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  "id": 8854644,
  "title": "[TEST DRIVE] Peugeot 308 Hybrid strikes balance between efficiency, driving fun",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/test-drive-peugeot-308-hybrid-strikes-balance-between-efficiency-8854644",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T06:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260921/test-drive-peugeot-308-hybrid-strikes-balance-between-efficiency-driving-fun"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Peugeot’s 308 Hybrid hatchback distinguishes itself with remarkable fuel efficiency and agile performance, providing a unique option in the compact hybrid market. Equipped with a 1.2-liter gasoline engine combined with a 48-volt battery system, the 308 Hybrid can function on electric power for about half of standard city driving. This vehicle achieves an official fuel economy rating of 15.2 kilometers per liter, highlighting its efficiency-oriented design. During a roughly 400-kilometer round trip from Seoul to Daejeon, the car showcased impressive real-world efficiency, with the fuel tank still containing over half of its capacity when the journey ended. While some might doubt that a 1.2-liter gasoline engine could deliver adequate performance, the instant activation of the electric motor upon pressing the accelerator surprises expectations with brisk and responsive acceleration. Depending on the battery's charge level, the 308 Hybrid can cover short distances entirely on electric power.",
  "summary": "Peugeot’s signature 308 Hybrid hatchback stands out with its impressive fuel efficiency and remarkably agile performance, offering a distinctive alternative in the compact hybrid segment. Powered by a 1.2-liter gasoline engine paired with a 48-volt battery system, the 308 Hybrid hatchback is capable of operating in electric mode for roughly half of typical city driving conditions. The vehicle…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "[TEST DRIVE] Peugeot 308 Hybrid strikes balance between efficiency, driving fun",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/test-drive-peugeot-308-hybrid-strikes-balance-between-efficiency",
        "published": "2026-09-21T05:52:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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