Peugeot wants to appeal to those in the market for a
new 208 or 308, with the Tech Edition spec. In the
subcompact hatchback, the special edition can be had from € 19,500 (US$ 22,564) in
France, or € 5,450 (US$ 6,306) more than the base model, but it’s positioned at the
top of the range and builds upon the Allure grade. For that money, buyers
get to enjoy the distinctive design elements such as the special badges on the
front doors, 16-inch Titanium Diamantage wheel and gloss black door handles.
Inside, the car gets a full-grain leather steering
wheel and Techmat Mistral 3D mesh upholstery with Zephyr Gray stitching. These
special features are added alongside a range of driving assistance systems, including
the reversing camera, Front Park Assist, Park Assist and Active City Brake.
Powering the Peugeot 208 Tech Edition are several
engines, such as the PureTech petrol units, with 82 PS and 110 PS, married to either a five-speed manual, six-speed manual or
six-speed automatic gearbox, depending on the selected version. Meanwhile, the
BlueHDi diesel is rated at 100 PS and is available with a
six-speed manual transmission.
Billed as being an alternative to the GT Line, the
Peugeot 308 Tech Edition has a starting price of € 26,550 (US$ 30,722) locally. It
adds specific badges on the front fenders, 17-inch Ruby Diamond alloy wheels,
stainless steel pedals, leather steering wheel, and Alcantara upholstery with
blue and orange stitching.
Customers have to choose between the five-door
hatchback or estate body styles, and decide which engine suits their needs
best. Peugeot offers the 308 Tech Edition with the 110 PS and
130 PS petrol units, along with the 130 PS diesel.
The first one is available solely with a six-speed manual transmission, the
second one can be had with either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed
automatic, and the same goes for the oil burner.
