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Peugeot GT LINE
By Sam Ayres
Peugeot’s new range of vehicles is what I like
to call “eye candy” . This is amplified by the
GT-Line packages that are available options
on these vehicles. You get the sporty look
and feel but without the “vroom –vroom” and
inherently worse fuel economy. This rings true
with the young and hip 208 GT-Line, but also
the more refined 308 GT-Line model. The
way a car looks and feels has become more
important over the years, buyers want to have
an emotional connection with the vehicles
they drive. In a way they want a reflection of
themselves, this is even more so in the younger generations.
In my eyes, the rear of the 308 GT-Line looks
awesome, due to its low and wide stance. The
tail lights are sharp and the two rear exhaust
tips finish the sporty look off nicely, even if
there are only there for superficial reasons.
The same goes for the front too, it retains a
sharp, sporty and aggressive look. The 308
GT-Line instantly strikes me as the kind of car
that would appeal to a young individual , in his/
her mid to late twenties. The person is a professional and is responsible, that’s the kind of
vibe this car gives off.
Beauty from within:
Stepping inside the vehicle also encompasses
pleasant feelings, it’s inviting and simple in its
design. Everything except the audio controls
is operated electronically from the large central screen. This includes the climate control,
which is great. So without millions of buttons
for A/C and other things, the central console
is left uncluttered and I love it. Even the 9.7
inch screen has been designed into the dash
flawlessly. The sweeping design leads into the
dials, which are situated quite high up to provide a head-up display type of effect.
One thing I had to get used to was the rev
counter which rises from right to left, opposite
to most vehicles. With loud music playing and
a quick glace you could confuse 1200rpm with
6000rp and wonder why you are revving the
nuts off the little 1.2 litre motor. Adding to the
I-Cockpit are the GT-Line seats which feature