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[STV4SYT]

Peugeot targets Golf GTI

Key points

Details of the upcoming 308 GTi are yet to be announced, but it is expected to get a reworked, 150kW version of the turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine

The 308 GTi is expected to differ from its more civilian siblings by including features such as a rear lip spoiler, dual-exhaust system and larger 17-inch alloys. The Golf GTI starts from $38,990 in three-door form, though Peugeot's rival is likely to cost from low- to mid-$40,000k

question is....

Would you?

[kennyc]

Peugeot or Volkswagen? hrrmmm i think Volkswagon for me!

[nau]

I would take if for a test drive for sure ... shape is OK
dont know much about extras but I would consider it

[STV4SYT]

I am a massive Pug fan from way back, in the UK i had a string of 306 Dturbos, but reckon the 3 series lost their edge after that, the 307 was pretty bland and the 308 is a bit quirky.

The other massive thing that i am looking at. Is if the Citroen equivalent is the Megane and they have the monster 225, why wouldnt they bring that engine across too instead of using a 1.6 from the mini?

[team_v]

Wouldn't touch it.

Hate the exterior design (looks like it's melting)
And Clarkson hates them.

The GTI just ozzes more appeal in every way.

[iBoost]

No thanks, looks ugly to me.

I owned a 206 GTi 180 for 3 years. It was a downgrade while buying a property and to be honest I wouldn't go back to Peugeot again. The build quality was poor, and the resale wasn't much better.

I think they really need a proper update, the big swoopy head lights really look dated these days.

[skeep]

No. Not really sure what they are trying to do with the styling there, but its not good.

[AznGti]

ewww, dont even compare that to a GTI

[cme2c]

No, I wouldn't (and I drive a Peugeot). Steve_tdi, Renault have the Megane with the 184 kW 2l turbo, Citroen uses the PSA/BMW 1.6 turbo as used in the Mini as well as 207/308 Peugeots. This engine has several states of tune.

The last "hot" 308 (the XTS) also dropped by Peugeot, is slower than a Golf 118TSI . I'd look seriously at the RenaultSport offerings, but not at the Peugeot.

[STV4SYT]

No, I wouldn't (and I drive a Peugeot). Steve_tdi, Renault have the Megane with the 184 kW 2l turbo, Citroen uses the PSA/BMW 1.6 turbo as used in the Mini as well as 207/308 Peugeots. This engine has several states of tune.

The last "hot" 308 (the XTS) also dropped by Peugeot, is slower than a Golf 118TSI . I'd look seriously at the RenaultSport offerings, but not at the Peugeot.

Oops, got my French manufacturers mixed up.

Guess thats testament to how boring they have become...