New Peugeot 208 Named 2020 Car Of The Year

The new Peugeot 208 has been named 2020 Car of the Year by a panel of judges made up of 60 European automotive journalists. The panel acclaimed its engine range: electric, petrol or diesel powertrains provide customers with “the power of choice”. The jury also appreciated the bold design and technology of the Peugeot 208.

Already a bestseller, it is also the first Peugeot “2 series” to be awarded this most prestigious prize. Furthermore, the new Peugeot 208 is the sixth Peugeot to be named “Car of the Year”.

Innovative Design

The new Peugeot 208 rewrites the book for the B segment. Available with either an electric engine or internal combustion engine, the 208 provides the power of choice to its future driver. Its exterior design embodies the DNA of the Peugeot brand with the 3-claw LED front headlights. The carved wheel arches and rear wings are a nod to the “Sacred number”. Further, the Peugeot i-Cockpit with its head-up display, compact steering wheel and touchscreen innovates with a 3D digital cluster, which is not only aesthetically pleasing but also improves safety.

Market Leader

Since its launch in Europe in October 2019, almost 110,000 customers have ordered the new Peugeot 208, with 15% of these orders being electric versions. In France, the 208 leads the registration rankings of the passenger car market at the end of February 2020.

“I am particularly proud that the New Peugeot 208 has just won the 2020 Car of the Year prize. This trophy underlines the excellence of the work and great commitment of all the teams of the Brand and the Groupe PSA. It’s the first time that a Peugeot “2 series” has triumphed! By the way, three Peugeot “Cars of the Year” are currently on road with the 3008 and the 308 alongside the new 208. The COTY 2020 legitimates the Brand’s “power of choice” strategy. From now on, our customers will be able to choose between the electric Peugeot e-208 “Car of the Year” and the (ICE) Peugeot 208 “Car of the Year”! Jean-Philippe Imparato, Peugeot Brand CEO.

With this current award adding up to six trophies, Peugeot now is one of the “top 3” of the brands with the most awards in the Car of the Year history. The 208, named Car of the Year 2020, follows the 3008 SUV in 2017, the 308 compact hatch in 2014, the 307 in 2002, the 405 in 1988 and the 504 in 1969. This prestigious trophy joins the twelve other international awards the 208 has already won.

The Car of the Year award is the most coveted. The panel of judges comprises 60 automotive expert journalists from 23 European countries. Founded in 1964, the award is the longest-running and most renowned European prize. The winner is announced every year at the Geneva International Motor Show.