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Peugeot 208 Hatchback 1.2 PureTech Active Premium 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1199
Trim	Active Premium
Price	£18,685
Engine Power - BHP	75
Acceleration	14.9
Top Speed	106 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	55.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	119
Length	4055 mm
Width	1745 mm
Height	1430 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	311 l
Minimum Kerbweight	980 kg

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth telephone facility
Driver attention warning
Emergency call service
Exterior temperature indicator with ice warning
Lane keep assist
Mirror screen with mirror link, apple carplay and android auto
Multi function trip computer
PEUGEOT i-Cockpit with 3.5" instrument panel display
PEUGEOT i-Cockpit with compact steering wheel
Programmable cruise control and speed limiter
Push button start
Rear parking sensors
Smart phone docking station
Speed limit recognition and recommendation
Start/stop system

Entertainment

1x USB socket in front
6 speakers radio with mp3 compatible
DAB Digital radio
Voice recognition for radio, navigation and telephony features

Exterior Features

2 X Rear number plate lights
Automatic hazard light activation upon heavy brake application
Automatic lights
Body coloured exterior door handles
Diamond black rear spoiler (roof)
Eco LED headlights
Electric front windows + one touch + anti-pinch
Electric rear windows with one touch/anti-pinch
Electrically adjustable, heated and power folding door mirrors
Electrochrome rear view mirror
Follow me home headlights
Gloss black rear cluster connecting strip
Headlights left on audible warning
LED daytime running lights with distinctive tooth design
LED third brake light
Model designation badges front and rear
Nera black door mirror shells
Radiator grille chrome chequered
Rain sensor
Rear reversing lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear windscreen wiper triggered automatically in reverse gear
Roof mounted aerial
Roof spoiler
Single exhaust tailpipe
Tailgate with heated rear windscreen and wiper blade
Variable front intermittent wipers

Interior Features

1/3 to 2/3 split folding rear seats
12V socket
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Driver and front passenger comfort seats
Driver and front passenger seat manual adjustment in longitudinal and back rest angle
Driver seat mechanical height adjustment
Electric power steering with reach and rake adjustable steering column
Front interior light with 2 reading spotlights
Gear shift indicator
Leather steering wheel
Low centre console
Manual air conditioning
Map pockets on the backs of the front seats
Piano keys gloss black plated toggle switches to access main functions of the vehicle
Rear centre headrest
Roof lining - light grey
Seatbelt unfastened on the move audible and visual alert for front and rear seats
Single front passenger seat
Tri material cloth upholstery

Passive Safety

2x Isofix child seat fitting on outer rear seats
3 rear 3 point seatbelts
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) and EBA (Emergency Braking Assistance)
Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags with passenger airbag deactivation function
Child locking functionality on rear doors
Driver/front passenger side airbags
ESP with Hill Assist
Front and rear curtain airbags
Front and rear disc brakes
Front optimised safety headrests and 3 x rear retractable headrests with height adjustable
Front three point retractable seatbelts with force limiters
Manual parking brake
Pedestrians active safety brake
Tyre pressure sensor

Security

Acoustic vehicle alert system (AVAS)
Automatic door locking when moving off
Deadlock
Electronic code immobiliser
Remote central locking
Thatcham cat. 1 alarm with anti lift sensor

Trim

Carbon effect Dashboard, front and rear door panel finish

Wheels

16" Taksim alloy wheels
Tyre puncture repair kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.475
HC	0.034
Noise Level dB(A)	74
NOx	0.012
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	119
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	132
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	114
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	142
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	121
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	116
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	98
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	151
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	142
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	126
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	109

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1199
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90.5
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	5 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	55.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	48.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	55.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	52.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	54.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	64.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	50.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	58.3

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	12E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	91
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	56
NCAP Safety Assist %	71
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	12500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	2
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	14.9
Engine Power - BHP	75
Engine Power - RPM	5750
Engine Torque - NM	118
Engine Torque - RPM	2750
Top Speed	106 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	195/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear	195/55 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	TAKSIM
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1430 mm
Length	4055 mm
Wheelbase	2540 mm
Width	1745 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1960 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	44
Gross Vehicle Weight	1510 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1106 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	311 l
Max. Loading Weight	530 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	500
Minimum Kerbweight	980 kg
No. of Seats	5

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