Peugeot 208: best

In the first half of 2022, the Peugeot 208 it turned out to be the best-selling model on the European market. Much of the success of this car from the Lion car manufacturer is due to its sense of anticipation, which sets the trend among urban compacts thanks to its dynamic and futuristic design and the presence of distinctive elements such as the fang-shaped LED lights which have become an icon for the brand.

Peugeot 208: it is the best-selling car on our continent in the first half of 2022

At a technological level, it is a pioneer in the segment both for the presence in the range of a “zero emissions” version and for the offer of state-of-the-art connectivity and the most advanced driver assistance functions. The Peugeot i-Cockpit 3D it is a true innovation, which reaches its segment in world premiere. Depending on the version, the dashboard projects the data in the form of a hologram, like in a fighter. Security reaches levels never reached before. The 25.4 cm (10 ”) touch screen and Toggle Switches handle a wide range of equipment and driver assistance functions quickly and intuitively.

The Drive Assist Plus function of the Peugeot 208 opens the doors to semi-autonomous driving on motorways and expressways, as it combines active assistance with lane keeping, associated with Lane Positioning Assist (LPA), which maintains the position of the vehicle selected by the driver on the road.

To further increase safety, the Peugeot 208 is equipped with a state-of-the-art automatic emergency braking system, capable of detecting pedestrians and cyclists, day and night, at a wide speed range: between 5 km / h and 140 km. / h.

The Peugeot e-208 embodies a new vision of sustainable mobility, in which the customer can choose a “zero emissions” alternative without having to sacrifice important aspects such as the lines of their vehicle, its habitability or driving pleasure. With unique comfort, which can be enjoyed without noise and vibrations, the electric version of the New 208 it delivers 100 kW (136 hp) of power and features acceleration data that have little to envy to a sports car: it can go from 0 km / h to 100 km / h in 8.1 s.

On the other hand, the range of internal combustion engines of the Peugeot 208 stands out for offering multiple alternatives with two characteristics in common: efficiency and high performance. Both the petrol engine and the diesel BlueHDi 100 6v they comply with the strict Euro 6.d regulations and the conditions for being classified with the “C” badge of the General Traffic Directorate.

The range of petrol engines consists of engines PureTech 75, PureTech 100 and PureTech 130. All share a displacement of 1.2 liters and a three-cylinder structure. First in the segment, the PureTech 100 and 130 are associated with the EAT8 automatic transmission.