[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-peugeot-208\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-peugeot-208\/","headline":"The Coolest New Hatchback: Peugeot 208","name":"The Coolest New Hatchback: Peugeot 208","description":"The new Peugeot 208 is ridiculously good-looking and packed with tech & features Saying that Peugeot have outdone themselves with their new 208 would be an understatement. Honestly, we\u2019re shocked with the new look the French manufacturer has adopted for the fresh and funky 208 hatchback. Not only does it look phenomenal inside and out, the little runaround is also overspilling with cool technology and features. So here\u2019s why the new Peugeot 208 is looking to be the coolest new […]","datePublished":"2019-03-18","dateModified":"2019-03-22","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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Honestly, we\u2019re shocked with the new look the French manufacturer has adopted for the fresh and funky 208 hatchback. Not only does it look phenomenal inside and out, the little runaround is also overspilling with cool technology and features. So here\u2019s why the new Peugeot 208 is looking to be the coolest new hatchback of the year. Uncompromising stylePeugeot have finally ditched the old bug shape that\u2019s been around since 1998 when the 206 was released and it hurts to say but, we don\u2019t miss it. That\u2019s only because this new shape is on a whole \u2018nother level of cool. It\u2019s instantly made to old shape look out of date, and although that\u2019s not good for owners, it\u2019s also a testament to the greatness of this new design. At the rear, there\u2019s a nice contrast between primary colour and black. Black spoiler, black horizontal bar bridging the gap between the rear lights and black \u201cdiffuser\u201d section on the bumper. The black wheel arches and black window trim are only found on GT and GT Line models, but there\u2019s also black wing mirrors and on the front there\u2019s also some black trim which hasn\u2019t yet been confirmed to be prominent across all models. This choice of black accents rather thanchrome is what gives the car its awesome sporty look which many hatchbackbuyers will be glad to see. Twin tip exhaust, \u201cfang\u201d LEDs on the front andthose dark, tinted-look rear lights are also part of the reason the new 206looks so damn good from the outside. Does your Mercedes interior look this good?It gets even more exciting on the inside. The interior has gained a more bold aesthetic that dares to stand out from the crowd. A prominent and wide centre console now extends into a thick armrest which separates driver and passenger, much like you\u2019d expect to find in a luxury saloon.Also in the centre are the \u201cpiano\u201d switches which you\u2019ll also find in modern Peugeots such as the 3008 SUV and just above them you\u2019ll see a flat, angled screen which will be 7\u201d or 10\u201d in size depending on the spec. You\u2019ll also find contrast stitching, carbon fibre trim (presumably fake, but still cool), electronic hand brake and a push-to-start ignition inside the new Peugeot 208. From the funky gear selector to the decoration around the new digital gauge cluster, the interior design is audacious, stylish and uncompromising in its design. Oh, and did we mention that you can change the colour of the interior lights, with 8 colours to choose from?Petrol, diesel and electric!Peugeot\u2019s coolest hatchback ever will beavailable as a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol, 1.5-litre 4-cylinder diesel or a50kWh electric car with roughly 211 miles of range. The petrol models will be available as:PureTech 75 S&S 5-speed manual – 74bhp (probably won\u2019t release in the UK) PureTech 100 S&S 6-speed manual or 8 speed automatic – turbocharged 99bhp PureTech 130 S&S 8 speed automatic – 128bhp The diesel model will be:BlueHDi 100 S&S 6-speed manual – 99bhpThe electric model will have a:100kW motor powered by a 50kWh battery producing roughly 134bhp, with 211 miles of range according to WLTP procedures. The battery will be covered by an 8 year, 100,000 mile manufacturer warranty. Loaded with driving featuresWe\u2019ve seen from the styling that the newPeugeot 208 is a very modern car, which is also reflected in the Driver Assistfeatures included. With the 8-speed auto models, adaptive cruise control, stop\/start and automatic parking are said to be included and we can only assume they\u2019ll also be found in the electric model. Other cool features that can also be found inmanual models include; Lane Positioning Assist, Automatic Emergency BrakeAssist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Driver Attention Monitoring (which detectsthe driver\u2019s alertness on long journeys using steering wheel micro-movement analysistechnology), PEUGEOT Smartbeam automatic headlight dipping, Speed LimitRecognition and Recommendation, Extended traffic sign recognition and ActiveBlind Spot Monitoring.Price and release dateAt the moment Peugeot have not revealed theprice of this fantastic hatch, but we do know that orders will soon be open tothe public, some time before the release in \u201clate Summer\u201d of this year. Nofurther information is available at the moment but follow us on Facebook,Instagram & Twitter to stay up to date!So far, we\u2019re very impressed with what\u2019s shaping up to be one of the most remarkable affordable cars of 2019.What do you think of the new 2019 Peugeot 208?"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"The Coolest New Hatchback: Peugeot 208","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-peugeot-208\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]