1976

Simca 1307-1308, Car of the Year

Produced under Chrysler control, the top of Simca range told the story of scarce investments by mother company in its French subsidiary.

Simca 1307-1308

192 points

Looks were appealing, hatchback layout very practical, room and load area generous. The car also offered driving pleasure, with a safe road behaviour. But push-rod engines neared obsolescence, limiting performance and fuel efficiency. Double denomination corresponds to 1.3 and 1.4 versions of the veteran OHV engines. 

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