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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Manual air conditioning
The air conditioning can only operate with the engine running.
1. Temperature adjustment
Turn the dial from blue (cold) to red (hot) to adjust the temperature to your
requirements.
2. Air flo ...
Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner fl ashes to indicate
that the service must be carried out as soon as possible.
Example: the service is overdue by 186 miles (300 km).
F ...
Ski flap
Arrangement for storing and transporting long objects.
Opening
Lower the rear armrest.
Pull the flap handle downwards.
Lower the flap.
Load the objects from inside the boot. ...