Peugeot recently unveiled the all-new 208 supermini
that sports a striking design inside and out and is also based on PSA’s Common
Modular Platform (CMP). The most powerful version right now is the all-electric e-208,
whose electric motor delivering 136 hp and 260 Nm of torque. The
0-100 km/h time of 8.1 seconds is not bad, but it’s nowhere near hot
hatch territory.
Thankfully, down the line Peugeot will launch a
new208 GTi, and AksyonovNikita has imagined how it might look like in this
rendering. As expected, it gets new front and rear bumpers, tailgate-mounted
spoiler and a set of stylish wheels. Highlighting the exterior design is the
bi-color paint as well as the colorful grille, double tailpipes and privacy
glass all around.
Poised to take on the Renault Clio RS, Ford Fiesta
ST and Volkswagen Polo GTI, the new 208 GTi could arrive before the end of the
year or, more likely, sometime in 2020. It will get a sportier chassis compared
to the regular 208, which will help it corner better, along with some exclusive
items inside. There have been some reports that, in addition to
the petrol-powered model, the subcompact hot hatch might spawn an electric
variant, too. Which, with the e-208 already in the range, doesn’t seem too
far-fetched.
The outgoing 208 GTi has a top speed of 230 km/h and hits 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds. It uses a 1.6-liter
turbocharged engine that produces 208 PS nd 300 Nm of torque, directed to the front axle via a six-speed manual gearbox.
While there’s no word whatsoever about the new gen’s powertrain, it should put
out a bit more power than its predecessor – and, hopefully, still come with a
manual ‘box as well.
