Peugeot 208 Allure e-HDi review

Talking to Peugeot’s design chief, Gilles Vidal, makes you acutely aware of the importance of the 208, and it’s need to "re-generate" both Peugeot and, so it’s makers say, the small, B-segment class of car in general. But does it work, and should it be on your shortlist. We spent a week getting to grips with the new 208 to find out.

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Coolant temperature gauge
With the engine running, when the needle is: - in zone A , the temperature is correct, - in zone B, the temperature is too high; the maximum temperature and the central STOP warning lamps come o ...

Interior fittings
1. Spectacles storage 2. Sun visor (see details on following page) 3. Grab handle with coat hook 4. Toll card/car park ticket windows (see details on following page) 5. Storage compartment 6. O ...

Courtesy lamp
1. Front courtesy lamp 2. Map reading lamps In this position, the courtesy lamp comes on gradually: - when the vehicle is unlocked, - when the key is removed from the ignition, - when openi ...