Peugeot's 208 subcompact hatchback represents much that is state-of-the-art in that overcrowded segment: a balanced chassis, low kerb mass, a choice of efficient engines, and a smart interior. The new 2008 crossover is cut from the very same cloth, but adds surprising space and versatility to the formula.
There's a lot to be said for smaller, smarter cars in the modern, 21st Century motoring context. They're cleaner (read greener) and more fuel efficient, which also translates into lower running costs. But clever packaging means small can also be spacious (at least in relative terms), while high-tech construction techniques have reduced vehicle weight, in turn benefiting dynamic capability.
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