2016 Peugeot 308 GTi 250 REVIEW | Brilliant Dynamics And Premium Feel – A Pug That Roars
THE ‘SMALL CAR, BIG ENGINE’ PHILOSOPHY ONCE DEFINED THE HOT HATCH GENRE. But now, the 2016 Peugeot 308 GTi 250 is here to prove that 'small engine, big power' is the better way to go.
That’s because Peugeot’s newest hot hatch fires from just 1.6 litres, where most of its competitors are 2.0 litre cars.
On the open road you’d be hard-pressed to pick the missing displacement - this is an engine that roars, clearly announcing that after an extended absence, Peugeot means business with its latest hot-hatch.
Vehicle Style: Five-door hot hatch
Price: $44,990 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 184kW/330Nm 1.6 4cyl turbo petrol | 6sp manual
Fuel Economy Claimed: 6.0 l/100km | Tested: 8.0 l/100km
OVERVIEW
At the top end of the Peugeot 308 range are two new hot hatches: the 308 GTi 250 and 308 GTi 270. And each is shooting for glory.
The GTi 270 goes all-out with a higher engine output, beefier brakes, and a limited-slip differential perfect for race track forays. The GTi 250 we're testing here takes a sightly more sensible approach to 'hot hatchery', without dulling things down.