The most economical model in the Peugeot 208 range, known as the Peugeot 208 Active, has been manufactured in Argentina since 2020. In August of last year, this vehicle received a redesign. The Peugeot 208 Active features a 1.6 atmospheric gasoline engine with four cylinders that produces 115 hp. It comes with a 5-speed manual transmission, ABS brakes, electronic stability control (ESP), and four airbags: two front and two side.
The recently relaunched Fiat Argo plans to enter this market, but no official sales figures have been provided yet. The Peugeot 208 is produced at the El Palomar plant in Buenos Aires. The price range for the entire Peugeot 208 lineup manufactured in Argentina goes from $23,870,000 to $33,140,000.
The Peugeot 208, manufactured in El Palomar, is the favorite car of Argentinians. Its urban design with sporty touches, combined with technology and attractive financing options, makes it the local sales leader since September of last year. The Peugeot 208 Active, the entry-level model, has a list price of $23,870,000.
This vehicle stands out in Segment B for its excellent price-quality ratio. However, an important competitor has emerged from Brazil, the Hyundai HB20, which offers an attractive price along with outstanding technological and safety equipment. The Peugeot 208 has more equipped versions, such as the "Allure" pack, which adds driving aids, greater safety equipment, and technology, and even a turbocharged 1.0 three-cylinder engine in the top-end models.
In addition to its 1.6 gasoline engine, the Peugeot 208 Active includes cruise control and speed limiter for a safer and more comfortable drive. The vehicle comes equipped with a multimedia system compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, adding a touch of connectivity to this attractive offering in the Argentine market.