It’s been 10 years since Peugeot last slapped on the GTI badge on a car in the same class as the 308 and for many, it’s been a long wait. And after a decade, Peugeot’s reemergence into the category is in the form of a 1.6-liter THP 199hp 308 GTI that will effectively makes it a direct competitor to the Golf GTI – the benchmark GTI for this segment.
The THP engine will also be powering the upcoming RCZ model and features a twin-scroll turbocharger and a high pressure direct-injection system with variable valve and timing injection. It produces an incredible 275Nm of torque and is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. This combination allows the 308 GTI to make the sprint to 100km/h in just 7.7-seconds while fuel consumption figures stand at 6.9 liter/100 km.
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