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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Additional seats
In the 3rd row, these two seats are identical and are used for the occasional
carrying of additional passengers. They can be placed in the table position, folded
or removed to obtain a variety o ...
Gear shift indicator
System which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change up on
vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox.
Operation
The system intervenes only when driving economically.
Depending on th ...
Displays in the instrument panel
The programmed information is grouped together in the instrument panel screen.
5. Speed limiter on / off indication.
6. Speed limiter mode selection indication.
7. Programmed speed value.
8. Sel ...