This is fast becoming the year of the hot hatch, with the new Peugeot 208 GTi entering a market that's already buzzing following the launches of the new Ford Fiesta ST and Renaultsport Clio 200.
Like these rivals, the 208 uses a turbocharged 1.6-litre engine, which in this case sends 197bhp and 203lb ft of torque to the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox.
On top of this, Peugeot has given the GTi half-leather sports seats, 17-inch alloys, unique LED headlights, and various other sporty styling touches.
A starting price of £18,895 means it costs almost exactly the same as the Renaultsport Clio (which gets a dual-clutch automatic gearbox as standard) but nearly £2000 more than the Fiesta ST. Clearly, the hot 208 has a lot to prove....
Read the full review here:http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/2013-peugeot-208-gti-review/265644
Like these rivals, the 208 uses a turbocharged 1.6-litre engine, which in this case sends 197bhp and 203lb ft of torque to the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox.
On top of this, Peugeot has given the GTi half-leather sports seats, 17-inch alloys, unique LED headlights, and various other sporty styling touches.
A starting price of £18,895 means it costs almost exactly the same as the Renaultsport Clio (which gets a dual-clutch automatic gearbox as standard) but nearly £2000 more than the Fiesta ST. Clearly, the hot 208 has a lot to prove....
Read the full review here:http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/2013-peugeot-208-gti-review/265644