2015 Peugeot 308 and 508 GT models on the way

Sporty new Peugeot 308 and 508 GT models to hit Australian showrooms in 2015.

Peugeot has confirmed it will expand its performance-flavoured offerings in March, with the introduction of new GT variants of the 308 hatch and 508 sedan/wagon to the local market.

The 308 GT will have tweaked versions of the powerplants available in the existing 308 Allure. The 150kW/285Nm 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine is a 40kW/45Nm improvement, while the 131kW/400Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel delivers 31kW/30Nm more than its Allure counterpart.

Both will be attached to a sports-calibrated six-speed torque-converter automatic transmission with paddle shifters.

The sporty hatch will also feature sharpened steering and accelerator response, amplified engine note, telemetry read-outs on the multimedia display, unique cabin trim with red instrument illumination, GT badging, and 18-inch alloys.

The 308 GT will also be available in a new GT-signature 'Magnetic blue' paint colour.

2015 Peugeot 508 GT

Driving the 508 GT will be the same 150kW/450Nm 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel from the existing 508 2.2 HDi. It will be complimented by bi-xenon headlights, GT badging and 19-inch alloys.

Peugeot Australia says the two GTs will offer a more rounded driving experience than the existing high-performance 208 GTi.

"The GT Line will give us the ability to offer a vehicle that offers visual and performance upgrades, while still maintaining comfort in day-to-day driving duties," said Dimitri Andreatidis, National Marking Manager for Peugeot Australia.

The introduction of the 308 and 508 GTs paves the way for Peugeot to expand its GT range in the future.

"We will be working with France to investigate a number of opportunities to grow this segment in the future," said Andreatidis.