With the 108 said farewell and Peugeot reluctantly exiting the city car sector, this is the smallest Peugeot that exists. This 208 generation has been existing since the middle of 2019. Designed to replace another car often referred to as a "208," Peugeot knew it would ultimately run out of numbers with the 206 and 207. Built on the same chassis as the Vauxhall Corsa, DS 3 Crossback, and Peugeot's own 2008 crossover, it

What is it?

Now Peugeot has sadly ended the city car game and the 108 has said au revoir. The tiniest Peugeot you could buy is this one. This generation of 208 has existed since mid-2019. Sitting on a platform also supporting the Vauxhall Corsa, DS 3 Crossback, and Peugeot's own 2008 crossover, it replaces a car commonly known as "208" (since after the 206 and 207 Peugeot knew it was going to run out sooner or later).

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How Has Its Freshness Been Maintained?

It had a mid-2024 make-over that improved LED-tastic quality by 37%. The grille features new LED light clusters front and rear, more color-coded vanes, and running lights now mostly show on the car's smiling cheeks. Drawn by claws These superminis are among the most startlingly gorgeous ones on the market.

Peugeot must be happy to be producing one of those rare little vehicles where you would know it was a Peugeot even if you covered up the badge as loads of ugly Chinese runabouts pass. Come to consider this as well; it was rebuilt recently. 37% more loon-tastic.

beneath hood beneath cover two fresh semi-electric hybrid engines are housed. The all-electric e-208 is for you if you would want to plug them in for a charge-up; click this link to acquire our entire evaluation on that car. Here we will concentrate on still somewhat popular combustion types. Actually, the pre-facelift 208 sold in Europe ranked first among all the vehicles sold in 2022.

Engine Choices Later?

diesels are no more used today. The hybrids come in 99bhp and 134bhp apart from the standard 74bhp and 99bhp gasoline engines. Sadly, there is no 200bhp 208 GTI; this version of 208 never got to wear a striped tracksuit and running shoes. Boolean.

Like whisking coal, the hybrids are automatic-gearbox fitted only, unlike changing with a manual gearbox. Peugeot says adding the dollop of e-boost reduces fuel consumption by 15%, although your mileage may vary depending on the region. After all, hardly a machine made specifically for striding down roads.

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Is It As Mad From The Inside As From The Outside?

Indeed, but Peugeot has partially tried to make sense of it for the 2024 upgrade. Though the steering wheel is still a bit odd, there are some useful enhancements; you must be quite exact to avoid concealing the digital dials.

The center console features logical shortcut buttons while the touchscreen swells from 9in to 10in width. Additionally permeating the automatic gearbox cars is the Vauxhall drive selector. A small electric razor so seems to be lying about on the central tube.

And Is Drive Good To Have?

all excellent. If that concerns you, avoid GT-line trim and opt Allure with smaller wheels since the ride is less rough than in the heavier e-208. Still, the 208 is not a car you buy solely on its great dynamics. You go for its jagged creases and sabre-toothed switches.

Frankly, since Peugeot spent so much time in the design doldrums, we can forgive the so-called dynamics. Though looks fantastic and that's far better than where Peugeot was two generations of supermini ago, it drives rather reasonably.

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Result: What'?s it?

"The supermini you buy because of its appearance both inside and outside, not because of what it costs or how it drives".

Sharpening its best-in- class looks and gradually broadening an engine line-up without much to talk about before, the 208 has been a worthwhile update. Though we like living in a world where the French still try bold, purposely unconventional design elements even in workaday superminis, the acquired taste cabin architecture and driving posture make bouncing along a road an odd sensation.