Published on 03/13/2008

Peugeot is expanding its 308 range with the launch of the SW estate at the Geneva show, alongside a new 'warm' hatch, the GT. UK buyers will get their hands on the SW from June, and before then they can buy the hot hatch 308 GT 175 from April.The SW can carry seven people and has 674-litres of load space if the third row of seats is folded flat into the boot floor.

Maximum cargo space is a huge 2,149-litres thanks to the 308 SW being 100mm longer than its 307 predecessor. The SW will be available with the same engine range as the hatch, with a choice of five petrol and three turbodiesel engines. This will include the same 175bhp 1.6-litre turbocharged engine as in the new 308 GT.

Peugeot says this hot model covers 0-62mph in 8.3 seconds and gives 37.1mpg economy. Prices for both the 308 GT and SW models will be announced closer to their on-sale dates.