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Peugeot 208
The new Peugeot 208 is a Light Luxury offered in both 5D Hatchback and 3D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $21,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Active variant and topping out at $31,490 for the GTI Edition Definitive.
There are 6 variants of the 208 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2018.
Engine options include 1.2L turbo gasoline direct injection & multi-point (81kW/205Nm), 1.6L turbo gasoline direct injection & multi-point (153kW/300Nm) and 1.6L turbo gasoline direct injection & multi-point (153kW/300Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2018 208 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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3,973 mm
1,739 mm
1,460 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,973 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,739 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,538 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,400 mm |
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Derek Fung
Peugeot e-208 GTi unveiled: French hot hatch goes electric
The new Peugeot e-208 GTi is the brand's first electric hot hatch, and includes some nods to the classic 205 GTi.
6 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
Return of the GTi! When we'll see Peugeot's first EV hot hatch
The born-again Peugeot 208 GTi will be revealed on the eve of the Le Mans 24 Hour next month – and it could come to Australia.
7 Months Ago
Max Davies
Another French EV hot hatch confirmed for production
Peugeot has confirmed it'll revive its sporty GTi nameplate for the electric age, first returning on the e-208 hatchback.
9 Months Ago
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Peugeot 208
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Peugeot 208 is the Active that starts from $21,990.
See all Peugeot 208 PricingThe most expensive Peugeot 208 is the Gti Edition Definitive that starts from $31,490.
See all Peugeot 208 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Peugeot 208 is 960 kg offered by the following variants: Active, Allure, Gt Line and Allure Avantage Edition.
See all Peugeot 208 towing capacityThe largest Peugeot 208 is the Active which measures 1739mm wide, 3973mm in length and sits 1460mm tall.
The most powerful Peugeot 208 is the GTi which has 153kW of power from its 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point engine.
The Peugeot 208 is built in France and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Peugeot 208 is the GTi which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Peugeot 208 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Premium Unleaded.
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