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" With the new 208 due to be launched next spring, Peugeot is aiming to return to its hot hatch roots that stretch back to the iconic 205. Available as both a three- and five-door, the 208 embodies the principles of agility and efficiency. It is 242 lbs lighter on average compared to the outgoing 207, is aerodynamic (Cd of 0.29, CdA of 0.61), and very compact (2.75 inches shorter in length, 0.4 inches lower in height). Despite this there&amp;#039;s increased occupant space, with 2 inches more leg room in the rear seats and a more generous boot (+0.5 cu.-ft. of volume), proof of the car&amp;#039;s optimised architecture.  The 208 refines Peugeot&amp;#039;s new aesthetics with a `floating&amp;#039; grille, light signature, `boomerang&amp;#039; rear lamps \u2013 structured by a `spine&amp;#039; which is visible on the roof. Both body styles have been given entirely different treatments, with the style of the quarter panel of the three-door version recalling one of its illustrious older siblings. Instruments and controls have been completely re-thought and are positioned around a small steering wheel, combined with an elevated instrument panel giving information at a glance and a large touch screen.  With five models, four of which are equipped with the new generation stop-start system (e-HDi), the diesel range starts at 87g/km CO2 (69.1 US mpg) and never exceeds 99g/km. The 208 introduces a new range of three-cylinder gasoline engines, 1.0- and 1.2-liter VTi, which are particularly efficient, with a range starting at 99g/km CO2 (54.7 US mpg). Related posts:  Driven: 2012 Peugeot 208 2012 Peugeot 208 XY and GTi Concepts Revealed: Peugeot 208GTi  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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