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March 01, 2011

Live from Geneva: 2012 Peugeot 308

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Like Hyundai is to Kia, Peugeot is a sister brand to France's Citroen. But based on what I’ve been seeing at various auto shows over the past few years, the Citroen designers seem to be scoring more wins than their Peugeot creative counterparts.

DSC07303 Take a look at this newly facelifted 308. It’s a platform mate of the much more attractive Citroen C4 compact. It goes on sale in Europe this spring, but it already looks about four years old. Apparently, Peugeot is trying to be the Toyota of Europe, betting heavily on hybrids—but with diesels. So there is a new 308 micro-hybrid e-HDi model. Whoo-pee…

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I agree, the Citroen's are looking great at the moment, the new C4 is fantastic, and the DS range with the DS3 and soon to be released DS4 are amazing, great looking and great to drive...Peugeot do have the RCZ..that is a fantastic looking car!

I agree, the Citroen's are looking great at the moment, the new C4 is fantastic, and the DS range with the DS3 and soon to be released DS4 are amazing, great looking and great to drive...Peugeot do have the RCZ..that is a fantastic looking car!

It looks suspiciously like a Toyota Auris!

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