With just a few weeks left before its official presentation in Argentina, the French automaker anticipated the details of the renewed Peugeot 208its most successful model and one of the two best-selling cars – along with the Fiat Cronos – in the country.
On its official website, Peugeot not only shows images of its redesign but also reveals what the makeup of the range will be like, including mechanical details.
The renewed 208 will go on sale in August, almost simultaneously with the new 2008. Both models are produced at the El Palomar plant in Buenos Aires and share a platform and several components.
The range will be made up of four versions (Active, Allure, Allure Pack and GT) and two engines. At this point, the most important thing is the incorporation of motor turbo T200 (1.0 of 120 HP) that the Stellantis group offers in other models such as Fiat Pulse and Citroën C3 Aircross (the Peugeot 2008 will also have it).
Aesthetically, the model adopts the appearance of its European counterpart. The most important changes are in the front part where it has new headlights, grille (larger and with the new brand logo), bumpers and LED daytime running lights; now in triplicate.
The design of the wheels and rear lights is also renewed.
The range, in detail
As we said, the new Peugeot 208 will be offered in four versions that we detail below
208 Active
The entry-level version will eliminate the current 82 HP 1.2-liter gasoline engine, which will be replaced by the well-known 115 HP 1.6. The transmission will remain a five-speed manual.
It will be equipped as standard with four airbags (front and front sides), hill start aid, manual climate control and 15″ steel wheels, with cups.
Peugeot 208 Allure. It incorporates the three “claw-type” LED daytime running lights.208 Allure
It will have the same 1.6-liter 115 HP gasoline engine, which can be combined with the fifth-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic transmission (torque converter).
In terms of equipment, it includes digital climate control, 2D digital instrument panel, 10-inch multimedia screen with Android Auto and Apple Car Play, rear parking sensors, rear view camera, 16-inch alloy wheels and LED daytime running lights.
Peugeot 208 Allure PK. 16-inch diamond wheels and panoramic roof. 208 Allure Pack
This variant will allow you to choose between two engines: the 1.6 with 115 HP (with fifth gear manual transmission) or the three-cylinder 1.0 turbo with 120 HP and 200 Nm of torque, combined with a CVT-type automatic transmission (continuous ratios).
Regarding the aforementioned equipment, it will add curtain airbags, combined leather and fabric upholstery, panoramic roof, wireless cell phone charger and 16-inch diamond wheels.
Peugeot 208 GT. The top of the range will have 17-inch wheels and leather upholstery. 208 GT
The top-of-the-range version will only offer the T200 engine and as a novelty will include driving assistance systems such as the autonomous emergency braking system, collision warning and lane keeping assistant.
In addition, 3D digital instrument panel, leather upholstery, full LED headlights, rear spoiler and 17-inch wheels.
Prices for the range have not yet been confirmed and will be revealed during its launch.
