PEUGEOT 208

Entering as the latest offering in Peugeot's long-running '20X' line, the 208 will likely continue the theme of previous generations, including the range-topping GTI variant.
Details for the 208 are not available, although a short teaser video released today describes a "sophisticated, relevant and radically new" car with sleek styling and top-shelf materials in the cabin. The usual marketing buzz words, but likely also a hint for a more up-market take on the brand's volume seller.

Above: TMR's 2010 rendering of how the new 208 might look.

As reported last year, we can expect the 208 to draw on the styling of Peugeot's latest models, including the 508 sedan and wagon, and the recently-revealed 4008 SUV.
Key styling features should include sharp headlights, squared off where they meet the brand's new family grille design.
Watch this space for more news as the 208 makes its online debut later this week.

New Peugeot 208 (2012) to be revealed next week

The new Peugeot 208 (2012) set to be revealed next week

It’s reported that the long awaited replacement for the 207 – the new Peugeot 208 – will be revealed next week. Goes on sale after Geneva debut in 2012.

The Peugeot 207 has been around for a long time, and has never quite hit the highs in sales Peugeot hoped. But the replacement for the 207 – the new Peugeot 208 – is just round the corner, and Peugeot has high hopes the new 208 will be a big hit.

We’re expecting the Peugeot 208 to make its production ready public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in the Spring of 2012, but La Tribune are reporting this morning that Peugeot are planning to reveal the 208 on 2nd November.
The new Peugeot 208 will be produced in equal measure at Peugeot factories in France and Slovakia, with Peugeot targeting sales of 500,000 cars a year – 30 per cent of those in France. There are also plans to extend production to Brazil and China and to add a saloon version of the 208 for those markets.
The 208 will have a lower entry price point than the current 207. It will also be a shorter but have more cabin space and lighter too, which should help economy.
Expected to launch with three-pot petrol engines starting from 68bhp and with emissions of 99g/km, there will also be a 90bhp e-diesel with emissions as low as 87g/km.
Gone will be the big gob nose so familiar on Peugeots for so long, to be replaced with a nose which follows the family theme on the new 508.
The wish list – at least for hot hatch fans – is that Peugeot see fit to bring a spiritual successor to the 205 GTI in the 208, perhaps with the 1.6 litre turbo lump we know can deliver 200bhp. Even if we do get the 208 GTI, we will still see a much tamer 208 GT to mop up sales from younger drivers who want butch looks but couldn’t stretch to the insurance on a 208 GTI.
Peugeot are not having an easy time at the moment, and are busy rationalising their production plants and, it’s reported, looking to shed up to 10 per cent of their workforce.
Hopefully the new 208 will help Peugeot recover sales.
We hope so. We rather like modern Peugeots.

 

Peugeot 208 variant details and overview before Geneva Motor Show 2012

It was way back in 1983 that Peugeot launched 205 and since then the company has noticed that their hatchbacks are among the top five best selling cars in France.  Since 205 was launched in 1998 followed by 206 which did equally well and is seen today as 206+.  In 2006, Peugeot launched 207 and is now in the process of bringing out 208 model which was recently revealed.
208 will be both five door and three door versions and will be ready for the auto markets in 2012. Peugeot said that 208 will be a totally new car both where its interiors and exteriors were concerned. It will be totally independent from the 207 model.   208 will not only be shorter than 207 but will weigh considerably less.
Statistics say that 208 would be at least three inches shorter and 242 pounds lighter than 207. However, it does offer more room in passenger sections as well as luggage space in the boot.  208 will be on display at Geneva Motor Show 2012 when pricing and information of its engines would be available.

Ambitious new Peugeot 208

• Image Credit: Supplied picture
• Peugeot says 25 per cent of the plastics are either recycled or sourced from natural materials for the new 208.

Available in two distinct body styles – a three and five-door, the 208 is a true generation leap. Building on the success of icons such as the 205, 206 and 207, the new model is not only compact and sporty looking but also boasts more passenger room and boot space too.
We’re big fans of the ‘floating’ front grille, ‘boomerang’ rear lights and visible ‘spine’ that runs up the bonnet and over the roof. The athletic body and sculpted profile complete the look and helps to pull the marque into the future.
The interior is a hoot too. There’s a chunky, smaller steering wheel while the instrument panel has been completely redesigned to be more intuitive and clear. And the large touch screen is a nice, umm, touch.
There’s a new range of three-cylinder petrol engines - a 1.0- and 1.2-litre VTi - delivering roughly 3.5 litres-per-100km. If that isn’t green enough, start-stop technology will also be made available.

Peugeot 208 set for 2012 debut

Change is the only constant is the motto by which the world functions. And it’s much the same with the world of automobiles. Keeping up with the times Peugeot has announced the replacement of their 207 with the 208. The new car is a modern upgrade keeping with the times. The 208 Peugeot say is a true leap that represents a generation gap between it and the car it replaces. Peugeot has taken the ingredients that have made the 208’s successors like the 205, 206, 207 such a hit and incorporated them into the 208 so as to create a car that lives up to its lineage.

The term that Peugeot use to define the evolution of the 208 is, ‘re-generate’ so as to capture the essence of where the 208 comes from. The 208 is lighter than the 207 by 110 kgs while being more aerodynamic and compact. The 208 is aimed at greater agility and efficiency than the car it replaces. And if you were beginning to wonder about interior space worry no more as the 208 manages to shove in more rear seat space, leg space and boot space than the 207. The instruments and controls on the dashboard have been redesigned to be clear and intuitive.

The car has also been contemporarily styled while keeping with the signature Peugeot design trademarks. On the outside with its floating grille, light signature and ‘boomerang’ tail lights and traditional Peugeot design ensure that the 208 keeps up with the Peugeot line-up. The 208 will be powered by a pair of three cylinder 1.0 liter and 1.2 liter petrol engines, there will also be a diesel engine and virtually all versions will come with a micro-hybrid Stop & Start system.

With cars like the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Fiesta Hatchback (which are its competitors) expected in India next year and Peugeot setting up shop here in India, the 208 may also be India bound.

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