The Peugeot 308 GTi facelift has finally landed in Malaysia. It’s currently being displayed at showrooms before being officially launched next month, and it will reportedly be priced around the RM200k mark, which makes it cheaper than its main rival, the RM227,060 Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Powering this hot hatch is a 1.6 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, churning 270 hp and 330 Nm of torque, with drive sent to the front wheels through a six-speed manual. Peugeot says the engine is the most powerful production unit of its size (F1 engines don’t count, by the way), and it’s capable of sprinting from zero to 100 km/h in six seconds flat.
A torque-sensing (Torsen) limited slip differential is standard for Malaysian models, as is the Peugeot Sport front bucket seats. Elsewhere, it gets upgraded suspension that’s 11 mm lower, 19-inch lightweight alloys wrapped in 235/35 profile Michelin Super Sport tyres and huge 380 mm front brake discs clamped by four-piston calipers.
No official kit list has been provided, but from what we see, local models will get full LED headlights, keyless entry, push-button start, a large panoramic glass roof, a massage function for the front seats, dual-zone auto climate control, a 9.7-inch capacitive infotainment touchscreen, six speakers and a reverse camera.
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Even if this car is launched, it cannot compete with the Golf GTI as it is the benchmark today. Even the A Class AMG which is more powerful is not able to affect the global sales of the Golf GTI. What more a Pug?
12mths old Pug GTi 80k.
Haha.. both of u (and a lot of others) sound so sour.. is it because 308 gti have more power than your beloved golf gti??.
Some more this is strictly manual.. so only for purist.. genuine hot hatch car guy. Only wannabe hate and talk down this car.
200k no bonnet heat insulation? Skip…
Peugeot 308 gti vs golf gti vs golf R…power to weight ratio please….and yes..thumbs up for a driven episode of the above hot hatch
I think you should pit the 308 gti against the Golf gti and the A250. Same level…
Why is this showroom display car not clean and with Peugeot lion logo on the wheels displayed upside down?
Nice video & good presentation by Matthew. All in all, this Pug 308 GTi looks impressive with its array of sporty 19 inch rims with hugging bucket seats, sports steering, LSD & respectable 1.6 Power(270 hp).
My only gripe is no double clutch as an option as modern sports car DCT do shift marginally faster than manual. Having said that, this manual only may be ideal for those who crave for Manual transmission as many commentators here prefer.
Great car but will not sell in Bolehland because;
1. No RV
2. Parts expensive
3. Brand not popular
Last but not least, pricing is ridiculous! Reduce by 50% now!
YES!
please price it right
308 GTI Aus$ 49K, Stinger 330S Aus$ 49K :p
I guess from a marketing stand point, they knew this car is gonna be hard to compete with the GTi here therefore the limited unit sounds about right.
At least the buyers know they are only the few who has this rare pc of kit.
Peugeot will always produce low quality n problematic cars…don’t be fooled by the looks n specs…guaranteed lifetime regrets.
Been using Peugeots since 1975. No regrets at all.
if you have 300k budget, you can buy a civic type R. OR you can buy a 308 thp and 308 gti for the same price.