Peugeot 208 FAQs

• Do they still make the Peugeot 208?

  Indeed they do! But there's a catch. The 208 is still being mass produced for overseas markets, particularly across Europe and the UK, where this small hatch has struck gold. Down under, the petrol-powered version was quietly phased out after model year 2020. But the future of the Peugeot 208 across Australia now centres on the battery-electric revolution in the form of an e-208 model - essentially the same car, but given a modern-day electric twist.

• Does the Peugeot 208 have an alarm?

  Generally speaking, all of the Peugeot 208 models released in recent years have been fitted with remote central locking as standard, and an immobiliser, which has been a requirement across all new cars sold in Australia since 2001. An alarm has typically been optional on all variants within the 208 range, so if you are looking at a second-hand model, make sure you ask the owner whether an alarm is fitted to the vehicle. That's the only way to be sure.

• Is a Peugeot 208 a good first car?

  A good first car should be economical to buy and run, while also being safe and reliable. In terms of safety and reliability, the Peugeot 208 fares particularly well in this regard, although you may want to wait for a new release model instead of a second-hand unit. As far as the 208 being economical, there are perhaps more prudent options out there when it comes to running costs, especially as maintenance, repairs and parts for a Euro car like the Peugeot 208 can add up quickly. Nonetheless, it is still quite frugal as far as fuel consumption.