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| The new Peugeot 208 is available in three and five-door hatchback. (Peugeot) |
Peugeot introduces the new edition of his major series: the 208th The small car is presented as three-and five-door variant and remembers according to the manufacturer, again more on the virtues of the previous 205 and 206, after the direct predecessor with weakened sales.
The most noticeable change is the little Frenchman, the newly designed cockpit, where the instrument cluster and the valves were placed on the steering wheel, allowing the driver a better view of the road reserves. This will increase similar to the head-up display driving safety. To a better driving experience will also contribute the much smaller steering wheel. Also new 7-inch color touch screen allows you to operate the trip computer, the audio system, the optional navigation system and the Bluetooth hands-free. Even the playing of music, for example, from a USB stick or iPod is possible. The screen is from the Active trim line comes standard in the center console.
New dimensions: compact, lighter, more maneuverable
Contrary to the general trend in vehicle development, succession models can in principle be larger, Peugeot is a step back. The new 208 is more compact and lighter. Shorter overhangs front and rear - minus six and minus an inch compared to its predecessor, 207 - shape its redesigned form.
This again reminds more to the 1998 and introduced in version 206 + still available Vorvorgänger, which previously sold 7.8 million units of the lion is successful. Peugeot has also saved the weight: The 208 is equipment adjusted to 110 kg lighter than the 207 and comes up with more interior space.
Modern design for the young generation
In the flowing proportions of 208, shows the new design language of the lion brand. The front end, the grille surround with chrome-look, the headlights that look like the eyes of a cat - the lively design shows attention to detail. The taillights look into claws add to the modern look. Depending on the version of the new 208 also features LED daytime running lights.
On individual style much emphasis has been placed: The new 208 are design and accessory kits available with different external and internal elements. "The vehicle is aimed primarily at young buyers, which weve been very successful with the 206," said Thomas F. Schalberger, press spokesman for Peugeot Germany. "This is also our new touch-screen operation, which is increasingly in demand from these buyers." According Schalberger the number of pre-orders in Germany is already at 3,000.
