Peugeot 208 will get 1.0 and 1.3 turbocharged engines

The 208 will quickly get not one, however two turbocharged engines. Peugeot is getting ready information for its hatchback and will launch information later this yr. The data was supplied by journalist João Anacleto (@worker) in the course of the newest model of Auto + Podcastwith the arithmetic being performed immediately within the remaining loop.

In keeping with the journalist, his supply confirmed that the 208 might be outfitted with a 1.0 turbo engine with 130 hp, as anticipated. However the shock was to find that the 1.3 turbo engine, with a capability of 185 hp, will even be issued within the hatchback, however this engine ought to solely seem within the sport choice of the automotive.

The GT 1.3 turbo configuration might be chargeable for giving the mannequin the sporty spice it lacks. It must be famous that there are presently even 208 GTs, however it’s the electrical model, which is dearer and is imported from Europe.

Apparently, turbocharged variations with each engines are scheduled for launch later this yr. Within the podcast, Anacleto stories that gross sales of the Griffe and Roadtrip 1.6 variations have been suspended, particularly to make room for the brand new turbocharged fashions.

With this, every thing signifies that the launch could possibly be sooner than imagined, and will occur within the coming months. To search out out the discharge date, costs and collection objects, observe the information right here on the web site in addition to on the channel Auto + in YouTube.

To observe the second when João Anacleto launched the knowledge on the podcast, take a look at the video for episode #9 on the finish of this transcript, the place you’ll be able to watch the complete episode.

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