Island Life Magazine Ltd October/ November 2012 | Page 73
ISLAND LIFE MOTORING REVIEW
Peugeot 208
There’s a real sporty feel to the new Peugeot
its clean handling and smart response on the
208, which is sure to be a prominent feature
twisting, undulating Island roads.
introduce Apps for the system.
Overall there is really nothing to fault in this
on Island roads in the forthcoming months.
Inevitably, the 208 is very environmentally
Sit inside the 208 and the first thing you
friendly, with the 1.0 petrol exempt of road tax
Peugeot stable, with prices ranging from
notice is the comparatively small steering
along with all the diesel models. The 1.2 petrol
£9,995 OTR for the 1.0 Access up to £18,495
wheel; not just to complement the stylish
is only £20 road tax; the 1.4 £100 and the
OTR for the Ice Velvet Limited Edition.
interior, but to provide a perfectly clear view
1.6 £120. My Allure came with the option of
of the speedo, revs and fuel dials immediately
metallic paint and satnav, and one interesting
behind, and helping to keep eyes on the road.
feature is there is no CD player.
The seats are comfortable yet
latest range to come out of the highly efficient
Instead there is a multi-media system with
body-hugging, and the car itself has been
touch screen, and a USB port for a USB
slightly slimmed down to give it a lean, mean
stick, or even an iPhone, to save the hassle
look. I drove the Allure three-door 1.4 petrol
of carrying around a stack of CDs. Instead
version, courtesy of Staddlestones Peugeot,
all the play lists come up on the screen, and
Bembridge, and was mighty impressed with
over the next few months Peugeot plan to
TEST DRIVEN ON THE ISLAND
BY PETER WHITE
Staddlestones Peugeot • Church Road • Bembridge • PO35 5ND • Tel: 01983 872121
dealer.peugeot.co.uk/staddlestones-isle-of-wight
www.visitislandlife.com
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