The family of wild cats that hides under the sign of the lion is officially bigger as of yesterday for the smallest member in its set, a cat that will mainly roam the city streets of the world's metropolises. The new Peugeot 108 impresses with its relaxed difference and some special features.
Lovely French city car can boast of the fact that it is the lightest vehicle in its segment, as it weighs only 840 kilogramsin With this, it gains in dynamism and at the same time efficiency in fuel consumption. Available in three-door body version and angle classic five-door "hatchback". With this, he wants to have a larger following than the version that is slowly being released. It also joins the model range version with canvas roof, which only makes it even more urban.
Above all, it is a much more serious vehicle than its predecessor, and it is capable in the segment Toyota Yaris, Citroen DS3 and the just announced new one Renault Twingo, shuffle the cards and thus sales figures.
S 3.47 meters length and 1.62 meters it is small in width, but still quite competitive compared to the competition. The new 108 will be powered by the new 108 in its base version 1.0 liter e-VTI engine that will develop 68 horsepower, with transmission through a 5-speed gearbox to the front pair and the stop&go function. An automatic transmission will also be available and, of course, a larger engine with 1.2 liters of working volume and 82 horsepower.
It is also suitable for a city car high level of safety aids and equipment for passive safety. Thus, the little one will be available with an emergency braking aid, a starting aid and a hill start aid, an advanced ESP system and 6 airbags. The selection of accessories seems extremely long even in the field of consumer electronics.
Peugeot 108 will be officially presented for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show. We can expect it in our stores in July 2014.
See also the gallery - Peugeot 108
