Everything you need to know about the Peugeot 308 GTi
Peugeot was never really well known in South Africa for making hot hatches. Renault, Ford, Opel, and VW made up the brunt of the hot hatch craze but the Peugeot 308 in GTi guise really was an impressive machine that could put many of these others to shame when in the right hands.
In this article:
Who is the Peugeot 308 GTi a good car for?
What is the Peugeot 308 GTi like to drive?
Tech features in the Peugeot 308 GTi
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Is the Peugeot 308 GTi a good car?
When the subject of hot hatches comes up the Peugeot 308 GTi isn't usually a name that gets bandied about a lot. South Africa received the last of these C-segment hot hatches from France in 2012. We were slated to receive the latest generation but it was deemed unfeasible to import due to costs. Although the 308 GTi may not be as popular as its segment stable mates it was still a great car with amazing performance to boot.
Who is the Peugeot 308 GTi a good car for?
The Peugeot 308 GTi is a good car for fans of the brand who are very fond of french styling and performance underpinnings. The 308 GTI may be over a decade old but it still appeals to hardcore fans.
Is the Peugeot 308 GTi a good first car?
As a hot hatch, the 308 GTi is ideal for a new driver. It is not only safe but has many of the features that appeal to younger drivers.
Is the Peugeot 308 GTi a good family car?
With its 3-door setup, the 308 may not be best used by a family as access to the rear compartment is limited. The boot is also relatively small so transporting all the goods of a family may not always be possible.
Is there a Hybrid Peugeot 308 GTi?
This particular model debuted before the widescale adoption of hybrid technology so there is no hybrid option.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion
The steering is actually a delight, being light at lower speeds, but extremely quick and accurate in placing the car exactly where you want it. There isn’t huge feedback through the wheel, in terms of the steering system loading up in corners, but there is just enough to enable you to really enjoy cornering this car.
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Peugeot 308 GTi like inside?
The inside of the 308 is comfortable but also sporty with its contoured race seats, and ergonomic and functional race-inspired features such as the gear lever, handbrake lever, and aluminium pedals.
Style
There is a definite race-inspired design trend inside the 308. Leather with contrasted red stitching, Alcantara, brushed aluminium, as well as piano black, make up the bulk of the interior. trim.
Tech features
- Bluetooth Radio CD Player
- Auto Aircon
- USB / 12v Outlet
- TFT Screen
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Peugeot 308 GTi?
There was only one model derivative
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How much does it cost?
| Model | Price now used |
| Peugeot 308 GTi | R 110 900 (2012) |
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
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