Introduced to replace the Peugeot 307, with a range of new turbo petrol engines jointly developed with BMW along with improved 1.6 and 2.0 litre HDi engines. Facelifted in early 2011 and e-HDi economy/low emissions version added. e-HDi labelled a micro-hybrid by the manufacturer but in reality just has stop/start and other fuel/emission saving devices (lower ride, low rolling resistance tyres etc).

Usual build quality issues; range subject to 12 recalls so far.

UK vehicle population (at December 2010) = 82,378. Model is current so total by time of publication will be approaching 100,000.

Models covered
Peugeot 308 Hatchback & estate (SW) models with petrol and diesel engines.
Does not cover features specific to Coupe Cabriolet (CC).
Petrol: 1.3 litre (1397cc) and 1.6 litre (1598cc).
Diesel: 1.6 litre (1560cc) and 2.0 litre (1997cc).