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Peugeot e-208 1.2 PureTech 100 Active Premium + 5dr Review

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The PureTech 100 is a fairly gutsy engine and it pulls well from low revs, sprinting from 0-62mph in a respectable 9.9sec. It gets up to speed quickly, making it ideal for A-road and motorway driving. You can have this engine with either the manual or automatic gearbox, but we’d suggest sticking to the manual.

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Peugeot has its strongest model line-up for some years, with some of its cars now rated by our testers as being among the very best available.

Highlights focus around the firm’s newest SUVs, the 3008 and 5008. The 5008 was named Large SUV of the Year at the 2018 What Car? Awards, thanks to its appealing blend of space, interior quality and low running costs.

That bodes well for future launches, too, because many of the learnings from these cars will be passed on as new versions of existing cars are launched – something that could take many years, because the Peugeot range is so big, ranging from an entry-level supermini with the 108 to an executive saloon with the 508, up into the SUV range and also vans.

Buyers should evaluate some of the lower-rated cars in the range more carefully, though. Some are now quite old, and are subsequently left behind in terms of quality when compared with the opposition, making them below-average buys, in our estimation.

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Entry-level Active Premium+ trim makes sense if you have a tight budget to stick to. It gives you automatic air conditioning, rain-sensing wipers, rear parking sensors, sat-nav and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. We recommend spending a little more for Allure Premium+, though.

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1.2 PureTech 100 Active Premium + 5dr

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Mirror screen with mirror link, apple carplay and android auto

Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags with passenger airbag deactivation function

Electrically adjustable, heated and power folding door mirrors

Peugeot e-208

Looks the part, has a great interior and is decent to drive. Some rivals are cheaper or can go farther between charges, but the e-208 is still a fine all-rounder. 

<h2>What we're looking for </h2><ul><li>Generous enough real-world range to fit most lifestyles</li> <li>Plenty of charging options and quick top-up times </li> <li>Usable space and strong practicality</li> <li>Comfortable ride that isn’t hindered by a heavy battery</li></ul>

With so many electric cars now on offer, we've split the smaller models from the larger ones to ensure that we're able to compare direct rivals.

As well as being adept at coping with city life, small electric cars need to be roomy enough for a couple of adults and able to drive a decent amount of miles between charges.&nbsp;

There are some great small electric cars to choose from. The affordable Seat Mii Electric proves you don't have to have break the bank to go green, the Renault Zoe has been improved in every area, making it a great small EV prospect, and the Kia e-Niro was named our overall 2019 Car of the Year.

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