The new Peugeot 208 has been revamped. Both in its design and features. Consequently, it now offers more exquisite styling and innovative design than ever before. With its sporty appearance - both inside and out - from the sharp and distinctive lines, through the broad, aggressive front grille to the latest i-Cockpit - the 208 is a car that gives you both class as well as sophistication.
Whether you’re winding through country lanes or tackling the city-streets, the 208 makes you feel at home regardless of the surroundings. So let's go into detail and answer any question you may have about this 5 Door Hatchback City car.
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What Awards has the Peugeot 208 won?
The Peugeot 208 has been accredited highly with some of the automotive industry’s leading car critics. These include, but, are not limited to:
| Car Reviewer |
Score |
| Auto Trader |
4.5 / 5 |
| Auto Express |
4 / 5 |
| Evo |
4 / 5 |
| Car Buyer |
4.4 / 5 |
| Carwow |
9 / 10 |
| Top Gear |
7 / 10 |
| Hey Car |
8 / 10 |
| Honest John |
4 / 5 |
| What Car |
4 / 5 |
When it comes to pure awards some of these include:
- 2020 European Car of the Year Award, at the 2020 European Car of the Year Awards
- Best Small Electric Car Award, at the Car Wow Awards
- Little Legend Award, at the Car Wow Awards
- Best Electric Car Award, at the Car Wow Awards
- Best Small Car Award, at the Fleet News Awards
- Best EV Supermini Award, at the 2021 Fleet World Great Awards
- Small EV Car of the Year Award, at the Company Car & Van Awards
- Best Small Car Award, at the What Car Awards
- Red Dot Design Award
- Erin Baker Award, at the Auto Trader Awards
- Up to 1424 kg Towing Award, at the Tow Car Awards
- Most Dependable Small Car Award, at the J D Power Awards
- Supermini of the Year Award, at the Company Car Today CCT100 Awards
- Imported Car Of The Year Award, at the Car of the Year Japan Awards
See the Peugeot 208 in action
Can you charge the Peugeot e 208 at home?
Yes, the Peugeot 208 can use home changing systems fine. Watch its home charging capability in action here:
What models are available for a Peugeot 208?
The new Peugeot 208 comes with 4 main models. These consist of:
- Peugeot 208 Active Premium +
- Peugeot 208 Allure Premium +
- Peugeot 208 GT
- Peugeot 208 GT Premium
How do the Peugeot model differs?
The headline features for each model consist of:
Peugeot 208 Active Premium +
- 1 USB Socket in the front
- 2 USB Sockets in the front including 1 USB-C on the electric models
- 2 USB Sockets in the rear including on the electric models
- 16 inch Elborn alloy wheels on the electric models
- 16 inch Tasksim alloy wheels on the petrol and diesel models
- Active pedestrian safety brake
- Automatic Air Conditioning
- Automatic Lights & Windscreen Wipers
- Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
- Centre front armrest with storage compartment on the electric models
- Dark tinted rear side and tailgate windows
- Diamond Black rear spoiler
- Door Mirror Shells in Nera Black
- Eco LED Headlights
- E monogram badging on C Pillar and tailgate, on the electric models
- Electric heated and power folding door mirrors
- Electric parking brake on the electric models
- Electrochrome rear view mirror
- Gloss Black wheel arch extensions on the electric models
- High centre console with 2 cup holders with the electric models
- LED daytime running lights with distinctive Tooth design
- Low Centre console
- Manual parking brake
- Manual rear view mirror
- One touch electric rear windows with pinch protection
- Peugeot I Cockpit with 3.5 inch instrument panel display
- Pre heating functionality on the electric models
- Radiator Grille in body colour chequered and gloss back edge trim on the Electric models
- Radiator Grille in chequered Chrome
- Rear Parking Sensors
This model is available in 3 fuel types: Petrol, Diesel, and Electric.
Peugeot 208 Allure Premium +
This model comes with the features of the Active Premium as well as:
- 16 inch Soho diamond cut alloy wheels on the Petrol and Diesel models
- 180° Colour Reversing Camera
- Aluminium pack which contains Pedals & front door sills
- Aluminium Pack: Pedals & Front Door Sills
- Central front armrest with 2 cup holders
- Connected 3D Navigation including a TomTom® Live Updates with a 3 Year Subscription
- Electric parking brake
- Gloss black B Pillar
- High Centre console with 2 cup holders
- Peugeot 3D i Cockpit® with a configurable 3D heads up display instrument panel
- Rear bumper with a gloss back finish
- Rear full LED 3D Peugeot signature Claw effect lights with daylight functionality
- Tri-material Cosy leather effect with a Isabella cloth seat trim with light blue double stitch detail
- Visio Park 180° Reversing camera
This model is available in 3 fuel types: Petrol, Diesel, and Electric.
Peugeot 208 GT
This model comes with the features of the Allure Premium as well as:
- 17 inch Camden diamond cut two tone alloy wheels on the Petrol and Diesel versions only
- 17 inch Shaw diamond cut two tone alloy wheels on the Electric versions only
- 8 colour interior ambient lighting
- Active Safety Brake with Night function for Cyclists and pedestrians
- Blind spot monitoring
- Carpet mats
- Diamond Black roof
- Front Parking Sensors
- Full LED headlights with Smartbeam assist
- Gloss Black wheel arch extensions
- GT model designation badging on the Petrol and Diesel models only
- ISOFIX with top tether on front passenger seat
- LED Daytime running lights in a 3 Claw Headlight with Distinctive Tooth design
- Mistral full grain perforated leather steering wheel with Aikinite stitch detail and Satin Chrome GT emblem
- Parking sensors both front and rear
- Passenger seat height adjustments
- Peugeot 3D i Cockpit® wo inch capacitive colour touchscreen
- Radiator Grille with dark Chrome chequered and gloss Black edge trim
- Rear lower bumper with gloss Black Diffuser effect trim
- Tri-material Capy leather effect with Isabella cloth seat trim, and Lime green double stitch detail
This model is available in 3 fuel types: Petrol, Diesel, and Electric.
Peugeot 208 GT Premium
This model comes with the features of the GT as well as:
- 17 inch Bronx alloy wheels on the Petrol and Diesel models
- PEUGEOT Open & GO (keyless entry)
- Adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go
- Lane positioning assist with an auto gearbox
- Tri-material Mistral Black Alcantara® with Isabella cloth trim with Lime Green stitch detail
This model is available in 2 fuel types: Petrol, and Electric.
Peugeot 208 models prices compared
| Peugeot 208 Model |
Peugeot 208 Costs from |
| Peugeot 208 Active Premium + |
£17,575.00 |
| Peugeot 208 Allure Premium + |
£20,175.00 |
| Peugeot 208 GT |
£21,225.00 |
| Peugeot 208 GT Premium |
£23,445.00 |
Peugeot 208 models engine technologies
| Peugeot 208 Engine Technology |
Peugeot 208 Active Premium + |
Peugeot 208 Allure Premium + |
Peugeot 208 GT |
Peugeot 208 GT Premium |
| Pure Tech |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
| Blue HDI |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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| Electric |
✔ |
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What Features come as standard with the Peugeot 208?
The following features tend to come as standard with the new Peugeot 208:
- 12 V Socket
- 6 Speaker radio which is MP3 compatible
- Airbags - Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags
- Airbags - Front and rear curtain airbags
- Alarm with anti lift sensor
- Anti Lock Braking System - (ABS), with Electronic Braking Distribution System (EBD), and Emergency Braking Assistance (EBA)
- Automatic hazard light activation upon heavy braking
- Automatic lights follow me home pack
- Automatic lights visibility pack
- Automatic door locking when the car moves off
- Bluetooth® connection
- Body coloured exterior door handles
- Carbon effect dashboard front and rear door panel finish
- Child locks on the rear doors
- DAB Radio
- Deadlocking
- Driver attention warning system
- Electronic code immobilier
- Electronic power steering with and rake adjustable steering column
- Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
- Exterior temperature indicator with ice warning system
- Front 3 point retractable seat belts
- Front and rear disc brakes
- Front optimised safety headrests and 3 rear retractable headrests
- Gear lever - Automatic in full grain leather and satin chrome
- Gear lever - Manual with Satin Chrome detail
- Gear shift indicator
- Gloss black rear cluster connecting strip
- Headlights on audible warning system
- Hill Start Assist
- Isofix child seat fittings in the rear x 2
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Map pockets on front seat backs
- Mirror Screen® for Apple CarPlay™ Android Auto, and MirrorLink®
- Model designation badges for the front and rear
- Multifunction trip computer
- One touch electric front windows with pinch protection
- Piano keys in Gloss black plated toggle switches to access main vehicle functions
- Peugeot Connect SOS and Assistance system
- Peugeot I Cockpit 7 inch capacitive colour touchscreen
- Peugeot I Cockpit compact steering wheel
- Programmable Cruise Control and speed limiter
- Puncture repair kit
- Push start button
- Rear reversing lights
- Rear windscreen wiper triggered automatically in reverse gear
- Seat Belt unfastened while the car is moving notification system
- Seating with a 1 / 3, or a 2 /3 rear folding seat arrangement
- Seating with a driver and front passenger seat manual adjustment
- Smart phone docking station
- Speed limit recognition and recommendation system
- Tailgate with heated rear windscreen & wiper blade
- Tyre pressure sensors
- Voice recognition system
What is the road tax on a Peugeot 208?
Currently, if you opt for the petrol engines, you could look to pay around £105 in annual road tax in the UK.
How efficient is the Peugeot 208 in fuel?
The petrol 208 can get a very respectable 64.2 MPG.
How much does a Peugeot 208 cost?
A Peugeot 208 price tag starts from £18,127 new.
Pictures of the new Peugeot 208
See images of the new Peugeot 208 below.