Video Summary
Here is the requested summary of the provided video content:- The 208 is sharper, sleeker, and posher compared to its predecessor.
- There's a choice of engines, including a fully electric model.
- Adding options can significantly increase the car's price; the model reviewed costs £24,500.
- Cheaper Active Premium or Allure trims may make more sense.
- All models come with alloy wheels, air conditioning, and touchscreen infotainment.
- Lower ranges do not have funky digital dials with a 3D effect.
- The low, small steering wheel gives the car a sharp feel; drivers look over it to see the dials, which may be uncomfortable for some.
- Every version has at least a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; but bigger touchscreens have lag.
- Climate controls are hidden in the touchscreen.
- Build quality is very good, with soft-touch finishes.
- Because the 208 hasn’t grown in size over time, it is now one of the smaller superminis on sale; the compact size makes the car feel a bit small when sitting in the back.
- The Renault Clio and Volkswagen Polo have roomier back seating.
- The 208 now has five doors for improved back access.
- The boot space is 311 liters. With rear seats down, there are 1,100 liters to play with.
- A super-frugal diesel engine is also available.
- The steering feels quite dart-like and alert, a characteristic that may make one feel like they are steering a bin lid when returning to a “normal” car.
- The engine is good and feels quite lively because it has just under 130 horsepower.
- If driving many miles, a bigger car may be more suitable.
- This may not be pure supermini perfection but it is still a very likable car.
- Not as spacious or good to drive as other cars, it does everything a small car needs to do, and in some ways, does it very well.
- It's the most attractive one of the bunch.
- The tested car can do 51 miles per gallon, with 121 grams per kilometer CO2 emissions.
- The electric version will achieve 200 miles on a full charge and is eligible for the government’s Plug-In Car Grant.
- The 130 horsepower engine can do 0 to 62 miles per hour in 8.7 seconds.
- All-in-all, its an attractive car, with great engine choice options. It's not super spacious, nor is it great to drive as its Ford counterpart, it is simply an attractive car that can get it done.
