Peugeot 308 voted

In an increasingly competitive and important sector, the Compact Car Class was highly contested in 2008.

Paul Owen, Editor of Autocar Magazine, motoring journalist and chief judge for the awards says: "The 308 range possesses the great French characteristic of an involving chassis, thus appealing to drivers, while offering a distinguished ride, which ensures happy passengers."

"Here's substance and style unmatched by its rivals in the compact class."

"A five-star Euro NCAP crash rating, seven airbags and standard stability control make the 308 a safe family offering" said Owen.

"I could have stayed on the track all day in this, and Peugeot has really lifted its interior quality." Says Dave Moore, Editor of The Press, Christchuch.

The category winners were selected by the judges from new models launched in New Zealand between November 30th 2007 and November 30th 2008.

On top of this recent success with one of New Zealand's leading automotive magazines, the recently launched award winning Peugeot 308 AT-e also had an impressive result in the 2008 AA Energywise Rally with the lowest CO2 emissions and the lowest fuel consumption in the compact car class.

"The combination of an intelligent diesel automatic, outstanding fuel economy and performance make the Peugeot 308 an involving and rewarding drive that is perfectly suited to those families looking for affordable European motoring," said Simon Rose Peugeot Divisional Manager.

The Peugeot 308 is available in both Euro hatch and newly launched Sport Wagon variant, in both petrol and diesel guise.

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Credits: JRC