Peugeot 208 2023– car dimensions: 4055 mm long, 1745 mm wide and 1430 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,530 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 309 litres.
The cabin features the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit with a compact steering wheel and a standard 10-inch capacitive colour touchscreen that integrates climate controls. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come as standard along with DAB radio and Bluetooth. Automatic mono-zone climate control is fitted across the range. Programmable cruise control with speed limiter is standard. Active Safety Brake provides automatic emergency braking on all versions, as does Active Lane Keeping Assist with road edge detection. Rear parking sensors are standard from base trims, with front sensors added on Allure and above. Blind spot monitoring is optional from Allure. An HD colour reversing camera is standard on GT trims.
Boot space measures 309 litres with seats up. Fold the 1/3-2/3 rear seats to reach 1118 litres. The load lip is high and there is no underfloor storage for charging cables.
The e-208 is not approved for towing a trailer. Payload is around 380 kg depending on specification. It suits light urban work and daily commuting but lacks heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension for tougher duties.
The cabin uses the Peugeot i-Cockpit layout with a compact steering wheel and high-set digital instrument panel plus a large central touchscreen. Higher grades add soft-touch materials, contrast stitching, ambient lighting and a front centre armrest. An acoustic windscreen is fitted from mid grades for lower wind noise. Front seats are supportive with height adjustment. top options add multi-way electric driver adjustment with lumbar support, heated fronts and multi-point massage. A Cielo panoramic glass roof with roller blind is optional on GT grades but reduces rear headroom. Rear space is tight for adults.
Fully electric powertrain with 50 kWh or 51 kWh battery
Service interval 16,000 miles or 2 years
Euro NCAP 4 stars (2019 test)
Standard six airbags, Active Safety Brake, Lane Keeping Assist, driver attention warning, speed limit recognition, AVAS, ESP with Hill Start Assist
8-year traction battery warranty
Pre-heating functionality standard on electric versions
The e-208 runs solely on electricity with no conventional fuel tank. Battery packs are 50 kWh or 51 kWh depending on power output, and a heat pump is available to improve cold-weather efficiency. Pre-heating of the cabin can be set from the touchscreen or app while plugged in to preserve range.
Servicing is scheduled every 16,000 miles or two years. Electric models require less frequent fluid and filter work than petrol counterparts. An initial inspection may be advised earlier. Battery health is covered separately under the long-term warranty.
Safety equipment includes six airbags, ABS with EBD and EBA, ESP, tyre pressure monitoring, Isofix points and Peugeot Connect SOS. Active Safety Brake with pedestrian detection, Lane Keeping Assist, driver attention warning and speed-limit recognition are standard. Higher grades add night/cyclist detection and more parking aids. The 2019 Euro NCAP score was four stars.
Day-to-day ownership centres on charging: a 7.4 kW onboard charger is standard with an 11 kW option. Keep the battery between moderate charge levels for longevity. Regular dealer services maintain the extended vehicle warranty option available on electric models.
Length 4055 mm, Width 1745 mm, Height 1430 mm, Wheelbase 2540 mm (208 2023 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Peugeot brochure, arenaev.com and auto-data.net.