Peugeot Reveals UK Pricing on 308 CC, Announces Special Edition GT100

The all-new Peugeot 308 CC will go on sale in the UK on the 1st of June with prices starting from £19,495 for the entry-level 1.6-liter VTi 120 Sport model. However, Peugeot announced that it will precede the coupe-convertible's main launch by offering a total of 100 special edition models from May. The 308 CC GT100s are exclusive to the UK and come with equipped with Peugeot's 150HP-strong 1.6-liter turbocharged engine.

Priced at £23,595, the 308 CC GT100 will be available with a choice of Nera Black or Pearl White (50 units each). On top of the GT trim, the special edition model comes equipped with the "Electric Package" that includes electric seat adjustment, 'GT100' carpet mats, 'GT100' chrome door sills and GT100 badging.

The main range of the 308 CC consists of three different trims, Sport, SE and GT. The Sport model is available with the 120HP 1.6-litre petrol and the 110HP 1.6-liter HDi diesel engines, priced at £19,495 and £20,495 respectively. The standard equipment includes 16-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights, black / grey Sports cloth trim, a radio-CD player with 6 speakers & audio remote control, air-condition, leather steering wheel, six-airbags and ESP (Electronic Stability Programme that includes ABS, EBFD & EBA).

The 308 CC SE model can be specified with all petrol (VTi 120HP, THP 150HP or THP 140HP with automatic gearbox) and diesel engines (HDi 110HP, HDi 140HP or HDi 136HP with automatic transmission).

Additional specification over the Sport model includes larger 17-inch alloy wheels, the Visibility Pack (automatic rain sensing front wipers, automatic headlamps and an electrochrome rear view mirror), ambient lighting, rear parking aid, cruise control with speed limiter, climate control air conditioning, alarm and an upgrade stereo. Prices for the SE start from £20,395 for the 1.6 VTi 120HP.

Finally, the range-topping GT model can be specified with the petrol THP 150HP or HDi 140HP diesel engine. Extra features over the SE include leather trim, a windstop, Airwave neck heating system, 18-inch alloys, tire pressure sensor, front and rear parking aid and Peugeot's Connect HiFi (JBL HiFi pack). Prices for the 308 CC GT are set at £23,495 for the petrol version and at £24,295 for the diesel.

Next-Generation Peugeot 208 Dramatically Rendered

We're still a couple of years away from the introduction of the replacement for the Peugeot 207 that will most likely follow the French automaker's current naming system and be called 208, but we're already seeing the first rendered speculations. This CGI proposes a very dramatic yet clean look for Peugeot's Ford Fiesta rival with a prominent lower front grille and concave surfacing on the supermini's sides.

We don't know if the artist created the Peugeot 208 rendering based on inside information, but we certainly hope that the production model looks something like this. Due to hit showrooms in late 2011 - early 2012, the 208 will be available as a hatchback (three and five door variants) as well as a coupe-convertible with a retractable hardtop and a practical station-wagon.

Via: Motorspain

VIDEO: Peugeot's Funky Nude Parade Surprises Londoners

The things marketers and advertisers come up with to capture the attention of consumers, never cease to amaze us. To celebrate the launch of the new 308CC coupe-convertible in the U.K., Peugeot decided to offer Londoners a 'rude' wake-up call in the morning rush hour with a team of 308 seemingly naked people wearing only a blue scarf. However, to the dismay of many, Peugeot's commuters weren't actually naked as they were wearing specially made bodysuits mimicking the color of the human skin. Check out Peugeot's "naked" commuters in action in the video after the jump.

Limited Edition Peugeot 308 CC GT100 Sold Out

French carmaker Peugeot said today that all 100 examples of the special edition 308 CC GT100 have been spoken for ahead of the car's UK launch that's set for the end of May. The limited edition model that precedes the standard series' June 1st debut is exclusive to the British market and comes equipped with Peugeot's 150HP 1.6-liter turbocharged engine. Offered in either Nera Black or Pearl White finish, the special edition model features a standard "Electric Package" that includes electric seat adjustment, along with specific 'GT100' carpet mats, chrome door sills and GT100 badging.

Peugeot Spices up 4007 SUV with new Sport XS model

With the UK Government's scrappage scheme well underway, Peugeot thought it would be a good time to get more buyers interested in its Mitsubishi Outlander-based 4007 by introducing a new special edition version of the compact SUV. Based on the entry-level 4007 SE with the 156 horsepower-strong 2.2-liter diesel engine, the Sport XS comes with a special black leather upholstery, a full exterior Sport styling kit and 18-inch alloy wheels.

The Sports styling kit includes chrome side bars, wing mirror covers, door handles and a twin tail pipe extension. Body colored front lower and rear roof spoilers complete the exterior goodies.

The on-the-road price for the 4007 Sport XS is £24,695, or £1,450 up from the base SE and £1,150 below the range-topping GT model.

Insider: Peugeot to Reveal 7-Seater 5008 MPV Based on the 3008 Crossover

Our French sources have revealed to us that Peugeot is days away from taking the covers off its all-new people carrier, the 5008. The compact-sized MPV is based on the 3008 Crossover and will compete against the VW Touran, Renault Scenic and the Opel Zafira. The 5008 will be able to accommodate seven passengers in three rows of seats (2+3+2) featuring all the usual nick-knacks you expect to see on a French minivan. The engine range will be carried over from the 3008 unchanged and will include 1.6-liter petrol units in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged forms as well as various diesels like the 110HP 1.6-liter HDi and 163HP 2.0-liter HDi.
According to our insider, the 5008 will make its world debut at the Frankfurt Show in September with sales expected to start in most European markets by the end of fall 2009. Stay tuned on Carscoop as we'll have more on this developing story.

Peugeot 207 SW Outdoor Facelift Scooped with New Face?

The Pug-lovers over at 'Feline-207' have caught an undisguised prototype of what initially appears to be the facelift version of Peugeot's 207 SW Outdoor small crossover. However, there is a strong possibility that the car seen here is the SW Outdoor variant of the 207 99g that was shown for the first time in Geneva this past March. We say this because the only visible difference between the current 207 SW Outdoor and the prototype seen here concerns the modified fascia with the 'less smiley' lower grille which is identical to the one featured on the eco-friendly version of the 207 hatchback that's powered by a tweaked 1.6-litre diesel engine with 90HP emitting under 100g/km of CO2 per km.

On the other hand, Peugeot could be readying to change the front fascia on the entire range of the 207. Guess we'll have to wait and see.

Photos: Feline-207