The new car will be available in both 3- and 5-door hatchback styles.
It is smaller on the outside than 207 but offers more room inside for rear passengers as well as having a bigger boot. The 208 weighs on average 110kg less than 207.
The 208 diesel range will include five models, four of which will come with an e-Hdi Stop & Start System. The range emits between 87g/km and 99g/km of C02 while delivering fuel economy of up to 3.4 L.100kms (83.1mpg). A world first, the car's rear bumper will be made using recycled materials.
Emma Toner, Peugeot Communications Manager says "The 208 is the latest illustration of Peugeot's rejuvenation project launched two years ago when the brand announced its aim to move from tenth to seventh place in the world market by 2015."
The 208 will World Premier at the Geneva Motor Show in early March 2012 and will arrive here next summer. Peugeot aims to reclaim leadership of the competitive small car in Europe next year.
