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The Citizen
7 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Peugeot makes it official: GTi coming back in June but…
Newcomer will make its debut as part of the 24 Hours of Le Mans weekend next month, but is unlikely to return to South Africa. Peugeot has confirmed the revival of the GTi badge, but without any combustion engine input. Image: Peugeot In a development stretching back more than five years, Peugeot has released the first teaser image and video of its first GTi model since the last generation 208 GTi. It is back… Posted on Peugeot France's website and X pages, the blurred depiction provides very little detail, apart from the outline silhouette being similar to that of the current 208. The 14 second video meanwhile gives a slither more hints as pausing it around the four seconds mark, shows what appears to be a fins at the base of the front bumper, suggesting a new type of splitter, a black grille and lower intake and fog lamps on the flanks of the bumper. Despite the clip not naming the GTi moniker by name, the translated caption gives another hint as it reads, 'try to capture the new legend before June 13, 2025'. Essentially the date of the reveal, which happens to be the day before the 93rd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans where Peugeot will again field a pair of 9X8's in the top-rung Hypercar class, the return of the GTi confirms comments made back in March by Peugeot CEO, Alain Fevey, about the Lion's hot hatch revival. ALSO READ: Peugeot 208 GTi's imminent revival can bring fight to VW Polo GTI 'We've made the decision that Peugeot GTi will be reintroduced. We will start with the 208 and [are] definitely listening to your inputs or what our customers will say as well,' Fevey was quoted by Britain's Autocar as saying. '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'. … but without combustion fire Reiterating the March announcement, Fevey, in a follow-up with the publication, said the newcomer will only be offered with an electric powertrain, thereby becoming known as the e-208 GTi as it will be based on the standard e-208. A rumour that first emerged in 2020, which alleged the GTi name would only be used in the United Kingdom and the now defunct PSE or Peugeot Sport Engineered (PSE) name everywhere else, e-208 GTi is expected to share its electric hardware with the Abarth 600e and the Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce. Facelifted two years ago, the current e-208 will provide the base for the officially named Peugeot e-208 GTi. Image: Peugeot This means the same e-CMP platform and the 54-kWh battery pack that produces 177 kW in the 600e and 207 kW in the Junior. While likely that the former will be used for the production model, Autocar further states that the e-208 GTi could eventually also serve as a base for a performance version of the Opel Corsa Electric after the Blitz's registering of the GSe moniker earlier this month. More soon Despite it being reported in 2019 that the GTi moniker had been shelved in favour of PSE, its confirmed return is unlikely to include South Africa where past models included the 206 GTi and GTi 180, 207 GTi, 308 GTi and 208 GTi. While official details are still unknown, expect more hints to emerge over the coming weeks two weeks leading up to the 13 June unveiling. NOW READ: Hot Peugeot 208 looks set to keep GTI badge after all
The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Iconic hot hatchback to be REVIVED in UK four years after it was discontinued as exact date confirmed
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. Advertisement 3 Peugeot's highly anticipated sporty GTi version of the e-208 will be unveiled on June 13 Credit: Handout 3 It will be its first since the GTi model was discontinued four years ago Credit: Peugeot 3 This will be Peugeot's first sporty electric car Credit: handout This will be the automaker's first Little is known about the new features drivers can expect in the upcoming 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." Advertisement Read more on motors 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. Advertisement Most read in Motors Exclusive Latest 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. Advertisement 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 And this stunning Porsche from the
West Australian
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Return of the GTi! When we'll see Peugeot's first EV hot hatch
It's been almost five years since Peugeot last offered a hot hatch bearing its iconic GTi badge, but it's about to offer one again – with an electric twist. The Peugeot E-208 GTi will make its global debut on June 13, the day before the Le Mans 24 Hour endurance race. The arrival of Peugeot's first battery-electric GTi was pre-empted by the company's CEO Alain Favey in March this year . No fresh information has been released prior to its world premiere, but Peugeot did promise the E-208 GTi will be 'fun to drive, agile, powerful – built to deliver an unforgettable driving experience'. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . Peugeot Australia hasn't sold vehicles wearing the GTi badge, which was first seen on the 205 hatchback in the 1980s, since the 308 small hatch was axed here in 2020, before which the previous-generation 208 light hatch and its GTi flagship were discontinued locally in 2018. But earlier this year Peugeot's global CEO said the French brand 'will reintroduce the GTi on the E-208 as soon as possible' in an effort to reconnect the historic marque with its sporty pedigree. It also wants to recreate a link between its production models and its current motorsport efforts, including the World Endurance Championship (WEC) in which it campaigns the 9X8 hypercar. 'I'm in a position to confirm that we will reintroduce the GTi on the E-208 as soon as possible. We've made the decision that Peugeot GTi will be reintroduced,' said Mr Favey. '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. 'We will start with the 208 and [are] definitely listening to your inputs, or what our customers will say as well.' Like the latest E-208 (pictured here) on which it will be based, the reborn hot hatch will be all-electric, making it Peugeot's first battery-powered GTi. However, Mr Favey, who said reviving the GTi nameplate was among his top priorities when he became Peugeot CEO in February this year, indicated a combustion-powered 208 GTi could follow if there's sufficient consumer demand. '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.' Despite a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales growth in key global markets, Peugeot's first GTi EV will join something of an electric French hot hatch renaissance which also includes the wild Renault 5 Turbo 3E and the Alpine A290 based on the standard Renault 5 E-Tech . As part of the Stellantis group, Peugeot could fit the E-208 with the same powertrain as the Abarth 600e , given both compact hatches are based on the automaker's e-CMP platform. The 600e employs a front-mounted electric motor producing 175kW of power and a Torsen limited-slip differential, with a 0-100km/h sprint time of 6.2 seconds. There's also a hotter Scorpionissima variant, which produces up to 207kW of power. It's possible the E-208 GTi will be quicker than the 600e if it's lighter, and there's also a chance a hotter special edition could be built alongside the Scorpionissima, which would be a spiritual successor to the previous limited-run 208 GTi 30th by Peugeot Sport. The last Peugeot 208 GTi manual sold in Australia in 2018 was priced at $29,990 before on-roads and powered by a 153kW/300Nm 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. In typical Peugeot GTi (and Volkswagen GTI) fashion, it sent drive only to the front wheels. The hot hatch had a claimed 0-100km/h time of 6.8 seconds. The current, second-generation 208 (launched in 2019) is yet to be released Down Under, despite being previously confirmed for local launch in 2024, although Peugeot has said it could still be sold here in electric E-208 form . In September 2024, Peugeot Australia said it still had plans to expand its EV lineup beyond the E-2008 small SUV and E-Partner delivery van, but not until 2025 . Local Peugeot importer Inchcape is yet to confirm which EVs it will launch here this year (if any), but the French automaker did receive Australian Design Rule certification for the E-208 back in 2023. A single variant appeared in federal government approval documents, powered by an 115kW electric motor and a 51kWh battery pack. In Europe, this configuration offers a claimed 400km of electric range. While a limited number of E-308s arrived in Australia last year, Peugeot has yet to confirm when it'll offer the E-2008 again, and has stopped short of confirming other EVs like the E-3008 and E-5008 for our market. MORE: Everything Peugeot 208
7NEWS
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Return of the GTi! When we'll see Peugeot's first EV hot hatch
It's been almost five years since Peugeot last offered a hot hatch bearing its iconic GTi badge, but it's about to offer one again – with an electric twist. The Peugeot E-208 GTi will make its global debut on June 13, the day before the Le Mans 24 Hour endurance race. The arrival of Peugeot's first battery-electric GTi was pre-empted by the company's CEO Alain Favey in March this year. No fresh information has been released prior to its world premiere, but Peugeot did promise the E-208 GTi will be 'fun to drive, agile, powerful – built to deliver an unforgettable driving experience'. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Peugeot Australia hasn't sold vehicles wearing the GTi badge, which was first seen on the 205 hatchback in the 1980s, since the 308 small hatch was axed here in 2020, before which the previous-generation 208 light hatch and its GTi flagship were discontinued locally in 2018. But earlier this year Peugeot's global CEO said the French brand 'will reintroduce the GTi on the E-208 as soon as possible' in an effort to reconnect the historic marque with its sporty pedigree. It also wants to recreate a link between its production models and its current motorsport efforts, including the World Endurance Championship (WEC) in which it campaigns the 9X8 hypercar. 'I'm in a position to confirm that we will reintroduce the GTi on the E-208 as soon as possible. We've made the decision that Peugeot GTi will be reintroduced,' said Mr Favey. '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. 'We will start with the 208 and [are] definitely listening to your inputs, or what our customers will say as well.' Like the latest E-208 (pictured here) on which it will be based, the reborn hot hatch will be all-electric, making it Peugeot's first battery-powered GTi. However, Mr Favey, who said reviving the GTi nameplate was among his top priorities when he became Peugeot CEO in February this year, indicated a combustion-powered 208 GTi could follow if there's sufficient consumer demand. '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.' Despite a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales growth in key global markets, Peugeot's first GTi EV will join something of an electric French hot hatch renaissance which also includes the wild Renault 5 Turbo 3E and the Alpine A290 based on the standard Renault 5 E-Tech. As part of the Stellantis group, Peugeot could fit the E-208 with the same powertrain as the Abarth 600e, given both compact hatches are based on the automaker's e-CMP platform. The 600e employs a front-mounted electric motor producing 175kW of power and a Torsen limited-slip differential, with a 0-100km/h sprint time of 6.2 seconds. There's also a hotter Scorpionissima variant, which produces up to 207kW of power. It's possible the E-208 GTi will be quicker than the 600e if it's lighter, and there's also a chance a hotter special edition could be built alongside the Scorpionissima, which would be a spiritual successor to the previous limited-run 208 GTi 30th by Peugeot Sport. The last Peugeot 208 GTi manual sold in Australia in 2018 was priced at $29,990 before on-roads and powered by a 153kW/300Nm 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. In typical Peugeot GTi (and Volkswagen GTI) fashion, it sent drive only to the front wheels. The hot hatch had a claimed 0-100km/h time of 6.8 seconds. The current, second-generation 208 (launched in 2019) is yet to be released Down Under, despite being previously confirmed for local launch in 2024, although Peugeot has said it could still be sold here in electric E-208 form. In September 2024, Peugeot Australia said it still had plans to expand its EV lineup beyond the E-2008 small SUV and E-Partner delivery van, but not until 2025. Local Peugeot importer Inchcape is yet to confirm which EVs it will launch here this year (if any), but the French automaker did receive Australian Design Rule certification for the E-208 back in 2023. A single variant appeared in federal government approval documents, powered by an 115kW electric motor and a 51kWh battery pack. In Europe, this configuration offers a claimed 400km of electric range. While a limited number of E-308s arrived in Australia last year, Peugeot has yet to confirm when it'll offer the E-2008 again, and has stopped short of confirming other EVs like the E-3008 and E-5008 for our market.
Perth Now
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Return of the GTi! When we'll see Peugeot's first EV hot hatch
It's been almost five years since Peugeot last offered a hot hatch bearing its iconic GTi badge, but it's about to offer one again – with an electric twist. The Peugeot E-208 GTi will make its global debut on June 13, the day before the Le Mans 24 Hour endurance race. The arrival of Peugeot's first battery-electric GTi was pre-empted by the company's CEO Alain Favey in March this year. No fresh information has been released prior to its world premiere, but Peugeot did promise the E-208 GTi will be 'fun to drive, agile, powerful – built to deliver an unforgettable driving experience'. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Peugeot E-208 Credit: CarExpert Peugeot Australia hasn't sold vehicles wearing the GTi badge, which was first seen on the 205 hatchback in the 1980s, since the 308 small hatch was axed here in 2020, before which the previous-generation 208 light hatch and its GTi flagship were discontinued locally in 2018. But earlier this year Peugeot's global CEO said the French brand 'will reintroduce the GTi on the E-208 as soon as possible' in an effort to reconnect the historic marque with its sporty pedigree. It also wants to recreate a link between its production models and its current motorsport efforts, including the World Endurance Championship (WEC) in which it campaigns the 9X8 hypercar. 'I'm in a position to confirm that we will reintroduce the GTi on the E-208 as soon as possible. We've made the decision that Peugeot GTi will be reintroduced,' said Mr Favey. Supplied Credit: CarExpert '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. 'We will start with the 208 and [are] definitely listening to your inputs, or what our customers will say as well.' Like the latest E-208 (pictured here) on which it will be based, the reborn hot hatch will be all-electric, making it Peugeot's first battery-powered GTi. However, Mr Favey, who said reviving the GTi nameplate was among his top priorities when he became Peugeot CEO in February this year, indicated a combustion-powered 208 GTi could follow if there's sufficient consumer demand. Supplied Credit: CarExpert '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.' Despite a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales growth in key global markets, Peugeot's first GTi EV will join something of an electric French hot hatch renaissance which also includes the wild Renault 5 Turbo 3E and the Alpine A290 based on the standard Renault 5 E-Tech. As part of the Stellantis group, Peugeot could fit the E-208 with the same powertrain as the Abarth 600e, given both compact hatches are based on the automaker's e-CMP platform. The 600e employs a front-mounted electric motor producing 175kW of power and a Torsen limited-slip differential, with a 0-100km/h sprint time of 6.2 seconds. There's also a hotter Scorpionissima variant, which produces up to 207kW of power. Supplied Credit: CarExpert It's possible the E-208 GTi will be quicker than the 600e if it's lighter, and there's also a chance a hotter special edition could be built alongside the Scorpionissima, which would be a spiritual successor to the previous limited-run 208 GTi 30th by Peugeot Sport. The last Peugeot 208 GTi manual sold in Australia in 2018 was priced at $29,990 before on-roads and powered by a 153kW/300Nm 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. In typical Peugeot GTi (and Volkswagen GTI) fashion, it sent drive only to the front wheels. The hot hatch had a claimed 0-100km/h time of 6.8 seconds. The current, second-generation 208 (launched in 2019) is yet to be released Down Under, despite being previously confirmed for local launch in 2024, although Peugeot has said it could still be sold here in electric E-208 form. Supplied Credit: CarExpert In September 2024, Peugeot Australia said it still had plans to expand its EV lineup beyond the E-2008 small SUV and E-Partner delivery van, but not until 2025. Local Peugeot importer Inchcape is yet to confirm which EVs it will launch here this year (if any), but the French automaker did receive Australian Design Rule certification for the E-208 back in 2023. A single variant appeared in federal government approval documents, powered by an 115kW electric motor and a 51kWh battery pack. In Europe, this configuration offers a claimed 400km of electric range. While a limited number of E-308s arrived in Australia last year, Peugeot has yet to confirm when it'll offer the E-2008 again, and has stopped short of confirming other EVs like the E-3008 and E-5008 for our market. MORE: Everything Peugeot 208
