Peugeot 208 News

Can going back to the future save this brand?

By Tom White · 14 Nov 2025

This French brand looks to the future as it faces oblivion in Australia.

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Legendary hot hatch returns as an EV!

By Tom White · 16 Jun 2025

Peugeot's legendary hot hatch returns.

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Peugeot to revive GTi badge?

By John Law · 17 Feb 2025

If there’s one thing French carmakers do well, it’s front-drive hot hatches. The Peugeot 205 GTi and Renault 5 GT were cars for the car-loving people, and the two brands would go on to duke it out for front-wheel drive driving supremacy for nearly 40 years.

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More plug-in Pugs on the way!

By Tom White · 11 Sep 2023

Expect French underdog Peugeot's line-up to be fully refreshed and highly electrified in 2024.

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Is Peugeot now too expensive in Australia?

By Tom White · 06 Sep 2023

Peugeot is now more expensive than ever as it doubles down on its high-spec range of electrified cars, but it says the move is bringing new buyers to the brand whilst being popular with its existing fanbase.

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By Tom White · 06 Jul 2023

Peugeot's e-208 is coming to Australia, but will the popular-in-Europe electric hatch work in our competitive market?

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Why can't Oz have these cars while NZ can?

By Byron Mathioudakis · 20 Jun 2021

Australians aren't exactly starved for choice when it comes to cars, trucks, SUVs and commercial vehicles.

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The best new hot hatches are very small

By Stephen Ottley · 25 Jan 2020

When it comes to hot hatches the heroes are the big boys - Volkswagen Golf GTI, Ford Focus ST and Hyundai i30 N - but the smaller siblings are trying to catch up

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Peugeot wants to be seen as semi-premium

By Tom White · 15 Sep 2019

Peugeot Australia’s managing director, Ben Farlow, signaled an intent for the brand to focus on high-spec models and customer experience rather than volume.

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Peugeot holds off on EVs until Oz wants them

By Tom White · 14 Sep 2019

Peugeot showcased several upcoming products for the Australian market as part of the launch program of the new 2020 508 liftback and sedan, including electrified versions of its 208 and 2008 hatch and small SUV.

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