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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Front seats with manual adjustments
Seat consisting of a seat cushion, a seat back and a head restraint which can
all be adjusted to adapt your position for ease of driving and comfort.
Forwards-backwards
Raise the control and slide ...
Alarm
System which protects and provides a deterrent against theft and break-ins. It
provides the following types of monitoring:
- Exterior perimeter
The system checks for opening of the vehicle. The ...
Visual and audible front and/or rear parking sensors
System consisting of four proximity sensors, installed in the front and/or rear
bumper.
It detects any obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, barrier...) located behind the
vehicle, however, it will ...