The most successful project of French company - a model that index starting with number 200. If anyone thinks that this baby can not have the temperament of the lion, which is emblazoned on the hood of car Peugeot, the model 208 will dispel all doubts.
The debut of the car will take place over five weeks. Already known, and the price of 208. Since the car will be a direct competitor to the Ford Fiesta and Renault Clio, the minimum price tag for customers in the UK will start with a mark of 10 000 pounds sterling. For the money the customer will receive a car that is capable of falling in love with himself. In the image 208 is dominated by motifs of conceptual SR-1 and HR-1, but it looks much fresher and more interesting than to "tighten" the recent 308.
Along with a truly outstanding shape, 208 is the first representative of a class supermini, which will be equipped with versatile multimedia device, which can take home with them or to work. Thanks to special applications, the gadget can be filled with new maps for the GPS-navigator, or download the latest music news. Apparently, the device will look as trendy Apple iPad and enter into all complete, except for the base.
Motor gamma filled with lots of different gasoline and diesel powertrains. The most economical and environmentally friendly will be a 3-cylinder turbo motor that consumes only 4 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers.
But this is not the main thing. 208 will become the ideological successor of the legendary 205 GTi. The main engine for the "charged" version will be the engine that is used in the model RCZ - 1,6-liter turbo-unit, developing 211 horsepower. Exterior hatch also undergo significant changes, get a new rear wing, as well as the large alloy wheels and holes on the front and rear wings. 208 GTi will be the fastest hatchback peugeot company's history, that, given the glorious sporting tradition the French, could inspire a little weary of consumer goods fans of the brand.