. But I heard it will be here around March/April, not sure it’s true or not..
Yup same here.. Paid booking fee in OCT already.. Still waiting..
Well we know one thing:
We’re waiting like this guy
Peugeot 308,waiting…(Part 1) : http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VvNFUJ2ZYiY
Peugeot 308,waiting…(Part 2) : http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=32hbwLt9kh4
P.S: Part 1 is him literally waiting for minutes to tick by,just to not waste your time. Kudos to Peugeot for the creative ad though =’)