Driving the Most Underrated Hot Hatch Ever Built

Often overshadowed by the 205 GTi, the Peugeot 309 GTi has quietly built a reputation as one of the best-driving hot hatches of its era. In this video, Paul takes this 1989 Peugeot 309 GTi, which is coming up for sale in our May classic car auction, out for a drive to see what makes these cars so special and why many enthusiasts believe they deserve far more recognition. With sharp handling, lightweight performance and plenty of old-school hot hatch character, does the 309 GTi actually make a better all-round package than the more famous 205 GTi? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Have you ever owned a Peugeot GTi? This vehicle will be available in our upcoming May auction. Got your tickets for our live event in August yet? We'll be at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate on 22 & 23 August for a weekend full of classic cars, motorbikes, trucks and more! There will of course be a live auction on each day as well, and we're bringing a live rally stage to the showground so you can experience the thrill of rallying! Get your tickets now at mathewsons.co.uk/mathewsons-live Mathewsons are now proudly partnered with Footman James for Classic Vehicle Insurance, if you are buying a classic or your policy is up for renewal, we recommend using them - it's who we use for our own insurance too! https://bit.ly/mathewsons-footman-james #Peugeot309GTi #PeugeotGTi #HotHatch #ClassicCars #ClassicCarAuction #TestDrive #CarReview #Mathewsons