The 208 Hybrid is halfway between a micro-hybrid and a pure hybrid.
Futuristic design, advanced technology, proven efficiency and surprising agility. All that and much more offers the Peugeot 208 Hybrid in this version of 100 hp.
And that there is another with 136 HP for only 1,000 euros more. Tempting, but as we will see later, it is not very necessary unless you travel from time to time or take a lot of fare; and everything wants to be done with a little more solvency.
Modern and youthful design
The Peugeot 208 Hybrid is distinguished by its modern and dynamic design in a compact size of four meters long, 1.74 meters wide and 1.46 high. The exterior combines fluid lines and sculpted surfaces, with a prominent front grille and claw-shaped LED headlights that give it an aggressive and sophisticated appearance. alloy wheels 17 inches and chrome details add a touch of elegance.
In it inside, The cabin is designed with ergonomics and comfort in mind. He Peugeot i-Cockpit 3D, characteristic of the brand and which continues to force a somewhat artificial and forced driving position, is complemented by a compact steering wheel and a 10-inch central touch screen. High-quality materials and detailed finishes create a premium atmosphere especially in this GT finish. The seats are comfortable and offer a very good compromise between citizen comfort and the necessary lateral support for traveling. The trunk, with little more than 300 liters, It is average for vehicles of this size.
In terms of equipment, the GT trim includes an infotainment system compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, browser either voice control.
In terms of safety, the 208 Hybrid equips automatic emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, lane keep assist or adaptive cruise control.
Lion heart
The Peugeot 208 Hybrid has a 1.2 liter three-cylinder gasoline engine with 100 HP that is combined with one 29 hp electric integrated into the gearbox, but the total power is those 100 HP, since the electric motor does not increase the power of the combustion engine, but assists it at certain times.
And it is a hybridization system halfway between a micro-hybrid (your system works at 48 volts) and a traditional hybrid, since it can run in electric mode more than the former (up to One kilometer says the brand), but much less than, for example, a traditional pure hybrid like the Toyota Yaris (it can travel about four kilometers with electric power).
But its agility is more than notable and it seems that it offers much more than those 100 declared horses and hence the idea of going to the version of 136 be an interesting option for those who are loaded or do a lot of road.
Because for the city it is enough and more than enough. And the electric motor greatly improves the response that the gasoline engine would be able to give on its own. It shows a smooth and fast acceleration that stops the clock in the 0 to 100 km/h in 9.8 seconds which, on board, seem even less so.
This vividness of reactions is also the fault of the dual clutch automatic transmission and six speeds, quite fast and at a weight that, despite its microhybridization, remains at just over 1,200 kilos.
On the road it also stands out, especially in twisty areas, thanks to a very well tuned chassis, which gives a lot of confidence also in rapid weight changes. Steering and suspension accompany the general good feeling that this car is an urban car, but more than valid for larger companies.
Consumption and price
Peugeot homologates a consumption of 4.6 liters per 100 kilometers, but during the test, it has risen a little more than a liter to remain at very reasonable levels. 5.8 l/100 km with what all this implies in a test in which a lot has been ‘squeezed’ from him.
Regarding its price, it is one of the fundamental aspects in every car belonging to the B segment, given that for many it will be His first car and budgets are usually tight.
Of course, here too, the most capricious will opt for this GT finish, more sporty and complete, even if they have to pay a little more, in this case 25,700 euros. But we must remember that with the initial finish, called Activate, the rate remains at about more affordable 21,800 euros. And remember that the ECO label will be displayed on the windshield, with the benefits that it entails.
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