Το Peugeot 208 is his successor 207, of a model that went into production the 2006. Nevertheless, lately the French model has been hard to compete with the German supermini Volkswagen Polo, a model new to the market, but also the Fiat Punto. Two cars extremely popular in the European market and specifically in the B category.

According to the first data published along with the first photos of the new French model, the 208 is more compact than 207. So according to these figures, its length reaches the 3,975 meters which means it is shorter by 70 millimeters from the origin 207, which is long 4,045 meters. The most important element, however, is that Peugeot engineers managed to reduce the weight by 110 kilos. An element if anything impressive and imposing.

Peugeot sales 208 will launch in the European market next spring. In the range of engines there will initially be two petrol and five diesel versions. The engines will be included in the gasoline engine base 1.0 l. and 1.2 liter with a fuel economy combination of 4,3 liters in 100 km.

Its exterior design 208, which is available in three-door and five-door versions, has borrowed many stylistic elements from the latest concept models of the French brand, like the HX1. As for the interior, it is distinguished by the multi-level dashboard that has a prominent central console that houses a large infotainment screen