The latest Peugeot 208 is considered as one of the best hatchbacks in the world. It is lighter and more aerodynamic than the old Peugeot 207, and it is more stylish than the Peugeot 205. With such a structure, the 208 recorded better fuel efficiency and offers more power.
Yesterday, we got behind the wheel of the Peugeot 208 1.6 e-HDi 92 Allure and it was amazing. No, it is not the top of the range GTi model. Our ride is powered by a 1.6L mill that offers 92hp and 169lb-ft of torque. This enables it to sprint from 0-60mph in 12.2 seconds while also having a top speed of 115mph.
When driving the hatchback, the light body felt like it was going to fly every time we stepped on the gas pedal. At about 75mph, the 208 loses its solid feel completely. We felt as if we were on air all the time. The steering is also pretty responsive, although we found that the feedback has been poor. This explains why the rival, Ford Fiesta is owning this segment.
Inside the cabin, everything is carefully positioned, which is rare to come from Peugeot. The driver seats are kept low and there is a small steering wheel in place. The core functions and features are now programmed inside the central touchscreen panel and space is well-proportioned.
The overall test drive we had was really pleasant and comforting. At the end of the day, we did some calculations on its fuel consumption and discovered that we managed to achieve up to 74mpg. This is truly impressive and will surely appeal the many car junkies. The Peugeot 208 is truly a fine car.
