Peugeot will reveal a sizzling GTI variant of the Electrical E-208 Supermini on the eve of the Le Mans 24-hour race subsequent month.

The model confirmed that his extended Alpine A290 fellow, who was formally confirmed by Peugeot boss Alain Favey earlier this 12 months, shall be opened on June 13. It gave no particulars, however stated it might be “good to handle, agile, highly effective – constructed to ship a memorable row expertise”.

Will probably be the primary GTI mannequin for the reason that earlier technology Peugeot 308 in 2021 and Peugeot’s first sporty pure electrical automobile bought.

Favey just lately spoke to the media and stated: “I’m able to verify that we’ll set the GTI on the E-208 as quickly as doable. We made the choice that Peugeot GTI could be reinstated.”

He added that it’s a ‘sign’ about ‘what it means to show to our previous, our historical past’ once more, and that it might hyperlink the French model’s highway automobiles to its involvement in Motorsport – particularly the World Endurance Championship, by which it’s involved with the 9×8 Hypercar.

“We wish to proceed to nurture the trademark’s fame for driving sensations and the truth that our automobiles present particular driving sensations, whether or not as a driver or as somebody pushed within the automobile,” Favey stated.

When it comes to a broader GTI vary or a sports activities mannequin with a combustion engine, Favey steered it will depend on buyer suggestions.

He stated: ‘We are going to begin with the 208 and (are) positively listening to your enter, or what our shoppers will say too.

“We don’t conclude that there could also be different executions of the 208 GTI beneath the GTI badge, however for at present, completely nothing has been deliberate in that sentence.”

The affirmation of the return of the GTI badge comes after Favey stated he would contemplate it considered one of his first posts since he took over as CEO of Peugeot in February.