Peugeot 208

}} The 208 was designed by a team under the direction of Pierre Authier who also designed the Peugeot 2008 Mk1. As five-door hatchbacks became available in June 2012, production also started at Peugeot's French plants located in Mulhouse and Poissy. Design The first-generation 208, developed under the code name "A9", is constructed on the PSA PF1 platform. The car was unveiled in March 2012 at Geneva Motor Show 2012. It is (or on average) lighter than the 207, while still providing more room. The boot capacity is rated at (VDA), which is more than the 207, while the legroom in the rear seat has increased by . The design work of the first-generation 208 was led by Pierre Authier, with Sylvain Henry as the exterior designer. Adam Bazydlo was responsible for the interior design, and Marie Sanou oversaw colour and trim. The vehicle is equipped with a tablet computer-like display, a panoramic glass roof surrounded by LED lights, and has a relatively low drag coefficient of 0.29. The three-door 208 was discontinued in mid-2018, and Peugeot ceased production of the first-generation 208 in Europe in 2019. From January 2013 to March 2020, the first-generation 208 was produced in Brazil. It was replaced with the second-generation model, which is imported from Argentina. File:Peugeot 208 95 VTi Active – Heckansicht, 5. Mai 2012, Düsseldorf.jpg|2012 Peugeot 208 VTi Active 3-door hatchback (pre-facelift; Germany) File:Peugeot 208 e-HDi FAP 115 Stop & Start Allure – Heckansicht, 23. September 2012, Hilden.jpg|2012 208 e-HDi FAP 115 Allure 5-door hatchback (pre-facelift, Germany) File:2015 Peugeot 208 Cielo interior.jpg|Interior Presentation Five petrol and three diesel were available from its launch in 2012. To keep maximum weight reduction, the brand favours fuel consumption, safety and the overall performance of the vehicle. All components of the vehicle have been considered with this in mind. The vehicle features an aluminium front beam-absorber, size of the front subframe, laser welding of the roof, and an extensive use of and panels, soundproofing of the engine. The vehicle weighs about less than the 207. After launch, the Peugeot 208 Mk1 had received new variants that moved towards the hot hatch segment. The GTi had started production in February 2013, with a 1.6-litre petrol engine, and the XY trim level had started slightly after the GTi, positioned between the 208 and the GTi model. The diesel engines return the most efficient fuel economy. File:2017 Peugeot 208 Active 1.2 facelift Front.jpg|2017 208 1.2 Active 5-door hatchback (facelift; UK) File:2017 Peugeot 208 Active 1.2 facelift Rear.jpg|2017 208 1.2 Active 5-door hatchback (facelift; UK) File:2016_Peugeot_208_Allure_PureTech_-_1200cc_1.2_(100PS)_Petrol_-_Silver_-_07-2024,_Front.jpg|2016 208 1.2 Allure 5-door hatchback (facelift; UK) 208 GTi The 208 GTi was introduced in September 2012 as the performance model of the first-generation 208. Previously, it was showcased as a concept model in March 2012. Based on the three-door 208, the variant weighs , which is lighter than the 207 GTi. Compared to the standard 208, the front and rear tracks have been widened and . Fitted with 17-inch alloy wheels with 205/45 tyre size, the 208 GTi is also equipped with a larger disc brakes at the front, cooled by functional vents. Its suspension has also been upgraded and the steering recalibrated appropriately. This first GTi model has since been replaced by the 208 GTi by PeugeotSport which is directly derived from the limited edition '30ème Anniversaire Edition' which put out with revised suspension and an optional two tone paint along with a facelift of the original bumpers and other small changes. Although a high-performance 208 R was planned for the lineup, it was never released. It would have been positioned above the 208 GTi. File:Peugeot 208 GTi (front quarter).JPG|208 GTi (pre-facelift) File:2017 Peugeot 208 GTi 1.6 Front.jpg|208 GTi (facelift) 208 GTi 30th by Peugeot Sport A limited edition "30th by Peugeot Sport" was launched to mark the 30th anniversary of the 205 GTi, launched in 1984. Equipped with a engine, the model was tuned by Peugeot Sport, the brand's competition department. Improvements over the regular 208 GTi include a Torsen limited-slip differential from the RCZ R and performance-oriented suspension and steering settings. Braking is handled by front discs pinched by 4-piston fixed Brembo calipers. The car was shown at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed. It went on sale the following November in France Powertrain All the petrol engines comply with the Euro 5 norm and the diesel engines have emissions of 99 g/km or lower. In addition to the four cylinder petrol engines carried over from the previous model, from September 2012, the 208 has been offered with two new three cylinder units with variable valve timing – the 1.0 VTi producing and 1.2 VTi . The 1.0 comes with an advertised fuel consumption of , and a emissions value of 99 g/km. A 1.2 L three cylinder is available with a turbocharger designated as the PureTech 110 S&S (available on the GT Line models and the allures) or without designated PureTech 82 S&S (available on the active, VTi, or XS). This engine is coupled to a five speed manual or a six speed automatic. The range of diesel units starts with the four-cylinder 1.4-litre e HDi unit, originally introduced in 2010 for the 207, which provides of power coupled, in the 208, with published fuel economy and emission figures of and 87 g/km. 2012-2015 2015-2018 Trims The 208 comes with a range of trims and specs. Starting from the entry model • Active – Available with either a 1.2L PureTech 82 S&S petrol engine or a 1.5L BlueHDi diesel engine, both come with a 5-speed manual. • Signature (also known as the Allure) – Comes with the same engine and transmission as the Active but has different styling and wheels. • Tech Edition – As well as coming with the same engine as the Active and Signature it also comes with a 1.2L PureTech 110 turbocharged engine with 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. • GT-Line – This is the top of line model that is available from Peugeot. Coupled with the 1.2L 110 bhp engines with 6-speed automatic and 5-speed manual transmission as well as the 1.5 litre diesel. This trim offers all the styling of a hot hatch, it has 16-inch alloy wheels which are diamond cut. Additional trims consist of the Access, Access Plus, Style, Lime, XY, GTI, GTI Prestige, GTI Limited Edition, GTI 30th Anniversary, Roland Garros, Intuitive, and the Feline. A number of models mentioned are limited. Safety ANCAP Euro NCAP Latin NCAP The 208 in its most basic Latin American market configuration with 2 airbags received 4 stars for adult occupants and 3 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP 1.0 in 2014. The 208 in its most basic Latin American market configuration with 2 airbags and no ESC received 2 stars for adult occupants and 3 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP 2.0 in 2016. ASEAN NCAP == Second generation (P21; 2019)==

| Petrol: | 1.0 L FireFly I3 flex fuel | 1.2 L EB2FA I3 | 1.2 L EB2ADTD/EB2DTS turbo I3 | 1.6 L EC5 I4 flex fuel | Diesel: | 1.5 L DV5 BlueHDi I4 | 1.6 L DV6 D HDI I4 (Morocco) }} }}The second-generation 208 was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019, and officially went on sale across Europe over the summer. A fully electric version, named e-208, was also revealed at Geneva. Since this generation, the 208 switches from the older PF1 platform to the Common Modular Platform (CMP). The newer platform, which is shared with the 2008, the DS 3 Crossback and Opel Corsa, allowed Peugeot's engineers to reduce around from the vehicle's weight. The newly developed platform also enhanced the vehicle's aerodynamics and comfort, as noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels are claimed to be reduced compared to its predecessor. The 208's interior has also been updated with Peugeot's i-Cockpit, featuring a digital instrument cluster, smaller steering wheel design and a touchscreen display available in various sizes. Physical buttons and switches have been minimized, as most of the controls have been integrated into the infotainment system. It is also available with optional advanced driver-assistance systems, featuring adaptive cruise control, lane centering, automatic parking, and blind spot monitoring. Models equipped with a manual transmission feature cruise control down to a minimum speed of ; the automatic and e-208 models can control the car down to a stop. Peugeot have yet to announce the Sport models and what engine they will be using, such as the GTi which has been part of the family of the 208. e-208 Since the introduction of the second-generation 208, Peugeot also offers a battery electric version called the e-208. Unlike competing contemporary vehicles such as the Renault Zoe and Volkswagen ID.3, the e-208 shares a common chassis with the conventional petrol/diesel powered 208. Peugeot chose this deliberately to enable potential buyers to select the drivetrain that best suits their requirements. It also allows Peugeot to assemble the e-208 on the same line as the 208, at the Slovakian Trnava plant. Compared to the conventionally powered versions of the 208, the e-208 is approximately heavier, It is equipped with a CCS Combo Type 2 connector, or CHAdeMO in Japan, and can charge at a rate of up to 100 kW from a suitable DC fast charging station. Charge rate can be 70 kW up to 40% state of charge, then decreasing to 50 kW. The onboard charger is limited to 7.4 kW, but may be equipped with a three phase 11 kW charger as an option. In the e-208, the gear selector is used to choose the level of regenerative braking. The electric e-208 was voted "Most Desired Electric Car" in North Macedonia at the Golden Steering Wheel awards at the beginning of 2021. File:2020 Peugeot e-208 GT Rear.jpg|Rear view (e-208 GT) Facelift In July 2023, Peugeot announced a facelift for the second generation 208. The updated model has a new front end with new headlights, front apron and grille, while it receives new tail lights in the back. LED headlights and partial LED tail lights became standard, with full LED options available. The grille maintains its overall proportions but has new designs with body coloured elements (except for the base trim) and the apron incorporated three vertical lines as the new light signature and DRLs. New colours are also available. with the e-208 GTI sharing much with the Abarth 600e Scorpionissima and Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce. File:Peugeot E-208 GTi Auto Zuerich 2025 DSC 3025.jpg|e-208 GTI File:Peugeot E-208 GTi Auto Zuerich 2025 DSC 3030.jpg|Rear view South American assembly In July 2020, Peugeot started the assembly of the second-generation 208 in Argentina in its Buenos Aires plant. The vehicles produced at the plant are intended for South American market, with 60 percent exported outside Argentina. Only internal combustion models are produced there, as the e-208s sold in South America are imported. In 2020, the Argentinian-made 208 was claimed to be 95 percent equal to the European version (with a different engine and other parts), while 40% of its parts are made in Argentina. The South American model are engineered with a higher ground clearance (+10 to 12 mm) and a higher approach angle (16 degrees instead of 14 degrees) to adapt to the more rugged local roads compared to European ones. It also uses less expensive materials, such as using steel instead of aluminum. Other differences include different rear seats and a larger fuel tank. The Argentinian-made 208 is equipped with the 1.6-litre EC5F engine producing . In May 2022, following the merger of PSA and FCA to form Stellantis, Peugeot released a naturally-aspirated 1.0-litre 208 as an entry-level option for the Brazilian market. This model uses the Firefly engine from the Fiat Argo, rated at depending on whether it uses petrol or ethanol. Naturally-aspirated 1.0 engines represent most of the B-hatch segment sales in Brazil. Since the second half of 2022, a portion of the 208s sold in Chile are from Argentina (in addition to European imports). ==Sales ==

Peugeot announced the 300,000th 208 was produced in February 2013. ==Motorsport==

208 T16 Pikes Peak In April 2013, a 208 T16 was tested by Sébastien Loeb at Mont Ventoux. Loosely based on the shape and design of the production 208, the T16 is a lightweight vehicle that uses the rear wing from the Peugeot 908, and has a 3.2 litre, twin turbo V6 engine, developing , allowing it to accelerate from 0–100 km/h in 1.8 seconds, with the aim of competing at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The engine was derived from racing variants of the PSA ES/L V6 built by Sodemo, which were used in the Courage C60 Le Mans race car between 2001 and 2003. At Pikes Peak on 30 June 2013, Sébastien Loeb used the 208 T16 to break Rhys Millen's record time, set in 2012 on the first fully paved roads in the history of the competition. The previous record of 9:46.164 was shattered, and a new record time of 8:13.878 was set. The car also won the hillclimbing race, at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed in June 2014. Racing In 2018, a Peugeot 208 GTi 30th Edition model won the overall award in the inaugural Classic Sports Car Club Turbo Tin Tops Series, for forced induction front wheel drive cars. Rallycross Team Peugeot-Hansen won the manufacturers title at the FIA World Rallycross Championship in November 2015. Jérôme Grosset-Janin was runner up in the FIA European Rallycross Championship in the same year. Timmy Hansen won the 2019 FIA World Rallycross Championship using a Peugeot 208, and Hansen MJP won the teams championship. Rally Juha Salo won the Finnish Rally Championship in 2015 and 2016. == Awards ==

208 receives the 'Best Cars' award for the best city car by a jury of readers from the magazine l'Automobile. On January 26, 2016, thirteen journalists from the magazine Kilomètres Entreprise awarded its Blue HDi 100 version the "Business Cars of the Year" trophy in the "Versatile Business 2016" category. ==Notes and references==