Nasim has officially introduced the Peugeot 208 GTi in Malaysia. The three-door (it’s only available as such) hot hatch – which was on display at Peugeot Blue Box Glenmarie a couple of weeks back – was launched a short while ago at the new Peugeot Old Klang Road outlet, and arrives to take its place at the top of the Peugeot 208 model range in the country.
The car, which made its debut in Paris last year, is powered by a PSA 1.6 litre turbocharged motor in its THP200 guise, with 200 hp at 5,800 rpm and 275 Nm at 1,700 rpm for output figures, identical to that found in the RCZ THP 200 variant.
It’s paired with a six-speed close ratio manual gearbox transmission, and performance figures include a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 6.8 seconds and a 230 km/h top speed. Fuel economy is a claimed 5.9 litres per 100 km on a combined drive cycle. Some other numbers – the boot volume is 311 litres, going up to 1,152 litres with the rear seats folded.
Sitting on a 10 mm widened track at the front and 20 mm widened track at the rear, the 208 GTi features variant-distinct styling cues to differentiate it from its 208 siblings, with a chequered radiator grille, widened wheel arches and special body sills heading the list. The headlamps, which feature LED DRLs, are still halogens (the entire 208 range doesn’t feature bi-Xenons), but differ in design to that found on the standard 208, with square-shaped inserts.
Also on, C-pillar quarter panel inserts stamped with GTi lettering as a tribute to its illustrious predecessor, the 205 GTi, chrome wing mirrors, a model specific spoiler, a gloss black rear skirt dressed with chrome accents and a chrome-finished dual exhaust tailpipe. Completing the exterior job are 17-inch two-tone Carbon design alloy wheels wrapped with 205/45 rubbers, replete with diamond-cut wheel caps.
Plenty of red detailing to be found, as seen in Hafriz’s comprehensive review of the car from the international drive in France earlier in the year – externally, the brake calipers, lower front grille finisher and GTi lettering on the car features the shade, but it’s the interior that really works the colour.
The black interior is peppered with lots of red accents – the Club Nappa leather/Caro Weave fabric combination bucket seats get dressed with it, as are the door handles, centre aircon vents, instrument cluster surround and the gear knob. Red stitching adds on to this, and can be found on the seats, handbrake, steering wheel, the leather dashboard top and even for the seat belts.
Elsewhere, the instrument panel is surrounded by red LEDs, and the dials – which have a matt and gloss chequered background – have needles that light up in, you guessed it, red. Aluminium elements provide further contrast, found on the brake lever handle, gear knob, the foot pedals, door sills and on the steering wheel.
Standard fitment items include a panoramic roof, interactive HD seven-inch colour touchscreen, a six-speaker Arkamys 3D sound system with USB, Bluetooth and audio streaming, dual-zone climate control air conditioning and cruise control.
There’s also Smart Park Assist, which helps the driver to parallel park the car. The driver only needs to control the accelerator pedal, clutch and brakes, and the system automatically steers itself; front and rear parking aids provide both audible and visual cues, the latter through the touchscreen display.
In terms of safety, the 208 GTi is equipped with Electronic Stability Program (ESP), traction control, ABS, EBA and electronic brake-force distribution, as well as six airbags and front pre-tensioning seatbelts.
Available in two exterior colours, Digital White and Rogue Red, the Peugeot 208 GTi is priced at RM139,888, on-the-road with insurance. As with all existing Peugeot models in Nasim’s line-up, the 208 GTi comes with a five-year warranty with unlimited mileage as well as a lifetime 24-hours Peugeot Assistance service.
Read Hafriz’s complete test report of the Peugeot 208 GTi here.
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what a scary price!
Polo GTI is scarier since VW malaysia increase their price
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Haha! Best comment ever from a vios fanboy. Buy 2 vios for a combined power of more than 200HP but can you drive 2 cars at one go? Bet you didn’t think of that, right? :P
Great. And pls drive both at the same time to harness that combine power.
World’s most stupid comment..
sorry, vios cant go pike peak…
Fatchic
Then u should buy SV saga. ard 4 unit 1.3 x4= 5.2 cc (hp 94×4)>300
do you know what is calculation and comparison?
Peugeot 208 GTi
1.6, 200 hp, 0-100km=6.8second
RM139,888
Vios TRD SPORT
1.5, 80kW (109PS)
RM 93,200.00
RM 93,200.00 * RM 93,200.00
=RM186 ,400.00
Wow, I see you can split yourself into two.
Well..some people are just stu**d, and they prove it here..
How can you say it’s worthed if it’s not reliable…..
VW Malaysia needs to defray the 20million exhibition expenses spent in Bukit Jalil 2 yrs ago. Otherwise how to survive. Poor marketing decision & now we consumers have to pay higher car price.
I would say that it is relatively much more reasonable compared to the Polo GTi.
Absolutely
Can i test drive the two orang putih model?
why have to bring in orang putih as model? i bet those 2 are not even french.
our minah, ah moi and letchumi not cun enuf is it?? i’ll take our girls anytime..
Are you Najib?
Not funny dude ..not funny
Who’s not funny? Me or him?
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you’re the wrong target market. i like manual – immediate performance!
this car is not for u lah…go buy the new vios…buy 2
what? u think this is a toy car? this is a hot hatch for god’s sake. go home & play with your torque converter
torque converter? i think she plays with pussies. she’s a gynaecologist.
u r extremely pathetic..guess u never drive MT car…drive an AT car only for lazy guys..feel the different lorrr
poor??kekeke
This is absolutely correct. I agreed with you.
poor??this must be kidding..kekeke
Only professional drivers and true drivers know how to drive a manual. You only know how to drive an auto, you’re poor in driving…
So it means you don’t know how to drive a manual? Poor kid. Go take a cab. Don’t drive. Manual are not for poor.
wat a stupid comment from you… poor people drive manual? are u stupid?… a manual car is mean for racing a lot… some of manual car expensive than auto one… check out for Peugeot RCZ MR.S g..!!!
real drivers who know how tht’s who.. poosies drive auto
2008 is much better looking
really sacres me, sooooo cheap!
three pedals and a stick, WOW, jz WOWWW!!!
Somehow you get a downvote. Pretty stupid. It is indeed a scary price. I was in the UK and its a lot cheaper.
hmm..still cheper than mk v golf gti
is different category car dude, should compete with polo gti not golf gti.
but mind you, the performance matching with Golf GTI at 100k cheaper!!!
Am excited with the specs but little so with the price. But still interesting
u can buy non gti 208 for RM96k or 5dr kia rio for RM74k
So I was right when I spotted the button that looked like the self park in the showroom shots article here:
http://paultan.org/2013/09/26/peugeot-208-gti-at-glenmarie/
And VW must be shivering like no tomorrow. 139888. 6 speed manual. Thank you Nasim and Peugeot MY.
GTI IS BACK.
check out the big touchscreen!
What is so good about the touchscreen? the size normal only.
touch screen has its own issues lah. finger print magnet, and a bit harder to use when car is moving (accuracy of finger on the screen when your hand is “floating” in front of the screen).
200bhp hatch at 140k and people still complaining. you just came to malaysia? dimwits
If u know your Peugeot, they could priced it much much lower… Its still relatively cheaper than traditional direct rivals, gIven its CKD status, rm140k is an opportunist move.
priced @100k people will still complain !! ehhh.. this is CBU or CBU disguised as CKD ??
hahahha….exactly bro…it bothers me too with this kind of mentality…wanna cheap car go buy Saga SV lah…33k oni maaahhh…
or if u really know about car in malaysia, theres always a car to suit one’s budget…eg: 4g93 GSR turbo satria for only around 20K, ~200hp B18CR EG is only around 30K
You guys obviously don’t know.
Nevermind ..
0-100 and top speed outguns Polo GTI but priced more than 10K cheaper. This car is definitely the best price/performance money can buy!!!
And looks soo much better than the dorky Polo
i’m thinking the polo gti is 6.9s because of the fast shifting DSG. this car has a manual box and it manages 6.8. which means
a) if it has DSG (impossible i know), it should be way faster. maybe 6.7? 6.6?
b) midrange pickup – would it be better than the polo gti by a wide margin?
nevertheless, the real GTI is back. i hope this is the start of many good drivers cars from peugeot.
Nice spec & performance for the price. Bravo naza.
200 hp ,turbo , 6 speed manual , rm140,000
this is godly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
With specs like that, the RM140K isn’t that much when compared to the less powerful Polo GTi which is 12 grand more and the Renault Clio 200 that costs RM200K~ Its time for ford to bring its Fiesta ST.
Well, this car is priced quite reasonable. Considering it as a high performance hot hatch, this car is a bargain. I was expecting even higher price in the first place. Good thing it comes with 6-speed manual transmission, not automatic with paddle shifter. Hopefully Ford Malaysia will introduce Ford Fiesta ST, then we have more choices to choose from for turbocharged hot hatches.
I hope so too. I hope the Ford salesman was wrong. Went to check out the new Fiesta, and I just say “I heard the 1L ecoboost is coming end of the year, and ST coming sometime next year?”
He just answer that 1L ecoboost coming next year April, and during his training, no word is said about the ST. He said expect 100-110k for the 1L ecoboost because “the engine is the best in class in the world”.
I hope he’s wrong…
Went to the recent KLIM 2013. Apparently, Ford Fiesta ST will only be launched on the 3rd Quarter 2014. Priced at RM155k.
If this 208GTi price can par with CR-Z then can selling well.
so you want a 200bhp French hot hatch to have the same price as a japanese hybrid coupe that has less power and torque & a poor boot space
hukaka is probably out of his mind.
if naza can bring 208 156thp..and put the price around 110k (must be cheaper than 308T). still can beat crz.
Sakit mata tengok dalam merah merah….keep it minimum better…..
this car is meant for sakit everybody mata.
the front seats are non conventional design.. but a bit funny looking..hehe
Well, actually, not bad.
If Guan Yin Ma says not bad, not bad it is.
“There’s also Smart Park Assist, which helps the driver to parallel park the car. The driver only needs to control the accelerator pedal, clutch and brakes, and the system automatically steers itself”
riiiight…so the only things it does is turn the wheel, oh and beep.
Ford has already beat Peugeot to that.
my point was that with a manual car and this system on, you are actually doing all the work except for the steering.
it’s kinda ridiculous. might as well go without it.
are people that lazy to parallel park their cars?
Ahh.. Now I see ur point. It’s more a feature to boast rather than use.
Exactly….well said.
thank you… I do think that if you really need the car to park itself, you’ve got much bigger problems than the options on the car.
i actually agree. this is a small hot hatch. parking it should be much easier.
ditto. hence my clarification above.
Those who are unable to park their own car shall be stoned to death…haha jz joking but it is unreasonable that if you can’t even park your own car. performance drivers drinving this gti will handbrake and slide into the parking lot.
GTI drivers dun need them… if u cant park properly than perhaps u shouldnt drive a GTi in the 1st place
it was sarcasm. i was merely saying how pointless it is to have parking assist while you do all the work except turning the wheel.
even more pointless to have it on a manual box.
Too much redness for the interior. The awkward meter console position may not suit everyone – need to lower the steering for better view!
Attractive, but somewhat lacking in some department – just like them skinny models.
Speaking of meter console, is it just me or the steering wheel is blocking it?
yup, the steering wheel is blocking the view of meter console. very annoying.
i own a 208, and the steering does not block your view after you adjust the seat for your comfortable position.
If you adjust your seating position correctly, you should be able to see the meter cluster OVER the steering wheel.
Before placing orders on this car or the normal 208, please test sitting in one. Many people can’t see the meter cluster even after adjusting seating position, due to body proportion.
Not a car for everyone :(
Wait for Ford Fiesta ST. Review by car mag better than this car
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WOW!!! They really priced it under 140k. Ni lah…janji ditepati!!!
both are hot!
wow….fantastic price and the kit list is very impressive…
great job Peugeot !!!!!
VW must be shivering now. 139888, is much cheaper than the VW Polo GTi. The GTi 3 door is 151888, before insurance mind you. Doubt a dual clutch flappy pedal gearbox costs an extra 11k, not to mention this baby puggy has leather combi seats, self park (though not needed, since you can do a handbrake turn into the spot LOL) and bluetooth with dual zone air-con. wow. well done Peugeot.
On a side note, I guess I was right that the 208 GTi will get auto park, after the picture of the button in from the showroom shots.
It will be interesting to see if Ford will bring in the Fiesta ST, and the price of that too. That would complete the hot hatch trio of the 208GTi, Polo GTi and Fiesta ST.
GTi is BACK. Can we have a duo shootout, Gti vs Gti?
…but I think brand matters. For eg. the T & P brands here.
Those interested better buy this car quick. It won’t be long before the sore losers VW will lodge a complaint about the price.
Brands matter a bit too, but if brand=reliability, Peugeot and VW both have their own issues, VW’s being the notorious DSG7 and Peugeot being the electronics and auto g/box (which in this case, electronics only-since it is manual).
Both do command a good presence, and the fact that you are looking at a VW Polo GTi, most likely you are not even bothered at the “safe” brands like Honda/Toyota.
And yes, there may be some drama coming on the price, hopefully no la.
Even if VW complain no one would care. Don’t forget who is the distributor of Peugeot
208 GTI would win hands down coz the Golf GTI DSG gearbox would break down half way…
impressive numbers,but looks kinda weird with those chrome lining…BTW great car!
Hope they develop a wrc rally car base on this.
huh? THIS is better than WRC, driven by 2012 WRC champion lagi.. winner of Pikes Peak 2013
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/peugeot-208-t16-pikes-peak-2013-04-23
Nice car, nice price. But the technician here know how to handle this car or not? Pug service well known for its lousy skills
i have to say this car is damn cheap.
those who are single,wanna have some trill, wanna hot hatch but only afford for c segment car, can really consider this.
i am speechless for naza peugeot.
again they are bringing in a car “bulat bulat” in term of specs and put a reasonable price tag.
who cares about resale value?
you already saving when you buy this car, while can enjoy you drive.
u muz b either freaking rich or have been successfully brain-washed to think that 140k is cheap. I’d say it is more reasonably priced when compared to other competitors but it’s definitely not cheap.
you go around and search hot hatch with 200hp with 275nm, manual,at less than 150k, impossible!
under the tax system in malaysia, you can hardly do it.
i really wonder how NASIM do it.
it will affect it prestige if place too cheap say 120k.
140k is just expensive enough to call it cheap.
i am not freaking rich.but from professional, own a semi D plus shop and few condos in klang valley.
i think this 140k is intro price. if good response from the market, easily they can raise to 159k.
then that is the exact price of this car.
Err…
Naza no longer agent for this babe..
Its NASIM
Nasim is within NAZA Group. So, it’s a Naza anyway
Polo GTI is more expensive, and doesn’t come with three pedals and stick, even in other parts of the world… Very well equipped and great power for a manual car under RM200k, definitely a better buy than Honda CR-Z, which drivetrain is weak (for my standard) and not efficient enough (compared with other full hybrid such as Prius C/big Prius, CR-Z is a mild hybrid btw)… Other competitors that I can think of is Ford Fiesta ST, Renault Clio RS and Honda Jazz Type R (in the future perhaps, still have high hopes)..
the interior looks to be done tastefully. lots of nice touches the price is reasonable when compared to the polo gti, which IMO doesn’t look as good as the 208 gti, especially the interior. However driving dynamics will probably play a bigger role when deciding between the 2, so may the best car win!
I owned standard 208 and very satified with the performance already. accelerating to 180km/h anytime without vibration, performance wise.
And with this launch gonna drool many eyes. Our (pug owner) estimated that this will priced below 150k, yet Nasim priced it even cheaper at 139k. performance comparable to golf gti and better than polo gti.
if this comes auto and 5 door would love to upgrade (family man), sadly 3 door and manual transmission only got.
Would love to see 208gti owner on the road. Never look others down btw. cheers.
same situation as rcz. auto version comes with 156thp engine only. but we didnt get 208thp here. if we get it here with a good price..sure can beat crz sales.
208 owner here. I agree. satisfied with the performance. But i just managed to speed up at 170km/h only. Belum test power kaw2 lagi.
Good to see more 208 on the road in recent weeks.
so is this CKD or CBU? love the stick shift, but wished they would have an option for dsg.. the traffic is just way bad nowadays!
anyone knows if there is cruise control?
is this ckd or cbu
This car will smoke the pretentious looking Honda CRZ …Me loike so much !
This car will sure smoke Proton Suprima, Preve and Neo. Smoke all 3 together!
why smoke them?
will you go smoke kancil around with your car?
nothing to shout of.
kancil always smoke me
to me its expensive. why? because when you compare with its normal sibling, the 208 VTi, the price difference is nearly RM60k. Polo GTi vs normal Polo only RM35-40k difference.
That’s because normal polo’s price is inflated to begin with.
have you considered that the polo tsi is overpriced in the first place?
Well, either the 208vti is underpriced or the 208gti which is only manual is overpriced …. hence the RM60k difference
Hmm.. Price not bad.. For this kind of power & performance.. Plus.. Can carry 5 persons.. What else you want?
As i’ve mentioned in previous 208GTi post, is is way overpriced as at least in the UK the VTi and GTi price difference is 25%. Only in Malaysia where the VTi and GTi price difference is over 60% difference and are calling it cheap.
Not only that, even Ford Focus Titanium and ST price overseas pretty damn close to each other. Thanks for making us suffer.
The answer to that is simple. The Ford Focus Titanium sold here is manufactured and assembled in Thailand, but the Focus ST is fully imported from Europe. So how can you expect the ST and Titanium pricing to be close? Ford Thailand doesn’t even sell the ST.
why is a side mirror have a difference color?
Nice car! Does this thing needs RON 97 to run?
These pug cannot tahan our weather. Sure overheat
Too bad no auto option, and there is too much red interiorly
wow…should compare this with recently hyundai veloster turbo….price maybe almost the same…both also very nice..which is nicer….hehe
I’ll choose veloster tebo
to some, becos of living in malaysia for too long, 140k maybe looks ok and acceptable for a 200hp….
let’s see the sales figure in 6 months time….
sunroof?
no sunroof, but got panoramic roof only…
Wow… Such power, equipments n transmission with the price to impress. Definitely a better buy than a cr-z!
But then i still think both cars cater different kind of buyers. I personally am not really fond of the gti styling n badge. Its still a car worth to consider
Damn!! This car is almost as fast as my 528i if not faster. Hopefully wont get tapau by this small car. BTW, This pug is so cute, way better than my 308 at home.
why did they said “gti is back”?
Helloo…..I sometimes dont understand la when car manufacturer bring in Auto box you guy complain why no manual gearbox option. When they bring in Manual gearbox you guys complain…..Can never satisfy any of you malaysian folks……
in regards to this car, the first group of malaysians has valid reasons to complain when that happens.
however, the second group of malaysians is purely a group of stupid, tossing whiners that has no idea why this car is manufactured in the first place.
Those who ve no money can keep on complaining about the price.. Bla bla..
so the ford fiesta st should be priced in between pug 208 gti and polo gti?
if so, no need to wait for fiesta st already. just doesn’t make sense for me to spend 140-150k for fiesta st when I can get a entry D segment car for that price.
heart wants a hot hatch but brain wins all day long esp with all the prices of goods and services going up along with the proposed gst. time to save money!
In Europe, Fiesta ST is the cheapest compare to Polo GTi & 208 GTi. Here is boleh land , anything can happen.
Ridiculous pricing..come on!!
How much is acceptable? Matching the spec you only have Polo GTi which is 153k.
low baller..low baller everywhere. even 70+k preve also they consider expensive.
Better stick to your Myvi or Proton BLM… wakakaaa!!
Wow..this car can absolutely can smoke those Civic Type R wannabe…Civic/Lancer fanboy, please do not even try to race with this hatch
I reserve my comments on this till the Ford FIesta is launched in Malaysia. Hopefully early next year.
Great car. Somewhat OK price.
Hope Fiesta comes in and undercuts price by at least 10K. Superflous, gimmicky specs can takeout. Leave the essential on it. TCS, ESP, 7 Airbags.
ds3, 208, fiesta and polo. Soon our roads will be swarmed with WRC inspired cars. I wonder how much would a 308 GTi with 4 doors and manual tranny will cost. That would make a better preposition for the family man.
you doesnt need the 308 gti, 308 turbo good enough for daily use and ahead most of the car on the road.
and at affordable 122k only.
This car is certainly NOT for those who are about to upgrade from current cars like Vios, City or any Proton make… sorry aaa.
cheers!
Very good choice at current market. For those who can afford higher maintenance cost, go for it!
Ex Pug owner here..once your car past 50,000 km, prepare yourself for high maintenance cost.
Cheers!
if want low maintenance, take vios.. this car for those who love performance..
Yes agreed. You can’t have everything on one plate.
I’ll like to test drive both the chicks instead…lol….beats driving the actual car!
Just went and checked it out…for RM140, you get:
a). 200bhp and 275 touque
b). Manual Gearbox (Yea)
c). Full specs – panaromic roof, blue tooth, navigation, full nappa bucket seat, touch screen led interior etc.
d). 3 plus years warranty
e). Plus no crappy VW service and DSG grarbox problem…
Only worry its Nasim, whether have spare parts and not sure how goood is the after sales service…
Apa lagi you mau?
Scary price…but still affordable by many Malaysian as a second car…
the car is good, but after sales sucks.