First drive: Peugeot 308 GTi

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The Peugeot 308 GTi is another foray by the French manufacturer into the burgeoning market of the hot hatch. With uprated power and firmer suspension, the 308 GTi is aimed at drivers who seek more involvement in their drive, a much more room in comparison to its smaller sibling – the 208 GTi. But with strong competition from its rivals, the 308 GTi has to be on top form to win us over.

What is it?

The 308 GTi is Peugeot's largest hot hatch – one notch up from the 208 GTi. That means five doors, a larger boot and more room in the rear. But bigger doesn't necessarily mean sensible; not in this case, anyway. With a lower ride height and sportier styling, the 308 GTi has not problem standing out from the rest of the Peugeot range. Based on the successful 308 hatch, the GTi is a faster variant to go against the likes of the Golf GTI and Renaultsport Clio.