Prices and specs announced for new Peugeot model

Pricing and equipment levels for the new 208 and e-208 range have been announced, with order books now officially open at local Peugeot Dealers, ahead of first deliveries in early 2020.

Retail prices start from €18,300 plus delivery related charges, for the Active 1.2 PureTech 75bhp model. The e-208 Active version retails from €27,334, plus delivery, inclusive of the SEAI grant and VRT relief.

Available in Active, Allure and GT Line specification in petrol and diesel powertrains, four petrol units are on offer, dependent on trim, including a 1.2 PureTech 75bhp 5-spd, a 1.2 PureTech 100bhp 6-spd manual and 8-spd automatic and a 1.2 PureTech 130bhp 8-spd automatic. Diesel is offered in a 1.5 BlueHDi 100bhp 6-spd manual.

The all-electric powertrain is available across Active, Allure and GT Line trims, with the flagship GT version exclusively fitted with the zero-emissions unit. The 100 KW (136 bhp) electric unit with 50kWh battery, develops 260 Nm of torque from 0km/h, for instant response. With three drive modes on offer, (Eco, Normal and Sport), the e-208 delivers 0 to 100kmh in 8.1s in Sport Mode. Drive range is up to 340km, the battery is guaranteed for 8 years or 160,000 km, for up to 70% retention.

Retailing from €21,450 plus delivery, the Allure 1.2 PureTech 100bhp 6-speed version benefits from electric folding mirrors, an electro-chrome rear view mirror, automatic climate control, front central armrest, 2 USB sockets in the front and 2 USB sockets in the rear, electric parking brake, auto wipers and front and rear parking sensors. All Allure models also have as standard half-TEP upholstery, rear electric windows, rear door privacy glass and quartz 3D instrument cluster.

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