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There's a limited market in eco-friendly sub-121g/km automatics, so Peugeot's EGC gearbox, available on the 308, will be welcomed in some quarters.
Unfortunately, though, the 'clutchless manual' semi-automatic system is tricky to drive smoothly in auto mode thanks to the jerky action of each shift. The driver has to pre-empt the gearchange and lift off the accelerator to get a cohesive change. In manual mode, either through the gear lever or cheap plastic paddles behind the steering wheel, it's easier to drive smoothly, but that negates the main point of having an auto.
But if you want or need an auto then the figures are impressive: 120g/km means a 13% BIK band with the equivalent manual at 129, and fuel economy is 49.5mpg against 44.1.
For an auto, the £450 premium is small, and the 38.1p per mile running cost is in line with low-CO2 rivals such as Ford's Focus Econetic.
Peugeot 308 1.6 HDi SR EGC 5dr
P11D price
£17,554
Model price range
£12,995-£17,554
Fuel consumption
49.5mpg
CO2 (tax)
120g/km/13%
BIK 20/40% per month
£38/£76
Service interval
12,000mls
Insurance
group 7
Warranty
3yrs/60,000mls
Boot space (min/max)
420/1398 litres
Engine size/power
1560cc/110PS
Top speed/0-62mph
12.5mph/11.7secs
On sale
Now
Score
5/10
Verdict
On paper it makes a compelling case, but the drive is still too disappointing to make it possible to recommend.
Verdict
On paper it makes a compelling case, but the drive is still too disappointing to make it possible to recommend.