At the launch of the Peugeot 208 and 2008 facelifts last month, it was revealed by Nasim that the 208 GTi would be returning to Malaysia. Well, here’s the facelifted hot hatch, now in Malaysia. Launching this quarter perhaps?
The pre-facelift 208 GTi was launched here in late 2013. Nasim senior general manager Yasser Awan said that 200 hp three-door hatch was a successful model for the company and has achieved a cult following among enthusiasts. Value pricing helped too – the fully-stocked GTi was launched at RM140k.
Changes to the 208 GTi facelift include the same integrated front grille and bumper design as the standard 208 (much neater to these eyes), along with new LED tail lights with triple “lion claw” signatures. The GTi-specific headlights (with C-shaped LED indicators) and 17-inch “Carbone” two-tone alloys are unchanged, while the red highlights on the grille is now a simple stripe inset below the number plate.
Inside, the graduated red decorative trim has been replaced by piano black items, with the door handles gaining the same red stripe as on the hardcore 30th Anniversary Edition (now called the 208 GTi by Peugeot Sport).
The Prince 1.6 litre THP turbocharged four-cylinder engine has been retained, but now produces 8 hp and 25 Nm more, for 208 hp and 300 Nm of torque. A six-speed manual transmission remains the sole gearbox option – good news for those who seek for the stick.
Given the ringgit’s current strength (or rather the lack of) against major currencies, it would be quite an achievement if Nasim managed to price the car around RM140k. There’s not much to spot here other than the lack of a panoramic glass roof that was standard on the local pre-facelift car.
GALLERY: Peugeot 208 GTi facelift
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140k for this turtle? I better get Civic
Rm140k for a tiny katak? Is this a joke or what? I might as well buy a 2010 BMW 740li for RM125k. More power, prestige and better 0 to 60. Less than 5.8 seconds. 326 Bhp. The balance RM15k I save I can buy extra warranty for this 740Li
What nonsense is RM140k? In Europe Peugeot is known as a low class car. Even the French laugh at it. But in Malaysia, it is priced as a luxury car. OMG
Kuntak last time bash fuel guzzler car, now ask pipu buy it pulak, go and see psychiatrsit better
Topkek
Huh? Ask pipu to buy 740 when petrol naik?
Are you nut?
OMG. You wanna buy 2010 car, that’s 7 years. Only Mr.Kuntak like you will do such things. Your decision is a pure nonsense. How is your car manufacturing factory going on? Have you decided on a brand name for your car. I heard you are building your own car s because you are so frustrated with all the cars there are.
This real hot hatch , with real man three pedals and 200 horses. This turtle can smoke your turbo CVT Civic anytime anyday. If you play with it at the bends, this Gti can murder your civic.
If this hot hatch,why it is so cold on the acceptance? Once the Civic big butt touch a little This turtle at the bends,this turtle will rolling like a ball.Rolling rolling rolling roll..
If you want practical space, RV, reliability, go for the Civic but if you want fun & power, buy the 208 GTi.
Yes very fun when you want to let go all dealers give the lowest among all cars.Lowest than proton depreciation.
Don’t wish to burst the bubble. While the civic turbo is impressive, I can bet this little hot hatch can smoke your civic.
Vios > All
Such a small car with 300nm, how slow can it be?
Problematic car spotted.
Bolt on a TRD body kit to your vios with super ECT 4 speed auto ( wow!). Put on some TRD stickers. Then imagine additional 100bhp. Go and enjoy your dinosaur Toyota. No wonder so many unsold Altis and Camry can be found in the second hand car dealers. No one wants to buy a Toyota. Do you know that Sam Loo is no longer selling Toyotas?
This is a real hot hatch indeed. That’s sheer amount of power from a pocket rocket. If Naza can price it at rm140k , this will be a superb contender indeed. The stick shifter caters for a niche segment of the market. 208 hp and 300Nm of torque, those are impressive figures indeed. If the pricing is right, this could just be it. Hats off to Peugeot.
even if its RM150k. It still has more bang for the buck than the Fiesta ST equipment wise.
But the fiesta st better to drive ….
Got LSD?
Outdated & slow already when compare to electric cars like Tesla. The world has changed & those who are keen on high speed drives have stop looking at conventional engines. Only in Malaysia, prices have kept us looking at old technology as if its the ultimate driving machine.
You have to say it to any cars from jepunis land too.
Oh forgot ady, jepunis overlord of coz cannot be persoaled.
Does Hafriz still uses his 208 GTi? Any problems so far? Can anyone at Paultan ask him :p
He had sold his Gti and got a Merc C 300 as he daily ride.
Any second hand ones out there below 50k?
Vios > All
Buy now, cry (and pay) later.