New Peugeot E-208 brings new colors and more style to the EV game

Born from a legendary lineage that started with Peugeot 205, the best-selling car in Europe in 2022, is set for quite a transformation. The new Peugeot E-208 brings a fresh design and promises improved tech and driving dynamics.

4 years after the E-208 debuted, the 208 is set for an upgrade, featuring a new sporty aesthetic and an improved Peugeot i-Cockpit.

More than a million 208 units have found homes across the globe in just over three years although the share of electric-driven ones isn't confirmed. Either way, that number is about to increase in November 2023, when the revamped E-208 will hit the market, boasting a range of 400 km thanks to the 51 kWh battery pack coupled with a single 115 kW (156 hp) electric motor. And yes, those figures are exact match for the outgoing model.

The new front end flaunts the brand's new logo and a revamped light signature - a triad of vertical claws that gives the car a broader stance. The rear isn't left behind in this redesign. The traditional three-claw light signature gets a horizontal spin, contributing to a wider perceived body. Also, the E-208 debuts new color options, such as the Agueda Yellow and the Selenium Grey, turning up the vibrancy to 11.

Stepping inside the new E-208, we are greeted by an upgraded Peugeot i-Cockpit. A 10-inch touchscreen comes standard across the range for controling the car's infotainment system, which comes in i-Connect and i-Connect Advanced flavors. The Advanced version adds TomTom-powered connected navigation, and support for the "OK PEUGEOT" natural language voice commands.

There are 3 USB-C sockets and a USB-A socket in the new 208 Allure and GT versions. An optional 15W induction smartphone charger is available for the new 208 Allure and comes standard on the GT version. This allows for phone charging while using wireless mirroring.

The new 208 features front and rear parking assistance cameras, as well as a 360° view. There is a comprehensive range of driving aids, including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, extended road sign recognition, active lane departure warning, driver attention alert, and blind spot monitoring.

The battery of the new Peugeot E-208 has 8-year warranty or 160,000 km, and a battery capacity certificate will be provided after each servicing.

The new 208 is available in three trims: Active, Allure, and GT. It retains the same size , measuring 4,055 mm in length, 1,745 mm in width (excluding mirrors), and 1,430 mm in height. The trunk volume is also unchanged at 309 l.

There is no question - the new 208 is a good-looking hatchback, but the upgrades it brings are rather conservative. So Peugeot will need to get the pricing right if it is to really gain any traction. Unfortunately we will have to wait a while longer until we get any hints about that.

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