The all-new Peugeot 308 THP was launched here in a sole variant back in August 2015. Now, there is a new addition to the C-segment hatchback’s range, known as the Peugeot 308 THP Active. Not officially launched yet for now, the model is currently available for preview at Peugeot’s Glenmarie showroom, with a tentative price tag of RM120,888.
Essentially, the Peugeot 308 THP Active takes its spot below the present 308 THP that retails for RM132,888 (on-the-road with GST and insurance). With the more inviting price tag, the Active gets a revised spec sheet to ensure it fits the bill.
On the outside, the main difference starts with the automatic headlights that are now halogen reflectors instead of the full LED ones on the current model. The changes also include a new bumper to house the repositioned LED daytime running lights and fog lamps. Front parking sensors have also been removed as well.
Moving along the side of the 308 THP Active, there are now 17-inch “Rubis” alloy wheels compared to the larger 18-inch “Sapphire” wheels on the current model. Speaking of wheels, the full size alloy spare in the trunk is substituted with a full size steel one instead.
The keyholes near the door handles also indicate the absence of keyless entry (with push start) as well. At the rear, the Active is pretty much unchanged from the standard 308 THP, aside from the omission of the reverse camera.
Inside, the Alcantara sport seats have been swapped out for fabric ones instead. Also, the electric massage and lumbar function of the manually-adjustable front seats have been removed as well. Elsewhere, the panoramic roof is no longer present, but other creature comforts like the 9.7-inch HD touchscreen infotainment unit, 3D Arkamys sound system with six speakers and electronic parking brake are retained.
Similarly, the powertrain setup still consists of a 1.6 litre four-cylinder twin-scroll turbocharged petrol engine paired to an Aisin-sourced AT6 six-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The mill continues to dish out 150 hp at 5,000 rpm and 240 Nm from 1,450 rpm.
On the safety side of things, the 308 THP Active holds on to its impressive safety suite with six airbags (dual front, side, curtain) and ESP. However, driver assistance systems that include dynamic cruise control, emergency collision alert and emergency collision braking aren’t available here.
Five colour options are available for the Peugeot 308 THP Active – Pearl White (RM1,590 option), Rouge Red (what you see here), Mocha Brown, Artense Grey and Nera Black. With its new price tag, the new Pug is positioned to compete against the Ford Focus, that is priced from RM113k.
What do you think of the new Peugeot 308 THP Active? Does its new price tag make it a more appealing C-segment hatchback prospect?
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The crony’s company will try with a very expensive price, stok tak jalan, then lower and lower again…
121k for this? crap crap crap.
Much, much better than Proton Suprima inside out.
It should be. It is almost twice the price.
Clearly you’ve never been in one before.
100k shubbe ok…
Lower spec with lower price.. without keyless? 120k purely too expensive
still offer better safety spec than civic 2.0 or altis 2.0 at the same price.
yeah its safer, sebab will be in shop or tow truck most of time
How can this French beauty be slapped with a REFLECTOR* HEADLAMP??? MAZDA 2’s mistakes by BERMAZ still not enough a lesson?
halogen projector la bro.. the higher spec full led.
DUDE! Look at the picture of the headlamp, it’s clearly a REFLECTOR. DUH!!
no, to little too late
and anyways the market trend now is for compact SUV , not city hatchbacks or large sedans
for the stuff that are missing, better just top up that 10k.
Wow so much spec has been taken out and they dare to sell it at 121k? It should have been sold at 101k!!
why 101k, please explain?
I absolutely have the same feeling like you. It should have been 102 888.
Better wait for one more year and buy 2ndhand @ 60k (50%) discount with 4 years remaining warranty. Don’t believe? go and search for 2014 308 turbo. now selling around 58-60k only. One of the worst RV in the mkt.
Buy new if you have too much money to throw.. lol
too expensive…. removing the panaromic roof is a big mistake.
Yup.
One of the most problematic cars in Malaysia. No wonder its second hand value is CRAP! For RM121K the Mazda 3 high spec beats it by a mile.
The new one should be much more improved right? Understandably the earliest versions were a little ‘sensitive’.
Knowing Naza their estimated price is at least RM5k more than the actual price
Yo Nasim you should bring in the high spec 1.6L turbo diesel. Price it right and you’ll have a winner.
This car can only sell for less than 50k in 2 years time. French cars got more terrible RV than kimchis.
Btw this is clearly a halogen reflector not projector.
So, better buy a 2nd instead of this new but still hi price?? Then, keep it for nx gen bec RV 3rd hand french is very very low.
Paying Rm120k for a car tat has no keyless entry, reverse camera and most funny of all, NO front parking sensor, now TATS PRICELESS
continenter car at it best..rv sucks big time thanks to always defective
RM120k is way too overpriced for this junk. Should be priced at RM90k max to compete against Jazz and City.
Nolah, the Jazz and City competitor is the 208.
To me the 208 is not even the worthy competitor. Maybe the 208 can compete against Myvi or Piccanto.
Sooo disappointed with Peugeot Services. Got a Pug 308 Turbo in 2012. This year, air cond got faulty. Still in 5 year warranty and constantly servicing the car at the authorized service dealer. Unfortunately, service dealer does not want to repair/replace the air cond. Reason given, was late for 2nd services (other services was on time) and due to the car was registered under company, they accuse the damage was wear & tear while i`m the only one who use it. Already send appeal letter to the management.
My advice, stay away from the Pug as what Clarkson has said.
comparing this 308 and the old 308 is like comparing a laptop to a typewriter.
Price reduction is insufficient. For the number of items removed, we should at least see 15k reduction. Of course, unless the top-sec 131k is a good buy?
Naza should be taking a leaf out of TC Renault’s book.
These french cars are saddled with big depreciation and only makes sense as a company car (where it gets written off in 5 years)
5 year unlimited mileage warranty with free maintenance.
Slap a diesel into the 408 sedan and watch it fly off the lots bought by sales reps (or Uber drivers).
Market is very competitive now.
RM120K can get better deal and better car.
Go for Mazda lah..Mazda 3 or CX3 are better.
It’s look like a Kia…the twin scroll turbocharged engine only make 150hp? The proton 1.3 campro vvt turbo engine(still rnd) already make 140hp..just 10hp different..so, this twin-scroll turbocharged engine or whatever doesnt make me suprise..plus, the suprima s is more better handling compare to this junk..cant wait to see this junk will crying when attacking a corner while the suprima was steadily behind this junk. What a outdated grille design
This 308 should just be priced rm15k more than the 4-door 208. Normal price gap between segment. Pricing strategy of the new, pricier 308 had proved to backfire as sales were very weak. Learn from that please.
How does it make sense that a newer 308 cost less than the previous 308 Turbo but with more features like touchscreen instead of those amber colour radio? Bro, u losing it bro.
The price should be RM90K and 208 should RM65K up to RM80K. For sure like goreng pisang.
Wtf ! Only 10k difference ? Better take the current 308. Tons of goodies