The Peugeot 309: A Comprehensive Overview
The Peugeot 309 is a compact family car produced by the French automaker Peugeot from 1985 to 1993. It was available in hatchback, saloon, estate, and convertible body styles. The 309 was based on the platform of the Peugeot 205, but was larger and more spacious. It was also more aerodynamic than the 205, with a drag coefficient of 0.36.
The 309 was powered by a range of petrol and diesel engines. The petrol engines ranged from 1.1 litres to 1.9 litres, while the diesel engines ranged from 1.7 litres to 1.9 litres. The 309 was also available with a number of different transmissions, including a four-speed manual, a five-speed manual, and a four-speed automatic.
The 309 was a popular car in Europe, and was also sold in other markets around the world. It was praised for its spaciousness, comfort, and handling. However, it was also criticized for its lack of power and its poor fuel economy.
In 1993, the 309 was replaced by the Peugeot 306.
Peugeot 309 Features
The Peugeot 309 was available with a wide range of features, including:
* Air conditioning
* Power steering
* Electric windows
* Central locking
* Alloy wheels
Peugeot 309 Engines
The Peugeot 309 was available with a range of petrol and diesel engines. The petrol engines ranged from 1.1 litres to 1.9 litres, while the diesel engines ranged from 1.7 litres to 1.9 litres.
The most popular petrol engine was the 1.6-litre engine. This engine produced 80 horsepower and 125 Nm of torque. It was available with a four-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission.
The most popular diesel engine was the 1.9-litre engine. This engine produced 65 horsepower and 125 Nm of torque. It was available with a four-speed manual or a five-speed manual transmission.
Peugeot 309 Transmissions
The Peugeot 309 was available with a number of different transmissions, including:
* Four-speed manual
* Five-speed manual
* Four-speed automatic
The most popular transmission was the four-speed manual transmission. This transmission was available with all of the petrol engines and the 1.7-litre diesel engine.
The five-speed manual transmission was available with the 1.9-litre diesel engine.
The four-speed automatic transmission was available with the 1.6-litre petrol engine.
Peugeot 309 Handling
The Peugeot 309 was praised for its handling. The car had a well-balanced chassis and a responsive steering system. The 309 was also able to handle rough roads well.
The 309 was available with a number of different suspension systems, including:
* MacPherson strut front suspension
* Torsion beam rear suspension
* Multi-link rear suspension
The MacPherson strut front suspension was the most common suspension system used on the 309. This suspension system provided good handling and ride comfort.
The torsion beam rear suspension was also used on some models of the 309. This suspension system was less sophisticated than the MacPherson strut front suspension, but it was still able to provide good handling and ride comfort.
The multi-link rear suspension was used on the high-performance versions of the 309. This suspension system provided the best handling and ride comfort of all the suspension systems available on the 309.
Peugeot 309 Safety
The Peugeot 309 was not crash-tested by Euro NCAP. However, the car was equipped with a number of safety features, including:
* Airbags
* Anti-lock brakes
* Traction control
The airbags were available as an option on the 309. The anti-lock brakes were standard on all models of the 309. The traction control was available as an option on the high-performance versions of the 309.
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