Peugeot 301 2017– car dimensions: 4445 mm long, 1748 mm wide and 1466 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,115 kg. Braked towing is 750 kg.
The Active trim has manual air conditioning, a CD/MP3 radio with USB and Bluetooth, multifunction steering wheel controls, power windows, and height-adjustable seats. Cruise control with speed limiter is standard. Higher grades add a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen with Mirror Screen for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, rear parking sensors, and a reversing camera. No sources list automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, or lane keep assist.
Boot space measures 506 litres with seats up. The 60/40 split-folding rear seats expand it to 1332 litres.
Braked towing capacity is 750 kg and unbraked is 580 kg on the 1.6-litre petrol. Payload sits at 440 kg. The car uses a reinforced chassis and suspension tuned for rough roads plus a heavy-duty air-conditioning circuit for hot climates, making it practical for daily work and mixed conditions.
The cabin uses cloth seats with height adjustment for the driver and basic comfort front seats. Manual air conditioning is fitted along with a pollen filter. The steering wheel adjusts for height. Rear seats fold in a 60/40 split. Electric windows and heated electric mirrors are present. Space feels adequate for five with a large boot.
1.6-litre petrol engine with 6-speed automatic
Fuel tank capacity 50 litres
Average fuel use around 6.6 L/100 km
ABS, EBD, ESP and dual front airbags standard
Euro NCAP 3 stars (2014). Latin NCAP 3 stars (2019)
The 1.6-litre petrol engine pairs with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. Fuel tank holds 50 litres. Combined consumption sits near 6.6 litres per 100 km in local figures.
Standard safety includes ABS with EBD, emergency brake assist, ESP with ASR, dual front airbags, tyre pressure monitoring in some markets, cruise control and ISOFIX points. Side airbags appear on higher grades.
Crash tests rate the car at three stars overall from both Euro NCAP in 2014 and Latin NCAP in 2019 for adult and child protection with the four-airbag setup.
Routine checks cover oil, filters and brakes. Keep fluids topped and tyres at correct pressure for reliable daily use.
Length 4445 mm, Width 1748 mm, Height 1466 mm, Wheelbase 2652 mm (301 2017-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, peugeot.com.gh, automoli.com facelift 2017 1.6 VTi EAT6, egy-car.com and hatla2ee.com.