Peugeot’s new 108 micro-mini, destined for arrival in Ireland this summer, will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this March. Compact and naturally suited to town driving, the new Peugeot 108 boasts a chic and classy design with a twist.
With both a 3-door and 5-door hatchback and a convertible bodystyle to choose from, new Peugeot 108 offers customers the chance to completely personalise their car thanks to an exhaustive range of themes, trims, ambiances, colours and options available. Taking the driver into a new era of connectivity, the launch of the new Peugeot 108 also sees the introduction of MirrorLinkTM technology to the Peugeot brand.
At 3.47m long and 1.62m wide and with a turning radius of just 4.80m, the new Peugeot 108 weighs just 840kg and is light and agile on the road. On opening the tailgate, the shelf automatically folds away against the rear screen and reveals a 196 litres boot. This volume can be extended to 750 litres by folding the 50/50 rear seat backrests.
Peugeot’s now familiar face is clearly evident on the new 108, with the headlights and front grille reminiscent of the larger 208 and 308. At the back, the 108 has wraparound rear lights, with a signature 3D lion claw-effect design as seen on the 308.
Peugeot 108 customers can choose from seven themes, six trims, three interior ambiences and eight colours including Aïkinite, a new golden copper colour and two-tone paint finishes. The seven personalisation themes comprise exterior stickers, shells for the door mirrors, interior stickers, floor carpets, key fob shells (mechanical, plip or Keyless Entry and Starting card). The three interior ambiences determine the colours of the finishers on the dashboard and centre panel.
When opting for the Peugeot 108 TOP! Convertible model, the customer has the freedom to choose the retractable roof colour: black, grey, red or purple. The driver uses an electric control switch to open the fabric roof and can adjust the opening to a number of positions. An aero-acoustic deflector is deployed automatically when opening the roof to reduce turbulence in the cabin.
Fitted with a 7″ touch screen from level 2, as seen in the Peugeot 208, 2008 and new 308, the Mirror Screen function operates using MirrorLinkTM technology, allowing the touchscreen to become a mirror image of any smartphone using Android, Windows, RIM or iOS. This function allows the driver to operate their smartphone from the car’s touch screen. For obvious safety considerations, the access to phone applications is restricted when the car is moving. The speedometer is located on the steering column and is flanked by a rev counter on one side and a gearshift indicator on the other.
The range is made up of four efficient 3-cylinder power units: a1.0 e-VTi 68 5-speed manual, (88g/km CO2), a 1.0 VTi 68 5-speed manual, (95g/km de CO2), a 1.0 VTi 68 5-speed electronic, (97g/km CO2) and a new Puretech1.2 VTi 82 engine with 5-speed manual gearbox, (99g/km CO2).
Passengers are protected by six airbags fitted as standard: two frontal airbags (the passenger airbag can be switched off), two lateral airbags at the front, and two curtain airbags covering the front and rear seats. The two rear seats are equipped with IsoFix mountings. The standard braking system includes as standard, ABS, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Emergency Collision Braking System and switchable ESP. LED daytime running lights, Hill Assist and Indirect Tyre Under-Inflation Detection system are also standard.
The new Peugeot 108 will arrive this summer, hot on the heels of the newly launched 308 and replacing the existing 107 model. Prices and specifications for the new 108 will be announced closer to launch.
