Peugeot will officially unveil the new 308 SW at the Geneva Motor Show which takes place in early March.

The estate version of the recently launched 308 has been redesigned with a much more appealing look yet practicality is still impressive with a 610-litre boot – larger than alternatives like the Volkswagen Golf Estate.

It will go on sale this Spring with prices expected to start at around £16,000.

Based on the same platform as the 308 hatchback, the SW version is 140kg lighter than the model it replaces which means benefits for both economy and handling.

Engines will include the 1.6-litre BlueHDi diesel which emits just 85g/km of CO2 along with a 2.0 BlueHDi with 150PS. Petrols will include a new 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo.

Inside Peugeot is promising a modern and innovative cabin with high quality materials and improved build quality as the brand aims to move upmarket. Practical features include rear seats that fold down in a single action from inside the boot to create a flat load floor.