Radical new Peugeot Polygon concept previews next-generation Peugeot 208
Peugeot’s new Polygon concept will be fully unveiled tomorrow, and will give us the best glimpse yet at the next 208 hatchback...
The new Peugeot Polygon concept might look like something out of a sci-fi blockbuster, but upon closer inspection, we could be looking at the inspiration behind the next-generation Peugeot 208 hatchback.
Only one image of the Polygon has been revealed so far – more is due tomorrow – but it receives what Peugeot describes as a “feline futuristic design”, as well as the technology that’ll feature on the firm’s upcoming production models.
Naturally, the production version won’t look quite as striking as the concept, but it will likely borrow some of its broader design cues, such as the lightbar across the front of the car, the aerodynamic silhouette and the sharp edges at the rear.
Inside, it receives Peugeot’s new Hypersquare steering wheel, which seems to be very close to production and will introduce steer-by-wire technology. This is where the wheels are controlled using electrical signals rather than a physical link directly from the steering wheel. This technology features in some Lexus models, but it will be the first time any Stellantis model has used the feature.
It will likely sit on Stellantis’s STLA Small platform – the same chassis tech that’s expected to underpin the Vauxhall Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept unveiled earlier this year. That tech has the capability of facilitating both hybrid and electric power, with battery sizes between 37kWh and 82kWh.
As such, it’s possible that the next-generation 208 could be available with both combustion and pure electric power when it eventually arrives – probably late 2026 or early 2027. It’s likely that both models will continue to be distinguished by the 208 and e-208 monikers.
For reference, the current e-208’s largest battery is a 51kWh (total capacity) unit with an official range of 268 miles. With the new tech, it could get a boost in range.
Most details remain under wraps still, but the Peugeot Polygon concept will be fully unveiled on 12 November.
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