New Peugeot 208: restyling of mid-career for the small … – Blasting News

After a certain point of their normal life cycle, almost all cars undergo a “rejuvenation” by manufacturers to maintain even a certain “appeal” with the public. Also Peugeot 208 is not exempt from this treatment and receives the first update of its life cycle. The changes do not immediately catch the eye, but the model has undoubtedly evolved.

Model best seller range Peugeot , with over a million units sold since its launch three years ago, the 208 then gets his first “care rejuvenation” with which the House of Leoncino are sure to keep alive the flame of his commercial success, in contrast to another manufacturer transalpine as Renault that has preferred to launch a new model, the Renault Talisman , rather than renew the veteran Lagoon . The car underwent six treatments key: aesthetics of the interior, new colors unpublished, new offers customization, new technology accessories, expanding the range and more efficient engines.

Renewed more “inside” and “outside”

At first glance, the external cosmetic changes are not obvious, especially as the model remains the same size as the previous version, which can be of three and five-door or two-seater Van version. Nevertheless, the 208 now has a more robust and dynamic. The novelty is the new grille and headlights with three-dimensional effect with the new two-color projectors. Updated design also fog lamps in the front bumper and there are of course the LED lights. Inside, there is a real revolution. In addition to new aesthetic touches to the various decorative elements, the configuration of the dashboard is las Tessa. The brand of Group PSA has chosen to focus on expanding the customization possibilities offering new colors and fabrics. Therefore appear in the catalog of 208 ten content packs, available as standard or optional, depending on trim levels: the top three, or Access, Active and Allure , and two other sports, GT Line and GTI . There are two optional packages specific customization external and internal ( Lime Yellow and Menthol White ), which promote the philosophy of “a machine to measure the customer.” The palette of body colors, with a range of 12 shades, is enriched with three new colors.

Technology and engine of the new 208

Among the new technology on board, the 208 offers, automatic parking, the emergency braking in the city and the rear camera. Another highlight is the 7-inch screen (standard from level Active), intuitive, which facilitates access to the different functions (radio, navigation, telephone, trip computer, Internet). The system Mirror Link can also replicate the display of the smartphone in the vehicle. As for engines, the range includes four petrol engines with outputs between 68 and 208 horses and three diesel engines (from 75 to 120 hp). Transmissions are five-speed manual or six. The objective of Peugeot is always to give a hard time to the most sold in the industry such as small Fiat Panda, Punto and 500 .