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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Trip reset
When the trip required is displayed, press the control for more than two seconds
or use the left hand thumb wheel of the steering mounted controls.
Trips "1" and "2" are indep ...
High level safety on al co unts
Whether in terms of primary, secondary or tertiary safety, the new 308 is
positioned at the highest level.
Firstly, the excellent rigidity of the structure ensures optimal operation of
the wheel ...
Automated mode
Following use of the sequential mode, select position A to return to the automated
mode.
AUTO and the gear engaged appear
in the instrument panel.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive mod ...