Peugeot launched a brand new model of the 208 that lowered the Supermini’s begin worth from £ 24,645 to £ 19.995.

It’s referred to as the 208-style, and it’s only obtainable with a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder petrol engine that sends 99 hp to the entrance wheels through a six-speed handbook transmission.

It’s visually distinguished from its costlier siblings by a colourful black grille and metal wheels with plastic finishes.

Inside it will get black and grey material chairs with orange stitching, quite than material and pretend leather-based, and retains the opposite 208 variants’ 10in -Infotainment contact display screen.

The changes imply that the 208 is now becoming a member of a small group of recent vehicles obtainable within the UK with a listing worth of lower than £ 20,000. This consists of the Citroën C3 (£ 18.305), Dacia Sandero (£ 14.715) and the Vauxhall Corsa (£ 17.975).

Deliveries begin this summer season.

Along with revealing the model, Peugeot elevated the output of the 208 hybrid. The entry -level model was elevated from 99 pk to 108 hp, whereas the model of 134 hp to 143 hp was elevated.

In the meantime, the Electrical E-208 has obtained the choice to get vehicle-to-load (V2L) performance, permitting its battery exterior gadgets to make use of. It’s obtainable for £ 400 additional on the 51kWh model.