Since December 2012, the Peugeot 208 has been Europe’s best-selling B-segment car for 3 consecutive months. In February 2013, Peugeot rolled out the 300,000th unit of the Peugeot 208 from its plant in Poissy, France. By the end of 2014, the Peugeot 208 was among the top 5 best-selling models in the European B-segment.
So its seems fitting that Nasim Sdn Bhd, the official distributor for the Peugeot brand in Malaysia, decided to bring in a racing-inspired Peugeot 208 S set for a limited run.
Available in stunning Digital White, the sporty hatchback has undergone a dramatic restyling that includes an S Kit spoiler, S Kit stripes, S Kit side mirror and a new SR1 grille.
The sportier exterior of the Peugeot 208 S is characterised by its signature front and rear LED daytime running lights to ‘evoke a modern and agile appearance that is in line with Peugeot’s signature design’. This is further accentuated by its 16-inch two-tone Helium alloy rims.
Powertrain remains the same 1.6-litre VTi engine available in the 208 that churns out 122 PS and 160 Nm of torque, matched to an auto adaptive transmission with sport mode and Tiptronic functionality. The fuel-efficiency of the Peugeot 208 S on a mixed cycle is rated at 6.7-litres per 100 km.
The structure of the Peugeot 208 S has been engineered to deliver good levels of passive and active safety while keeping the overall weight of the vehicle low. This has been made possible with the use of an aluminium front beam absorber, strengthened front sub frame, laser welding of the roof and extensive use of Very High Strength Steel and Ultra High Strength Steel panels.
The Peugeot 208 S comes standard with 6 airbags and an Electronic Stability Program (ESP) featuring ABS, EBD, EBA, ASR and DSC. Other safety features include Hill Start Assist, two ISOFIX points at the rear for child seats and all round one-touch anti-pinch power windows with electric child-safety door locks.
The overall interior of the Peugeot 208 S feature soft touch plastics accentuated by touches of piano black and satin chrome finishing as well as high quality semi-bucket Moonlight fabric seats. Meanwhile, the dashboard adorns a 7-inch HD colour interactive touch screen which provides easy access to various functions such as the radio, music files via the USB connection as well as Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free cellular functionality or audio streaming.
Another key feature of the 208 S’s interior is its colour LCD screen, multi-stage illumination and a compact leather sports steering wheel that comes with audio and telephony controls. In particular, the colour LCD screen displays vital information such as the vehicle’s speed, trip computer and audio information.
Now available for booking and purchase at nationwide showrooms, the Peugeot 208 S retails for only RM86,888 on-the-road with insurance, which is only an additional RM1k compared to the standard 208 5-door.
All Peugeot models come with a 5-year warranty with unlimited mileage together with Nasim’s 24-hour Peugeot Assistance service, complimentary access to the Peugeot Lounge at Subang Airport and Peugeot Privilege membership, all to provide the best ownership experience for its customers.
