The all-new 2019 Peugeot 208 has brought its
striking good looks to the Geneva Motor Show and looks right at home with the
marque’s larger models.
Underpinning all 2019 Peugeot 208 models is the
company’s Common Modular Platform (CMP) which helps ensure the new supermini is
30 kg lighter than the outgoing model. In a sign of the times, the
fastest and most powerful variant of the new 208 is electric.
Dubbed the Peugeot e-208, this model features a
compact 50 kWh battery pack and an electric motor delivering 136 hp and 260 Nm of torque. The e-208 can accelerate to 100 km/h in a
brisk 8.1 seconds and the battery, mounted under the floor, allows for a range
of 340 km under the WLTP cycle. The e-208 supports 100 kW rapid
charging which top ups the battery to 80 per cent capacity in 30 minutes.
A selection of diesel and petrol versions will also
be offered. Sitting at the base of the range is a 1.2-liter petrol-powered
model with 75 hp and a five-speed manual transmission. A 100 hp petrol model
with a six-speed manual or eight-speed auto will be introduced in the near
future alongside a 130 hp version. The sole diesel announced is a 1.5-liter
unit that has 100 hp and is paired with a six-speed manual transmission.
The redesigned supermini takes inspiration from
larger Peugeot models in the looks department, particularly the latest 508.
Much of the cabin is also familiar as there’s a similar setup as to what’s
found in the 508, including an equally-as-small steering wheel and the
company’s i-Cockpit infotainment and gauge cluster system.
