Sometime after everyone stopped buying CDs, but before avocado on toast became a personality trait, the Peugeot 208 entered the fore. It’s the car that gave Peugeot their mojo back.
The 208 smugly outsold the VW Golf in 2022, ending its 14-year reign. Fast-forward to 2025, and despite the ongoing SUV obsession, the humble 208 is still smugly outselling the Nissan Qashqai.
What’s Your Order?
If it’s a slice of style with a side of Parisian attitude, the Peugeot 208 Hybrid will subside the cravings.
This is a proper hatchback: low, sharp, and stylised with that confidence/arrogance France insists upon.
Hybrid Power
Hybrid power is a thing (trust us). Even this 1.2-litre has 145bhp that hits 0–62mph in just over eight seconds - impressive for a lightweight vehicle.
The hybrid system gives you more efficiency in traffic too. A nice electric shove off the line, and an excuse to tell people you’re “doing your bit for the planet,” even though you still refuse to recycle your coffee cups properly.
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What Makes it GT Premium?
It’s not just the chrome lion that gives it that ‘Va‑Va‑Voom’.
Think French cinema meets urban-cool: gloss‑black accents, those signature claw-style LEDs, and seats that hug you like a long-lost aunt who actually remembers your birthday.
It’s the kind of hatchback that makes your commute feel like a scene from Amélie… with fewer pigeons and more torque. That’s GT Premium.
Inside the 208…
There’s tech you’ll actually use. No unnecessary gizmos - just the good stuff:
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Peugeot i-Cockpit with compact steering wheel & digital 3D instrument cluster
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10″ HD touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
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Plush GT seats with sporty trim & optional Alcantara
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Gloss‑black & two-tone interior accents
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8‑colour ambient lighting
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Wireless phone charging & USB-C ports
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Smart storage: central armrest, map pockets, cup holders, rear seats fold 1/3‑2/3
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Automatic climate control
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Piano-key toggle switches & drive mode selector (Eco / Normal / Sport)
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Driver aids: lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear-view camera, parking sensors
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350 litres of usable boot space
What's it Like to Drive?
Nimble. Sharp. Punchy.
The Peugeot 208 Hybrid is light on its feet, steers beautifully, and dances through traffic like it’s dodging paparazzi. Perfect for city commutes, tight car parking spots, and country roads
It’s fun without being frantic, quick without being thirsty, and comfortable without being lumpy.
The View From the Summit
The Peugeot 208 GT Hybrid proves you don’t need to be big, bulky or overcompensating to be brilliant.
It’s stylish without being shouty, efficient without being boring, and clever without being complicated.
The Goldilocks of city cars - it’s just right. SUVs may always dominate the roads, but the 208 owns the streets.
