Following an official video teaser and several not-so-official photos of the upcoming 2016 Peugeot 308 GTi, the French hi-po hatch has once again been leaked online – this time with a flurry of photos from Auto Express UK and even shots of its brochure from Autoblog.nl.
External differences from both sets of photos are minute, to say the least – the inclusion of ‘GTi’ badges on the front wheel arch and rear tailgate being the most obvious. In front, the car adopts a mesh-like front grille, two-toned 19-inch wheels and reworked rear bumper with a diffuser and twin exhaust outlets.
Other information gathered from the leaked brochure include the 308 GTi’s dimensions. The car measures in at 4,256 mm in length, is 1,863 mm wide and stands at 1,446 mm. A 1,205 kg kerb weight has also been deduced. While leaked photos so far only reveal the car with 19-inch wheels, the brochure also notes down the possibility of equipping the car with wheels ranging from a 15- to 19-inch setup.
Under the bonnet, the 2016 Peugeot 308 GTi will come powered by a turbocharged 1.6 litre four-cylinder engine in two states of tune with one offering 250 PS and another, 270 PS and a torque rating of 330 Nm. A sole transmission choice of a six-speed manual is offered.
Inside, the Peugeot 308 GTi features a flat-bottomed steering wheel, leather and Alcantara combination sport seats and gloss black trim – subtle red highlights help inject an otherwise monotonous interior with some flair. Expect more details to be divulged when the car gets officially revealed at the upcoming 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed this June 25.
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Pugs have really good build quality and amazing designs. The technology they feature and the gadgets they give alongside their pricing. Very very enticing indeed. But take it from me, a very new pug customer. I’m so so so disappointed with my problematic pug. And to top it off. Their customer service sucks so bad they make it look easy to suck that bad. Stay away guys. You will suffer once your car leaves that showroom.
what model did u buy ? mind sharing what technical issues u faced ?
No word about a limited slip diff?
that’s not the brochure. that’s a owners manual. which is universal for the entire 308 range.
3-pedals… \(^_^)/ the fun factor is back!!!
Look like another proper job by Peugeot.
Good decision to have 2 variants of 308GTi.
One Standard GTi, the other Performance GTi.
They should consider having a 5-door automatic g/box 247bhp variant just to pesk GolfGTi even further.
Similarity (between 247bhp and 266bhp 308GTi)
1. Heavily reworked suspension system that drops the whole car 11mm closer to the ground.
2. Wider front and rear tracks
3. Increased camber on the front wheels (good!)
4. Much stiffer bushing for the rear wishbones (should help to boost grip and sharpen the 308’s reactions).
5. Slightly thinner front anti roll bar (to help boost traction)
Known ‘performance’ differences
1. Torsen front differential (yeah!)
2. 19-inch ‘Carbone’ wheels wrapped in Michelin Super Sport tyres
3. Bigger 380mm front brakes with Peugeot Sport branding on the calipers.
Despite the revised setup..
Peugeot insists it’s a car made to drive fast on country roads rather than a track. Good.
Hopefully there are more differentiation between the two variants i.e. a few more rewarding ‘performance’ upgrades in the 266bhp variants than what have been revealed so far.
Wish Nasim will CKD the 266bhp 308GTi next year.