Peugeot 208 Upgrades: Enhanced Distance Capability and Amplified Horsepower
Rewrite. Let's dive into the latest scoop on the 2025 Peugeot 208 II. This pint-sized powerhouse now boasts a range of powertrain options, focusing on efficiency and zip: gasoline, hybrid, and electric!
Peugeot's Philosophy. The lion brand's strategy involves sharing tech, making the compact 208 a modern marvel brimming with advanced features. It was a game-changer in 2012, marking the end of the numerical sequence after the jump from the 104 to the 205.
No diesel engines. Powertrain Lineup.
- Gasoline Engines:
- 1.2L PureTech Turbocharged Three-Cylinder:
- Berlinettes: 75 hp (no longer available)[3][5]
- Bolides: 100 hp (manual/automatic) → a sweet spot for a balanced experience[3][5]
- Supermodels: 130 hp (likely auto just sizzle)[2]
- Fuel efficiency: 4.5–5.2 L/100 km (combined)[2], zippy whether you're cruising the city or the highway.
- Transmission: 6-speed manual or 8-speed auto[2][3].
- Hybrid Option: 1.2L Hybrid 110
- Power: 110 hp (exact hybrid configuration TBD)[4].
- Performance: Balanced fuel economy and lively responsiveness, but the details remain sketchy[4].
- Electric Powertrain (e-208):
- Upgraded battery with ~400 km real-world range (WLTP cycle not specified)[2].
- Charging: Boosted charging speed (exact kW input unspecified)[1].
- Performance: 0–100 km/h in 8.1 seconds (electric motor's instant kick)[2].
- Agility: Lightweight design and spiffy handling for urban whizzing[1][5].
The 209 is no more, but the 208 II debuted in 2019, featuring the now-iconic i-Cockpit, now digitized. With the switch from I to II, diesel and gasoline engines over 1.2L bit the dust, but the brand forged ahead with full electrification, starting with a 50 kWh battery and 136 PS, followed by a 54 kWh battery and 156 PS.
The electron-ified i-Cockpit.
The powertrain pantheon has grown since, welcoming a mild-hybrid Otto engine, initially with 110 PS, now also with 145 PS. A pure gasoline engine remains, packing a lowly 100 PS. Lately, the electric powertrain's range has been stretched to 433 kilometers (previously: 410).
- Other powertrain options in the 2025 Peugeot 208 II include a mild-hybrid Otto engine, offering 110 PS and 145 PS.
- The 2025 Peugeot 208 II, with its phased approach to technology, now includes a mild-hybrid engine as part of its powertrain lineup.
- While diesel engines have been phased out, the 2025 Peugeot 208 II offers various lifestyle-friendly cars such as gasoline, hybrid, and electric vehicles.
- One of the advanced features that Peugeot has shared in the 2025 Peugeot 208 II is the mild-hybrid Otto engine, which comes in two power options, 110 PS and 145 PS.
- The 2025 Peugeot 208 II has undergone a significant transformation, embracing electric vehicles and phasing out diesel engines, with the introduction of a mild-hybrid Otto engine, adding to the range of powertrain options.
