Peugeot 208 GTi returns: first test and a guaranteed grin

The Peugeot 208 GTi is back and aimed squarely at fans of lively compact performance cars. Behind the wheel, the new setup stands out for its agility, sharp reactions and the light-footed feel that made the French brand famous in the small-sporty-car world.

For Italian buyers, that matters: in a segment ruled by high prices and increasingly filtered engines, a genuine 208 GTi could carve out a place among drivers looking for real excitement without moving up to bigger, pricier models.