Peugeot’s C-segment hatchback and station wagon have undergone a facelift. The 308 and 308 SW receive a new, striking nose, along with other cosmetic updates. Under the hood, most of the news comes from the electric E-308, which gets a new battery, boosting electric range by nearly 10 percent.
Peugeot has always been strong in the traditional compact segment, with models like the 306 and the 307, which sold by the millions. Now, the C-segment is mainly dominated by SUVs, in which Peugeot also stands firm with the 3008. But the 308 hatchback and station wagon are not left in the cold, with a brand-new face for the 2025 model year.
Sharper claws in the front, identical everywhere else
The facelifted Peugeot 308 takes the claw-like light signature even further, with the streaks of LED lights now expanding into the grille. As a first for Peugeot, the front logo is now also illuminated, and hides the proximity radar for the ADAS systems. The low and high beam headlights are now hidden lower in the bumper, forming a split design.
The remaining cosmetic upgrades are minor. There are new colors and wheel designs, while the interior features a new digital instrument cluster with updated graphics. The infotainment system has been updated, too, but only on the software side. The screens stay the same as before.
Every engine choice is still on offer
Under the hood, the Peugeot 308 still offers the choice between mild-hybrid gasoline engines, a diesel engine, a plug-in hybrid, and a fully electric powertrain. The all-electric E-308 is the only version that has been changed for the 2025 facelift, although the plug-in hybrid received an update late last year, increasing its electric range to 85 km.
Larger battery for the E-308
Additionally, there’s more range available for the E-308 as well. It features a new 58.4 kWh battery (55.4 kWh usable), replacing the old 54 kWh (51 kWh usable) unit used in most of Stellantis’ compact electric models. Thanks to the additional capacity, the E-308’s range has increased to 450 km WLTP, up from 416 km.
However, everything else has stayed the same. Power still comes from a 115 kW (156 hp) motor on the front axle, while charging still takes at least 32 minutes from 20 to 80 percent state-of-charge (SoC). That’s actually a bit slower than before, due to the higher capacity and identical 100 kW DC charging power (AC: 11 kW).
New for the Peugeot E-308 is the ability to regulate the regenerative braking, using paddles on the steering wheel. Drivers can choose between three levels of regeneration, instead of the simple ‘B’ mode on the transmission selector.
Orders open in autumn
The revamped Peugeot 308 and E-308 are still available in hatchback and estate forms (308 SW). Orders will open in autumn 2025, and we also expect to have pricing by then. Peugeot also offers up to 8 years or 160,000 km of vehicle warranty to appease customers concerned about the recent PureTech, BlueHDi, and Takata issues that Stellantis and Peugeot have faced.
