Peugeot 309 At 40: How the Compact Hatch Shaped Peugeot's Future Brand Peugeot A Forgotten Hero from the 1980sWhen Peugeot launched the 309 on October 17, 1985, the brand was at a crossroads. The global auto industry was shifting fast, and Peugeot needed a new volume car to anchor... By Panorica, 20 October, 2025