Peugeot unveils the facelifted 308

The facelifted 308 will go on sale by April, and all three body styles, the hatchback, CC Coupe Cabriolet, and SW station wagon, will get the same family facelift look. Among the design changes include modified bumpers, a "floating" grille, and restyled headlights, as well as a new bonnet, LED daytime driving lights, and new wheels which range in sizes from 16- to 18-inches.

Peugeot has moved to improve the quality of the interior, and as such there are now improved seats and better materials and new trim. There is also a new panoramic sunroof option for the hatchback and estate versions, and automatic dual-zone climate control, GPS navigation, and a JBL audio system.

As usual, a whole host of engines are expected to be available for the 308, with the petrol models including the 1.4-litre VTi with 98bhp, the 1.6-litre VTi with 120bhp, the 1.6-litre THP with 156bhp, and another 1.6-litre THP with 200bhp. Peugeot will also introduce a micro-hybrid e-HDi version of the 308 from the middle of this year, which features a stop-start system and a smart alternator able to recover energy during braking, mated to a 1.6-litre HDi FAP diesel engine which has 112bhp and complies with the Euro 5 emissions standards.