Following the successful launching of the 208 in June 2012, Peugeot has rejuvenated the varied Supermini car section. This new version revolutionises client choice with its design, sophistication, compactness, occupant room and equipment. The 208 has-been an immediate success and also the Peugeot 208 GTi will produce even stronger desirability with panache, functionality and excitement.

Meant for demanding people, Peugeot 208 GTi owners will profit from options of the colors and materials applied. The car's dynamism is expressed firstly by its external id, particular and instantly recognisable, because of its characteristic bearing.

LED technology is used by these carefully designed lamps with a rectangular internal structure for the daytime illumination and directional indicators.

A special 208 grille is framed by these lamps as well as to the GTi the net leads to the dynamism, producing the lamps stand-out. The gloss black grille attracts the eye with bright chrome inserts, which re-invent the activity chequered flag result however in 3D. The outcome is really a front look that's endearing and technological while being advanced.

Attention to detail has also taken precedence within the sketch of the passenger compartment, to produce a most enjoyable surroundings. This applies even if standing as it becomes apparent at first glance once the door is opened, showing the aluminium sill stamped with the Peugeot name. Dark color schemes exist through the top section and also the Peugeot 208 GTi provides a distinctive ambiance themed with reddish highlights.

The dash houses a highmounted instrument panel with an advanced and distinctive light touch. Echoing the LED capabilities of the headlamps, the dials are surrounded with satin chrome beads while the needles go ahead a brushed aluminium background, backlit by LEDs.

The passenger compartment can be punctuated with carefully developed parts. And So, the ports, the side decorations of the dash ornamentation, the touch screen, the controls insert, the seatbelts, the front and back door crossbars all mix together with identical interior ambiance. The aluminium pedal footrest and mount provide the ultimate touch to the technological and refined inside.

Peugeot 208 GTi, re generation of the legend

Whether through its versions, its success in contest or its infamy through advertisements and promotional material, the Marque's DNA has got the finest genes for producing the current functionality GTi. The anticipation was simple: to produce an elegant sports car and playful, a current interpretation of the legend that's a Peugeot GTi.

At first, the eyes are impressed initially by existence, using an automobile which affirms its identity: sporty and tasteful. There could be no questioning the sportiness of the new 208 derivative. Crossing the gloss black back skirt, the exhaust appears with a trapezoid chromed double tailpipe, an advanced design emphasising the singularity of the product.

What's More, the quarter-panel trim proudly bears the GTi symbol, in shiny chrome accentuated in red highlights. Whatever the exterior color selected, this red punctuates through the entire car: on brake callipers, grille lower bead, Peugeot lettering to the grille as well as to the tailgate. Additionally, the net of the grille includes a 3D chequered motif, with chromed inserts within the gloss black grille. The whole is subtly enhanced by the touches of shiny chrome on the grille upper trim, the fog lamp trim surrounds as well as the door mirrors.

Resolutely sporty, the seat combines Caro Weave fabric and full-grain Club Nappa leather, made more dynamic with a red-line depth. The automobile operation info is supplied through the highmounted instrument panel. Technological, it's furnished with a color matrix, surrounded by dials with a chromed bead backlit in red by LEDs.

The driver is really well supported within the cossetting seat construction, harnessed in black seat belts (with red edging) enabling an exceptional driving position that's comfortable and clear. The toes normally discover footrest and the aluminium pedals, the heels in contact with the exceptional 208 GTi floor mats again and with black surround, overstitched in red. Intuitively, the fingers rest in the little black full-grain perforated leather steering-wheel with red overstitching. The left-hand naturally and readily sees the aluminium gear-lever knob, with the overstitched leather hand-brake lever and red side insert.

"The 208 was an outstanding foundation for creating a sports hatchback. We've worked with special focus in the chassis dynamics, the steering reaction and also the rigidity of the suspension. The Peugeot 208 GTi effectively combines functionality, security and driving enjoyment."

The Peugeot 208 GTi delights its driver with the incisive driving experience as a result of including chassis dynamics, providing brilliant driving sensations. Springs, calibration of the cushions, antiroll bar, improved front subframe and rear cross-member rigidity, plus the wheels and suspension are particular for this latest Peugeot GTi.

Reactive and agile, the Peugeot 208 GTi balances from one-turn to another with total precision. Managed from the steering, the configurations that were revised to improve firmness, the information is returned by the front suspension responsively and completely. The rear suspension can be, well-tuned for involved and secure driving. Cooled by dynamic air-intakes, they supply incisive and managed braking.

The 1.6litre THP 200bhp petrol-engine expresses itself via a reworked exhaust system. The moment the ignition is started up, it emits an attractive sound that delights the ears, at all engine speeds. Coupled with a manual gearbox with six, closeratio gears, the motor pulls the total potential from this chassis. Ingear reacceleration is just as remarkable, against the Peugeot 208 GTi quickening from 50 to 75miles per hour in just less than 7.0 seconds in fifth gear. This efficiency advantages from the improvement attained from lightening the weight of the automobile.

A lively sports car, secure and strong, with the enchanting sound, that's additionally a useful hatchback, the Peugeot 208 GTi will delight its motorists each day, the (completely disengageable) ESP watching over them.

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