2017 Peugeot 208 GT-Line Review – City Car Loses Out With Its Value Equation
Activewear donned for a short stroll is the human dresscode equivalent for the way sports styling accessories have been applied to the 2017 Peugeot 208 GT-Line.
Peugeot argues that some light hatchback buyers want the look of its 208 GTi but without the need for hot-hatch performance or the extra outlay up front and in fuel. And so the 208 GT-Line arrives to the fill the void.
Although the GT-Line’s 1.2-litre turbo three-cylinder petrol engine isn’t exactly walking-pace slow, nor is it a sprinter like the GTi’s 1.6-litre turbo. But it has five doors to the latter’s three, gets an automatic as standard, and is $2500 cheaper.
Indeed, at $27,490 plus on-road costs, it even scores the same kit as the 208 GTi.
Vehicle Style: Light hatchback
Price: $27,990 (plus on-road costs)
Engine/trans: 81kW/205Nm 1.2 turbo petrol three-cylinder | six-speed automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 4.5 l/100km | Tested: 6.9 l/100km
OVERVIEW
There’s no shortage of sporty-to-look-at light hatchback in the market, but few arrive with 17-inch alloy wheels, part-leather trim, auto-reverse parking and dual-zone climate control.
A Volkswagen Polo 81TSI starts from $20,990 (plus orc) with similar performance and its equivalent auto transmission, however, and a $1500 sports package then adds 17s, sports suspension and cornering lights. A $1900 comfort package also adds climate control, sat-nav, plus adaptive cruise control unavailable in the Pug (though auto-reverse parking remains unavailable in the VW).