New Peugeot 208
The French supermini gains an electric version, more tech, and a very interesting interior
The new Peugeot 208 has broken cover officially (though some images leaked out not long ago) and it’s rather good. The firm are very excited about the electric e-208, which will be available at launch, and the exterior styling, which they describe as “stylish [and] sporty”.
Apparently “the GT Line and GT models feature gloss black wheel arch extensions and window surrounds, building on the streamlined look of the all-new Peugeot 208. Instantly recognisable, the expressive front face of the all-new Peugeot 208 features a large chrome grille, the full LED three-claw headlight signature on the front and rear, and iconic Peugeot Lion adorned on the front bumper. The seductive all-new Peugeot e-208 comes with distinctive and exclusive touches which embody technology and modernity: a monogram ‘e’ on the rear quarter panel, the dichroic Lion which changes colour from different angles and a body-coloured chequered front grille.”
There’s also plenty of technology involved, with the new 3D i-Cockpit, a compact multifunction steering wheel, configurable head-up display, capacitive 7- or 10-inch HD colour touchscreens (according to version) and seven satin chrome ‘piano’ toggle switches. The interior environment can also be personalised with a choice of eight RGB LED colours.
“All driving information can be easily accessed through the 3D digital instrument panel, says Peugeot, “and can also be projected, like a hologram, via the colour touchscreen. Technological aids provided also include TomTom Traffic, Connected 3D Navigation and Peugeot Mirror Screen functionality, compatible with MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.”
However, we’re most impressed by the interior, which looks from the photographs to be a real step forward in this class. Take a look at the pictures in our enormous gallery at right to see if you agree. We’ll be talking to its design team in Geneva and will bring you the full story as soon as we have it.
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