PEUGEOT’S impressive 308 hatchback was always going to provide the basis for a much better coupe-convertible than the 307 that preceded it, so it’s no surprise the sportier and more rigid new 308 CC is a more convincing driver’s car than the 307 CC. Adding to its increased allure are two new engines, led by a smooth, perky new turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine shared with BMW, mated to both six-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmissions. For the first time in a Peugeot convertible in Australia, there’s also a diesel engine on offer in the 308 CC – in this case a torquey 2.0-litre turbocharged unit matched exclusively to a six-speed automatic transmission. Two equipment levels are available for the 308 CC, which is priced from under $50,000 and features affordable top-end technologies such as a neck heating system, twin front side airbags and a head-up display.

307 CC
Released: February 2004
Ended: June 2009
Family Tree: 308LAUNCHED in February 2004, the 307 CC range opened with the 100kW 2.0-litre petrol Dynamic, priced at $49,990 with a five-speed manual transmission. A four-speed automatic version cost $52,190, while a Sport version powered by a 130kW 2.0-litre topped the line-up at $56,990. An MY06 upgrade saw the base engine increase to 103kW from October 2005, when priced were lowered by $2000 across the board.
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