The Peugeot 308, recently awarded European Car of the Year 2014, completes its range with the arrival of the new PureTech 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine, producing 130bhp. In official witnessed tests, it has been shown to achieve new records for fuel economy: 99.1 mpg and 1,124.7 miles on a full tank of fuel.

This performance was achieved at the Almeria circuit in Spain, officially witnessed by the authority UTAC (Union Technique de l’Automobile, Motocycle et Cycle).

A Peugeot 308 Hatchback, specified with the new PureTech 1.2-litre e-THP 130 turbo petrol engine with a manual six-speed gearbox, was driven for over 32 hours to consume the 51.4-litre contents of its fuel tank. In so doing, the standard-production Peugeot 308 set a new record for fuel economy and distance driven on a single tank of fuel. To achieve this, several drivers took part in the driving such was the time and distance covered.

Imported and distributed locally by Michael Attard Ltd. of National Road Blata L-Bajda.

The new 308 petrol ranges from €17,700.

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