The all-new second generation Peugeot 208 has been crowned European Car of the Year.
Offered with both conventional petrol and diesel engines, as well as a 100% electric version (the e-208), the French supermini comfortably beat off a strong challenge from two all-electric newcomers – the Tesla Model 3 and Porsche Taycan.
Other finalists included the Renault Clio, Ford Puma, Toyota Corolla and BMW 1 Series.
The panel of 60 European journalists praised the 208’s powertrain range saying it providing buyers with “the power of choice”. Its bold design and technology were also singled out.
Nearly 110,000 customers have ordered the new 208 since its launch in Europe in October and the electric version accounts for 15% of the mix.
Peugeot now enters the “Top 3” of brands with the most awards in Car of the Year history, with six trophies.
The 208 follows the 3008 SUV in 2017, the 308 (2014), the 307 (2002), 405 (1988) and 504 (1969).
This prestigious trophy joins the 12 other international awards the new 208 hasalready won.
CAR OF THE YEAR 2020 – FULL RESULT
1. Peugeot 208 – 281 points
2. Tesla Model 3 – 242 points
3. Porsche Taycan – 222 points
4. Renault Clio – 211 points
5. Ford Puma – 209 points
6. Toyota Corolla – 152 points
7. BMW 1 Series – 133 points