Peugeot : 305
Model Introduction
The Peugeot 305, launched in 1977, bridged the gap between the 304 and the larger 504, offering a modern front-wheel-drive layout with spacious, comfortable accommodation. Styled by Pininfarina with clean, aerodynamic lines, it was available as a saloon, estate, and later a van, with a range of petrol and diesel engines. Praised for its ride quality, handling, and refinement, the 305 also gained a reputation for durability, particularly in estate form, which became popular with tradespeople and families alike. Its combination of elegance, practicality, and robust engineering kept it in production until 1989.
Magazine Articles
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Newcomers
Ronald Barker on Peugeot's svelte new 305
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Giant Test
Renault 18GTS v Peugeot 305SR v Honda Accord
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Long Term Test : Friends Indeed
In a long term test with a difference (read it, and you'll see what we mean) LJK Setright reports on an uneducated experience with a Peugeot 305SR
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Newcomers : Now 305 goes on the diesel diet
Another petrol-less Peugeot
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Two of a kind
The Volkswagen Golf was the only small diesel engined car available here until the Peugeot 305GRD arrived. The two make a fascinating comparison
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Mini Test
VW Golf LD v Peugeot 305GRD
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Giant Test
VW Jetta GL v Peugeot 305GR v Renault 18 GTL
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Long Term Test : Striking Oil
The idea was to run a diesel version of a top family car long and hard and at the end of it count our savings. Somewhere in six months and 19,000 miles with Peugeot's 305GRD the plan went rather wrong
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Newcomers : Peugeot 305 Estate
Peugeot prove the point: no one makes estates so well as the French
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Giant Test
Vauxhall Astra L (estate) v Citroen GSA Club v Peugeot 305GL (estate)
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Newcomers : Peugeot 305S
When you strike a fine balance in a car's design you can spoil it with nice things
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Giant Test
Peugeot 305GL v Renault 9GTL v VW Jetta C
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Newcomers : 305 - Better than ever
Changes to Peugeot's often under-rated mid-ranger improve its prospects and its desirability
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Peugeot Macho 305
Peugeot's 305 GT has just made its public debut in the UK but on our recent visit to France we stumbled across this GTi waiting in the wings. The new arches and front spoiler give the car a purposeful look while the fuel injected engine will produce 107bhp to give it performance to back up the looks.