Peugeot 308 CC goes on sales in UK

Finally, 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. Besides that, Peugeot announced that it will precede the coupe-convertible's main launch by offering a total of 100 special edition models from May. The car is fitted with a 1.6 liter turbocharged engine which capable to produce 150hp.

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 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).

More items are includes for the sport version which 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.