Who would have thought that the Peugeot 208, this lovely French supermini, would end the years of dominance of the Volkswagen Golf? And yet this happened last year, when the 208 became the best-selling car in Europe. Now that we are approaching 2024, Peugeot has decided to improve its champion even more. And we got the first look at those updates, for both the gasoline and electric E-208 models.
This year's renovation 208 it offers subtle but attractive changes. The most obvious is the switch to Peugeot's new lion badge, which was already used on the crossover model 2008. This new badge brings a fresh identity to the car, especially on to the GT model, where the light signature extends into full LED lights and creates a visual connection with the vertical bars in the bumper.
Peugeot has also upgraded its 16- and 17-inch wheels with a two-tone diamond cut that hides four screws behind X-shaped caps with a fresh corporate logo. New colors and symbols add finishing touches to the exterior, especially with the new “Basalt Grey” color and “E” badge for the electric model in white and blue.
Inside the cabin, however, Peugeot has kept things pretty much unchanged – and there's nothing wrong with that. 208 it already offered one of the most modern interiors in its segment, thanks to the i-Cockpit. New equipment includes a standard 10-inch touchscreen for all variants, a new digital gauge with a 3D effect in the GT model, and an updated gearbox and steering wheel with a new logo.
Other innovations include improved ambient lighting in to the GT model, new upholstery material (black Alcantara) with green Adamite stitching and additional USB ports in the Allure and GT models. For greater convenience, there is also a more powerful wireless charging plate and high-resolution cameras that make parking easier.
As for the motorization, the basic models receive a 1.2-liter three-cylinder with 75 horsepower, while the stronger version s 100 horsepower it comes with a six-speed manual transmission. The E-208 model, on the other hand, receives a 156-horsepower electric motor powered by a 51-kWh battery pack that offers a range of up to 400 kilometers (or 249 miles). Peugeot E-208 boasts the ability to support fast charging up to 100 kW, which means you can charge a battery from 20% to 80% in less than 25 minutes. This feature is ideal for those quick stops at highway rest stops during long drives.
So you will soon be able to see a completely renewed one Peugeot 208 and E-208 on the roads, as sales will start in November. And if the successes of the previous model are any indication, this is a car to watch.
