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Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.

The all new Peugeot 208 has hit the shores of South Africa.

This elegant car has already set the world alight with multiple awards since its international launch.

The new 208 brings alive Peugeot’s promise to technology while improving the sensations and driving pleasure of drivers.

An attractive, assertive redesign has given the brand-new Peugeot 208 a sharper identity and even more visual impact.

It now shows off chic and sporty silhouettes.

Already benefiting from the advanced and innovative design, the 208 has become even sharper and more distinctive with a new front bumper, wider, fully integrated grille and the fang effect daytime running lights.

Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.

The new face of the 208 has been contoured and sharpened for stronger definition. The effect’s enhanced by an eye-catching grille which is now fully integrated into the bodywork.

Climb into the i-Cockpit, and you’ll be greeted by a compact steering wheel, the world’s first production 3D-digital heads-up instrument panel and large up to 10-inch touch screen.

Comfort and visual appeal have been significantly enhanced in the interior of the 208, with the seats and upholstery available in a choice of premium materials with handsome topstitching.

The latest 208 is powered by a PureTech 1.2 engines in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged formats.

Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.

The engines are mated to a variety of manual or automatic gear boxes, guaranteeing you pure driving adrenaline.

The 208 Active is fitted with a PureTech 3-cylinder engine available in a naturally aspirated 1.2l with a 55kW version and the PureTech 3-cylinder is also available in a turbocharged 1.2l that produces 74kW on the Allure Manual, and in 96kW guise for the Allure Automatic and range-topping GT.

Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.

The 74-kW engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, whereas the 96kW is combined with an EAT 6 automatic gearbox (Efficient Automatic Transmission 6-speed) which uses Quick Shift technology for faster changing.

Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.
Peugeot 208. Photo: QuickPic.

Peugeot 208 Pricing:

Active - R289 900.00 incl. VAT

Allure MT - R349 900.00 incl. VAT

Allure AT - R379 900.00 incl. VAT

GT - R424 900.00 incl. VAT

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