Peugeot 208 GTI becomes new threat for Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motors

NEW DELHI - The plan, Peugeot began to build his new car after its assembly plant in Sanad, Gujarat completed. The vehicles will have low prices and pinned Peugeot M3 technology platform. Thus was launched by Motorbeam, Tuesday (02/07/2012).

Peugeot 208 GTI becomes new threat for Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motors

Furthermore, the Peugeot hatchback car for India automotive market will be equipped with 1.3-liter turbocharged engine, and is available in petrol and diesel versions. The plan will be realized by Peugeot, given the current economic crisis in Europe is affecting the automotive industry.

In addition, for the European automotive market, Peugeot has introduced the latest generation of the 208 version of the GTI in the event the Geneva Motor Show 2012, March. Many changes in this latest generation, especially in the kitchen spur.

French car manufacturer, Peugeot, said that in 2012 it will introduce a car with a hatchback and sedan variants of a compact for the Indian automotive market. Once launched, the vehicle will compete with Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motors.



Peugeot 208 GTI is equipped with 1.6-liter turbo engine that can shoot up to 181 hp. Thus the new model was able to go 0 to 60 mph in less than seven seconds with an average speed of 50 mpg.