Compactness and lightness
The reduced front overhang (- 6 cm compared with the 207) and the shorter rear overhang (- 1 cm) , alongwith the reduced weight of the vehicle, directly benefit improved proportions, agility and everyday practicality (parking, manoeuvres, etc.).
To obtain a maximum reduction in the weight of the vehicle, a true "hunt to
eliminate excess weight" took place at the same time to create, overall, a
"virtuous spiral", favouring fuel consumption, passive safety and the dynamic
performance of the vehicle. Each component designed, each technique used, each
part of the vehicle, etc. has been considered with this in mind, by every member
of the project team working on the vehicle: aluminium front beam-absorber, size
of the front subframe, laser welding of the roof, extensive use of VHSS and UHSS
(Very High Strength Steel and Ultra High Strength Steel) panels, soundproofing
of the engine at source, etc. Finally, the Peugeot 208 weighs 110 kg less than
the 207 with the same 1.4l HDi engine, up to 173 kg less with the entry level
petrol engine of comparable power; in short, a feat which allows the Peugeot 208
to start from a weight of 975 kg!
Peugeot 208 (2013)
2013 Peugeot 208
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General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country. Ensure that the weight of the
towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle. The driver must stay at
the wheel of the towed vehicle. Dri ...
Direction indicators
Lower the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the left.
Raise the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the right.
If you forget to cancel the direction indicators for more than tw ...
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot under the floor.
To gain access to it:
open the boot,
lift the floor and remove it,
remove the towing eye from the holder. ...