Life in the deep sea should not be a peaceful recreation. Numerous dangers coming from all corners make the time there worth its weight in gold. The segment B I could understand a simile, saving the distances, of that oceanic contingency. Too much competition, too much hostility in a market where offer something extraordinary and at an equally amazing price, it is the only option to survive.
Peugeot is a veteran in this struggle. He knows how to take the blows and place a competitive product. But Peugeot 208As I have been saying, it has changed. Now she puts her higher limits, and that is always paid... Will the lion ask for more to have it at home? Is he still an untouchable rival? After know him inside and outget intimate with your engine and its dynamic capabilities, let's do the same and put the finishing touch to all this history that dates back to 1929 with the first Peugeot 201... Let's begin!
Customize or die
The utilitarian flees from sobriety, must inspire impudence, dare. The client, mostly young, is looking for an accessible, versatile, functional and attractive means of transport. This sector of the automotive world is the most personal, with infinite possibilities of customization. Does he measure up in this section? Peugeot 208? let's meet the trim levels and let's get out of doubt:
- Access from 11.460 €
- Active from 12.160 €
- Allure from 14.100 €
The access alternative to the 208 range, Access, stands out for offer what you need at the right price. It is surprising that it includes the speed limiter/regulator from the first step, although it does not reward us with much more. It is important to point out that, if you do not see enough of the starting engine -Gasoline 1.0 VTi with 68 CV-, you will have to pay a minimum of €800 to access the next one. A common hop that you will find at a similar price in practically all brands.
It is advisable to make an effort and lift your leg to climb one more rung on this equipment ladder. If you find strength, which in these times is so complicated to do, you will find the next stop, Active. Adding 500 euros to the piggy bank you open the door to more options and a more complete main equipment. The entertainment system with a seven-inch touch screen it makes its appearance in addition to the air conditioning and the electric and thermal mirrors with a temperature sensor.
Finally, the jewel in the crown is the finish Allure. With it, we can nail our flag since we are at the peak of this peculiar mountain. Now yes the pocket stings and we will increase the minimum bill by almost 2.000 euros. Yes, this option is lives up to expectations since as standard it mounts fog and daytime running lights with LED technology, bi-zone automatic climate control, and beautiful 16-inch wheels.
It is fair to point out that one of the most recommended packs that the lion makes available to the client is the “Visibility Pack”. This consists of turning on the lights and automatic windshield wipers, and the electrochromic interior mirror. You can add it to the list for 180 euros if we opt for the surname Active, or at no cost with the Allure.
good endowment
A good façade is nothing without a good interior. To get this one going Peugeot 208, here you have the engine range:
Diesel
– 1.4 HDI 68 hp
– 1.6 e-HDI 92 hp
– 1.6 e-HDI 115 hp
Petrol
– 1.0 VTi 68 hp
– 1.2 VTI 82 hp
It is appreciated that the diesel column includes three alternatives. The most powerful, with consumption equivalent to the variant with which it shares the 1.6 e-HDI block, can only be chosen with the latest equipment level – Allure-. Also, we must point out that those mentioned above are the ones chosen to benefit from the benefits that the vowel "e" brings with it.
In particular, and leaving aside the books, the protagonist of this "micro-story" assembled the weapons of the finish Allure and carried as a heart the 1.6 e-HDI 92 hp. Added to this cocktail, a Special Edition colored the already original stamp of the Peugeot 208. was the call Intuitive and reinforced that “exemplary citizen” gene with “cornering light” fog lights, striking 16-inch wheels, a specific color combination and, of course, first time in its category, the Park Assist system with simple, well-directed operation and the possibility of unparking. All for 16.450 euros.
Rebel with a cause
But not everything was going to be arrive and kiss the saint, this market demands to leave the skin. In front of him, bestseller as feared as the aggressive Renault Clio, the tireless Volkswagen Polo, the veteran Ford Fiesta or the distinguished Audi A1. All, except this last gentleman, brush the $18.000 and they offer more spoons of sportsmanship, but less of modernity.
El Peugeot 208 it takes a giant step forward in terms of technology, but it takes another step backwards, albeit a dwarf one, in dynamism. The hairsalon You may not like it at first, but it ends up hooking you like television series do. The management, with the electronically assisted steering, is governed more easily than with which you fall asleep watching documentaries on channel 2. And the engine chosen, it is the best option if you want to escape more than once from the narrow city. A reference in segment to take into account.
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