The Peugeot 308 CC is family to the Peugeot 308 product line which takes on the varied body style options of hatchbacks, station wagon and coupe convertible. The Peugeot 308 CC is the convertible variation in the family line. The vehicle has been in production since the year 2007 and is manufactured by the French car maker Peugeot. The vehicle has been favorably rated in the Euro NCAP safety testing.

Peugeot South Africa offers three model options to the local market and these come in powerful engines capable of generating 115kW power at 6000 rpm. The two models currently on the local market are the CC manual and the CC Automatic. The Peugeot 308 CC is capable of delivering a maximum torque of 240Nm at 1400 rpm, while it carries a fuel tank capacity of 60 L. The Peugeot 308 CC Manual model takes on an urban fuel consumption ratio of 10 L per 100km, while the Automatic model consumes 10.7 L per 100km. The combined fuel consumption for the manual and automatic models is 7.2 L per 100km and 7.7L per 100km respectively. Carbon emission on the manual model is 167g/km and 179g/km for the automatic model. Both engines on the two models utilize the 6-speed gearbox.

The convertible provides state of the art technology useful towards ensuring the safety and security of the passengers and the driver. The vehicle comes with both active and passive safety features that include the ABS system with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), the Anti-Theft Alarm system and the Automatic Activation of Hazards in Emergency Braking, all coming standard on the vehicle. Other standards safety and security features include the engine immobilizer, the side impact protection bars, the third brake light and the driver & passenger airbags. To demonstrate the significance of safety to Peugeot, the manufacturers provided the Anti-Skid Regulator and Electronic Stability Programme. An automatic drive away feature and collapsible steering wheel also features for the safety and security inside the vehicle.

The Peugeot 308 CC comes with great and polite gesture; proving some of the greatest luxury and comfort imaginable on any vehicle in its range. The inside provides comfort with the Bi-Zone Automatic Climate control and the head restraints. The driver and passenger also enjoy the sound system which provides top of the range entertainment. The sound system features the radio and CD player with front loader function and the USB box and Bluetooth is made available on the Automatic model. Radio and CD player controls are made easily accessible to the driver at his/her fingertips. Great convenience and comfort is also provided by the cup holders inside the car and the storage space under the passenger sand driver seat which enables a tidy cabin. Also featured inside the vehicle are the height adjustable driver and passenger seats.

Easy control and handling is realized from the power steering, the power windows and mirrors. The convertible also provides the Cruise Control with speed limiter for the comfort of the driver when on long drives. Top of the range features inside the car includes the on-board computer and the refrigerated glove box. The interior of the vehicle also takes on the leather upholstery for that great comfort and luxury for both the driver and passengers.

With undisputable luxury, comfort and great classic style, the Peugeot 308 CC is one of the great offerings in the convertible coupe range on the market today. It is competent when it comes to competitive comparatives.