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Peugeot has revealed its sexy next-generation 208 supermini set to usher in a petrol, diesel and electric range at its forthcoming Geneva motor show debut. Now 4cm longer, lower and 30kg lighter, the 'futuristic and young’ new 208 brings a 'more dynamic stance' in five-doors only and is based on Peugeot’s new Common Modular Platform architecture also set for the new PSA-built Opel Corsa. 

The 'no compromise' front-wheel drive 208 will launch with a with a 1.2-litre petrol delivering 55kW with a five-speed manual box, 72kW in six-speed manual or 98kW with an eight-speed automatic and a 72kW 1.5-litre diesel with six-speed manual. The 101kW  electric version has a 300km range via a 50kWh battery replacing the fuel tank beneath the rear seats, which can be charged to 80% in 30 minutes. 

Expect Active, Allure, GT-Line and EV GT lines with a 12mm-wider track on the latter duo and the latest iteration of Peugeot’s marvellous i-Cockpit, with that small steering wheel ahead of neat reflective screen three-dimensional instruments. There’s an optional night-vision camera over and above convenience, driver assist and infotainment systems the same as from the luxury 508.