After getting wind that the Peugeot 208 GTi facelift is now in Malaysia, we headed to Peugeot Glenmarie for a closer look at the refreshed hot hatch, which is being displayed in the open but is yet to be launched. That’s the reason why we don’t have a sticker price to report for now.
Changes to the 208 GTi facelift include the same integrated front grille and bumper design as the standard 208 facelift that was launched here last month (the new look is 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 cool 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. No lack of shiny bits, that’s for sure.
Inside, the 208’s distinctive dashboard layout gets red-themed sporty cues to set the GTi apart. The “gradient” red decorative trim of old has been replaced by full piano black items, with the door handles gaining the same red stripe in the middle as on the pre-facelift hardcore 30th Anniversary Edition, which is now called the “208 GTi by Peugeot Sport”.
Peugeot’s rival to the Ford Fiesta ST and Renault Clio RS gets a bump in power and torque. The Prince 1.6 litre THP turbocharged four-cylinder engine has been retained, but now gets 8 hp and 25 Nm more, for a total of 208 hp (as printed on the engine cover) and 300 Nm of torque. A six-speed manual transmission remains the sole gearbox option, which is good news for fans of the stick.
The pre-facelift 208 GTi was launched with a long list of equipment in late 2013, and from what we can see, kit levels have largely been maintained, save for the obvious deletion of the panoramic glass roof. Also out are front parking sensors and the auto parking function. The tyre model change from Michelin Pilot Exalto 2 to the Pilot Sport 3 is enforced – the former is no longer in production.
Given the ringgit’s current strength (or rather the lack of) against major currencies, it would be quite an achievement if official distributor Nasim manages to price this car around RM140k, which was the pre-facelift’s launch price. Thoughts?
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Wow it comes loaded with Michelin PS3 upfront!?
A surprisingly good decision from management…not bad.
French car comes with French tires. Makes sense.
inb4 the navi only speaks to u in French. Talk Ingland it wun respond.
My old 407 came with Pirelli P7
208 GTi > Civic turbo
2 door car for RM140k?
Old edi leh everyone has moved on to the PS4 so Pug Malaysia is just clearing Michelin Malaysia’s old stock.
U dun spoil party pls. Wai so bahd.
Polo GTI > all
Nothing’s new.But new price surely increase.
At least they have proper temperature gauge unlike Vios, City and other B segment and below cars.
If sold below 80k, then it would sell, otherwise we can all go to the showroom to look at it now and then…
Below 80k, you mean usd. Your statement show how detached yourself with hot hatch, and I bet you have no idea what it means by 300nm. Naive fella, malaysia got a lot like you.
hehe brother, wishful thinking la. this is not a compact car in the same ilk of myvi or iriz. the only way we can make sense of that price is if Ah Jib Gor wakes up tomorrow and says, let’s make good on our promises for once, start with reducing the car prices.
I rather he maintain car prices higher and plow the money into more public transport.
Meant so say ‘if sold below 60k’……
100k+ car but bee sting antenna. WTH?
This is just a pure facelift 208 gti. Was hoping Nasim would brings the peugeot sport version.
This car is really desirable indeed. With that sheer amount of power under its hood it has what it takes to rule the roads. It breaks hardly any sweat over taking the civic turbo. Well done Peugeot, if only naza can price it right, this little hot hatch may just be a dream come true for the petrol heads.
Tried and clocked 0 to 100 with my stopwatch.. sorry u are wrong..
Tried and clocked 100 to 200 with my stopwatch.. sorry u are wrong..
civic fanboy appeared lol
Well they got rid of the auto parking, front sensors & glass roof. Options which costs quite a lot, so I won’t be surprised if its below 150k
only way they can keep the price. although i would hate to see them go, if u ask me.
Aside from the front sensors, I don’t care about the absence of the other 2. Glass roof adds weight which is fine in other cars but not a performance oriented car. I don’t even mind if they switch out the full size spare wheel with a space saver or even a repair kit.
so its this, fiesta ST, vios J, porshe carrera S, a range of protons and peroduas without ABS and seatbelts, if I want to get a manual car.
less kit, bump in price? what about peugeot naza’s notorious reliability record
Its 2017..Why is it still using a key instead of being keyless??
It give you a feeling ignite the engine. Push start lack such personal contact. I am sure peugeot no prob putting in.
i agree. performance cars don’t zoom into such look-fancy-only tech. they attract drivers with the engine, gearbox, steering, 2 doors and design. :)
b’cause it french.
This is a REAL GTi. Don’t play play.
Fiesta ST > 208 GTI > Polo GTI > Clio RS
Polo. lol
I’m picking up a used late 2014 model with less than 30k on the clock soon. Test drive was brilliant and the best part is I got it for under 80k. Nasim should bring the 308GTi by PS so I can buy it for 100k after 2 years.
Nice, Way to go. Let the guy who bought it new pay half the price for you.
good luck…
very likely those that bought this category of car will thrash it and sell it after they no long feel fun or feel something is not right.
well done. hope the after sales services has improved.what about parts availability?
208/300 is just wow!
After my experinced with 308 n 508.definitely no more peug for me
why la?
The front is way overdone with too much chrome finishing. Pug designs are unfortunately getting outdated and outclassed.
208hp can beat many cars ady wor….
i wonder why people keep buying them despite their many problems. looks? brand?
also, the glovebox still the comical size?
This is a hot hatch la doh.. why give so much flying f about glovebox size? Beside.. its obvious that you know the answer to your questions alredy.. then why bother asking? Hate it that much le tu.. Loser
Is his criteria for a car, why u care so much. He wants to store coconuts inside.
@Semi-Value
Go get c22 Vanette lor
300nm in a small car like this is madness. And in a good way.
Struggling to find one on the road actually even if it’s priced at 140k for the pre facelift no one is buying it.
Its a niche market… In malaysia it is hard to justify this type of car with this price range…But if u a purist and want a modern car with stick shift, this is one of it…