Lifestyle Talk – Peugeot 308

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Who says a non-driver cannot talk about and show interest in cars? :P Not so much of a car-lover but I do have some preferences when it comes to selecting (contributing views) a car with J. I really love hatchback cars in general so I got really excited when we were invited to the launch of the new Peugeot 308 on the last weekend of January.

Well the Peugeot wasn’t really a new encounter for J and I because the car we rented when we were on our honeymoon to London was also a Peugeot, a Peugeot 208 to be exact. I couldn’t say how good the drive was since I’m not a driver but as a passenger, the ride was smooth throughout other than some glitches due to bad weather. It was a trusty ride that brought us to the most beautiful places with the most memorable memories!

Peugeot since 1858

A little about the rich history of the brand - Peugeot is a French car brand that started out in 1810 manufacturing coffee mills and bicycles, items that are still sold in Peugeot showrooms today.

The company moved in cars in 1858 and has gone on to become one of the biggest automotive brands in Europe. Its cars have also won multiple critics’ awards around the world and have an impressive history in motorsports.

Peugeot 308

Peugeot 308 (Year 2007)

In 2007, the Peugeot 308 was first unveiled and in late 2013, the latest 308 went on sale globally, featuring Peugeot’s new design style, and went on to win European ‘Car of the Year’ in 2014, beating the likes of the BMW i3. Its i-Cockpit interior was also awarded ‘Most Beautiful Interior’ in the UK.

The all-new Peugeot 308 (Year 2014)

Personally for me, I have no right to be picky about the cars that J is considering (when he is ready to buy a car), I just hope that the car he chooses will be affordable, fuel efficient, lower road tax costs and safe & stable to drive as he spends more time on the road than me. We both love how the new Peugeot 308 is hatchback and looks really sleek. Surprisingly, I specifically like how the new Peugeot 308 has Full LED headlights with LED daytime running lights! These are features that are usually only found on high-end luxury marques and these really give the new 308 a stunning profile and are much brighter than the usual halogen lamps. Of course, some of the other features that I like are the panoramic glass roof that stretches all the way to the back of the car and the fact that it shows excellent fuel consumption of up to 19.6km/litre on paper.

Peugeot 308 Official Open house – 24th & 25th January 2015

Sales Manager of Autofrance (Peugeot), Jimmy greeted us and briefed us on the main features of the car before we had some time to get refreshments and snap some photos before our test-drive. I went straight to the 2nd choice passenger seat to snap a quick one since the front was occupied.

Peugeot also made some really great changes to the cabin. Called the i-Cockpit Interior, the idea is to give it a minimalist feel yet really easy for the drive to navigate all its functions.

The steering wheel has also been sized down for intense dynamic sensations, a high- positioned ‘head up’ instrument panel to easily read the information without taking the driver’s eyes off the road ahead, an enhancing high centre console and a large 9.7” touch screen for intuitive driving.

Sidetracking a little, we were served some yummy cupcakes and juices while waiting for our test drive. J had the red velvet and myself some Milo Dino! YUMMS!

Jimmy then took us out for spin and the driver was J! HEHE. We went on the test drive shortly after and I was really impressed with the smooth yet powerful 1.2L PureTech turbo engine and 6-speed EAT6 gearbox which provides 129hp and 230Nm torque! Thumbs up!

Win a Staycation and a weekend with the new Peugeot 308!

Of course, how could I miss out the good news! You will stand a chance to win a staycation and a weekend with the Peugeot 308! All you have to do is to log on to <http://blog.nuffnang.com.sg/2015/02/06/peugeot308-blogging-contest/> and do a short blog post on your favourite feature of the new Peugeot 308 and why! I hope you win the staycation and most of all, a weekend with the new ride! Good luck! :D 

More information about the Peugeot 308 can be found here: 
http://www.peugeot.com.sg/news/the-new-peugeot-308puretech-is-in-town and promotional prices start from $113,900 and include 3 years free servicing (subject to change based on COE rates). Do feel free to pop by at the showroom and call the sales hotline if you would like to arrange for an appointment. 

Peugeot Showroom 
305 Alexandra Road 
Singapore 159942 

Sales Hotline – 6376 2288 
Fax – 6477 7373 
Website – www.peugeot.com.sg 
Facebook – www.facebook.com/peugeotsg 

Business hours: 
Monday to Saturday, 8am to 7pm. 
Sunday and Public Holidays, 10am to 7pm.