Peugeot 301 - the world premiere of the model took place in September 2012 at the Paris Motor Show. At the same time, production began at the company's Spanish plant in the city of Vigo. The car joined the cohort of budget B-class sedans, where they have long been firmly established Chevrolet Aveo, KIA Rio, Hyundai Accent And Volkswagen Polo.
It is noteworthy that the low cost of the French model was achieved not due to total savings on everything, but by unifying the platform and many components with the European bestseller, hatchback Peugeot 208. Moreover, the 301st also has a twin brother - Citroen C-Elysee, which also debuted on the Ukrainian market in early 2013.
Entered the market in spring 2017 updated version Peugeot 301. The front of the sedan has changed a lot thanks to the new false radiator grille, headlights and bumper. In addition, LED daytime running lights were included in the basic equipment, and the taillights became more “voluminous” and acquired a pattern stylized as a stroke of the claws of a lion.
The harmoniously inscribed trunk did not become a victim of aesthetics and is ready to accept 506 liters in its normal state. With the rear sofa folded down, its volume can be increased to 1332 liters.
Peugeot 301 is offered in three trim levels: Access, Active and Allure. They differ not only in the level of equipment, but also in the list of available power plants. For the basic Access version, only a 1.2-liter gasoline engine with 82 hp is available. in combination with a 5-speed "mechanics".
For the “medium” Active configuration, in addition to the base engine, you can also choose a 1.6-liter gasoline unit with a power of 115 hp. This unit is combined with both a 5-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed "automatic". In addition, a 92-horsepower 1.6-liter diesel engine is offered, which is combined only with a manual transmission.
The top variant of the Allure is equipped exclusively with a 115-horsepower gasoline engine and an “automatic”, as well as a diesel engine.
The standard equipment of the Peugeot 301 includes ABS, driver airbag, electric power steering, on-board computer, central locking, front power windows, 15-inch wheels. The basic version can be supplemented with a CD / MP3 radio, air conditioning and fog lights.
In the middle Active configuration, the car receives an emergency braking assistance system, an airbag for the front passenger, a rear sofa that folds in different ratios, control of the door and trunk locks using the remote control, rear power windows, height-adjustable driver's seat, climate control, heating front seats and windshield. An audio system and alloy wheels are offered for a surcharge.
The highlight of the Allure top-end performance are other trim materials, a leather steering wheel, multimedia with a monochrome display and the ability to connect mobile devices via Bluetooth and USB, a front armrest and 16-inch alloy wheels. The list of options includes metallic paint, side airbags, a media system with a 7-inch display and a rear-view camera.
Our impressions of Peugeot testing in Ukrainian realities can be found in the diary of a long-term test drive:
Overall dimensions Peugeot 301 (Пежо 301)
length: 4445 мм,
width: 1748 мм,
height: 1466 мм,
clearance: 138 мм,
base: 2652 мм