14 May 2014, 10:03 AM
2014 Peugeot 208 Style is a special edition which is currently going on sale. The car features additional equipment and includes company’s new PureTech engine technology. 208 Style is based on the best-selling Active trim level and will be offered in three- or five-door variant. The car includes some additional extras. To be more precise, they comprise of Cielo panoramic glass roof, satellite navigation, parking aid, leather steering wheel, chrome door mirrors, Style badging as well as a new sea
01 November 2013, 04:15 PM
Peugeot has announced the 208 Hybrid FE Concept. The manufacturer has released a new video clip of the super-efficient hatchback capable of doing 134 mpg UK or 112 mpg US – 2.1 litres / 100 km with CO2 emissions of 46 g/km.
The 1.2 liter VTi three-cylinder engine and the electric motor have combined power of 108HP (80 kW). 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds, which is decent performance for such type of vehicle.
208 Hybrid FE Concept boasts composite body panels, carbon fiber components, a polyc
01 July 2013, 12:20 PM
Sebastien Loeb has won 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with his Peugeot 208 T16. He is the only driver to finish in less than 9 minutes.
The Loeb’s Red Bull-sponsored 208 T16 will take place in the Unlimited Class, which means that it will be astonishingly fast. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.2 liter V6 with whopping 875HP (652 kW), the small racer is able to accelerate 0-100 km/h in an almost unbelievable 1.8 seconds and 0-200 km/h in 4.8 seconds. The 240 km/h mark is reached
05 June 2013, 05:33 PM
The 200bhp engine that powers the new Peugeot 208 GTi and RCZ Sports Coupe has just been awarded the International Engine of the Year award in the 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre category during a ceremony in Stuttgart, Germany.
The 1.6 liter THP by Peugeot has managed to win a prestigious award from Engine Technology International magazine. It gathered a largest number of points in 1.4 liter to 1.8 litre category.
The 200HP engine powers the new Peugeot 208 GTi as well as the RCZ Sports Coupe.
16 April 2013, 10:11 AM
Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak Racer is going to participate at the contest Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 30 and behind its wheel will be the nine-time world rally champion Sébastien Loeb. The motorsport vehicle was engineered and designed in order to meet the specific needs of the famous American event.
208 T16 Pikes Peak will compete in the ‘Unlimited’ category. This class is famous with the fact that it allows plenty of technical freedom. This means that this Peugeot is aggressiv
26 March 2013, 02:09 PM
It has just been announced that the new Peugeot 208 GTi Sport is going to take part in the 2013 VLN championship. The model is the fourth race edition of the 208 model variant and includes additional beneficial features compared to the previous versions.
Its builds on its three elders - T16, R2 and Racing Cup, hence it was designed in a very short amount of time. To be more precise, the studies around it began in December last year, while the preparation of the first shell began in January 20
09 January 2013, 04:44 PM
Peugeot 208 Intuitive Special Edition is available with a choice of petrol and HDi diesel engines, 3- and 5-door variant. The pricing starts from £14,245 for the 1.2 VTi 82HP petrol. The small car comes with better equipment and showcases new technology in the form of Park Assist - the automatic parallel parking feature which is available for the first time on a Peugeot.
All Intuitive models are based on the current 208 Allure versions but benefit from a range of extra standard equipment
19 December 2012, 08:02 AM
Peugeot 208 Type R5 has been unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September and now it just competed in the first rally. It has successfully taken part in the first test programme before the end of 2012.
Furthermore, the 208 Type R5 is the first car built in compliance with the FIA’s latest ‘R5’ regulations which has broken cover and turned a wheel. In addition, the car benefits from all the expertise and experience of Peugeot Sport.
In particular, the car was put through its paces on a gra
26 September 2012, 02:45 PM
Peugeot has announced a limited edition of the new 208 GTi. Only 29 (one for each year since the UK launch of the original 205 GTi in 1984) this model will come with an enhanced specification. Worldwide, just 54 will be sold.
The price is £20,495, which is a bit high, but the car totally worth it.
Each car will be individually numbered, visually exclusive and specified to a high standard with Satellite Navigation and, for the first time on a Peugeot − Digital Radio (DAB). All cars wil
20 September 2012, 04:01 PM
Peugeot 208 Type R5 is a true “competition wildcat”. It will make its world debut in Paris later this month, which means that we have to be satisfied with the teaser image that has just leaked.
In fact the 208 Type R5 is set to compete in its first rallies and then go on sale in the second half of the next year. The new Peugeot will benefit from all the expertise and experience of Peugeot Sport.
It has been announced already that the sportscar will be equipped with four-wheel drive, five-s
04 September 2012, 10:34 PM
Peugeot has recently introduced the 208 XY Concept car at the Geneva Motor Show, this year. The manufacturer will actually run production version of the small vehicle, which will be exhibited at the end of this month during the Paris Motor Show, when the company will also bring the new 208 GTi.
The XY is actually a more premium version of the 208. It features chromed mirror caps, front grille, fog lamp surrounds, window trim and rear apron trim. There are also special decals for the roof,
03 September 2012, 12:41 PM
The first official images and details of the new 2014 Peugeot 208 GTi have just been released. The car debuted at this year’s Geneva Motor Show as a concept and showcased its elegance, style, compactness, occupant space and equipment.
The lucky 208 GTi owners will benefit from intricate choices of materials and colors. In addition to this, this Peugeot was defined on a widened track by 10mm at the front and 20 mm at the rear. As a three-door model, it is identified by bodywork components whic