The 208 was based on the PSA PF1 platform, one that Peugeot shares with Citroen. The idea behind the car was to produce something that felt roomier inside than the old 207 but which was lighter and, therefore, more fuel-efficient. Various trim levels were made available over the years for the first generation of 208s. These included the Active, the Tech Edition, the GTi and the GT-Line, among others. Four petrol-driven engines were offered ranging from a lowly 1-litre up to a 1.6-litre l4. Peugeot made two diesel versions, a 1.4-litre and a 1.6-litre. The curb weight of the car ranges from 975 kg to 1,295 kg.
What can you expect to find in a Peugeot 208?
A Peugeot 208 Active comes with some excellent features such as:
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Air-conditioning system
- LED daytime running lights
- Rear parking sensors
- Push button start
- Peugeot's i-Cockpit with a 3.5-inch instrument panel display
- Pedestrian active safety brake
- ESP with hill assistant
A GT Line Peugeot 208 has a higher specification so motorists can also expect to benefit from:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Sports LED headlights
- 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Gloss-black wheel arch trims
- Fully automated air-conditioning
- A digital driver's display above the steering wheel
- Wireless smart device charging pad
- 2 USB sockets with USB-C
Older Peugeot 208s won't necessarily have all of these modern features but even early incarnations of the car will feature things like LED lighting, ISOFIX compatibility and split-folding rear seats.
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