The Peugeot 308 Generation I (T7) was introduced in 2007 as the successor to the highly successful but dynamically flawed 307. Built on the PSA PF2 platform, it offered a significant leap forward in interior material quality, sound insulation, and overall refinement. Available in multiple body styles including a 3-door and 5-door hatchback, a highly practical SW (estate) with an optional panoramic roof, and a CC (Coupé Cabriolet). The model received a major facelift in 2011 (Phase 2), which introduced a modernized front fascia with LED daytime running lights, reduced vehicle weight, and crucially, a heavily revised engine lineup. Diesel Focus: The 308 I is a tale of two eras for diesel buyers. Early 1.6 HDi 16v engines were plagued by severe turbo and injector issues. However, the introduc
The Peugeot 308 I is a car of extremes. If you buy an early petrol model or a poorly maintained early 1.6 HDi 16v, it will be a nightmare. However, if you focus strictly on the 2.0 HDi or the post-2011 1.6 HDi 8v (e-HDi), you are getting a highly comfortable, practical, and incredibly durable car for a bargain price. The SW estate with a panoramic roof and a 2.0 HDi engine is the absolute sweet spot of the range, offering immense utility and longevity. Avoid the THP and VTi petrol engines at all costs.