SUV Crash Tests
2012 Peugeot 208 earns 5-star Euro NCAP crash test.
Euro NCAP revised its criteria, making it difficult to obtain high star rating, however, Peugeot 208 is just built so it has the best possible rating for a newly introduced level award The 208 is the first car in its segment to earn 5 stars 208 which project aimed to build a nice compact car that is economical and comfortable, the impressive roadholding.
The 208 appears smaller on the outside, but is actually more inside, making it practical for daily use, especially in urban areas It also offers more comfort Its new architecture reflects an additional benefit.
The weight of the 208 is 110 kg in average lower than 207 That means it produces CO2 emissions as well as offers exceptional fuel consumption Due to the reduced weight, the operating costs are also falling Even safety performance the car is enhanced by the decreased weight Each kilogram fell results in a reduction of the energy to move.
The input pattern of the liner 208 of Access has the high level following equipment, such as standard ABS, ESP, six airbags, Isofix points back, the speed limiter, seat belt warning before, and the column collapsible steering.
Thanks to its structure, occupant protection is also enhanced It includes panels of beam absorption of aluminum, very high strength VHSS steel and ultra-high strength steel UHSS note of the Euro NCAP proves the high level of protection of 208 security, whether in active or passive situations also, driving is made safer with the architecture style of the driving position.
The project's main objective was to design a 208 car that was compact, comfortable, economical and with good handling Bringing all these criteria together is difficult; but the objective was achieved 208 has all these qualities.
Smaller outside, more inside, the 208 is convenient for day everyday use, especially in an urban environment, while offering more comfort Another advantage comes from this new architecture is lighter by 208 110 kg on average compared to the 207, which produces results in CO2 and excellent fuel consumption Just as weight reduction has reduced operating costs, it also has a positive impact on the performance of safety Each vehicle removed kg corresponds to a reduction of the energy to move.
This year, the independent organization Euro NCAP has implemented a new price level makes it even more difficult to obtain high star rating.
With these higher standards, the 208 is the first car in its segment to obtain 5 stars, which is the highest rating possible from the entry level Access trim model, the 208 is equipped as standard with a high level equipment ABS, ESP, six airbags, isofix rear bindings, speed limiter, seat belt warning before, the collapsible steering column, and its structure also contributes to the occupant absorption beam protection of aluminum, high strength steel VHSS and panel of ultra-high strength steel UHSS.
This Euro NCAP result is the best proof of the level of 208 of security protection, both in terms of active and passive also arranged around elements that play an important role in this area, the architecture of new style the driving position allows safer driving.
By bringing the information panel Moreover, the high instrument eye level reduces the time that the eyes need to leave the road to check the information related to the weight of improvement, the small steering wheel gives better agility and offers the driver a new and better dynamic driving experience.
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