Buyer’s guide to the 2021 Peugeot 208 and e-208

Buyer’s guide to the 2021 Peugeot 208 and e-208

Here’s what you need to know about this upmarket supermini and EV

Peugeot is a brand that has been transformed in recent years, becoming increasingly upmarket and able to rival some of the best brands in the business – including the likes of Mini and Volkswagen. 

With models like the 3008 and 5008, Peugeot has become seriously desirable, while the brand is only improving on that with new models such as the 208 supermini. 

This stylish and high-quality model is also now available as an EV - the e-208 - which expands this model’s appeal further. 

Sound appealing? Here’s what you need to know about the new 208 in our buyer’s guide. 

What powertrains are available? 

Five trim levels are available across the 208 and e-208, with equipment highlights and pricing as follows. 

Active Premium – from £17,575

All 208 models come with a good level of standard kit including a seven-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB radio and Bluetooth, along with keyless start, automatic wipers, 16-inch alloy wheels and a leather steering. It also comes with LED headlights, electric folding door mirrors, rear parking sensors and autonomous emergency braking. 

Allure – from £19,325

Making the step up to Allure brings diamond-cut 16-inch alloy wheels, additional gloss black styling and an automatic air conditioning. It also features automatic wipers, electric parking brake and LED rear lights. 

Allure Premium – from £19,975

Allure Premium brings a digital instrument cluster and a reversing camera.

GT – from £21,925

High-spec GT versions feature a sportier styling kit, full LED lighting with high beam assist, along with front parking sensors and a 10-inch touchscreen with satellite navigation. It also features 17-inch alloy wheels, blind spot monitoring and ambient interior lighting. 

GT Premium – from £22,925 

At the top of the range, the GT Premium comes with revised 17-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats and keyless entry. Adaptive cruise control is also included, along with lane positioning assist and Alcantara upholstery. 

What about personalisation?

The 208 is undoubtedly one of the most stylish cars in its class, attracting admiring glances wherever it goes, with a bold colour selection helping with this – including Faro Yellow and Vertigo Red. Each trim level also gains different upholstery and stitching – ensuring they’re different from the rest. 

Optional extras on offer also include full leather upholstery, self-parking and a smartphone charging plate. 

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