Peugeot Australia confirms launch of 2019 308 GT

Peugeot Australia has confirmed the launch of its new 308 GT later this month with a fresh eight-speed automatic transmission, which is co-developed with Japan’s Aisin. According to Peugeot, the ‘EAT8’ frames on the outgoing six-speeder beginning with the reasonable addition of two extra ratios, along with “enhanced shift quality” and a 7 percent rise in fuel economy. Other developments introduce the improved performance of the idle Stop & Start system which now can hit in from 20kmph, a coasting feature at speeds above 25kmph and a 2.5kg weight loss compared to the old EAT6. 

The limited-edition Peugeot 308 GT will flaunt the new transmission, which never made it to Australia as part of the facelifted series. The local branch has not revealed complete specifications for the latest variant, through quick inspection of the Peugeot UK site tells us that it will come equipped with a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, which is capable of churning out 221 hp of maximum power and 285 Nm of peak torque. The torque will be available at as low as 1750 rpm. 

Peugeot has claimed that this car can perform 0-100 sprint in just 7.4 seconds and can achieve the top speed of 235kmph. Moving to the fuel efficiency, it is ranked at 7.4L/100km on the combined WLTP cycle. 2019 Peugeot 308 GT is expected to hit the Australian market in late July.

After the introduction of 308 GT, the fresh EAT8 will flaunt on the all-new 508 GT sportswagon and fastback sports wagon. In the coming months, the diesel-powered 5008 GT and 3008 GT will get equipped with the new transmission