While the 308 CC is still yet to be released, Peugeot will unveil the 308 SW at the next Geneva Motor Show. The 308 SW tries to combine the best of the estates and the MPVs.
As predicted, the production version is similar to the 308 SW Prologue concept car displayed at Frankfurt last September. The front fascia keeps the controversial corporate grille while the rear end gets a panoramic window. Compared to the 308 hatchback, the wheelbase of the 308 SW has been lengthened by 100 mm. The new car is 71 mm longer than the outgoing model. The luggage compartment grows in size to 674 litres depending on the seat configuration. With the seats removed it provides a total volume of 2,149 litres up to the level of the roof.
Like the outgoing 307 SW, the new 308 is roomy enough for 7 people which is a unique offer in the segment. A lot of attention has also been paid to the modularity of the 308 SW. The rear seats in the second row are all individual, removable, identical in size and offer a multitude of combinations. To carry seven persons, two occasional rear seats can be fitted in the third row. The two seats are available as an option or as after-sales.
The 307 SW was favoured for its large glass roof. The new 308 SW panoramic glass roof is now 27% larger (total area of 1.68 m2) and extends beyond the heads of the second row passengers.
The 308 SW will offer a wide range of petrol engines, the 95bhp 1.4-litre, followed by the 120bhp 1.6-litre unit and topped by 1.6-litre turbocharged engine with 140bhp, 150bhp and 175bhp. Along the petrol units, there will be three diesel engines, a 90bhp 1.4-litre, a 110bhp 1.6-litre and a 136bhp 1.6-litre.
The 308 SW will reach our shores in June.
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