* . *
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Earth-News
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    Caesars Entertainment (CZR): Assessing Valuation After Times Square Casino Setback and Mounting Investor Concerns – simplywall.st

    Caesars Entertainment Faces Times Square Casino Hurdles as Investor Concerns Mount

    Why Hilaria Baldwin Has Found the ‘DWTS’ Process ‘Embarrassing’ At Times – WFXG

    Hilaria Baldwin Opens Up About the Embarrassing Moments on Her ‘DWTS’ Journey

    Harvest Fest 2025 – yadkinripple.com

    Celebrate the Bounty: Harvest Fest 2025 is Coming!

    Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Kate Middleton stuns during Trump state visit, Brett James dead at 57 – Fox News

    Kate Middleton Stuns During Trump State Visit; Remembering Brett James at 57

    Lara Beitz to headline Oshkosh show with top comedians at Time Community Theater Sept. 27 – Yahoo

    Lara Beitz to Headline Star-Studded Oshkosh Comedy Night on September 27

    Shakespeare (with a twist) in Grand Junction – Yahoo

    Experience Shakespeare Like Never Before in Grand Junction

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    Meta to expand Montgomery data hub, pushing total investment to $1.5 billion – Alabama Department of Commerce

    Meta to Supercharge Montgomery Data Hub with $1.5 Billion Investment

    Agentic AI and the future of work: navigating technological promise and the risk of increased automation – Equal Times

    Agentic AI and the Future of Work: Embracing Innovation While Navigating Automation Challenges

    Technology alliance introduces system for stable recycling quality – RECYCLING magazine

    Innovative Technology Alliance Unveils Breakthrough System for Consistent Recycling Quality

    Pepper Pike council considers upgrading technology for streaming meetings, remote meeting participation – Cleveland.com

    Pepper Pike Council Explores Upgrading Technology for Enhanced Streaming and Remote Participation

    How Michelin Uses Technology to Rethink Tire Manufacturing: Interview – Motor1.com

    How Michelin’s Tech-Driven Revolution Is Transforming Tire Manufacturing

    Analysts Offer Insights on Technology Companies: Avnet (AVT), Nvidia (NVDA) and Atlassian (TEAM) – The Globe and Mail

    Experts Share Key Insights on Avnet, Nvidia, and Atlassian’s Future Prospects

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    Caesars Entertainment (CZR): Assessing Valuation After Times Square Casino Setback and Mounting Investor Concerns – simplywall.st

    Caesars Entertainment Faces Times Square Casino Hurdles as Investor Concerns Mount

    Why Hilaria Baldwin Has Found the ‘DWTS’ Process ‘Embarrassing’ At Times – WFXG

    Hilaria Baldwin Opens Up About the Embarrassing Moments on Her ‘DWTS’ Journey

    Harvest Fest 2025 – yadkinripple.com

    Celebrate the Bounty: Harvest Fest 2025 is Coming!

    Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Kate Middleton stuns during Trump state visit, Brett James dead at 57 – Fox News

    Kate Middleton Stuns During Trump State Visit; Remembering Brett James at 57

    Lara Beitz to headline Oshkosh show with top comedians at Time Community Theater Sept. 27 – Yahoo

    Lara Beitz to Headline Star-Studded Oshkosh Comedy Night on September 27

    Shakespeare (with a twist) in Grand Junction – Yahoo

    Experience Shakespeare Like Never Before in Grand Junction

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    Meta to expand Montgomery data hub, pushing total investment to $1.5 billion – Alabama Department of Commerce

    Meta to Supercharge Montgomery Data Hub with $1.5 Billion Investment

    Agentic AI and the future of work: navigating technological promise and the risk of increased automation – Equal Times

    Agentic AI and the Future of Work: Embracing Innovation While Navigating Automation Challenges

    Technology alliance introduces system for stable recycling quality – RECYCLING magazine

    Innovative Technology Alliance Unveils Breakthrough System for Consistent Recycling Quality

    Pepper Pike council considers upgrading technology for streaming meetings, remote meeting participation – Cleveland.com

    Pepper Pike Council Explores Upgrading Technology for Enhanced Streaming and Remote Participation

    How Michelin Uses Technology to Rethink Tire Manufacturing: Interview – Motor1.com

    How Michelin’s Tech-Driven Revolution Is Transforming Tire Manufacturing

    Analysts Offer Insights on Technology Companies: Avnet (AVT), Nvidia (NVDA) and Atlassian (TEAM) – The Globe and Mail

    Experts Share Key Insights on Avnet, Nvidia, and Atlassian’s Future Prospects

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
Earth-News
No Result
View All Result
Home Sports

2024 Peugeot 208 Review: A Small French Car Done Right

April 21, 2024
in Sports
2024 Peugeot 208 Review: A Small French Car Done Right
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Peugeot’s popular 208 supermini has been given a mid-life update, and it’s now available as a hybrid. We’ve been finding out if a petrol-electric combo is the way to go

Reports of the supermini’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Yes, the Ford Fiesta is gone, and the VW Polo’s future looks a bit uncertain, but there’s still a pretty wide choice in this class, from budget-friendly options like the Dacia Sandero and MG 3 to more premium stuff like the Mini.

Then there’s everything that sits in between, including this, the Peugeot 208. The second-generation car has been around since 2019, and it’s consistently been one of the best-selling cars in Europe (although not in the UK, where the very closely related Vauxhall Corsa has always been more popular). It’s just had a fairly mild facelift – prime time to dig into just why this little car is so popular.

Peugeot 208 - side

Peugeot 208 – side

Thanks to the plethora of powertrains that Peugeot has access to as part of Stellantis, the 208 is available with pure petrol, hybrid or full electric powertrains. I’ve been driving the hybrid, which has a 1.2-litre turbocharged triple paired with a little electric motor. It’s an old-school hybrid, so there’s no plugging in to do, and transmits power via a six-speed dual-clutch automatic.

This is the 134bhp version, the most powerful combustion-equipped 208 available (power goes as high as 154bhp in the electric e-208). It’s also in top GT trim, which gets a smattering of extra kit. Peugeot reckons you’ll get up to 65mpg out of it and a sensible driver shouldn’t have an issue cracking 50.

Interior quality has never exactly been the small French car’s forte, but huge progress has been made in recent years, and for a car of its size, the 208 feels properly nice inside. Search around enough and you’ll find cheap bits – the piano black plastic on the centre console, for instance, or the slightly scratchy stuff on the door cards. Everything you normally touch, though, has a genuinely premium feel to it, including the snug, comfy seats. The carbon-effect bits look a bit naff, though.

Peugeot 208 - interior

Peugeot 208 – interior

The 208, like all new Pugs, gets the brand’s i-Cockpit setup. Don’t be fooled by the futuristic name – it’s marketing-speak for an interior that pairs a configurable digital instrument cluster with a tiny, low-mounted steering wheel.

The cluster is as clear and legible as you expect these things to be and has some very neat 3D effects, but the wheel is an issue. People who drive modern Peugeots tend to either love or hate this and unfortunately, I’m in the latter camp. If, like me, your ideal seating position is low and far back, you’re forced into a compromise: either have the steering wheel set uncomfortably low or set it at your usual height, where it entirely obscures your speed readout. What’s that thing about reinventing the wheel?

Space is as you’d expect for a supermini – a reasonably tall driver is going to turn it into a strict three-seater. Said driver, though, will have plenty of room themselves, and the panoramic roof makes it feel nice and airy. It’s a different story in the back, where it’s rather dark and headroom is at a serious premium.

Peugeot 208 - rear, static

Peugeot 208 – rear, static

The 208 makes its own calls on whether to run on electricity or petrol, with the balance shifting depending on whether you’re in eco, normal or sport mode. When the engine does kick in at idle, it can be a little rough and thrummy.

It settles down once you get moving, though, and the 208 nicely juggles electricity and petrol. What’s perhaps surprising is just how nippy it is with this drivetrain. It’s pretty lithe at 1228kg, and with the electric motor providing extra low-end grunt, it gathers speed enthusiastically. With this setup, 0-62mph takes 8.1 seconds, and it’ll top out at 127mph. These were hot hatch numbers not too long ago, and it shows. The gearbox is smooth but occasionally a bit slow-witted.

Peugeot 208 - front, static

Peugeot 208 – front, static

The handling is a pleasant surprise, too: it’s really good, in the way all Peugeots used to be before the company lost its way a bit in the 2000s. It changes direction quickly, stays usefully flat and grips gamely through corners. It also pains me to admit that the little steering wheel makes sense here, nicely complementing the 208’s chuckability. You even get a tiny bit of steering feel, although it does self-centre quite aggressively and artificially.

The 208 has a supple ride and does an admirable job of soaking up bumps and compressions. It all comes together in something that’s remarkably good fun to bound along a B-road in. It makes me sad that Peugeot doesn’t seem to have any plans for a proper hot version.

The engine does get a bit vocal at speed, but it fades nicely in town, where the 208 is a lovely agile thing to thread around. Its pliant ride and nippiness are handy in the world of speed bumps, potholes and tight gaps in traffic. The only problem at these speeds is the alarmingly grabby brakes. You already get a bit of slowing from the electric motor’s regen, but give the left pedal what you think’s a reasonably light touch and you’ll find yourself jolting to a halt. You get used to it eventually, but it’s not ideal.

Peugeot 208 - rear, static

Peugeot 208 – rear, static

The 208 Hybrid is very good at being a small French car. It feels nippy and lithe and has an infectious energy about it, and yet is comfy and supple to travel in. This is a trick France has been pulling since the days of the Citroen 2CV and Renault 4, and it’s nice to see it survives in a world of increasingly complex, tech-heavy cars.

It’s not perfect, and with this spec starting at £27,220 (rising to £30,510 as tested), it’s not exactly cheap – I suspect you’d be just as happy with a mid-range trim and a pure petrol setup. What it proves, though, is that in the age of the crossover, the good, old-fashioned supermini can still make you smile. And that has to be worth celebrating.

>>> Read full article>>>
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source : Car Throttle – https://www.carthrottle.com/reviews/peugeot/2024-peugeot-208-review-small-french-car-done-right

Tags: PeugeotReviewsport
Previous Post

Even Skoda Is Doing A Vision Gran Turismo Concept Now

Next Post

Google Wallet for Wear OS might soon require PIN code before tap-to-pay

Tropical biodiversity loss from land-use change is severely underestimated by local-scale assessments – Nature

Tropical Biodiversity Loss from Land-Use Change Is Much Worse Than Local Studies Show

September 23, 2025
NIH launches $50M Autism Data Science Initiative to unlock causes and improve outcomes – National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov)

NIH Launches $50M Autism Data Science Initiative to Uncover Causes and Improve Lives

September 23, 2025
Scientists make incredible discovery that solves dangerous issue with plastic: ‘We can help the world’ – Yahoo

Scientists make incredible discovery that solves dangerous issue with plastic: ‘We can help the world’ – Yahoo

September 23, 2025
10 money lessons Boomers learned young that still shape their life choices – VegOut

10 Powerful Money Lessons Boomers Learned Early That Still Shape Their Lives Today

September 23, 2025
Meta to expand Montgomery data hub, pushing total investment to $1.5 billion – Alabama Department of Commerce

Meta to Supercharge Montgomery Data Hub with $1.5 Billion Investment

September 23, 2025
Packers’ Josh Jacobs dealing with a super concerning rushing stat – Yahoo Sports

Packers’ Josh Jacobs dealing with a super concerning rushing stat – Yahoo Sports

September 23, 2025
U.S. and Israel against the world as Palestine dominates UN week – Axios

U.S. and Israel against the world as Palestine dominates UN week – Axios

September 23, 2025
Global economic outlook weakens as policy uncertainty weighs on demand – OECD

Global economic outlook weakens as policy uncertainty weighs on demand – OECD

September 23, 2025
Caesars Entertainment (CZR): Assessing Valuation After Times Square Casino Setback and Mounting Investor Concerns – simplywall.st

Caesars Entertainment Faces Times Square Casino Hurdles as Investor Concerns Mount

September 23, 2025
AI Tool Predicts Health Problems in Patients 20 Years Before They Emerge – eWeek

AI Tool Detects Health Issues Two Decades Before Symptoms Appear

September 23, 2025

Categories

Archives

September 2025
MTWTFSS
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
2930 
« Aug    
Earth-News.info

The Earth News is an independent English-language daily published Website from all around the World News

Browse by Category

  • Business (20,132)
  • Ecology (833)
  • Economy (853)
  • Entertainment (21,731)
  • General (17,200)
  • Health (9,896)
  • Lifestyle (866)
  • News (22,149)
  • People (856)
  • Politics (863)
  • Science (16,064)
  • Sports (21,353)
  • Technology (15,836)
  • World (837)

Recent News

Tropical biodiversity loss from land-use change is severely underestimated by local-scale assessments – Nature

Tropical Biodiversity Loss from Land-Use Change Is Much Worse Than Local Studies Show

September 23, 2025
NIH launches $50M Autism Data Science Initiative to unlock causes and improve outcomes – National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov)

NIH Launches $50M Autism Data Science Initiative to Uncover Causes and Improve Lives

September 23, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

Go to mobile version