Comments on: 2008 Peugeot 308 Touring

By: pugman

pugman — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:40:29 +0000

I have owned Peugeot’s for a few years now including 406HDI 206GTi 206GTi 180 and a 207HDI. About to trade up to a 308 HDI touring. I’ve never had any problems apart from a sticky electric window that was replaced under warranty in the 406. I wouldn’t keep buying them if I had any problems. Great value for money considering the features….

By: Mickster

Mickster — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:58:43 +0000

Hey I took out the Peugeot 308 Touring on the weekend, it was a great drive. Very keen to buy one. All my friends say to be careful and Peugeot has one of the worst names in reliability! Is this the case for these new models as well?

By: Rara

Rara — Wed, 27 May 2009 07:14:57 +0000

I think the 3rd row is a great idea it makes the car more appling to large families aswell as day careers, beautiful car :) Look forward to hopefully getting one in the next month

By: A.G.

A.G. — Mon, 18 May 2009 23:28:37 +0000

John D

Totally agree with John D’s comments above with regards to the acceleration (only when the car is already moving) and internal space (according to the dealer its internal dimensions are even bigger than the 407 touring model).

By: John D

John D — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:15:00 +0000

I have driven a 307 diesel touring for 3 years after years of driving V8 calais’. In my opinion the 308 was a much better car with surprising acceleration and performance. I am about to take delivery of a 308 diesel touring this week. Have test driven one and am very impressed with the head room. I am 6′1″ and the 307 and 308 have more headroom than the Calais. I have owned 30 cars in my life and the peugeot 307 was clearly the best. I am sure the 308 will be similar!

By: patterntangle

patterntangle — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:25:28 +0000

I sat in one at the motor show – The first thing I noticed was my head was very close to the roof where it meets the top of the windscreen. I’m 6′2″ I think I’m waiting till april 2009 and buying the hyundai i30 deisel wagon that’s coming out. cheaper, better warranty, more fuel efficient. But unlike some it would appear, I like the look of the peugeot.

By: woz

woz — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:19:54 +0000

I have checked one of these out at the dealer, the drivers seat was cramped and the second row of seats is for midgets and the third row is almost useless. Not a car for someone over 5ft2

By: Golfschwein

Golfschwein — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:50:16 +0000

Rick, I think Peugeot have already worked that out. It’s not ordinary glass, but you’d have to do some research on it, as I’ve forgotten where to find the reference.

By: Rick Mendoza

Rick Mendoza — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:22:37 +0000

I loved the idea ot the tourer…buuut..that massive sunroof!
Nice idea but….. If truly made of glass (not polycarbonate) then it’s heavier than steel, and less stiff than steel, and less crashworthy than steel. Result?
Heavier frame (read poorer acceleration, lower fuel efficiency, greater body roll), less stiff torque cell(poorer handling due to more body twist) AND…there goes the 5 star NCAP rating (has anybody ever seen glass absorb energy??).
Let’s get serious.

By: AlPal

AlPal — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:42:53 +0000

The full-length glass roof is superb! Even Renault has one. If you haven’t sat under one in a 308 hatch or one of the new 207 Tourings, do so soon. It has an electric blind that keeps out the hot Ozzie sun if need be, but the openness and light and vista is simply glorious. I want one! But I am not impressed that the new new 308 Touring looks a little like a mini-hearse, when the 207 Touring is such a darling in design (along with the gorgeous 407 Touring). Alas, the 207 doesn’t come as an auto or with centre armrests to the front seats (what’s that about???). Whatever happened to the ’signature’ family trait of the reverse-angle C-pillar? It seems to have gone missing in the new 308 Touring, which is a shame, as it is so striking, and gives the rear window such a lovely curvaceous line. The 308 Touring looks a little drab by comparison, but the extra 100cm in the wheelbase seems to have done wonders for it over the hatch. Can’t wait to see it in the metal!

By: mitchell

mitchell — Mon, 19 May 2008 05:54:20 +0000

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:55:58 +0000

I am not sold on the styling looking at the pics, looks a bit aggressive and kind of lumpy. The glass roof is possibly bad news for Australian conditions, I agree they would want a metal one here.

Hmm, maybe a run out deal on a 307 touring? Are they as bad as the sedans are made out to be?

By: Liam

Liam — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:36:17 +0000

Uh, so ugly. why new Peugeot has to be so big and so fat and so tall (207 and 308 included) and so ugly~? I prefer used BMW Compact to a Peugeot 308. And Peugeot’s almost vertical rear windows on it’s hatchback models suck.

By: Ash

Ash — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:12:54 +0000

Any update of expected arrival for the 308 Touring. I’ve received conflicting views from Peugeot staff that range from July 08 to “not sure if the 308 Toring is coming to Australia”.

By: Jo

Jo — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:01:23 +0000

I think the 3rd row WILL sell because it splits – so for 5-6 people in it, there’s still some boot space. It’s hard to find a fuel efficient 7-seater in Australia – and this could well be it.

We looked at Peugeot over 12 months ago – but needed the 3rd row, and were disappointed it wasn’t available in the 307 in Australia – so we opted for another, less fuel efficient, vehicle so we could get more people in.

I agree with Graham – a solid roof would be a great option.

By: Darren

Darren — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:38:40 +0000

BUT!!! Will the diesel come with an auto??? (unlike the 307 HDi Touring). If it does, where do i sign…

By: Graham

Graham — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:49:45 +0000

In Australia we prefer to sit in the shade. Please have a solid roof as an option if glass has to be standard.

By: Rudy Zarszoff

Rudy Zarszoff — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:06:28 +0000

Great looking wagon & so flexible, Diesel, wagon, fuel effecient, 7-seat & not a massize fuel guzzler. About time CAN’T WAIT TO DRIVE AND SEE IN THE FLESH.

By: o

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:00:28 +0000

great work with 3rd row of seats this willl sell

By: No Name

No Name — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:22:15 +0000

Steve – well spotted my error. its a 406, gettingcarrried away hinking its a 407. silly me.