Armed with its superior spaciousness and affordable price, the Peugeot 301 winks at family heads who are looking for substance and maturity in their travels with a reasonable budget...
+ Passenger and luggage areas, sturdy construction, engine pull, economy, road behavior, value for money
– Simple dashboard, non-adjustable steering wheel, not comfortable seats
In difficult economic times, the advent of cars like the new Peugeot 301 it can only be described as manna from heaven for those families looking for a spacious sedan with compact dimensions and low cost of ownership and use.
Based on proven mechanical parts and manufactured at the French brand's factory in Figo, Spain, Peugeot 301 has a length 4,442 meters and certainly does not go unnoticed. On the contrary, it looks elegant, especially in the front, which features aesthetic cues from the larger Peugeot 508. At the rear, the third volume looks in harmony with the rest of the bodywork, while the lighting fixtures refer to his 208.
Its great advantage 301 it is spaciousness, an area that is literally not played in the small and medium class. Making the most of their long wheelbase 2.650 mm., the car can accommodate comfortably 4 tall passengers. It has no rival in the trunk either, since it has a premium price 506 liters and is comparable to that of medium models. Additional, the rear seat backs can be folded and offer even more space 1.038 l.
Inside it 301, Peugeot follows austere and simple lines with the solidity of the construction winning the impressions of essence. In the quality part, has chosen hard plastics, but which show that they are able to withstand time and hardships. The finish is at a good level. The simple design also ensures good ergonomics, although the placement of the switches for the power windows, on the base of the center console and on either side of the gear selector, it's not that convenient.
Engine 1,6 HDi, which moves it 301, it pays off 92 horsepower, but has accentuated torque characteristics with 230 Nm at 1.750 rpm. In practice it is somewhat noisy especially at high revs, but no one needs to work him there, since it shows an impressive pull in the low and medium ranges. Of course, the big advantage of this particular engine is the fuel economy, after the 4,3 lt./100 km. (112 gr. CO2/km) it's a class-leading price.
On the road, the car retains all the good elements of the Peugeot recipe, which is characterized by comfort and pleasant dynamic characteristics. The driving behavior and feel inspire the driver even to drive... beyond the family pace, giving it very good feel through the steering wheel. The suspension is based on MacPherson struts at the front and a semi-rigid axle at the rear contributing to the civilized behavior and the high margins of traction of the driven wheels.
Source : autotriti.gr