It looks like two Peugeot facelifts are due to be introduced here in the near future – according to a teaser post made by a local Peugeot dealer on Facebook, the revamped Peugeot 208 hatch and 2008 SUV will be going on preview next month ahead of their official introduction into the market.
In the case of the 208 facelift, it’s well about time. The refreshed B-segment hatch, which made its global debut in Geneva last year and went on sale in Europe in June 2015, was said to be arriving here this year.
Exterior changes include a redesigned bumper, an upsized grille and a more striking black/chrome bezel headlight design in front, while the rear gets new tail lamps with the brand’s signature three-claw design LED array.
Aside from these and a few new exterior shades, the existing four-speed auto transmission in the pre-facelift has been replaced with a newer Aisin-sourced Efficient Automatic Transmission (EAT6) six-speeder.
As for the 2008, the compact SUV was given a rework earlier this year. Like the 208, exterior revisions are minor, with a new vertical front grille, slightly revised headlamps, black wheel arch extensions and new scuff plates making for the significant bits. The interior, meanwhile, features subtle enhancements and the inclusion of Mirror Link and Apple CarPlay to the infotainment system.
New to the 2008 is the automaker’s PureTech engine range, and the local car will feature the PSA three-cylinder EB 1.2 litre mill. No word on which one yet though – there’s a normally-aspirated version (the PureTech 82) as well a turbocharged form, with two output tunes (PureTech 110 and PureTech 130) on tap. Like the 208, the 2008 will also feature the EAT6 six-speed auto. More on the duo when the time comes.
GALLERY: Peugeot 208 facelift
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The 208 is a solid car. Unfortunately the pre facelift had a really crude gearbox. Nevertheless it’s still a really good car.
This Pug 208 is one of the most handsome HB in M’sia. Replacing the four-speed auto with a newer six-speeder will be a most welcome feature.
With the automaker’s PureTech engine range, this will make the Pug more desirable & make the automaker claim of “World’s Most Efficient Engine”. Bravo Peugeot.
Nasim? No thanks.
Naza is ripping Malaysians with unreliable cars with overly expensive Service cost and also very poor commitment towards customers. When purchasers wanna exercise their warranty, 1001 excuses is given to push back the cost to the purchasers. Hopeless distributor who is a government crony. And the damn Peugeot France will never get back to the purchasers from Malaysia, if from other European countries or US, they will respond back. A typical mentality of looking down at Asians and also our government policy never protects its own citizen.
Tak sukak, can go for VW
the 2008 can go 1110km per tank? How big the tank?
20km/1litre = 1100km/55litre
Peugeot also frequently fail in gear box and its turbo…so question, which is worth? DSG? or Peugeot 6 speed gear box?
I tested 508, both facelift and pre… I feel Nasim tune down the power a lot.. to pro-long it life spend..
I love RC-Z but dare not take the risk…
Toyota Avanza, best for you. There is no risk.
There is no “frequently” fail in gear box and turbo for Peugeot. Not like DCG that already well known.
Peugeot fan spotted
Too bad for you. Guys like you who complain about car breakdown all the time should only drive a boring vios with old 1.5 and 4 spd auto. New tech and new models breakdown is normal. A modern car is made out of 15000 components, dont expect a perfect model all the time.
Kudos to Nasim for guts to bring in the puretech engine and stick a finger up to the haters.
(I use to drive a 308 Turbo. Let go of it for a no nonsense jap but i really really miss the fun driving it)
The 6 speeds gear box made by Aisin.very reliable.
Not true. I drive a 508. The Japanese gearbox is good and has never failed. Neither has the turbo unit. Like all, yes, all turbo units in Malaysia, use good motor oil and change slightly ahead of schedule and you’ll be fine. Tell me how many turbo in terms of percentage that has failed.
I think you are speaking off the cuff. To the point of malice, even.
My summary of the hatchbacks available here
208: Cheapest, best for city driving, not so for highesy thanks to the 4-spd box. Best real world FC for city driving.
Fiesta (ecoboost): Most expensive. Best engine & handling but all is ruined thanks to the gearbox. FC is best on the highway. Ideal for long journeys
Mazda2: Fully loaded with gadgets. A good all-rounder but expensive if you opt for LED model. Only 2 airbags
Jazz: Haven’t driven enough for a verdict. But definitely will be the most reliable
waste of time and money if you get one of these junks
Get a Jazz or a HR-V is definitely the better choice.
I would like to ask any fella here who owns peugeot. Mine is 308 turbo. Previous model. Almost every week got error. “Engine failure”. And when that happened, the car stop and i should call a tow truck.
Really dude?
Must be real unlucky to have the 308 breakdown every week. Other people is not so unlucky as you.
It either:
A – you dont know how to maintain a car
B – you maintain with not up to grade oil, etc
C – you just complaining for the sake of complaining
awesome…cant wait for the 6 speed new gearbox
4 speed is too ancient
I wonder which engine they will use. And I hope whichever engine they choose is suitble for the petrol we have in Malaysia.
Heard the new engines, as they are, need Euro 6 petrol.
Look at Intermilan’s post on the petrol question. At the last end of the comments on this post.
http://paultan.org/2015/02/19/peugeot-208-facelift-unveiled-now-with-6-speed-auto/
what’s the PureTech about? Pure Technology?