Monday, March 28, 2011

The new Peugeot 208 spied in the snow

A forklift of the future Peugeot 208, with heavy camouflage, was caught while testing on a snowy street, demonstrating that the proceeds of the Lion House sent in developing what will be the awaited successor to the 207, the successful supermini French market since 2006 and is now ready to be replaced with the new model by the end of 2012.

A little over 4 meters, the Peugeot 208 will build the latest styles of the French company recently opened the flagship 508. The front will take a new grille, more simple and compact than the previous model, which will be echoed by future models of the group. Even the headlights from the trapezoidal wheel arches that continue to be inspired by the 508, while the high waistline is quite fitting in harmoniously all'inedita tail of generous proportions.

Although the external dimensions of the car very similar to those of the previous version, the 208 will offer much improved interior roominess, thanks to a greater height and a more versatile interior layout. As for the mechanical part, the future beyond the Alps will enjoy the compact new engines after the recent synergy between the PSA and the BMW Group.

At first it will debut the new 3 and 4 cylinder engines are able to comply with European legislation € 6, with displacements from 1.4 and .1.6 liters and power outputs will range from 110 to 130 hp. Obviously can not miss the family's HDi diesel engines, also offered their average displacement from 1.2 up to 1.6 liters, with power can reach up to 90 hp.

The Peugeot 208 is also available in a version characterized by targeted solutions to reduce fuel consumption and emissions through the use of electronic devices and aerodynamic that would lower the threshold of pollutant emissions gr/100 up to 95 km, while it is not to exclude later the arrival of a proposal with an outline carrier (thermal engine and electric motor).

As noted above, the new Peugeot 208 will debut in the Italian market in just over a year and will be offered in 5-door variant and in the more sporty with three doors, it later came the wagon version and the now classic coupe-cabriolet with a metal roof retract.

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