Peugeot E-208 review

Despite all of this, it’s still a slightly plusher environment in an E-208 than you’ll find in Vauxhall Corsa, and the materials are probably better resolved than they are in the likes of the BYD Dolphin or the MG4.

Infotainment, sat-nav and stereo

A 10-inch touchscreen is fitted to all post-facelift E-208s, along with a 10-inch digital instrument cluster. The GT and GT Premium also overlay projection-based 3D graphics onto the display.

The infotainment system is packed with features, but the menu system can be confusing at times, and it’s less intuitive than the units you’ll find in an equivalent electric Hyundai or Kia.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity are standard across the range, as is voice control and DAB radio. The GT Premium model is also equipped with a wireless charger for keeping your smartphone topped up on the move.

“Compared with the open, airy feeling you get from the MINI Cooper Electric’s interior, the Peugeot seems much more snug. The high dashboard line plays a large part in that, giving the impression that you’re sitting quite low, but in reality making it just slightly harder to see out.” – Alex Ingram, former chief reviewer.

The Peugeot E-208 offers a reasonable amount of boot space compared to some key players in the supermini sector, but it’s a long way from being a practicality class leader.

Dimensions and size

The Peugeot E-208 is ever so slightly shorter than the Vauxhall Corsa Electric with which it shares a platform, but it boasts the bigger boot of the two.

Seats & passenger space

Climb aboard the E-208, and you’re instantly reminded that this is one of the more compact superminis that’s devoted to stylish touches more than outright practicality. The header rail feels low as you slide into either of the front seats, and with our road testers’ ample frames, we felt like we were wearing the car instead of sitting in it, and had to pull the wheel out too far for our liking, just for it to clear our knees