Thanks to a sophisticated urban design replete with dynamic lines and meticulous details, the new Peugeot 108 is the very model of stylish elegance. The Peugeot 108 has been designed to run about in urban traffic with style and determination. The robust front end immediately reassures. The chromed grille with all its facets gives the 108 structure and finesse at the same time. The 108 features stylish headlights with LED daytime running lights. The rear light cluster features Peugeot’s striking three claw design giving the car an unmistakably feline appearance.

With their 3D effect, the brand’s three claw signature stands out from the body. Together with the horizontal lines of the rear bumper, they contribute to the PEUGEOT 108’s stable appearance. The Lion emblem is proudly placed between the two swage lines precisely marking the chunky bonnet, emphasizing Peugeot 108’s dynamic qualities, only to continue the visual movement up through the front wings flowing into the fast A-pillars in a single snappy movement. In a side view, its compact form is highlighted by front and rear overhangs reduced to an absolute minimum. Ingress & Egress with doors that stretch almost from wheel to wheel is optimized.

The richness of the exterior is continued on opening the front door, with a comfortable cabin that you would not expect from the compact size of the Peugeot 108. It has been designed to be intuitive in use, each area being allocated a function. The information is brought together for easy and quick reading for the driver. The speedometer housing is in keeping with the steering column, which is height-adjustable and is covered by a cowl to ensure clarity in all conditions. It comprises an analogue speedometer and an LCD screen arranged concentrically. On the right side, an extension houses the Gear Shift Indicator. When seated in the height-adjustable seat, the various controls are all within easy reach of the driver. Behind the wheel, finding the controls is intuitive, while the fuel filler flap opening is easily accessible on the dashboard. The controls for the front electric windows, for driver and passenger, fall readily to hand, grouped together on the driver’s door panel.

The Peugeot 108 brings the urban car into a new era with its large touch screen majestically placed in the middle of the dashboard. This is because a smartphone can be useful at any time. Now, it can be used inside the car as well. The user can connect in two ways; by Bluetooth®, mainly for the telephone and music player functions of the mobile phone, by Mirror Screen for its applications that are compatible with use in a vehicle. This Mirror Screen function operates using MirrorLink technology for telephones running on Android, RIM and Windows, and by AppInCar for telephones running on iOs. MirrorLink is a communication protocol developed by the Car Connectivity Consortium, bringing together the main manufacturers of vehicles and electronic products, as well as developers of applications.

The Peugeot 108 is a hyper-compact city car that takes its driver into a new era of connectivity with the Mirror Screen technology. Thanks to Mirror Screen, the touch screen in the Peugeot 108 becomes a mirror of the compatible smartphone connected. Magic! The driver then operates their smartphone from the car‘s touch screen, any action on this interface works the smartphone. Depending on the telephone connected, applications can also be operated by voice commands using a voice recognition system. For obvious safety reasons, the access to applications is managed differently according to the state of the vehicle i.e. when the car is moving, the driver can use applications useful when driving, navigation for example, or those for infotainment.

At 3.47m long and 1.62m wide, the Peugeot 108 is the champion of compact dimensions and makes the difference when driving in town. Its reduced overhangs and turning radius of just 4.80m allow it to manoeuvre around obstacles with ease.

For the buyer, the new Peugeot 108 is the guarantee of the brand’s up-market move. Style, quality, equipment, engines …everything has been taken into account to satisfy the customer who will have the impression of driving in a higher segment vehicle. When opening the tailgate of the new he Peugeot 108, the shelf automatically folds away against the rear screen and reveals a boot that is generous for the category with 227 litres including the spare wheel. Loading is easy with the low sill, just 77 cm, and a wide 1-meter space between the wheel arches. The initial volume can be extended to 868 litres by folding the 50/50 rear seat backrests. Inside, the Peugeot 108 provides several storage areas, plus the glove box has a lid and will take a 1-litre bottle and the door pockets a 500ml bottle. Peugeot claims that by using the steering column height and seat adjustments, it is easy to find a comfortable driving position. In the safety department, a set of six airbags fitted as standard while for children the two rear seats are equipped with IsoFix mountings.

The new 108 is powered by Peugeot’s 3-cylinder 1.0 VTi engine developing 53kW of power, and 93NM of torque and drives the front wheel through a 5-speed manual gearbox. Peugeot claims an average fuel consumption of just 4.1 l / 100km. In terms of performance, it will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 13.10 seconds and has a top speed of about 160 km/h.

According to the press pack, the Peugeot 108 takes advantage of a light 840kg weight, to provide the occupants with a good balance between road holding and comfort. With this in mind, the running gear has been developed around a pseudo-McPherson front axle and a deformable rear beam made from a shaped tube. Compared to a part made from pressed steel, this solution offers the advantages of improved guidance and reduced weight.

Standard equipment includes; electric power steering, Hill Start Assist, and the car rides on 165/65 R14 tyres that contribute to the overall efficiency of the vehicle. The braking system includes; ABS, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Emergency Collision Braking System and switchable ESP. The braking system is completed by 247mm ventilated discs at the front and 200mm drums at the rear. The Peugeot 108 has a responsive steering, stable braking in a straight line and on a bend, and electric power steering that is light in town and informative on the open road.

Elegant and stylish, the new Peugeot 108 also meets the fundamental requirements for the segment and it’s perfectly suited to manoeuvring around town thanks to its agility and compact size. The recommended retail selling price for the new Peugeot 108 is R184 900, which includes a 5 year / 100 000km comprehensive warranty, a 5 year / 100 000km comprehensive service plan and customer support roadside assistance.