Common questions

Is the 208 GTi any good?

Is the 208 GTi any good?

It’s good to drive and relatively cheap to run, with room for four and all their luggage. While it certainly honours the hot hatch tagline, the Peugeot 208 GTi always lacked the sharp edge of the Ford Fiesta ST, feeling more comfortable and refined, but less playful as a result.

Is the 208 GTi Turbo?

Only one engine is available for the 208 GTi. The turbocharged 208bhp 1.6-litre petrol engine feels quick. That’s backed up by a 0-62mph time of just 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 143mph – enough to shame sports cars like the Audi TT and entry-level Mercedes SLC.

What BHP is a 208 GTi?

205 bhp

Brief specification overview
Power (bhp) 205 bhp
0-60mph 6.3 sec
MPG 52
Miles per tank 572 miles

Will there be a 208 GTi?

The global boss of Peugeot has confirmed this week the GTi badge will stay where it belongs on the flagship 208 hatch, despite rumours to the contrary.

What engine is in a 208 GTi?

The 208 GTi is fitted with a 1.6 litre turbo (1,598 cc) four cylinder in line turbo petrol Prince engine producing 197 bhp (147 kW) at 5,800 rpm and 203 lb⋅ft (275 N⋅m) of torque at 1,700 rpm, and is fitted with a six speed manual transmission.

Can you remap a Peugeot 208 GTi?

REMAPPING FILE PEUGEOT 208 GTI 1.6 THP 200HP Puretuning is a specialist in Chiptuning petrol and diesel engines for a better performance and more fuel efficiency. Our Peugeot 208 GTi 1.6 THP 200hp engine remapping file provides the best possible performance and results within the original safety margins.

Is Peugeot 208 big enough for family?

This isn’t the easiest car to get in and out of if you’re an adult of reasonable stature, due to its fairly narrow door openings. But once inside, the 208 has a good amount of room for two adults (more than a Renault Clio), with just about enough head and leg room for taller people.

Are Peugeots expensive to maintain?

Peugeot and Toyota cars have been identified as the most expensive to repair, according to internal data from WhoCanFixMyCar.com. Despite having two models in the top of their categories, Peugeot sits eight overall in the list of most expensive cars on average when compared to all car brands.

Is a Peugeot 208 a good first car?

The Peugeot 208 is a superb first car. It comes with generous levels of equipment and cheap-to-run economical engines. You might find the infotainment system a bit tricky to get used to.

Where is the Peugeot 208 built?

Second generation (P21; 2019)

Second generation (P21)
Peugeot e-208 GT
Overview
Production 2019–present
Assembly Slovakia: Trnava (Trnava Plant) Morocco: Kenitra (Kenitra Plant) Argentina: El Palomar (PSA Peugeot Citroën Argentina)

Are Peugeots expensive to maintain NZ?

Peugeot 207 According to the report, it’s engine faults and cylinder head gaskets that tend to cause the most headaches, and cost an average $1090 to repair. While these aren’t as expensive to rectify as other models in this list, the relative cost in terms of the vehicle value is still pretty high.

Is the Peugeot 208 GTi sport a hatchback?

From the exterior it is evident that the 2022 Peugeot 208 GTi Sport is being designed more and more with a distinctive sporty model. Decorated at the front with bumpers around it, it will be different, but not as hot as some competitors in the hatchback ranks.

Is the Peugeot 208 GTi a Fiesta ST?

The 208 GTI has plenty of that. As you might expect from merely observing its stance, the suspension setup is firm. But a Fiesta ST is actually more unsettled over bumpy roads, where this little Peugeot Sport just exhibits hard-edged composure. Grips well, too.

How much does it cost to finance a Peugeot 208?

Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech Allure … Representative Example: Representative APR of 7.9% borrowing £10,509 over 48 months on HP type finance, the amount payable would be £250 a month, with a total cost of credit of £1,483 and a total amount payable of £11,992.

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