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Peugeot 308 SW Estate 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid 225 GT Premium 5dr e-EAT8

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1598
Trim	GT Premium
Price	£40,670
Battery Capacity	12.4
Engine Power - BHP	225
Acceleration	7.6
Top Speed	146 mph
Length	4635 mm
Width	1850 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	608 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1687 kg

Driver Convenience

10" capacitive colour touchscreen with connected 3D navigation includes Peugeot Connect SOS and assistance
Bluetooth telephone facility
Compact automatic gearbox impulse selector
Driver attention warning
Exterior temperature indicator with ice warning
Front and rear parking sensors
Intelligent speed adaptation
Lane keep assist
Mirror screen with mirror link, apple carplay and android auto
Multi driving mode selector - Electric/HYBRID /Sport mode
Multi function trip computer
PEUGEOT i-Cockpit with compact steering wheel
PEUGEOT SOS and assistance
Service interval indicator
Smartphone charging plate
Speed limit recognition and recommendation
Sport pedals with foot rest
Visio Park 3 with 360 colour camera system + semi automated parking assistance
Wireless apple car play/android Auto

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Mode 3 type 2 cable for wallbox charging

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Peugeot customisable iToggles
Steering column mounted multifunction controls
Voice recognition for radio, navigation and telephony features

Exterior Features

Acoustic and tinted windscreen
Automatic hazard light activation upon heavy brake application
Automatic triggered rear windscreen wiper in reverse gear
Bi-tone roof rails
Body colour door handles
Body colour rear spoiler
Dark chrome chequered radiator grille
Dark tinted rear side and tailgate windows
Dichroic hybrid badging
Door mirrors with auto dipping function in reverse gear
Electric operated/heated door mirrors
Extended lower body sills to the front and side
Frameless electrochrome rear view mirror with ZEV indicator
Front and rear electric windows with one touch/anti pinch
Full LED matrix headlights with automatic adjustment
Gloss black finish B pillar
Gloss black rear cluster connecting strip
High beam assist
LED rear number plate lights
LED side indicator lights integrated into door mirrors
Lion emblem badging on front wings
Model designation badges on front and rear
Nera black door mirrors
Peugeot aluminium door sills
Peugeot signature LED daytime running lights
Power folding door mirrors
Rain sensor
Rear full LED 3D Peugeot new claw effect lights with sequential welcome sequence upon unlocking the vehicle
Rear lower bumper gloss black diffuser effect trim
Rear reversing lights
Rear side wing doors
Smart electric tailgate with foot sensor and pedestrian detection
Tailgate with heated rear windscreen and wiper blade
Third brake light
Twin exhaust pipes with chrome surround

Interior Features

12V socket
2 front USB socket including 1 USB type c
2 rear USB socket including 1 USB type c
3 seat bench in 2nd row
40/20/40 flat folding rear seats
8 Colour personalisable ambient lighting
Automatic air conditioning with AQS 3
Carpet mats
Central front armrest with storage compartment
Clean cabin technology
Dynamic front seats
Electric power steering with reach and rake adjustable steering column
Fixed boot floor with access to the charging cable storage box
Flat folding rear seats
Front central console with two cup holders
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
LED Glovebox light
Manual driving mode - change gear manually via steering mounted paddles
Multifunction full grain leather steering wheel with admite green stitching & GT badging
Piano keys gloss black plated toggle switches to access main functions of the vehicle
Rear centre armrest with cupholders
Roof lining - Mistral black
Seatbelt unfastened on the move audible and visual alert for front and rear seats
Single front passenger seat
Sunvisor with concealable mirrors and LED lighting

Packs

Driver sport pack - 308 PHEV
Visibility pack with automatic magic wash windscreen wipers - 308

Passive Safety

2x Isofix child seat fitting on outer rear seats
3x Rear three-point retractable seatbelts with force limiters in the outer rear seats
ABS + EBD + EBA
Active safety brake with night function/cyclists/pedestrians
Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags with passenger airbag deactivation function
Automatic post collision braking
Child locks on rear doors
Driver/front passenger side airbags
Electronic parking brake
ESP
Front and rear curtain airbags
Front optimised safety headrests and rear retractable headrests (x3), height adjustable
Front three point retractable seatbelts with force limiters
Front/rear disc brakes
Hill start assist
Tyre pressure sensor

Security

Acoustic vehicle alert system (AVAS)
Automatic door locking when moving off
Deadlocking system
Electronic code immobiliser
Locking wheel nuts
Peugeot open and go system includes keyless entry with push start button
Thatcham cat. 1 alarm with anti lift sensor

Wheels

18" Portland diamond cut black alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	12.4
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	235
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	3.7
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	115
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	7.4
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	7.4
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	22.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	20.5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	2.8
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	3
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City - TEH	65
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City - TEL	71
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	63
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	60
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	65
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City - TEH	40.4
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City - TEL	44.1
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	39.2
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	37.3
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	40.4

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.439
HC	0.016
Noise Level dB(A)	65
NOx	0.022
Particles	0.0004
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEH	150
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEL	134
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	160
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	142
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEH	134
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEL	115
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEH	181
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEL	173
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEH	138
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEL	124
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	26
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	30
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	24

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1598
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	77
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.8
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	6.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	5.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH	7.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL	6.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEH	5.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEL	5.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEH	8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEL	7.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEH	6.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEL	5.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEH	42.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEL	47.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEH	39.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEL	45
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEH	47.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEL	55.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEH	35.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEL	37
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEH	46.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEL	51.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.1
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	213.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	266.2

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	30E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	76
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	84
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	68
NCAP Safety Assist %	65
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	20000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.6
Engine Power - BHP	225
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	360
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	146 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/40 R18
Tyre Size Rear	225/40 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	PORTLAND
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1442 mm
Length	4635 mm
Wheelbase	2735 mm
Width	1850 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2062 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	2170 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1634 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	608 l
Max. Loading Weight	483 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1450
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1687 kg
No. of Seats	5

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