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Peugeot 301 2021.

Peugeot 301 2021: a modern sedan in the budget price range.
According to many car enthusiasts, Peugeot models produced in recent years are not inferior to more expensive analogues of leading car brands in terms of comfort, reliability and durability.

As an example, the performance properties of a new version of a practical and affordable sedan — Peugeot 301 2021 are given.

In the new interpretation, the car is characterized by a modern body design, high, without exaggeration, the quality of the interior trim and component technical and electronic equipment.

Already at the first presentation, the sedan received a lot of positive feedback and recommendations from drivers of different age categories.

Exterior

In advertising photos and videos in the frontal view, the Peugeot 301 of 2021 model confidently demonstrates a number of branded technical and design developments. Attention is attracted by:

• dynamic ribbed sidewalls of the engine compartment cover falling to the front end;

• elongated rhomboid shape of xenon optics blocks;

• chrome-plated radiator grill with transverse lamellas decorated with brand symbols;

• the protruding line of the massive bumper supplemented with a platform for the license plate.

The layout of the lower segment is interesting in its own way. Available — a coarse-mesh texture of the black grille of the lower air intake, bright LED dotted lines of running lights and side diffusers of disc brake ventilation combined with fog lights.

In the design of the front side of the new sedan, the decorative properties of wave and stepped reliefs are successfully used.

When viewed from the side, the new body of the modernized version of the Peugeot 301 2021 sedan looks dynamic, expressive and even somewhat presentable. In sight:

• gentle slope of the domed roof;

• black gloss of a narrow window perimeter and wide pillars;

• modern oval mirrors equipped with turn signals;

• small and stylish door handles recessed into the body.

The overall ambience is complemented by a set of stepped relief elements concentrated on the sidewalls of the body and the contours of the wheel arches, as well as the six-spoke design of 16-inch wheels.

Restyling made the least changes in the design of the rear side of the sedan. In the layout, there is still a wide black perimeter of small-format rear glazing, transverse reliefs of the tailgate narrowed to the bottom, a massive wide bumper and a decorative and protective plastic body kit.

A positive perception is formed by the modern configuration and modern graphics of the multifunctional rear lights. A survey of the presentation participants showed that the predominance of business style elements in the exterior of the sedan is justified in all respects.

Interior

The new sedan model offers several options for fabric or leather trim for the interior of the five-seater saloon, facing plastic and chrome-plated decorative metal inserts. The quality of the materials is quite decent in all respects.

• Semi-sport steering wheel design provides excellent visibility to the analogue instrument cluster complemented by a color computer monitor.

• The center console is equipped with a paired set of horizontal deflectors, a media command display enclosed in a silver semi-perimeter, and a remote for quick activation and setting of standard options.

• Minimalism also prevails in the equipment of the tunnel. Available — a technical platform adjacent to the torpedo with a transmission shift lever, two cup holders and a minimum set of organizers. There is a small armrest, which also serves as a cover for the built-in well for small luggage.

Pilot seats of the first row with lateral support details are quite comfortable, with soft filling, as well as boarding and road service that is rated for its class. The list includes several adjusting mechanical or electrified ranges, heating and ventilation systems.

The rear three-seater sofa compensates for the lack of identical functionality with a large amount of individual space, the presence of a backrest tilt and a folding armrest.

Partial transformation of the rear seats allows to more than double the volume of the regular 620-liter luggage compartment.

Specifications

External dimensions in nominal ratios of 4442 x 1748 and 1466 mm are copied from the predecessor without significant changes.

The chassis has a wheelbase of 2652 mm and a ground clearance of 165 mm.
The front axle suspension is independent MacPhersonian, the rear axle is semi-independent torsion bar. The running gear has an anti-lateral stabilizer, disc brakes and a standard set of safety systems.

• The 2021 Peugeot 301 offers a choice of 92 and 100 hp 1.6-liter diesels. or a gasoline equivalent with a capacity of 115 hp. The traction characteristics of the power units are realized by a front-wheel drive 5-speed «mechanics» or a similar 6-range automatic.

• Test drive showed moderate start dynamics, maximum speed of the sedan in the range of 180-188 km / h, fuel consumption in different versions of 6.5-7.3 liters per 100 km of run.

The stability of all speed modes, the well-coordinated work of component systems, components and assemblies of the chassis have been confirmed.

Options and prices

Abroad, the new Peugeot 301 2021 model year will be available in three main modifications. The selling price of the base and subsequent versions of the sedan will be formed in the range from 0.9 to 1.1 million rubles.

Sales start in Russia

The new generation sedan will appear in European car dealerships already in the middle of the first quarter of 2021.

Competitors

The status of real rivals can be claimed by the same type models of the Volkswagen Polo, Hyundai Solaris and Kia Rio class.