Peugeot 308GTI

Price: £28,155 Engine: 4 cyls, 1598cc, turbo, petrol Transmission: 6-spd manual Power: 266bhp at 6000rpm Torque: 243lb ft at 1900-5000rpm Acceleration: (0-60mph): 6.0sec Max speed: 155mph (limited) Combined: 47mpg Emissions (CO2): 139g/km feel a little light when you start to pick up the pace.

There are very few buttons in the cabin. Press one of them, marked Sport, and the steering weights up, the dials change from virginal white to demonic red, the multi function display shows power, torque and boost, the engine noise is amplified and the throttle mapping is more responsive.

The passenger space has a minimalist, angular design and