Peugeot 208 – Page 3 – Automobiles Review

A Wide Spectrum of Weitec Suspension Systems

Whenever in need of suspension bits and pieces, two names should…spring to your mind – KW Automotive and Weitec (by KW Automotive). We’ve always felt that someplace desolate hides a great storage house (think Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull type of installment… you know, with the big storage house part that… never mind). So at that place, KW stockpiles springs and shocks and all kinds of coilover kits. A shopping cart can be hooked up with a suspension if it was up to them.

What we have here is not exactly a shopping cart, but it is close. It’s an Opel Zafira Tourer C which has been fitted with some Weitec sports springs and the end result is a low-riding fun wagon (that doesn’t sound right). Obviously, the graffiti paint job and the wheels help boost up the appeal but the main point is that this Zafira is now 30 mm lower than the standard one. Useful? Maybe. Cool? Definitely.

What about some lowering springs on an already cool car? Say a Peugeot 208? Sure – 30 mm less ground clearance for that one too. A VW Golf 6 GTI? Bring it on. A Kia Cee’d, an Optima? Just state your preferences.

Source: Weitec

July 27, 2012

2012 Peugeot 208 gains Five Start Euro NCAP Rating

2012 Peugeot 208 is one of the best cars for urban environment due to its smaller dimensions, but spacious cabin. Furthermore, the new Peugeot model now delivers even more comfortability.

Another advantage that it has is that it now features a new architecture which makes the 208 lighter by 110 kg on average compared to the 207. This leads of course to lower CO2 results and excellent fuel consumption.

It is also advantageous n terms of safety performance, which is now proven by the Five Star Rating it got by Euro NCAP. In fact, the new 208 is the first car in its segment to get the five stars.

One of the main reasons for this is not only the improvements of the body architecture made in the 208, but also the standard equipment it now features: ABS, ESP, six airbags, rear Isofix fixings, speed limiter, front seat belt warning, collapsible steering column, and more.

The structure contributes further to occupant’s protection. It is made of aluminium absorption beam, very high strength steel and ultra-high strength steel panels.

In fact, the Euro NCAP result is the best proof of the high 208’s level of safety protection in active and passive conditions.

Source: Peugeot

May 23, 2012

2012 Peugeot 208 R2 – Price

Peugeot has announced the new 208 R2 rally car, which will make its official debut at the Tour de Corse on May 10th.

“With the 208, Peugeot has given itself the means to create a new motoring icon,” commented Peugeot’s Range Director Laurent Blanchet at the model’s launch.

“The 208 carries over the successful spirit of the 205 and the 206, plus the functionality of the 207 in a thoroughly modern package,” added Xavier Peugeot, the Brand’s Product Director.

The racing car comes with a lot of upgrades including a new sport suspension with adjustable Ohlins dampers and a rally-specific hydraulic steering system. The brake system has been also revised by installing Alcon big brake kit. The interior received a roll cage and a pair of Sparco bucket seats.

208 R2 is powered by a naturally-aspirated 1.6-liter engine with 188HP (138 kW) and 190Nm (140 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to a 5-speed sequential transmission which sends power to the ground via a limited slip differential on the front wheels.

The price for this toy is starts at €37 500 and the fully-built models will be €57 500.

Source: Peugeot

May 7, 2012

Peugeot 208 Ready for Orders

The greatly anticipated Peugeot 208 is ready for ordering. Shipments are expected to start at June the 28th. There’s a wide range for you to choose from (3 or 5 doors, petrol or diesel, grunty or frugal Prices start at just under £10,000 ($16,031).

The cheapest one, the one bellow 10,000 pounds, has 3 doors and a 3-cylinder petrol Vti engine that develops 63 bhp and returns just 99 g/km in CO2. Every diesel engine out there remains sub-100 g/km. The most powerful of which is the 1.6 e-HDi Stop & Start Feline edition – 115 bhp. Did we mention that there are 6 editions? Because there are. Access, Access+, Active, Allure, Feline and the special edition Ice Velvet. The engines make up a total eight – 5 petrol and 3 diesel.

The most powerful petrol (and most powerful overall) is the 1.6 THP offered in the 3-door 208 – 156 Bhp at your disposal. The price? £16,895 ($27,084).

Equipment is expected to be abundant throughout the whole range with a touch screen control panel as standard on more than 80% of the models.

Source: Peugeot

April 18, 2012

Peugeot 208 GTI Concept & 208 XY Concept

Peugeot is going to present two modern concept cars at Geneva Motor Show, which is going to take place in just a month. The first one is the Peugeot 208 XY Concept which is intended for city dwellers who love distinction and refinement. And the second one is the Peugeot 208 GTi Concept which is a modern reincarnation of the iconic legend. The first glance these two concepts stand out with their detailing of the signature LED headlamp design, which is prominently visible during day and night. The precision continues with the integrated style components on the bodywork. Wheel arches have wing extensions, and bodywork with sills enhance the stance.

All this of course is featured in the new 208 Peugeot GTi Concept. In addition, it also includes chequered-flag motifs that embellish the metal mesh of the grille. The lower bar proudly affirms its origin by displaying the French ‘Le Tricolour’ flag or the Union Jack when in the UK. Furthermore, other distinctive exterior features include: double chromed exhaust tailpipes, aero lower bodywork spoilers and lower sill skirt extensions that all capture the signature badging. Placed within the grille is the brushed aluminium GTi Concept logo that can also be found on the rear quarter panels, as a salute to its illustrious predecessor – the legendary 205 GTi. The interior is also remade. The passenger compartment is a true GTi environment, with a characteristic sports leather stitched steering wheel. This theme is replicated on the sides of the gear lever. Double stitching is also featured in the. The sports seats are trimmed with Nappa leather on the outer section, and cloth in the centre with an embossed tartan motif, and a leather head restraint. Moreover, the red perforated leather steering wheel continues the check motif, and has a pronounced lower flat section, which carries the GTi Concept logo set in an aluminium ring. The fascia capping is dressed in Alcantara with grey stitching, the roof lining is entirely black and the pedals are aluminium. The centre console architecture and ventilation vents all feature a graduated red to black effect, and the chequered-flag theme is also present on the aluminium door crossbars. This makes it a perfect representation of a sports car. To go further into details, the GTi Concept has a powerfully-compact 1.6-litre RCZ THP 200 engine with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Moreover, it is more compact and lighter than its predecessor, thus delivering road-holding that is both excellent and precise. To improve further the dynamic experience, it has a 36mm wider track, at the front and at the rear, and a rear roof spoiler to generate down force at speed. Eventually, GTi Concept is equipped with four discs for optimum braking performance.

Next comes the Peugeot 208 XY Concept, which also carries the name “Urban chic”. It is powered by a 1.6-litre e-HDi engine, which develops 115bhp (85 kW) and is equipped with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The exterior colour of the vehicle is crimson, and you can see it of course all over the interior too. However, in the body paintwork is also featured a so called special ‘Pulsion’ paintwork. This means that the XY Concept appears to constantly change, depending on the distance and the position from which it is viewed. The interior of the cabin is trimmed with crimson stitched leather on the dashboard, armrests, steering wheel rings, gear lever gaiter and sides, and with stripes on seat inserts and floor mats, while the panoramic glass roof is edge-trimmed in black leather. Pearly grey leather pleated seats feature five metal rings, which pinch and tighten the material. The steering wheel in leather received crimson micro-stripes with a chrome insert in the lower section. Furthermore, the finishing touches to the interior add a ‘gunmetal’ aesthetic treatment to the door crossbars, steering wheel decorations and vent trims. At last, the XY Concept rides on exclusive dual-effect 18″ alloy wheels complementing its ‘Pulsion’ colour.

Source: Peugeot

February 17, 2012

“Let your body drive” – the call of the 2012 Peugeot 208

The new 2012 Peugeot 208 has been designed with the aim to be one with the driver. According to the designers and the engineers, only in this way the driver will experience more intuitiveness, more sensations and more pleasure. Firmly grounded in its era, it now awakens all of the senses. However, it now triggers more new emotions too! For example, such feeling is the immediate desire to grab the wheel. This is due to the energy it gives to the body of the person driving the vehicle. In particular, it energizes the body and offers an unmatched driving experience. Hence, the Brand Peugeot has chosen to present the new 2012 Peugeot 208 as the car which allows your body to fully express itself! And in addition next to it, it has launched the slogan “Let your body drive”.

The “Let Your Body Drive” signature was developed as of the initial communication phases in the run-up to the world debut of the 2012 Peugeot 208 at the Geneva Motor Show, which will take place next month. In the presentation of the car is featured, a discovery of the new 208 via an interactive game. Moreover, the 208 communication campaign is now being boosted by a new and original interactive experience, which is the launch of a film. The film generates high emotion by presenting a series of situations in which the body and its sensations are placed at the very heart of the action. The aim is to deliver the message of a Peugeot 208 which is aimed at thrill-seekers. This interactive film will go on line on 16 February 2012, so we recommend you to stay tuned and experience the promising and yourself.

Source: Peugeot

February 13, 2012

Peugeot 208: Thiner and Less Thirstier

The new Peugeot 208 is set to hit the UK markets somewhere in June this year and it will be very green. The range of engines included have the sole purpose of saving the planet. Weight and dimensions have shrunken and “up to 25%” of the polymers used are from recycled products. A variety of 208 choices will meet the needs of picky – the vehicle comes as a 3 or 5-door hatchback, petrol or diesel with automatic transmissions, 5 or 6 speed manuals, stop and start systems for diesels and for an extra 500 quid, one gets a touch screen navigation.

First thing we notice are the looks – it’s a recognizable figure that has taken on modernity and sharpness. The boomerang-style tail lights are bulkier and more amorphous, the grille incorporates a funkier pattern while curves on the side dauntingly suggest – “I am French and don’t let them tell you otherwise”

Top of the range 1.6l THP petrol engine will be available this summer, developing 156 bhp and 240 Nm of torque while returning perfectly respectable 48.7 mpg. For ultimate economy though, the new 3-cylinder 1.0 or 1.2 VTi petrol bees are up for the job with 65.7 and 62.8 mpg respectively. Yet, the 1.4l e-HDI diesel trumps all the others with its economy of 83.1 mpg and 87g/km of carbon dioxide emissions. These minuscule figures are courtesy to Peugeot’s clever micro-hybrid Stop & Start System that comes with almost all diesels and the Electronic Gearbox Control (EGC).

Weight is down by around 110kg compared to the previous 207 and it is also a bit shorter with 7cm. Obviously the 208 has gone on a diet so that its occupants can let loose a bit as there is more back seat legroom and a significantly larger boot space – “optimized architecture”, say Peugeot. Moving on to the driver’s seat we are overjoyed with pure simplicity – we have a strangely elevated dashboard which houses a rev. counter, a speedometer, a temperature gauge and a fuel gage – classic Peugeot. The central console is tidy enough and the small steering wheel looks like a steering wheel and not like a Playstation controller. It is really as simple as today’s standards allow it to be, which is good for there’s nothing to distract the driver from the act of driving a perfect, nimble and sleek super-mini. The only traces of sophistication can be found on the 7-inch touch screen which controls all the USB/Bluetooth, multimedia bits and pieces.

All there is left to verify now is the handling performance which has the tough job to honour the 208’s predecessors. This Spring someone in mainland Europe will be lucky enough to test it out while in the UK, people will have to wait until June.

Source: Peugeot

January 10, 2012

2012 Peugeot 208 Ice Velvet

2012 Peugeot 208 Ice Velvet is the new limited edition form the brand which has the exclusive paint finish and a strong personality. Only 650 cars of the edition will be released across 18 European countries. 208 Ice Velvet delivers a great driving experience of controlling a unique 3 door vehicle. Moreover if you are interested in purchasing it, you can do it on the Brand’s website, starting from today.

What is so special about this limited edition is that it has been with satin paint finish, thank to which the vehicle got its name: 208 Ice Velvet. Moreover it is also characterized by its abundant level of equipment that underlines both its sensual and technological appearance. Innovative, with a fine mix of technology and sensuality, the Ice Velvet paint finish is sublime with its silky sparkle and it sensual appearance. You can only win with such car, and what you’ll get is lightness and agility, sensuality and new inventive style of this paint finish. This paint marries naturally with the chrome detail on the bodywork (radiator grill, fog lights, panoramic glass roof and rear view mirrors in dark chrome; exhaust pipe and window surrounds in bright chrome) and with the 17’’ ‘Technical Grey’ alloy wheels as with the innovative and luminous signature that re-invents the feline look of the Brand. Even more the distinctive allure of 208 Ice Velvet is enhanced by the rich specification of its technological equipment: large touch screen, satellite navigation, directional static lights, front lights with LED signature and DRL function, automatic air conditioning, panoramic glass roof with blue guide lights, sports seats, new generation Stop&Start on the Diesel 1.6 e-HDi engine. Moreover the interior is fitted with a Peugeot Techno TEP trim and high quality stitching, a steering wheel made from the finest quality leather. Furthermore 208 Ice Velvet is equipped with either a petrol 1.6 VTi 120 engine, linked to a manual 5 speed gearbox or with a Diesel 1.6 e-HDi 115 engine, linked to a manual 6 speed gearbox with a satin chrome gear knob.

The 208 Ice Velvet will be offered at the price of 23 500 € in France.

Source: Peugeot

January 9, 2012

2012 Peugeot 208

Peugeot will launch all-new 208 model in two distinct body styles; 3- and 5-door. It is set to arrive in mainland Europe in the spring and for the UK in the summer of 2012. Peugeot 206/207 are ones of the best-selling cars is in the ‘B’ (Supermini) segment, so the manufacturer expect huge success of the new 208.

2012 Peugeot 208 is completely different vehicle than the predecessor 207. It is lighter – 173kg with a range which starts at 975kg, more aerodynamic – Cd of 0.29, CdA of 0.61 and smaller – 70mm shorter and 10mm lower. These benefits are accentuated by noticeably increased occupant space, with more room in the rear seats (+5cm at the knees) and a more generous boot (+15 dm3 in volume), proof of optimised architectural performance.

“The strength of the 208 lies in its style: it is a real ball of energy. It has the potential to please everyone, like a popular piece of music that touches the human soul regardless of culture.”, commented Gilles Vidal, Style Director, Automobiles Peugeot.

Its latest generation engine technology and the use of the e-HDi micro-hybrid system on virtually all versions add to the vehicle’s improvements in terms of weight reduction and aerodynamics.

The 208 introduces a new range of 3-cylinder petrol engines, 1.0- and 1.2-litre VTi, which are particularly efficient. They return up to 65.7mpg with emissions of just 99g/km of CO₂.

The 208 renews the driving experience, a key factor in the DNA of every Peugeot:

Due to the small steering wheel which provides new ergonomics, the driver experiences a completely new driving agility,
Due to a new level of engineering between comfort and road holding, the result of the historical expertise of the Marque in terms of suspension and the benefits from the compactness and reduced weight of the vehicle.

Source: Peugeot

November 2, 2011

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