How Peugeot came to be one of Europe's best automakers
It wasn't until 1889 that its first vehicle was introduced, which happened to be a steam-powered three-wheeler. One year later, though, the manufacturer dropped steam for gas and built a four-wheeled car instead.
The brand's first mass-produced vehicle came in 1929, which was the 201. That was the start of Peugeot's numbered system for its models, consisting of three numbers and a zero in the middle—a practice that continues today.
What does the new Peugeot 308 offer?
The 308 comes in a hatchback version, the SW Estate (station wagon), or the new plug-in hybrid model.
There are a few different powertrains offered with the 308. You can choose a 1.2-liter PureTech 130 or the 1.5-liter Blue HDi diesel engine. With the Hybrid model, you get a 1.6-liter gas engine paired with an 81 kW electric motor.
When it comes to acceleration, the Hybrid model wins out with a time of 8 seconds on a 0-to-62 run. The 1.2-liter PureTech engine can do the same run in 10 seconds.
What other vehicles are up for Car of the Year in Europe?
Winners will be announced in Geneva, Switzerland and online on February 28th, 2022.
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