The 108 has bid adieu and Peugeot has regretfully exited the city vehicle market, leaving this, the smallest Peugeot available. Since the middle of 2019, this 208 generation has existed. It was designed to replace a vehicle also known as a "208" (since Peugeot realized it would eventually run out of numbers with the 206 and 207). It is based on the same platform as the Vauxhall Corsa, DS 3 Crossback, and Peugeot's own 2008 crossover.

Peugeot 208 Car Review 2024 

What Is It

Now the 108 has said au revoir and Peugeot has unfortunately stopped the city car game. This is the smallest Peugeot you can purchase. This generation of 208 has lived since mid-2019. It replaces a car sometimes known as "208" (because after the 206 and 207 Peugeot knew it was going to run out of sooner or later) and sits on a platform also supporting the Vauxhall Corsa, DS 3 Crossback, and Peugeot's own 2008 crossover.

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What Has Been Done To Maintain Its Freshness

It underwent a mid-2024 redesign, which increased its LED-tastic quality by 37%. The grille has more color-coded vanes, the running lights now predominate on the car's cheery cheeks, and there are new LED light clusters front and back. Inspired by claws Among the most strikingly beautiful superminis available are these ones.

Peugeot must be glad to be making one of those rare tiny vehicles where you would know it was a Peugeot even if you covered up the badge while loads of ugly Chinese runabouts come. Come to think of it, which was also rebuilt lately? 37 % more lion-tastic.

Two new semi-electric hybrid engines are under hood under cover. If you would like to plug them in for a charge-up, then the all-electric e-208 is for you; click this link to get our whole assessment on that automobile. Here we shall focus on the combustion models, which are still somewhat popular. Actually, in 2022 the pre-facelift 208 sold in Europe was the best-selling vehicle there.

Engine Choices Then

There are no diesels any longer. Apart from the conventional 74bhp and 99bhp gasoline engines, the hybrids come in 99bhp and 134bhp settings. Sadly, this version of 208 never got to wear a pair of running shoes and a striped tracksuit; there is no 200bhp 208 GTI here. Boo."

Just as well as changing with the manual gearbox is like whisking coal; the hybrids are automatic-gearbox fitted solely. Peugeot claims that adding the dollop of e-boost lowers fuel consumption by 15%, however your mileage will vary depending on the location. After all, it is hardly a machine designed especially for striding down freeways.

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Is That As Mad From The Inside As From The Outside

Oui, but Peugeot has somewhat tried to rationalize it for the 2024 update. There are some helpful upgrades even if the steering wheel is still a little saucer; you have to place extremely precisely to avoid covering the digital dials.

The touchscreen swells from 9in to 10in wide, and the central console has logical shortcut buttons. The drive selector from Vauxhall also permeates the automatic transmission automobiles. Thus, it does not seem as though a little electric razor is laying about on the middle tube.

And Is Drive Good To Have

All good. If that worries you, steer clear of GT-line trim and choose Allure with smaller wheels as the ride is less harsh than in the heavier e-208. But the 208 is not a vehicle you purchase based on its keen dynamics. You choose it for its sabre-toothed switchgear and sharp wrinkles.

Frankly, we can forgive the so-called dynamics after Peugeot spent so much time in the design doldrums. Though looks great and that's far better than where Peugeot was two generations of supermini ago, it drives really okay.

Verdict: What'?s It?

"The supermini you buy because of how it looks inside and outside, not because of what it costs or how it drives"

For the 208, it's been a worthy upgrade, sharpening its smartest-in-class looks and gently widening an engine line-up without much to write home about before. Because of the acquired taste cabin architecture and driving position, bouncing down a road is still a unique experience; yet, we appreciate living in a world where the French still try bold, deliberately unusual design ideas even in workaday superminis.