OBESE PEUGEOT 208

4x4magazine | 08/01/2013 | 0 Comments

Peugeot’s new urban crossover, the new 2008 will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

With the 2008, Peugeot capitalises on its expertise, acquired with the success of the award-winning 3008 Crossover, to create a new vehicle for the B segment, utilises all the attributes and engines of the 208 with some new product features.

The new crossover was designed and developed simultaneously by several international markets an will be produced close to its markets, in France (Mulhouse), in China (Wuhan) and in Brazil (Porto Real).

At just 4.16 metres long, the 2008 innovates by combining the driving characteristics of a hatchback with the strengths of an SUV giving space, modularity and comfort. Equally at ease in town as on the open road, it can escape from the city with confidence, due to features like Grip Control. With its higher driving position and pronounced wheel arches the 2008 has an appealing road presence and stance when fitted with either ‘Mud & Snow’ tyres or 17’’ alloy wheels. The black bumpers and body sills serve to protect it from abrasions with the addition of front and rear body protection and side mouldings in stainless steel.

It is fitted with the latest-generation engines. Due to the technology of the e-HDi Diesel and new 3-cylinder petrol engines, the 2008 urban crossover stands out from the competition with CO₂ starting from just 99g/km.