Two days ago, we told you that order books for the Peugeot 208 has opened, meaning you can put your name down for the B-segment supermini, which will be officially launched in Malaysia next month by Nasim.
That post included info from a sales flyer, giving us a hint of what to expect in terms of spec. Apparently, the hatch – which was spotted in both three- and five-door forms undergoing type approval at JPJ Putrajaya recently – will come with a 120 hp/160 Nm 1.6 VTi normally-aspirated engine.
Specs will include an interactive HD touchscreen and an Arkamys-equipped audio system, and for safety kit, ESP and six airbags among other things. Five body colours are on the palette – Bianca White, Vera Black, Rouge Red, Virtual Blue and Blossom Red. The latter is a pinkish hue that should find favour with the ladies.
Here’s a gallery of pics of the Malaysian-spec Peugeot 208 (could be an internal preview, spot the Fiesta!) lifted from an ad on oto.my. Ads on our sister site mention RM90k and RM100k, so we might be looking at that price range, with a fully-stuffed three-door (glass roof, 17-inch alloys, chrome mirror caps) as the range topper.
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In an Ugly Contest, this car can potentially win over the CRZ, the face of it is remarkable!! God is definitely a better creator than mankind.
the CRZ is easily one of the best looking cars for the money, you must be astonishingly stupid. i’m not surprised if you’re “ToyoyatoVos”
lol, vios, what a shitbox
wonder..where’s the ugly part on crz.
The whole thing looks like an abomination.
So overpriced. I might as well buy a VW Polo. Infact the VW Polo Pre Reg 2012 models are being sold for about RM86,000. So much more bigger and German quality. The French are starting to overprice their cars
Actually, the Polo has a smaller interior. Please get your facts right. As you said, it is pre-reg vs new. Go ahead if you don’t mind buying a used car pretending to be new. By the way, aren’t you supposed to recommend the Yaris instead? Oh, forgot! That is already dead in this market.
if its not toyota or honda, its ugly right? go back to your proton iswara
17″ rims? woa.
a size to challeng VW Polo.
1.6vti high performance with the 160Nm and 120hp too.
hopefully will give good pwr to weight ratio..308 is heavy with 1.6vti.
My 2013 VIOS GT F Spec can smoke this car like how i smoke sardine in a cup
your vios can smoke this when the 208 is in “P” then yes.
you smoke sardine in a cup using your exhaust??
daaammmmnnn son..
no wonder malaysia is getting polluted…brainless people like you should go africa…thy’re trying to sell a “CAR”..not a “RACE CAR”..i bet my honda civic can smoke you vios tin can like how your ass being smoked on the exhaust of your vios.
My Preve cfe can smoke your N/A Civic.
My EX5 can smoke your preve.
My Ducati can smoke all of you in 3 seconds.
My uncle said, my neighbour said to him that i-vtec is powerful engine, is that right?
newbie here
It was a powerful engine to the standards of yesteryears. :)
Depends on which engine you’re talking about. The K-series Type R is still among the best and most powerful NA engine out there.
Even the old B-series Type R engine are seriously powerful in the light body of those EK/EG/EF.
And Honda’s F20C engine from the S2000 has the world’s highest horsepower per liter ratio in the world for NA engine for 10 years until it was beaten by the Ferrari 458 Italia.
But it’s true that these engines are no longer in production, that makes them engines of the yesteryears.
But the power are still high in today’s standard for NA engine. Especially since every carmaker’s going the forced induction route now.
Cheers from a Honda of the yesteryear’s fanboy.
My Ferrari can smoke both of you… IF I HAD ONE!!!
At 90k the price will kill the sales perhaps want to challenge pol 1.2 tsi?
its a peugeot anyway, you cant expect this touchscreen, sound system, 17 inch equipped 208 to sell at the price range similar like 207 right?
Its a French… it cant challenge anything anyway..
VGM dont even care bout it.. lolzz
Polo TSI is a B-segment selling >110k, obviously their target buyers are at different league and not those Vios City Almera 208 Fiesta kinna buyers..
VW wont care because they will throw discounts and sell the car cheaper than ViosCityAlmeira208Fiesta
VW Malaysia = The Discount Car
VW Drivers are just plain suckers.
Paultan, how about a rundown with Fiesta vs Rio vs SWift vs 208 vs Fiesta. We wanna know which is the best Compact Car now.
Hey! VW drivers r not suckers! even thought their cars r faster and overtaking if compared to those Vios,City,Almeira,208 and Fiesta…also VW don’t bother coz it’s 208.
smart!…>_<
Overpriced car again. low resale value.
I saw a fiesta at pic 8. overprice for such a nice hot hatch
hhmmmm… makin habis la proton…
makin habis la honda
wow !!!
Ridiculous pricing
ape lak ridiculous, ni harga murah giler
sok ako book 20 bijik utk maid ako
Uh the price isn’t exciting. The 208 was supposed to compete with the Fiesta and Rio so how are they going to compete @ RM90-100k? It should be between RM70-80k in order to compete and maybe offer a RM90k top spec with GPS, HID lights and all the other goodies for people who like all those creature comforts.
even the 207 sedan which was lower spec than this car was sold at 72k and 76k with b’kit. don’t think this car with a newer engine and much higher spec will be close to the 207 price. since it is an all new model, the principal will surely sell it way higher than the old 207 sedan. competing doesn’t always mean at a lower price.
wish Naza bring in also Pug 208 GTi
Ya.. bring the 208 GTI and spoil the market for Polo GTI(which is already cold).. lol
renault clio…walaowei…
208 is an interesting car. However, when to come to pricing, few factors to be considered. (i) The current 207 is to be continue selling along the 208? If no, then it should be priced at the range of 207 and discontinue the 207. (ii) From Nasim strategy, it has to be lower than the Fiesta and Polo.
The above just my 2 cents.
The pipe looks good & big…mmmmm
I’ll give you my pip e
K….mmmmmm…yum
If you like pipes so much go to the back alley and sell yourself.
VW Polo will be a better choice at least they have not laid off 8,000 workers. Also for top notch safety features, extra RM10k, why not.
the 208 has euroncap 5 star rating, for malaysia, it has 6 airbags and esp, what else is there to need for safety? there are isofix points as well and even 3-point seat belts for all rear occupants. and it is 10k less than the polo. isn’t it smart savings there?
http://www.euroncap.com/results/peugeot/208.aspx
Perhaps a smarter brain behind the wheel.
VW polo is really expensive..same goes polo sedan
I said d
VW Malaysia = The Discount Car
Who say expensive? Only stupid banks are gullible to give loan. After get massive loan, you sell la after 6 month at mudah.com.
So Truman, go buy a
VW = The Bantuan Rakyat Car
Tamarind. You must be VW no 1 fan.
VW = The Bantuan Rakyat Car
This car will compete with Myvi Extreme 1.5. The new Peugeot 208 seem midget car and out of proportion shape. Really disappointed.
Myvi Extreme? LOL! Why not you see the car live first lah.
If you’re comparing this to the Myvi, you’re clearly not in this ‘league’. Stay where you are for the better of everyone.
AL4 gearbox?
RM90k-RM100k? What the hell has happened to our country?!!
Lately there are so many delicious cars coming to our country. But a big let down when it comes to price :(
review the pricing you greedy bastard AP crony
if you can’t afford to buy it, perhaps you can’t afford to maintain it as well. just stick with what you can afford not to just buy but maintain as well. no point grumbling.
.,greedy dealershit think they able to control car market here but they don’t..ppl are smart enough
What you on about.
Peugeot, Ford, Chevrolet all trying to help the market giving good cars
Honda, Toyota and yes VW is the one ripping your stupid pants and spanking you to your bank.
PLease refer to the car price oversea.
Golf = Focus = 308
No, it’s your beloved G that is ripping your pants and spanking your @$$. VW at least make some quality cars.
Car price Malaysia =/= Car price oversea
Grow up and vote for PR
Rocket,
You really think G dont read this thread then you are dumb. Kita tahu la sapa marjin tinggi dan siapa cukai rendah.
Cube tanya VW bonus dia berapa
Why relates it with pants. Loss choice of words?
Be pro bro! If you wish to express your opinion do it properly. Shame on you!
This is a CBU model. Selling at less than RM90k is likely unavoidable. Buyers want cheaper price will have to wait for the CKD version. Possibly with some omissions;)
90k car CBU from France. Better then 90k car CBU from Thailand. At least a proud thing to own. Well, LV also French, those french really know how to design beautiful things….
Better buy french fries than this!
Probably french fries are all you can afford.
Where is Sam Loo ? Waiting for your feedback about P.208.
He will say better buy 2nd hand camry or settle down for a cheap property. This samdol RV is very poor.
hey wats the white car next to this red 208 in the top/big photo?
Fors fiesta
hey i think it’s a Fiesta. Very great competition we gonna see from these two :-)
yup. the sales race will be interesting to see. best thing is, at least malaysians have more choices to choose from.
this is a good car but sadly the car price in Malaysia become more ridiculous… now B segment and some compact car already reach RM100k… pffffttttt!!!
RM 98,888,00 OTR with Insurance
it that were the price.208 wont live to its potential
Compare this to Fiesta and Rio. Fiesta do not have four wheel disc brake, no touch screen for controls, no more that 2 air bags, less power for the engine. It is in the market for 2 years now. Rio is a very nice car if we look at the equipment, it has 17 inch alloys, it has 6 air bags, it has keyless entry and start. But it is slightly smaller, it has a 1.4 litre engine, less power and the brand is placed slightly lower. Given all this, 208 is well placed to sell, as it is more equipped than any B segment in the market, it is a new model, it has earned lot of applause in Europe. I see that this car will sell very well. For young this three door will be very attractive.
The Fiesta is Thai CBU and not EU spec. The current new Rio is EU spec. Same goes to the new 208. I’ve yet to get into the 208 but I believe both Rio and 208 has comparable cabin space. The sad thing about the Rio is they only brought in a 1.4 with 4AT. No choice of a 1.6(GDI) with 6AT:(
Having being in both 208 and fiesta, the 208 scores in the interior looks and quality, but still the Fiesta tops in handling…
Seen the UK review in YouTube, the compartment too small, because the fuse box remained after coverted from original right hand drive. And no more CD player, only via USB. The video is the guy with green shirt. Hope this is not the model going to sell here.
So ugly tall gear lever. This is like uncle soon to be car !! Uninteresting!
Shame,…good car fall into the hand of hopeless dealership…only good at selling cars, but never provide satisfactory after sales service. …
If they sell 208 at 90-100k let them suffer like before for 206, take years to clear their stocks. Dropping the price every few months or so. Those who bought earlier will be banging their heads. So we as consumers, don’t buy now. They ( Nasim ) will get the message, eventually the price drops.
207 is also not selling well, you know. They don’t know how to take care of the resale value of Peugeot. They have to learn from T and H brands. Please sell at reasonable price and you got a winner.
207 is sold out by the way. just fyi in case you didn’t know. the 206 bestari is history and history has taught them how not to do things. maybe they really don’t want those who can’t afford to buy the new 207.
wy not peugeot produce some ‘rakyat’ car?
maybe because peugeot is not a rakyat brand?
Wah!!! Suddenly u all become expert & egoes….
Toyol Vios -your car will probably end up in smoke trying to outperform the 208!