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Peugeot 308 1.6 Hybrid GT 5dr e-EAT8 Review

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The combined output of a 1.6-litre petrol engine with an electric motor makes for 178bhp – enough for 0-62mph in 7.6sec, which should be fine for most needs. This is our favourite engine option.

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Peugeot has its strongest model line-up for some years, with some of its cars now rated by our testers as being among the very best available.

Highlights focus around the firm’s newest SUVs, the 3008 and 5008. The 5008 was named Large SUV of the Year at the 2018 What Car? Awards, thanks to its appealing blend of space, interior quality and low running costs.

That bodes well for future launches, too, because many of the learnings from these cars will be passed on as new versions of existing cars are launched – something that could take many years, because the Peugeot range is so big, ranging from an entry-level supermini with the 108 to an executive saloon with the 508, up into the SUV range and also vans.

Buyers should evaluate some of the lower-rated cars in the range more carefully, though. Some are now quite old, and are subsequently left behind in terms of quality when compared with the opposition, making them below-average buys, in our estimation.

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A head-up display, heated steering wheel, matrix LED headlights and 18in alloys all come as standard on GT models.

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Front and rear electric windows with one touch/anti pinch

Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags with passenger airbag deactivation function

LED side indicator lights integrated into door mirrors

Full LED matrix headlights with automatic adjustment

Mirror screen with wireless apple carplay and android auto

Driver and front passenger seat height adjustment

Visibility pack with automatic magic wash windscreen wipers - 308

360 vision and drive assist plus pack - 308

Alcantara driver and passenger seat pack - 308

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With a smart interior, plenty of standard equipment and a variety of engines, the Peugeot 308 has a few strengths. Sadly, it's outclassed in many areas by other family cars. Unless you want the electric e-308, company car drivers will be best served by the Hybrid 180, otherwise private buyers will want to keep purchasing costs low with the Puretech petrol engine. Meanwhile, Allure trim makes the most sense.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Plenty of practical space </li> <li>Low running costs </li> <li>A comfortable ride </li> <li>A healthy equipment list </li> <li>Quality materials and thoughtful touches inside </li> <li>Rock-solid reliability</li></ul>

Family cars arguably have the toughest brief of all: they have to be good at pretty much everything. They’re used as the daily drive, on the school run or work commute (often both), and have to be able to cope with a family’s clutter on weekends and holidays.

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