For the new generation 208, there will only be a five-door bodyshell offered, as the three-door is dropped from the roster. The car is built on PSA's new Common Modular Platform, which suits both fossil-fueled and electric variants.
The conventional combustion engine lineup comprises three gasoline versions and a diesel. The most powerful gasoline engine is the 130hp PureTech, which is initially only available with the eight-speed automatic transmission; the 75- and 100-hp models are available as manual. The 100-hp BlueHDi diesel comes with a six-speed manual gearshift, and Peugeot says all of these power plants meet Euro 6 standards.
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