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Peugeot 208 2019

The 2019 Peugeot 208 Base belongs to the model’s second generation, introduced as the 208 moved to a new platform and a new styling direction. It sits within Peugeot’s city-car line that replaced the 207 and helped redefine the brand’s image through the i-Cockpit. In the 2019 generation, the 208 adopts a more angular body, a stronger front end, and a more digital interior layout. The Base trim represents an entry-level specification; no extra details are provided in the dossier, but it still carries the core identity of this generation.

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History

The 208 was launched in 2012 as the successor to the 207 in Peugeot’s city-car range. From the outset, it became a showcase for the brand’s new interior approach, with the i-Cockpit combining a small-diameter steering wheel, raised instrumentation, and a central touchscreen. The first generation was offered with three-door and five-door bodies depending on market and year, and later received a mid-cycle update that changed the front end, rear lights, and some equipment.

In 2019, Peugeot introduced the second generation, known as P21. This was more than a styling refresh, as the car moved to the CMP platform and was engineered from the start for both combustion and electric powertrains. The e-208 joined the range at launch. The design became sharper, with more pronounced headlamps, a wider grille, and a three-claw light signature. Within this range, the Base version sits at the entry point of the lineup, in a generation that was later updated in 2023 without changing its fundamental identity.

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Evolution

Compared with the first-generation 208, the 2019 model represents a clear visual break. The body becomes more angular, the front end looks more upright, and the car gains a stronger road presence. The cabin also moves forward, with a more digital interpretation of the i-Cockpit. Depending on trim, the instrument cluster can offer a 3D display, placing this generation in a more advanced technological context.

The Base trim is best understood as the entry point to this second generation. The dossier does not assign it specific equipment, but it benefits from the P21 platform and its defining features. It should not be confused with the e-208, which is a separate electric version, or with the 2023 facelift models, which still belong to the same generation. To identify an individual car correctly, year, drivetrain, and presentation details remain more reliable than the trim name alone.

Variants

Within the 208 family, the most important distinction is first between the original generation and the 2019 model. The earlier car uses softer shapes, while the later one adopts sharper lines and a three-claw light signature. The 2019 Base sits at the bottom of the range, with no detailed equipment content specified in the dossier, but it serves as the entry point to the new architecture.

It should also be separated from other second-generation versions, especially the e-208, which is a distinct electric model. The dossier also mentions trims such as Active, Allure, and GT, though none are tied specifically to Base. Finally, the 2023 update brought changes to styling, infotainment, and the mechanical range, which can make identification harder if one relies only on the trim name. In practice, year, exterior details, and technical information are the safest way to distinguish versions.

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