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The 208 has just landed in New Zealand and is available in just two variants – that may seem a little underwhelming, but if you take into account one of those is a fully electric model then that is a car that is targeting an evergrowing market as buyers realise EVs look to be the way of the future. I drove the EV in December and formed the conclusion it is a car that fills its role well – the daily commute – and with its 348km range between charges it will happily tackle a long highway haul. For those who are not yet ready to join the electric revolution Peugeot has also introduced the new 208 with its 1.2-litre threecylinder petrol engine which, incidentally, is pretty much a carryover. While that driveline is very familiar, the new 208 is a vastly different car, EV aside. For one, the new body style is dramatic, it is smooth and sweeping along with bold frontal treatment that looks quite aggressive, and it must be said it is hard to design a small car so that it looks perfect. The two model range lists at $38,990 for the petrol and $61,990 for the EV, the latter easily qualifying for the $8625 Government rebate, an incentive to get people driving affordable EVs. The petrol model lists a lot of goodies for its price tag. You get leather-type trim, heated front seats, satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, voice recognition, keyless entry and ignition, speed limiter and radar cruise control, the latter are part of a comprehensive safety suite. The look inside is very modern with sophisticated style elements and control functions. It impresses with its functionality yet quirky design features – take the steering wheel for example, it is squared off at the top and bottom which gives the interior a sporty look and feel. Elsewhere, toggle switches dominate the dash panel, there are many functions and they are STYLE: The smooth lines of the Peugeot 208 are contrasted by an aggressive grille and front bumper structure. PEUGEOT 208 GT: Three-cylinder petrol engine or the choice of electric power only. displayed on a dominant centre graphic panel. It must be remembered the new 208 comes with a GT badge and the manufacturers have given it a sporty look through and through, take the twin exhausts for example, they are classy and they add to the look Peugeot is trying to encapsulate. Under the bonnet sits the wonderful 1199cc engine. It is a real gem in terms of honesty and thrift, three-cylinder engines develop a lot of natural torque low down which is what you want in any engine, and if you add in turbocharged boost then all the performance you need is on tap. In terms of figures, Peugeot claims power outputs of 96kW (5500rpm) and 230Nm, the latter available from just 1750rpm, which translates to a constant delivery of power. For interest’s sake the 208 GT is also listed as GT130, the 130 representing horsepower in imperial terms. The engine is coupled to a six-speed traditional automatic gearbox and it, too, is a real gem with smooth shifts and gearing that is well matched to the power output, drive thereafter is then channelled to the front wheels • Price – Peugeot 208 GT, $38,990 • Dimensions – Length, 4055mm; width, 1745mm; height, 1430mm • Configuration – Threecylinder, front-wheeldrive, 1199cc, 96kW, 230Nm, six-speed automatic • Performance – 0-100km/h, 8.3sec • Fuel usage – 6.3l/100km through driver-selectable modes – sport, economy or normal. The other figures to note are that of fuel consumption and performance. Peugeot list a 6.3-litre per 100km combined cycle average which is a pretty bold claim, and my average was a little distant to that at 8l/100km when I took the car back to the dealership. There are several reasons for that, the evaluation car was showing just 40km on the odometer when I picked it up, the engine barely loosened up, the other was because the car was so new and a dealer demonstrator I didn’t travel for a long distance on the open road. I’m not arguing against Peugeot’s figures because I know they would be achievable; at 100km/h the engine is sipping fuel at a rate of just 4.2l/100km instantaneously, if you are on a long journey and then tackle the inner-city traffic on the way home, that would average out to be around Peugeot’s claim. When presented with a corner or two the 208 has positive directional accuracy and a wonderful steering feel. It is surprisingly compliant underneath and that is a Peugeot hallmark, the balance between handling and comfort is far from compromised. Riding on beautiful Michelin tyres (205/45 x 17in) there is a constant delivery of information as to what the rubber is dong in relation to the road surface, ripples are readily absorbed and body balance in a corner is well controlled with little sway or uneven motion. You could say I was a little disappointed the 208 didn’t win the Car of the Year, it scored highly on my individual voting sheet, it is a car that has low running costs both petrol and electric, yet it still adds an element of fun and functionality. has motoring covered! 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