Peugeot will show up at the next Geneva Motor Show with three important new models: the 4008, the 208 GTi Concept and this 208 XY Concept. The model comes with top notch materials and trims, and can be recognized by its purple leather finishing, crimson stitched leather on the dashboard, armrests and gear-lever, grey leather upholstery got the seats and also the exclusive leather steering wheel.

As for the exterior, the 208 XY comes with a special 16-layer crimson livery called “Pulsion” which, apparently, gives a different perception of the color depending on viewing distance and angle. Exclusive 2-tone 6-spoke alloys and the different grille (with 3 horizontal bars) also play their parts in making the XY looking quite different from the rest of the 208 line-up. The model is equipped with a 1.6-litre e-HDi diesel unit already featured in 208’s engine line-up, delivering 115 hp and mated with a 6-speed manual transmission. This unit is credited with only 99 g/km of CO2 emissions. Check out the official Press Release after the jump.

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Peugeot releases pictures and info of the 208 GTi Concept, which will be introduced to the world at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The car is based on the 3-door version of Peugeot’s new 208 hatchback and is powered by a supercharged 1.6-litre 4-cylinder THP unit delivering 200 hp and 275 Nm of peak torque, coupled to a 6-speed manual gearbox that transfers the power to the front axle. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 7 seconds.

From an aesthetic point of view, the model uses a distinctive aerodynamic kit featuring side sills as well as a number of specific badges spread all across the car’s body. In the cabin we have a sporty steering wheel coated in perforated leather, sports seats trimmed with Nappa leather, capped alcantara dash with contrasting stitching, a roof lining that is entirely black, aluminum pedals, LED technology backlighting the surrounds of its high-tech instruments and the mandatory info-tainment system with internet connectivity.

At the moment Peugeot has not officially confirmed whether this car will eventually hit the market or not, but the fact they are about to introduce it in Geneva is a sign that they are at least thinking about it. In comparison to the standard model, the 208 GTi Concept boasts a 36 mm wider track, which will measure 1,506 mm at the front and 1,503 mm at the rear. It also comes with a set of 5-spoke 18″ alloys fitted with 302 mm discs at the front and 249 mm discs at the back, mated to red-painted calipers. Did you notice the lower bar on the front grill sporting the Union Jack? That can be changed into a French ‘Le Tricolour’ flag too, if you feel like. More info on the 208 GTi can be found on the Press Release right after the jump.

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Peugeot released an official 3-minutes long video featuring Peugeot 208 design team explaining us how they shaped the bodywork of the newborn B-segment car.

The 208 represents a significant step forward for the French carmaker as it is definitely a huge improvement over the model it is going to replace, the 207. This ambitious car is smaller and yet more roomy than its predecessor, it is 110 kg lighter, boasts a more modern design and features many details that would make it a small-size premium model: LED technology for head and tail light, infotainment system and chrome finishing for instance.

Peugeot 208 is set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012 in both 3 and 5 door configurations. The engine range consists of a 1.0 and a 1.2 three-cylinder petrol units (producing 68 hp and 84 hp respectively) with CO2 emissions of 87 g/km and a claimed average fuel consumption of 3,4 l/100 km, and a pair of no-better-specified turbocharged diesel units emitting less than 99g/km of CO2.

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Three official videos starring the upcoming Peugeot 208 have been released by the French manufacturer. As reported in our previous post about this car, the 208 is a significant leap forward compared to the much criticized 207 model it will replace in the B-segment. Both interior and exterior designs have been completely revised, while the engine range is also brand new. The new model will be officially unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show .

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Peugeot released some information and an official photo gallery about the 208, their brand new segment-B car. The model will be available with both 3 and 5 door body-types, and will feature several interesting solutions that set it apart from the 207 model it will replace: it will be 110 kg lighter, 7 cm shorter and 1cm lower, and still Peugeot menaged to add 5 cm of legroom and 15 litres of boot capacity.

The engine range for the new 208 is also brand new: it consists of a 1.0 and a 1.2 three-cylinder petrol units (producing 68 hp and 84 hp) with CO2 emissions figure of 87 g/km and a claimed average fuel consumption of 3,4 l/100 km, and a pair of turbocharged diesel units emitting less than 99g/km of CO2. The car will be officially unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

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Even though there is no mention of the model anywhere in this 2 minutes long clip, this official teaser from Peugeot somewhat confirms the rumor that the new 208 will be launched over the internet this coming 2nd of November. All the clues and also the sketches drawn by the designers featured in the video just point at it.

The 208, heir of Peugeot 207, will have a completely different style than its predecessor, featuring a front end similar to the 508, with a smaller grille. The engine range will consist of the already known HDI line (with start/stop system) as well as a new generation of turbocharged 3 cylinder units. The most longed-for version is quite obviously the 208 GTi, which promises to be as aggressive and groundbreaking as its iconic ancestor 205GTi, which was a great commercial and racing success in the 80s and 90s.

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The new Peugeot 208 gets snapped as it trundles along in its heavy camouflage and at the moment there’s not a lot to see, apart from a front grille which looks borrowed from the Peugeot 508. The new model looks like it could be a slight evolution in style for Peugeot, although it should still follow in the footsteps of the 206 and 207 models. We could also see the model expand beyond just its hatchback design, into coupé and even cabriolet models.

The Peugeot 208 should reach about four metres long and have a longer wheelbase as Peugeot looks to increase interior space. It is likely to use the same engine range as the Citroen C4, and in the future a Peugeot 208 GTi model should appear with the 1.6 THP engine from the DS3 R (and its 200 hp). New three-cylinder engines could also make an appearance, and the 208 is expected to debut in 2012.

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