Peugeot formalizes the arrival of a 208 electric GTI

Just appointed at the head of Peugeot, Alain Favey had already announced that he wanted the return of the GTI coat of arms to the brand to the lion. He has now declared to Coach be “able to confirm that we will reintroduce the GTI on the E-208 as soon as possible.”

There will therefore be no more injection under the hood of this new 208 GTI than turbo aboard the Renault 5 Turbo 3rdsince it will be a 100 % electric model. It will compete with the Alpine A290 And Mini Cooper isnotably.

The desire to quickly offer a sports version suggests that Peugeot should develop it on the basis of the current generation of 208, which, unlike its predecessor, was not entitled to a sports version in series.

Stellantis already offers sports models on the basis of the E-CMP platform, in particular used by the E-208. We can therefore imagine that this E-208 GTI takes up the electric motor of 240 hp of the Abarth 600th, or even that of 280 hp of the Abarth 600e Scorpionissima and Lancia Ypsilon HF If it is available in a version still a little more spicy, E-208 GTI by Peugeot Sport. All this remains of course to be confirmed, we hope as soon as possible.

“We want to continue to maintain the reputation of the brand with regard to driving sensations and the fact that our cars provide special driving sensations, whether as a driver or as a car passenger”explains Alain Favey.

If the success is at the end, the manager of the Peugeot brand does not exclude offering sports treatment to other models, perhaps even with thermal engine. Recall that the only sports car currently in the Peugeot catalog, the 508 PES, which is a rechargeable hybrid model, has not really convinced the brand enthusiasts. Hopefully Peugeot manages to turn on the flame.