New 2015 Peugeot 208: Everything is in shades
The best-selling model of Peugeot, the charming 208, from recently is a little changed. Very little on the aesthetic level, but more on supplying the new equipment and aggregates, counting and Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech / 110, just like the one what we have on this test.
Aesthetically, the changes are minimal, and can be notice only by the current owners or well-versed in the brand. Extended front apron, with different plastic grille, modified bumper and chrome strips few more, especially around the fog lights. In the back, the changes are visible on lights, the parking lights are now modeled from the larger Peugeot 308, made up from three vertical diodes. With attractive alloy wheels, introduced new body colors, with the application of previously unknown technology.
For the model on the test we can say it was grainy matte combination, which can be feel by the touch of hand. The advantage of this paint is in its resistance to micro scratches, and unlike pure matte, it is allowed automatic washing with brushes or high pressure. At the same time, better than the old, less dirty, and with price little higher than the acceptable classical metallic (150-200 euros). All in all attracted a lot of questionable views and positive comments. If we add to all the attractive LED and Xenon lights, tires size 205/45 R17, chrome window frames and mirrors, plus a large panoramic roof, it is clear that it does not lack attractiveness.
In short, it is a good taste in all fields, as in the case of our 208: sports seats in leather / fabric, arm slings with mini boxing, pedals and numerous details of aluminum, color screen of 7 inches with integrated GPS and Mirror Screen application (allows the transfer of all of data from a smartphone on the screen), a tiny leather steering wheel, blue ambient light around the perimeter panoramic roof and instrument panel .., nothing, Peugeot is nicely made up this model.
In addition, enriched with sophisticated equipment, such as rear-view camera and a system for self-parking and braking.
What remains the same is the architecture of the dashboard, the instrument are "hooked" on the upper part. Position of the steering wheel is unusual, and as we have repeatedly stated, opinions are very divided. Personally, after having to adjust the seat (raised slightly more) and steering wheel (lowered slightly lower), manipulate an 208 is easy like a toy, and for that also contribute the modest dimensions and excellent driving dynamics.
While in this segment has a significantly more spacious cars (Hyundai i20 and Skoda Fabia), with less than 4 meters in length, Peugeot 208 is hospitable enough for four adults and their luggage. From 285 liters, with a spare wheel of the same size and aluminum wheel, up to 311 liters without it. In any case, the practical aspect is commendable, all necessary little things, from cans and mobile phones, to "test" bottles of 1.5 liters, easily can find their place.
Like it or not, in this segment, as well in the higher segments, a small three-cylinder engines are suppressing four-cylinder, in significantly higher volumes. An important thing is of course turbocharger, thanks to which the power and torque are going on incredible level. For some time in use, 1.2 Pure Tech / 110 appeared and in 208, year 2015, but only in a weaker version (there is also a 130 hp).
And it feels how fast run Peugeot 208 1.2 Pure Tech, is going "like a bullet!" Turbo blows early and strongly. Although there is no greater need to push it in the revs, the pleasure is felt when good pulls, at the cost of increased spending and not very pleasant sound.
For the driving dynamics will not waste words, Peugeot had no need to work on the chassis and suspension system. No changes to the team that wins.Peugeot 208, in addition to being one of the most dynamic little cars, it is also comfortable. Even with 17-inch wheels, it is impressive how "nice" absorbs irregularities. For customers with shallower pockets only information that are retained weaker aggregates, in addition to the aforementioned diesel version, there is the 1.2 VTi / 82 (without turbocharger) and also three-cylinder 1.0 68 hp.
