Motoring

Peugeot’s upgraded 208 is worthy heir of small car crown

The attractively designed 208 was already a market leader but its upgrade enhances the design still further and offers some new colour choices

Peugeot E-208 GT, now available in Agueda Yellow. Picture: Tibo

When Ford discontinued the Fiesta, every other car manufacturer in the world swarmed around the carcass to get a portion of the class-leading Ford’s market share. To give themselves a fighting chance, most brought out an upgrade – new lights here or new engines there – but few have gone as far as Peugeot, which comprehensively overhauled the 208 for its tilt at the small car crown.

The 208 was already one of the best ...