Here's how much the new Peugeot 208 GT Line costs

Johannesburg - French automaker Peugeot has announced its 208 GT-Line as the new flagship of the range. The updated line-up consists of three models, priced from R224 900.

The 208 GT Line uses a 1.2-litre PureTech three-cylinder engine with 81kW on tap, 0– 100km/h is dispatched in 9,6 seconds and top speed is 190km/h. 

Key changes include new headlights with black and chrome elements, new bumper and fresher black and chrome grille treatment. 

Bespoke to the GT Line model include a grille with red detailing, a gloss black finish for the grille surround, fog lamp finishers and exterior mirror housings, and 17’’ Caesium alloy wheels.

Inside you'll find black GT Line sports seats. Red detailing on the black seatbelts , while the multifunction steering wheel gets a full leather-trimmed rim.

Navigate via the i-Cockpit concept, which arranges instruments in the driver’s line of sight, and acts as mission control by providing access and fingertip control of all the car's settings. 

A trip computer, electric power steering, air-conditioning, electric front and rear windows, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, height and reach-adjustable steering wheel, and a refrigerated glove box. The sound system includes both Bluetooth and USB connectivity.

Also standard on the GT Line are an electrochromatic rear-view mirror, auto-activating headlights and rain-sensing windscreen wipers and an automatic two-zone climate control system. 

Pricing

208 Active 1.2 PureTech 60kW MT - R 224 900
208 Allure 1.2 PureTech 60kW MT - R 239 900
208 GT-Line 1.2 PureTech 81kW Turbo MT - R 259 900

Pricing includes a three-year/100 000 km warranty and 3 year/ 45 000km service plan.