The 1,160kg 208 GTi features a six-speed manual gearbox and turbocharged 1.6 petrol engine with 200bhp. I can accelerate from 0-100km/h in under seven seconds. C02 emissions are rated at 145g/km.
The 3-door model is 10mm wider at the front and 20mm wider at the back and sports new headlamps, side sills, swollen wheel arches, a new grille with chrome inserts, 17-inch alloy wheels, twin chrome exhaust pipe and a GTi badge on the mesh.
Inside, black leather upholstery is finished with red stitching and the two-tone motif continues on the seats and on the dash. A high mounted instrument panel houses brushed aluminium dials.
Peugeot have worked with particular attention on the steering response, the chassis dynamics and the rigidity of the suspension.
Prices and final specifications for the Irish market will be confirmed closer to launch.
