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: [phone]

dealer.peugeot.co.uk/staddlestones-isle-of-wight

www.visitislandlife.com

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