Peugeot 208 pricing and specifications released

By Alborz Fallah
September 19th, 2012

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The new Peugeot 208 range has gone on sale in Australia with prices starting from $18,490.

Peugeot Australia has high hopes for the new 208 as it seeks to further expand its leading marketshare in the luxury light car segment currently taken care of by the 207.

The new Peugeot 208, which has smaller exterior dimensions and is noticeably lighter than the 207 it replaces, will be available in a choice of three petrol engines across four specification levels. A diesel-powered 208 will not be available for the time being. The range starts with a 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine that makes do with 60kW of power and 118Nm of torque. The three-cylinder choice will only be offered in the base spec Active model coupled to a five-speed manual.

Although it may appear as a bare-bones entry model, the 1.2-litre Active is relatively well packaged. For $18,490 you get a 7-inch touch screen that drives the 6-speaker sound system with steering-wheel controls, Bluetooth connectivity and USB port (no CD player), 15-inch steel wheels, body coloured mirrors and power windows. Safety is taken care of by six airbags that together with the active electronic safety features allow for a maximum five-star EuroNCAP rating under the new and tougher testing scheme introduced this year.

An additional $3,000 will get you a four-cylinder 1.6-litre petrol with the same specifications and gearbox but now pumping out 88kW of power and 160Nm of torque. The 1.6-litre Active 208 manual is an odd choice as for an extra $500 you can find yourself in the Allure grade ($21,990) with the same engine but with the addition of dual-zone climate controlled air conditioning, 16-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, LED daytime running lights, automatic lights and wipers, sports seats and a leather steering wheel. You’ll end up paying $23,990 to get the same 208 coupled to a four-speed automatic.

The top of the range Allure Sport and Allure Premium are both priced at $26,490. The Sport offers the well known BMW-PSA engineered 1.6-litre turbocharged engine coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox. Power is up to 115kW while torque is 240-260Nm. This will be the sportiest of the new 208 range until the GTI arrives next year. The Premium makes do with the naturally aspirated 1.6-litre engine coupled to a four-speed auto but adds a Cielo glass roof with LED light guides, cornering fog lights, dark tinted rear windows, half leather seats and 17-inch alloy wheels. An extra $1500 will get you full leather seats.

All Peugeot 208s destined for Australia are made in France and Peugeot Australia will be offering a capped priced servicing scheme for the first three years. During that period the maximum yearly servicing cost will be $270, which is bound to entice buyers that have been previously scared away by potentially expensive servicing costs.

CarAdvice is currently at the launch of the new Peugeot 208, check back soon for a full review.

Peugeot 208 Pricing:

Active 1.2-litre 3-cylinder $18,490
Active 1.6-litre four cylinder four-speed automatic $21,490
Allure 1.6-litre four cylinder five speed manual $21,990
Alure 1.6-litre four cylinder four speed automatic $23,990
Allure Premium 1.6-litre four cylinder four-speed automatic $26,490
Allure Sport 1.6-litre turbocharged four cylinder six speed manual $26,490

Peugeot 208 Engine specifications:

1.2-litre three cylinder (60kW, 118Nm) VTi engine with a five-speed manual gearbox. Combined fuel economy is 4.5L/100km while CO2 emissions are 104g/km).
1.6-litre four cylinder (88 kW/160Nm) VTi engine with a five-speed manual gearbox (134g/km) or four-speed automatic. Combined fuel consumption is 5.8L/100km (m) and
1.6-litre turbocharged four cylinder (115kW, 240/260Nm), six-speed manual gearbox. Combined fuel economy is 5.8L/100km (135g/km)

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Legnab

Good looker should do very well , well healed about towners will love it .
Chevrons

Wow, these are priced to sell even for the top Spec with that great 115kw/240Nm BMW/Peugeot/Citroen engine, coupled with fixed price servicing. I think Peugeot are going to sell a few.
Acfsambo

Seems like not too bad a car, except for the 4sp auto. The manual would eb the gearbox of choice for em though, but a 5-6sp auto would have been better.
- Guest
  
  In this class, i dont think buyers would really care about, or know the difference between a 4 speed torque converter auto or a 7 speed dual clutch etc etc.
  - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=737660467 Kit Ho
    
    True, but you’d think a 5/6sp gearbox would mean a more efficient use of the power.
- Force-15
  
  I’m surprised there’s not a lot of vitriol on this comment thread yet about the Peugeot 208 having a four-speed auto. Now if it was a Hyundai or especially Toyota with a four-speed automatic you’d have to get your flame suits ready. Maybe no-one cares in this case because the 208 is such a damned good small car.
http://twitter.com/SamMoss8191 Sam Moss

This is quite good value, each grade seems really well equipped, a far-cry from the 207 of a couple of years ago! I especially like the inclusion of the touch screen as standard, something quite unique for the class. Combined with cute and quirky styling and capped price servicing this would be a truly great alternative for anybody looking at the likes of Polo, Corsa or even the Korean and Japanese competitors. I hope Peugeot have improved their customer service.
- Zaccy16
  
  Yeah it looks so much better than the the much to heavy rubbish 207! would be better than the polo if they offered more than a 3cyl for a base model and not a 4speed auto but still a good little car
filippo

Thanks for the specs, however could you also include which models are 3-5 door?
Guest

It’s distinctive style and interior will really stand out in this class – as will the capped price servicing. I have a feeling this may worry VW as it makes the Polo look very spartan and bland, despite the Polo having the upper hand dynamically and drivetrains wise.

I’d take a top spec Allure Sport if i were in the market.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=737660467 Kit Ho

Looks like the completely package, I wanna test drive one just for the fun of it
Aus_poppa

I saw the 208s in France earlier this year. Frankly they looked inoffensive but really conservative to the point of being bland. I would think that once Clio production ramps up it will outsell the Pug. In our market it will have to sell on some sort of perception of being “semi-premium” to out point a Fiesta. On the looks front, and for other qualities as well is this really a better car than a Kia Rio?
Basil Exposition

A 4 speed auto and a fusebox in the glovebox…. I’d much rather a 77 Tsi
Polo DSG.
- Zaccy16
  
  Same with me! thats why i own a polo tsi dsg!
  - Basil Exposition
    
    Zaccy, how has the Polo ownership experience been? I’m thinking of ordering one.
    - Zaccy16
      
      Very good choice! so far a very good experience! it rides well, handles well, is good on fuel, has great in gear performance and has lots of torque every where in the rev range, its also very very refined on the highway about 1900-2000 rpms at 100 kph in 7 gear which cant be said about other small cars! interior quality is top notch nothing has fallen off. It has amazingly lots of room for 4 adults and comfy seats I have had it for a year and a half and have not regreted buying it once!
      - Zaccy16
        
        Also people say VW servicing costs are high but the are not because you don’t have to service it every 6 months only once a year
- Legnab
  
  Whats a fuse box .
F1orce

The French should have their automotive industry overhauled..

This looks and is a mess.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Karl-Sass/100000921334936 Karl Sass

Do we know how much it actually weighs?
Lotsamoolah

If it’s based on a Mitsi Lancer, it would be as reliable as any other car.
Yetiman

Just wondering why some Euro car doesn’t have a driver foot rest?
- Lotsamoolah
  
  Why most Euro cars are manuals while most Euro heavy trucks are automatics?
F1orce

The Hyundai Veloser is better than this in every way conceivable..

For one, the Veloster makes 150kW & 265Nm

Way more power then this.. And the Veloster is superior as it has a better engine and everything..
- matt
  
  but it looks like an anvil has been dropped on it
- Legnab
  
  And it looks like it was hit with an ugly stick , bloated whale , with buck teeth , will date so fast ie i45 .
  - F1orce
    
    Your kidding right? The Veloster is an eye catching car.. It looks very good and most people would agree..
    
    The interior is also pretty high quality and comfortable..
    
    Also it’s very good value.. Hyundai will be #1
    - Zaccy16
      
      Its eye catchingly ugly! it makes you want to vomit every time i see one on the road! do you work for hyundai?
    - Blair Waldorf
      
      The Veloster is the most vile, hideous thing on the roads at the moment. EVERY cheap visual trick has been used for it to get some attention, it’ll age horribly.
      - Zaccy16
        
        Yeah its horrible! the problem is because it looks so rubbish you notice them more driving around! damn you hyundai!
    - Bass
      
      Let me guess, daddy’s just bought a new Hyundai and you drive it around on your L’s, so you’re automatically an expert now?
    - Igomi Watabi
      
      How is reference to the Veloster even remotely relevant to this story?
  - Zaccy16
    
    Exactly! New hyundais are fussy and over designed
    - Robin_Graves
      
      As opposed to Veeduds which are underdesigned on the outside and overdesigned on the inside, hence their propensity to self destruct at the drop of a hat.
      - Zaccy16
        
        Vw’s don’t look fussy anywhere they have the right lines and look much more classy than other main stream models
      - Guest
        
        Oh look its Robin Graves, leader of the dumbarse brigade.
  - F1orce
    
    The i45 looks way better by a significant margin than any Veedud.
    - Basil Exposition
      
      Fine by me if you like an Asian aesthetic re-crafted through European eyes. Personally, I prefer the Bauhaus influenced German designs.
- gman
  
  all that power at the expense of fuel consumption and carbon emissions-wait for the 208 gti to come out if you want to compare cars, these 208 models are daily runabouts and designed for practicality and economy
  
  plus the veloster is much heavier and thirstier
  …and until you’ve driven one all you’ve got is some numbers on a page
  - F1orce
    
    Perhaps. But the Veloster is a better car overall. it’s bigger, stronger and has much more..
    
    It’s technically superior. It’s a car built from scratch..
    
    Peugeot’s are shoddy cars and don’t feel ‘complete’
    - Guest
      
      LOL,
    - JooberJCW
      
      lol, fanboy indeed
    - JooberJCW
      
      lol, fanboy indeed
    - Yetiman
      
      LOL…But is a Korean car. I would buy one if I’m on a tight budget.
- Uninspired_inspirjdation
  
  You must be under 17, anyone who drives knows that ‘having a better engine and everything’ has nothing to do with the feel, ride, handling, gear ratios, interior ergonomics and quality, let alone fuel consumption. If you’re talking about outright speed I promise the turbocharged 208 will outpace the veloster on a track. I’d own a Peugeot over a hyundai any day…yes I’ve driven both.
  - Zaccy16
    
    exactly! well said!
  - F1orce
    
    Well since Peugeot’s website is as drab as their products, it seems that the Veloster has a better power/weight ratio, which makes your statement invalid..
    
    Besides the Veloster alone almost outsold the entire Peugeot brand in Australia!
    - Legnab
      
      Your forgetting the most important feature of the 208 , it will out handle the wet blanket soggy steering in the veloshi , when are they going to address the horrible handling .
      - Robin_Graves
        
        99.999% of consumers dont drive on a racetrack, so I think its a smart move. If you want to race, throw in a set adjustable coilovers, stiffer bushes and give it some more camber and castor (if possible). Anyone serious about track days would do this anyway so it makes sense to cater for your larger consumer population instead of ignorant people like you who couldnt even drive their way out of a wet paper bag anyway. Try driving the cars before you bag them based on reviews that take one day of driving into account.
      - Zaccy16
        
        The thing is when going round corners in the city you would like to know where the wheels are pointing but with the terrible steering in all hyundais that has absolutely no feel at all and is vague, hyundai need to go to the person who designed the 86′s steering all go to mazda and ask the designer of any of there mainstream models hows to do handling and steering!
      - Legnab
        
        Grave robber ever journo in the world has bagged its saggy handling , made for the US , fiddled for OZ ,but still off , maybe you can test it and give us your falcoon slanted opinion , maybe it is falcoon style handling which is shall we say taxi slanted .
      - Igomi Watabi
        
        Legnab, please refrain from your racist renaming of the Falcon.
      - Robin_Graves
        
        What’s wrong bunghole? Your ‘sports car’ been blown away by an AU on LPG again?
      - F1orce
        
        The Veloster has better handling then average.
      - Simon
        
        Have you driven one or are they in the latest version of Gran Turismo?
    - Blair Waldorf
      
      OMG really? wow so cool!
      
      You judge cars by their website? The Toyota Corolla outsells most cars from most brands, does that make it better than those cars?
      - Blair Waldorf
        
        AND wtf is the point in saying a pseudo sports ‘coupe’ (if thats what you want to call it) is better than small city car? Theyre totally cars aimed at different markets.
      - Cbnzn
        
        Cross shopping a Veloster & this wouldn’t be a surprise
Marvin

4 speed auto in today’s autmomotive industry is ancient !! peugeot, I wih you every failure in targeting your sales figure. Even the Ford falcon with 391 Nm of torque has 6 speed auto.

With little torque 4 speed ato is going to be painfully slow.
- Zaccy16
  
  Exactly! Why don’t Peugeot invest in a zf box like the falcons
  - Legnab
    
    TOO many manual drivers in europe to warrant it , leave the ZF to the falcoons.
    - Zaccy16
      
      Yeah your right but at least the zf is 6 speeds!
Mick Dunn

The GTI isn’t going to have much of a price margin over the rest of the range if it wants to compete with the Polo GTI. I can’t see it coming in at much under $30k, if at all.
Aus_poppa

How come this thread has switched into a Hyundai Velostar discussion? I would venture to suggest that no more than two or three potential Pug buyers would even be thinking of a Velostar.

This a classical supermini – the competition is Honda Jazz, Mazda2, VW Polo, Ford Fiesta, Kia Rio and Renault Clio when it arrives.
PoisonEagle

This is excellent, best product from Peugeot in a long time. This and the new Clio are going to have a big impact on the segment .I guess the French are upping the ante to survive…