New 2019 Peugeot 208 - meet the French brand's Ford Fiesta rival

This is the all-new, second-generation Peugeot 208, and this humble supermini is arguably the most important new model in Peugeot’s 123-year history in the auto industry.

Small cars have always held huge presence within Peugeot’s line-up but the new 208 arrives with more weight on its shoulders than most. That’s because when the new model goes on sale this summer it’ll be the first ever car wearing the Peugeot lion to be offered with a fully-electric powertrain.

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[lash]

I love that James wears trousers to match the colour of the cars he’s reviewing. Peugeot did it again with the design first class. Love it. Can’t wait to see it in the flesh.

[eddieconroy]

Looks like another winner from Peugeot to me.

[dancooper]

Peugeot are making some of the best Cars at the moment, their designers are on genius!

[shroomyesc]

I'm so happy it's not full of fake vents like some other superminis

[reginaldbrown-taylor]

Damn! Just when you thought the 508 was beautiful, and then this appeared. Well done, Peugeot.

[mfitzy]

Peugeot are on a roll. Superb products and cars all round. They’re clearly gunning for VW and beating them hands down on design

[Asmiiirr]

I think the GTi version of this will be hilariously awesome. 😋

[tbirdboy]

It's about time Peugeot got back in the US market. This would sell like hotcakes!

[enriquejardon]

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL, I LOVE IT !!! It looks AMAZING...

[tounovtwin]

Peugeot are head & shoulders above the rest, design and interior are just impeccable.

[Gochsener]

they are really stepping up their game. sick design and tech. and FINALLY a small EV with a 50kWh Battery and 300+km range <3

[pdalia]

That car looks better than anything that’s in the market today, even upper segments . That’s beautiful .

[giochinina]

Again, looks better than AUDI and with half of price ⚡️✨🌟⭐️💫

[Pro_Blunder]

Can’t wait to see what the gti version will be like to drive!

[robbysipahutar]

That is gorgeous! I love where Peugeot is going. I can't wait to see the new 308 GTi!

[Perkelenaattori]

The new Peugeot design language is stunning. Glorious little brother for the 508. Gilles Vidal needs a raise.

[sharon]

I bought a 208 (new) in 2016 and I loved that car, sadly had to get rid of it because I lost a leg and it was manual gear change. Traded it for Fiesta auto which was like driving a truck after the 208.
There's no denying it, the French make some of the best cars. I totally love this car but I wouldn't have room to get my wheelchair in.

[johnmcalinden]

Gorgeous design, leaves so many other brands lacking.

[KS-roin]

really, really nice ...and since I'm from the USA, I'm jealous we cannot get this. Peugeot needs to give the US market another try.

[abdurahim]

French cars always have a unique design.