Peugeot presents an estate of grace

Peugeot's new 308 SW estate model will cost from £16,895 when it arrives in June

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Peugeot's new 308 SW estate model will cost from £16,895 when it arrives in June.

It continues a pattern that has seen every generation of the 300 series include an estate variant since the 304 back in 1969.

From launch the newcomer will be available with three petrol and five HDi diesel engines, all with the promise of class-leading fuel economy and low CO2 emissions.

In fact the 308 is the first Peugeot to receive a new three-cylinder turbo petrol engine - the PureTech 1.2-litre e-THP with a choice of 110 or 130bhp.

Also available will be BlueHDi models, including a unit with emissions of 82g/km in the hatchback and 85g/km in the SW, plus next generation six-speed automatic gearboxes.

Four trim grades – Access, Active, Allure and Feline – are up for grabs in a car that has been completely redesigned to offer a sleek and sporty style.

And despite being a compact estate the car’s dimensions - 4.58m long and 1.47m high – are sufficient to provide ample space, versatility and practicality.

The French manufacturer says that the new SW’s boot capacity is class-leading and its rear seats are folded with a single action from inside the boot to provide a perfectly flat floor.

Weight-saving technology has resulted in the Peugeot being 140kg lighter than its predecessor, enhancing the overall driving experience.

Inside, the i-Cockpit is the same as that featured in the 308 hatchback and highlights Peugeot’s continued move upmarket.

Simple, intuitive and smart, it comprises a raised instrument panel, high centre console and 9.7-inch touchscreen.

There’s just a single button, then everything else – multimedia, airflow, sat-nav, heating – is controlled by touching the screen.

Pricing sees the PureTech 1.2-litre e-THP 110 five-speed manual Active model with Stop-Start open the range at £16,895, topping out at £25,145 for the 2.0-litre BlueHDi 150 six-speed Feline automatic with Stop-Start.