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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Storage compartments under the rear footwells
Depending on the configuration, the vehicle has storage compartments under the
footwells, located forward of the outer rear seats. Access is via clipped flaps
with a handle A . ...
But does it work?
However, we’re of the opinion that different can only be considered truly
good and worthwhile if the experience it brings is better. We spent a week with
the 208 and, for the most part, were genui ...
Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation, switched
off or has a fault.
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few seconds in the instr ...