What does e HDI mean?
eHDi – a diesel engine with start /stop technology. The engine cuts out when the vehicle comes to a standstill (such as at traffic lights) and restarts when the accelerator is depressed.
Are Peugeots 208 reliable?
The 208 is not reliable, according to the latest What Car? Reliability Survey. It finished in second to last place in the small car class, scoring just 87%. Electrical gremlins afflicted more than 15% of 208s, centred around the infotainment system and the switches.
Does Peugeot 208 1.4 HDI have Turbo?
Now all three 208 diesels are turbocharged, this entry-level 1.4 scoring 67bhp and a 13.5sec 0-62mph time.
What is Peugeot 208 PureTech?
The PureTech 100 is a fairly gutsy engine and it pulls well from low revs, sprinting from 0-62mph in a respectable 9.9sec. It gets up to speed quickly, making it ideal for A-road and motorway driving. You can have this engine with either the manual or automatic gearbox, but we’d suggest sticking to the manual.
Does the Peugeot 208 GT Line have a turbo?
So we’ve opted to drive the 208 GT-Line PureTech, powered by a 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine with 98bhp.
What is a 1.6 e-HDi engine?
The e-HDi uses a 1.6-litre oil-burning engine, instead of the 2.0-litre unit, and packs all the firm’s eco know-how under the bonnet to save fuel and slash CO2 emissions.
Is Peugeot 208 a good first car?
The Peugeot 208 is a superb first car. It comes with generous levels of equipment and cheap-to-run economical engines.
Does a Peugeot 208 have a Cambelt?
All 208 diesel engines are fitted with a timing belt, which will need replacing after 10 years or 112,500 miles, while brake fluid will need changing every two years and engine coolant every four years or 80,000 miles.
Is Peugeot 208 good on the motorway?
Suspension and ride comfort The 208 scores well for comfort, offering a gentler and more supple ride than even the Audi A1 or Polo can offer. Regardless of speed, the 208 remains impressively smooth, but it’s on a motorway that it impresses most – indeed, it feels as comfortable as some larger cars.
What is the difference between Peugeot 208 GT and GT Line?
GT Line has front parking sensors and a rear-view camera. From Allure trim up, the 7.0in touchscreen could be upgraded from new to a 10.0in version, which comes as standard on the GT spec for the e-208. It’s worth looking out for any 208s that have this larger display.
How much is a Peugeot 208 e-HDi?
This 208 1.6 e-HDi in Allure specification costs £15,845 – a price tag which places the 208 at the most expensive end of the supermini market, right up there with the best-selling Fiesta. Thankfully, the stylish cabin feels worth every penny; it comes with a colour touchscreen, sports seats and some gloss black and brushed chrome inserts.
Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse 208 e-HDI a good car?
Motorists looking for even lower running costs can always opt for the 1.4 e-HDi, which officially claims 87g/km and 83.1mpg. However, even with an eye on efficiency the 208 e-HDi is plenty of fun to drive; far better than the 207 it replaces. It all starts with the tiny steering wheel, which gives a real sense of agility.
Should you buy a Peugeot 208 eco supermini?
The new Peugeot 208 has already impressed us on foreign roads. Now we try eco supermini over here From the moment you set eyes on the new 208, you can tell Peugeot is on to a winner. It looks like a premium car, and that impression continues once you start driving. The refined, smooth engine is a perfect fit for the classy, well specced cabin.
What kind of engine does a Peugeot 208 have?
The new 208 is based on an overhauled ‘PF1’ platform inherited from the old 207, so although the skin, cabin and many of the engines are all-new, the mechanicals aren’t. Suspension is by MacPherson struts at the front and a torsion beam at the rear, which remains the supermini class standard.