Peugeot has confirmed that its pint-sized 208 hatchback will make a return to the Australian market – this time in battery-electric form with the release of the E-208. The news comes after Peugeot launched the ninth-generation 208 platform globally, with the release headlined by pair of new hybrid variants and […]
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Peugeot e-208 EV more likely for Australia than regular 208
Peugeot Australia is planning to launch a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the 3008 mid-size SUV next year and potentially the electric version of the new 208 – the e-208 – in 2022. Speaking with media at the new 2008 Australian launch event this week, Peugeot and representatives of its […]
Peugeot Australia confirms EAT8 8-speed auto for new GT models
Peugeot Australia has confirmed it will be rolling out a fresh eight-speed automatic transmission (EAT8) for various models very soon, starting with the new 308 GT, and then the stunning 508, and up to the 5008 GT. The new transmission, built by Toyota-owned transmission specialist, Aisin, will replace the existing […]
2020 Peugeot 208 revealed, debuts e-CMP architecture
Peugeot has come up with another typically suave and stylish design. This time it’s for the all-new 2020 Peugeot 208, which has been revealed today ahead of its Geneva motor show debut next month. It doesn’t matter whether you like small, city cars, or European ones for that matter, you […]
Peugeot Australia announces special drive-away prices for September
For a limited time Peugeot Australia is offering special drive-away deals for the 208 and 308 hatchbacks, and the 2008 and 3008 SUVs. All Active variants of these models are being offered with sharp drive-away deals, presenting savings of up to $3735 (in the case of the 308 hatch). These […]
Peugeot 208 GTi Edition Definitive now on sale in Australia
Peugeot Australia is spicing up the 208 range with the introduction of the 208 GTi Edition Definitive. It comes with enhanced handling characteristics and features unprecedented safety tech. The 208 GTi Edition Definitive is being introduced to mark the end of production for the current-gen 208 GTi, which has been […]
2016 Peugeot 208 GTI review (video)
Peugeot has brought its refreshed 2016 208 GTI to Australian shores, adding some French spice to the exciting and competitive compact hot hatch market segment. Before you ask is this really a hot hatch, there’s something you should know about the 208 GTI. At 153kW, it’s the most powerful car […]
Peugeot 208 updated for 2015, on sale in Australia from $15,990
The Peugeot 208 range has been refreshed for 2015, with styling updates, new colour options, and new powertrain options. All MY2015 models use a Euro-6-compliant engine, with the range spanning from a 1.2-litre PureTech turbo-petrol producing 60kW, paired to a five-speed manual, to an uprated PureTech e-THP developing 81kW with […]