Car Model Peugeot 208 2012 Hatchback

The family of Peugeot 208 2012 Hatchback, which will replace the line 207, will be presented next month, reports the British edition AutoExpress. According to the magazine, new models will go to the UK in summer 2012 and will cost more than ten thousand pounds (about 11.4 thousand euros).


Peugeot 208 2012 Hatchback, which is still planned to offer a three-and five-door version will be smaller and lighter than the current generation of cars. Design models in the style of concept cars SR1 and HR1, presented last year, and the family Peugeot 508. All these machines have a similar shape headlamps and radiator covers.

It clarifies the AutoExpress, inside the Peugeot 208 2012 Hatchback in first class will be a removable unit multimedia system with touch screen. The device, which will be offered in all trim levels except the base, you can download music, movies, and maps for navigation.

Previously reported that the Peugeot 208 2012 Hatchback will be built on the same front-drive platform as the Citroen C3 hatchbacks and DS3, but car “Peugeot” will have different suspension settings and steering. In addition, to novelties can be ordered with one of two options for the suspension – with the usual or “advanced”. The last of these, as expected, by analogy with the model 508 is characterized by the presence of double wishbone suspension and composite knuckle front suspension.

Automobiles Peugeot 208 2012 Hatchback will be offered with a wide range of petrol and diesel engines. Among them there will be three-cylinder units in volume and 1.0 and 1.2 liters and 211 hp 1.6-liter turbo, which will be available for the “charged” modification. For this version, is expected to be revived by the name of the GTI. The most powerful version of the Peugeot 208 will be launched in 2013.

Besides the Peugeot 208 2012 Hatchback , in the range of 208 and will debut with a coupé version, the roadster and a crossover. Such machines are likely to enter the market the last in 2014.