Iconic hot hatchback to be REVIVED in UK four years after it was discontinued as exact date confirmed
Bosses have described the revived hatchback as 'fun to drive'
U-TURN Iconic hot hatchback to be REVIVED in UK four years after it was discontinued as exact date confirmed
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AN ICONIC hot hatchback is set to return to the UK, four years after it was discontinued, with its launch date now confirmed.
Peugeot has confirmed that its highly anticipated sporty GTi version of the e-208 will be unveiled June 13.
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Peugeot's highly anticipated sporty GTi version of the e-208 will be unveiled on June 13
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It will be its first since the GTi model was discontinued four years ago
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This will be Peugeot's first sporty electric car
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This will be the automaker's first GTi model since its predecessor - the Peugeot 308 - was discontinued in 2021.
Little is known about the new features drivers can expect in the upcoming hatchback, but the popular car brand describes it as "fun to drive, agile, powerful – built to deliver an unforgettable driving experience."
Excitedly, this will be Peugeot's first sporty electric car - with an aim to make their EVs much more fun.
Alain Favey, Peugeot boss, said: "We want to continue to nurture the reputation of the brand for driving sensations and the fact that our cars produce particular driving sensations, either as a driver or as someone that is being driven in the car."
Naturally, Peugeot was asked whether the GTi line would be expanded — similar to VW — and if a variant with a combustion engine could be developed.
He said: 'We will start with the 208 and [are] definitely listening to your inputs, or what our customers will say as well.
"We don't exclude that there might be other executions of the 208 GTi under the GTi badge, but for today there's absolutely nothing planned in that sense.'
Favey was adamant that bringing back the GTi would be one of his first priorities after taking over as Peugeot CEO — and it now appears he's kept his word.
Autocar have suggested the e-208 GTi will use the same powertrain as the new Abarth 600e - which gets a 237bhp motor.
It weighs 1625kg and delivers a 0-62mph sprint time of 6.2 seconds.
The Abarth also boasts a 278bhp motor in the limited-edition Scorpionissima variant.
This perhaps suggests a special edition, similar to the 208 GTi by Peugeot Sport.
Better yet, the upcoming release of the e-208 GTi likely means a souped-up version of the Vauxhall Corsa Electric will also be on the cards - as the two models are twinned.
It comes after an iconic car brand revealed its first look of its new hybrid model to start production later this year.
And this stunning Porsche from the 1990s could be yours for an eye-watering price.
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