For GT aside, this is the quickest model in the range. Allure trim is lavish and includes leather trim and the Airwave scarf system to blow hot air on to front passengers' necks.
Against The extra weight of the CC over the hatchback means that even this engine lacks a certain amount of flexibility.
Yes, this is the quickest and most lavishly trimmed 308 CC apart from the GT, but it's still not that quick, so we reckon most people will be happier in something a little less costly.
Predictably, the Peugeot 308 CC takes its engines from the 308 hatchback range. The weakest units from both the petrol and diesel ranges have been left on the shelf, though, so CC buyers have just six engines choose from, rather than eight in the hatch.
It’s just as well, too. Even the most powerful of the engines, the 197bhp petrol turbo that gives hot-hatch pace in the hatchback, can struggle to shift the extra weight of the CC. It’s not slow, but it’s not as sprightly as you expect, either.
The CC gives more standard kit than you get in the hatchback, though. Entry-level Access cars come with air-conditioning, powered windows, alloys and Bluetooth, while Active models add cruise control, climate control, automatic lights and wipers and parking sensors. Allure models have leather seats with a gizmo that blows warm air down the back of your neck, while GT models have sportier styling.
We have owned our year old 308cc for just under 2 weeks and have done 800 miles in it so far. The car looks very upmarket & in our eyes very stylish…