Peugeot preparing 250-horsepower 308 station wagon?

A report coming out of France indicates Peugeot is preparing a hot-rodded variant of the 2014 308 station wagon that will bow in Geneva next March.

Dubbed 308 SW GTi, the wagon will be powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine developed jointly by Peugeot and BMW several years ago. Official details are scarce, but rumors point to a power output in the vicinity of 250 horsepower transferred to the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. A dual-clutch gearbox might be offered at an extra cost.

Upgraded brakes on all four corners and a stiffer suspension setup will help drivers exploit the engine’s full potential.

Outside, the 308 SW GTi will feature discreet modifications such as a more aggressive front bumper with large air dams, dual chrome-plated exhaust pipes and 19-inch alloy wheels. A host of GTi-specific paint colors will likely be available.

The GTi will stand apart from less powerful models thanks to bespoke instrumentation and trim, sport seats up front and aluminum pedals. The cockpit will be better finished in order to help justify the higher price and a touchscreen-based infotainment system will come standard on most models.

If the rumor proves true, look for details about the Peugeot 308 SW GTi to emerge over the coming weeks. The wagon could bow in Geneva next to the regular 308 SW and land in showrooms across Europe next summer.