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Scottish Sun
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Peugeot reveals pepper-pot wheeled E-208 GTI that's a huge nod to 80s classic – but there is one major snag
It's electric, of course. But hear me out... RETURN OF THE GTI RETURN OF THE GTI Peugeot reveals pepper-pot wheeled E-208 GTI that's a huge nod to 80s classic – but there is one major snag Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) I'M an Eighties kid and back then the best rollerskates were XR2s and 205 GTIs. Two of my older brothers had XR2s. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Peugeot Sport has got me all excited by revealing its 208 GTI with lots of codes to its great grandpa, the 205 GTI - like the classic red paint job and pepperpot wheels 5 It's 280hp with a limited-slip differential integrated into the gear reducer 5 It has specially-tuned suspension and a rear anti-roll bar. Michelin rubber. Beefy brakes Credit: Peugeot So I went French. Except it was a bantamweight XS because I couldn't afford the insurance on a GTI. Proper laugh when you hurried it. Sad day when I let it go. Now Peugeot Sport has got me all excited by revealing a box-fresh 208 GTI with lots of codes to its great grandpa. Like the classic red paint job, pepperpot wheels, red carpet and patterned sporty seats. It's electric, of course. But hear me out. It's 280hp with a limited-slip differential integrated into the gear reducer. It sits lower to hug the ground. The wheels are pushed out wider. It has specially-tuned suspension and a rear anti-roll bar. Michelin rubber. Beefy brakes. 5 Fans of the Pug 205 GTI will see echoes in the interior Credit: Peugeot 5 Peugeot's iconic hot hatch - the 205 GTI Top Gear Peugeot 208 Gti review Nothing will get past you on a B-road. The only snag is the price. About £38k–£39k I reckon. Have a goosey on and you'll see an original 205 GTI on there, albeit a 1.6 and not a 1.9, for half that price.
The Irish Sun
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Peugeot reveals pepper-pot wheeled E-208 GTI that's a huge nod to 80s classic – but there is one major snag
I'M an Eighties kid and back then the best rollerskates were XR2s and 205 GTIs. Two of my older brothers had 5 Peugeot Sport has got me all excited by revealing its 208 GTI with lots of codes to its great grandpa, the 205 GTI - like the classic red paint job and pepperpot wheels 5 It's 280hp with a limited-slip differential integrated into the gear reducer 5 It has specially-tuned suspension and a rear anti-roll bar. Michelin rubber. Beefy brakes Credit: Peugeot So I went French. Except it was a bantamweight XS because I couldn't afford the insurance on a GTI. Proper laugh when you hurried it. Sad day when I let it go. Now Peugeot Sport has got me all excited by revealing a box-fresh 208 GTI with lots of codes to its great grandpa. READ MORE ROAD TESTS Like the classic red paint job, pepperpot wheels, red carpet and patterned sporty seats. It's electric, of course. But hear me out. It's 280hp with a limited-slip differential integrated into the gear reducer. It sits lower to hug the ground. The wheels are pushed out wider. Most read in Motors It has specially-tuned suspension and a rear anti-roll bar. Michelin rubber. Beefy brakes. 5 Fans of the Pug 205 GTI will see echoes in the interior Credit: Peugeot 5 Peugeot's iconic hot hatch - the 205 GTI Top Gear Peugeot 208 Gti review Nothing will get past you on a B-road. The only snag is the price. About £38k–£39k I reckon. Have a goosey on and you'll see an original KEY FACTS: PEUGEOT E-208 GTI Price: £38,000 Battery: 54kWh Power: 208hp 0-62mph: 5.7 secs Top speed: 112mph Range: 217 miles Co2: 0g/km Out: January
The Sun
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Peugeot reveals pepper-pot wheeled E-208 GTI that's a huge nod to 80s classic – but there is one major snag
I'M an Eighties kid and back then the best rollerskates were XR2s and 205 GTIs. Two of my older brothers had XR2 s. 5 5 So I went French. Except it was a bantamweight XS because I couldn't afford the insurance on a GTI. Proper laugh when you hurried it. Sad day when I let it go. Now Peugeot Sport has got me all excited by revealing a box-fresh 208 GTI with lots of codes to its great grandpa. Like the classic red paint job, pepperpot wheels, red carpet and patterned sporty seats. It's electric, of course. But hear me out. It's 280hp with a limited-slip differential integrated into the gear reducer. It sits lower to hug the ground. The wheels are pushed out wider. It has specially-tuned suspension and a rear anti-roll bar. Michelin rubber. Beefy brakes. 5 Top Gear Peugeot 208 Gti review Nothing will get past you on a B-road. The only snag is the price. About £38k–£39k I reckon. Have a goosey on and you'll see an original 205 GTI on there, albeit a 1.6 and not a 1.9, for half that price.
NZ Autocar
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Peugeot 208 GTi returns in style
Peugeot's GTi badge has returned, reappearing on its first electric performance car, a hot e-208. Launching at the 24 hours of Le Mans race, it is the first GTi from Peugeot since production of the 308 GTi ended in 2021. The new 208 GTi represents a significant makeover of the city-focused e-208. Peugeot Sport did the development work. It borrows the motor from Alfa Romeo's Junior Veloce. Powering the front wheels via a mechanical limited-slip differential, it puts out 207kW and 345Nm. That's a big jump on the regular e208's 115kW. It's also twice as much power as the original 80s 205 GTi had. Peugeot quotes a 0-100 time of 5.7sec, making it faster than the Mini JCW Electric. Its top speed is a claimed 180km/h. New gear includes hydraulic bump stops and a rear anti-roll bar. The steering is tuned for a more direct response. Riding 30mm lower than the regular e208, the front track is wider by 56mm while the rear is up by half that. A new front lip, rear spoiler and diffuser mark out the newcomer. It also runs on 18-inch 'Hole' alloys inspired by those fitted to the classic 1.9L 205 GTi. Sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres hide the rims. Up front are 355mm brake discs clamped by four-piston calipers. Wheel-arch extensions allow the extra rubber room to rotate, finished in red stripes. Inside, the bucket seats feature retro-style two-tone upholstery. There are red highlights for the stitching, seatbelts, carpets, air vents, digital dials and ambient lighting. There's an Alcantara finish for the seats and steering wheel. GTi badges abound. 'A unique onboard immersive sound experience' plays through the internal speakers, and is switchable. There's also a Sport drive mode that automatically disables some of the driver-assistance systems. Software modifications to the e-208 GTi's 54kWh NMC battery reduce temperatures under high loads and improve energy recovery. Range between charges is set at 350km and a 20-80 per cent refill takes less than 30 minutes using a 100kW DC connection. Jean-Marc Finot, senior vice-president of Stellantis's motorsport operations, said that the new car will have 'the typical Peugeot GTi agility and steering feeling'. Standard kit includes a large central touchscreen with navigation, and smartphone connectivity. An eight-year warranty will also come as standard. Pricing will be competitive with that of the Mini JCW.
Motor 1
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Peugeot Brings Back The GTi, But It's Electric
Would you look at that? Peugeot is beating Volkswagen to the electric GTI punch. Although the Germans unveiled a concept in 2023 and have been talking about a production version ever since, the French are launching to market first. As before, the company with the lion badge writes it 'GTi' with a lowercase 'i,' but the idea remains the same. The combustion-powered lineage ended in 2020 with the 308 GTi, and now the new E-208 GTi marks the beginning of the electric chapter. It's the first fully electric model from Peugeot Sport and follows the hot 508 hybrid launched a few years back. Still a front-wheel-drive affair, like any respectable hot hatch, the E-208 GTi features an upgraded motor producing 280 horsepower and 345 Newton-meters (245 pound-feet) of torque. If that sounds familiar, it's the same output as the Abarth 600e. Photo by: Peugeot That's a significant bump: 124 hp and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) more than the standard version of the subcompact electric hatchback. The added electric muscle helps the E-208 GTi sprint from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 5.7 seconds. Flat out, it tops 112 mph (180 km/h). Unsurprisingly, performance comes at the cost of efficiency. Prioritizing speed over range drops the WLTP combined cycle rating from 269 to 217 miles (433 to 350 kilometers). The GTi keeps the standard 54-kWh battery and can charge from 10% to 80% in about half an hour using a 100 kW DC fast charger. But the GTi is more than just a beefed-up motor. Peugeot fits it with a stiffer sports suspension that lowers the ride height by 1.1 inches (30 mm). The front and rear tracks are widened by 2.2 in (56 mm) and 1 in (25 mm), respectively, for a more aggressive stance. Exclusive 18-inch wheels, reminiscent of the 208 GTi's alloys, fill out the flared fenders. A bold red paint job pays homage to the original 205 GTi, while subtle aerodynamic touches, such as a front spoiler lip and a rear diffuser with an integrated LED fog lamp, complete the look. Performance hardware includes Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires (215/40/18), a self-locking differential built into the gearbox, and a new rear anti-roll bar. Larger 355-mm front discs with four-piston calipers handle braking. Want to disable all the driver assistance tech with a single press? Hit the dedicated Sport driving mode. Photo by: Peugeot Inside, the E-208 GTi sets itself apart from its more modest siblings. Redesigned front seats with integrated headrests pay homage to the 205 GTi 1.9, thanks to a central red stripe, while the right-side seat pattern echoes the 205 GTi 1.6. Alcantara accents, custom floor mats, and a red badge on the compact steering wheel complete the cabin upgrades. The E-208 GTi debuts today during the Le Mans 24 Hours weekend, and we're hoping it's just the start of more GTi-badged models, even if they're electric. It's not the first EV hot hatch on the scene. Relevant examples include the Abarth 500e, Cupra Born VZ, Mini John Cooper Works Electric, Alpine A290 , and the lesser-known MG4 XPower. We're still waiting on VW's own electric GTI to finally arrive. 2026 Peugeot E-208 GTi 25 Source: Peugeot The Latest From Peugeot Peugeot Let Designers Run Wild. This Is What They Came Up With Stellantis Names New Bosses for Jeep and Peugeot Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
