Peugeot could replace the famous GTi performance sub-brand in favour of a 'Peugeot Sport Engineered' badge, according to a new report from the UK.
A new report from Auto Express claims the upcoming 208 hot-hatch, which could be a pure-electric car, will wear the name debuted on the 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered concept in Geneva.
According to the report, the Peugeot executive team isn't keen to use its famous GTi badge on an electric vehicle.
The next-generation Peugeot 208 GTi is set to be revealed next year, and it could offer the option of petrol or electric power – according to a new report out of the UK.
Auto Express quotes Peugeot's CEO, Jean-Pierre Imparato, indicating that customers will be able to "choose their powertrain".
"I’ll reveal this in full in March, but I don’t want the future to be boring," he said to the British publication.
Could this car be the most expensive production Peugeot ever? With a sticker price of £175,000 (AUD$300,000), this 1984 Peugeot 205 T16 presents a compelling case.
One of just 200 homologation specials built in order for the French carmaker to compete in the World Rally Championship, the transverse mid-mounted 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine pumped out around 150kW to all four wheels.
Peugeot 208 GTi 30th Anniversary model headed for Goodwood
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A special Peugeot 208 GTi 30th Anniversary edition model will debut at next week’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.
Peugeot released a teaser image of the “specially enhanced” limited edition 208 GTi, which sports a Union Jack flag at the base of its grille in honour of the famous British hill climb event.
The French brand has revealed few other details about the 30
Marking a return to the hot-hatch genre for the brand in this country, the Peugeot 208 GTi has arrived priced from $29,990.
Available in 1160kg three-door form only, with a single drivetrain option - a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing 147kW and 275Nm, linked to a six-speed manual - the 208 GTi will compete against the forthcoming Ford Fiesta ST and Renault Sport Clio 200, in addition to the current Volkswagen Polo GTI, Skoda Fabia RS, Citroen DS3 and Fiat 500 Abarth.
