Peugeot 208 Type R5: will ship in the second half of 2013.

Peugeot 208 Type R5

Peugeot 208 Type R5

Manufacturer Peugeot
Production 2012–Present
Predecessor Peugeot 207
Class Supermini
Layout FF layout
Platform PSA PF1 platform
Price range €180,000

Designer(s) Pierre Authier

Peugeot 208 Type R5

The Geneva Motor Show 2013 was the venue chosen by the French Peugeot to present its model 208 a compact crossover, which reflects the new Peugeot design language is reflected in details such as the front grille, and the design of the optical later. This car was the response to the presentation at Geneva 2013 Renault Captur one of their main players competitors. The 208 uses the platform of the Peugeot 208.
Apart from the Captur, the Peugeot 208 also has as rivals the Nissan Juke, Opel Mokka and the Mini Countryman.

Peugeot 208 Type R5

The Peugeot 208 will ship in the coming days with a wide range of engine and trim but always in combination with simple traction system 4 × 2. It will have several trim levels but all very full. May carry out the glass sunroof, alloy wheels, daytime lighting by LEDs, dual-zone automatic climate control, sound system integrated with Peugeot Connect SOS and Peugeot, leather upholstery, heated seats, visibility pack, ESP, TCS, ABS, EBD , multiple airbags, fog lights with cornering lights, etc..
The Peugeot 2008 will feature the following engines to manual gearboxes take five or six-speed robotized

Peugeot 208 Type R5

also five or six. What there will be is traditional type automatic transmission, at least for now:

1.2-liter petrol engine 82CV VTI.
1.6-liter petrol engine VTI 120HP, this engine will be replaced later by a 1.2 THP engine.
Diesel Engine 1.4 e-HDI OF 68HP.
Motor Diesel 1.6 e-HDI 92HP,
Engine 1.6 e-HDI diesel with 115HP.

To improve mobility and considering that no versions 4 × 4 in the Peugeot 2008, the company has included the Grip Control system in some variants. It ensures a better grip when the firm is sliding.
The Peugeot 2008 measures 4169mm in length, 1829mm wide, 2538mm high and 1556m wheelbase.