Peugeot E-208 GTI UK prices announced

The Peugeot E-208 GTI hot hatch is the first EV to wear a Peugeot Sport badge and is set to compete with the Alpine A290 and Abarth 500e, as well as the new Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI.

The E-208 GTI’s performance figures have already been confirmed as better than predicted, with an electric motor delivering 281hp and 244lb ft of torque. This is identical to the platform-sharing Vauxhall Corsa GSE.

Deploying its power through a limited-slip differential, the front-wheel-drive E-208 GTI will go from 0-62mph in only 5.5 seconds. This is 0.2 seconds faster than Peugeot first envisaged, and 1.3 seconds quicker than a Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI.

A 51kWh battery pack is shared with the regular E-208, although cooling is improved for peak performance. The Peugeot can cover an official range of 233 miles with eco-oriented Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 tyres.

Enthusiasts may be more interested in the optional Michelin Pilot Sport 4S performance tyres, which reduce the car’s range to 219 miles. Upgraded Peugeot Sport brakes, lowered suspension, and a widened track ensure all the hot hatchback boxes are ticked.

The E-208 GTI’s design is a tribute to the 205 GTI, with a relatively restrained bodykit and 18-inch alloy wheels that nod to the 205 GTI’s Speedline rims. A new front bumper boasts red trim, and sets a theme that continues across the wheelarches, brake calipers, and rear spoiler.

Customers have a choice of seven different paint colours, including classic red, black, and white GTI hues, along with grey and yellow as options. The interior is also a tribute to the 205 GTI, with red used for the carpets, floor mats, and seatbelts.

Red stitching can be found on the compact steering wheel, dashboard, and door panels, while the sports seats also have red trim. Should you require more red, it is one of the choices for the ambient lighting – and is also the backdrop colour for the E-208 GTI’s digital displays.

The E-208 GTI is set to compete with the Alpine A290 and Abarth 500e, as well as the new Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI.

Order books for the Peugeot E-208 GTI will open later this summer, and enthusiasts can register their interest at Peugeot dealers now to ensure they are near the front of the queue.

According to the report, the E-208 GTI’s performance and design make it a strong contender in the hot hatch market. The Peugeot 205 is often cited as an example of a classic hot hatch, and the E-208 GTI’s tribute to this model is likely to appeal to enthusiasts.