New Peugeot 208 revealed with petrol, diesel and electric variants

Peugeot has lifted the covers off the all-new 208 ahead of its debut in Geneva later this year. The 208 will be available in petrol, diesel and fully-electric guise.

The Peugeot 208 will be available at launch in three derivatives. The 1.2-litre petrol engine is available in three flavours – 56kW, 74kW, and 95kW. The 1.5-litre diesel makes 74kW, while the all-electric 208 will produce 101kW of power. Gearbox options include a 5-speed manual on the entry-level petrol model, a 6-speed manual and an 8-speed automatic across the rest of the line-up.

All variants of the 208 will be front-wheel drive and available in 5-door only. Aside from some subtle colouring on the front and the badges, there will be little to distinguish the electric 208 from its internal combustion engine siblings. According to Peugeot, this is a move made to mitigate alienation toward electric vehicle owners.

There’s also a significant amount of driver aids and technology borrowed from Peugeots larger cars. The 208 features a heads-up display made possible through the use of a reflective screen. There is also a smartphone app that will allow drivers to heat or cool the interior of the 208 before they get in.

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