It was March of 2012 at the Geneva Motor Show. The interior lighting was as bright as the sun, and all of the new cars were glistening. Okay, so it probably wasn’t all that elegant, but it is an exaggerated summary of the what it was like when Peugeot debuted the 208 for the first time. Produced in the company's brand new plant in Slovakia, the 208 initially started out as a three-door hatchback. A year later, Peugeot dropped a five-door hatch version that made cramming into the back seat a little bit easier. The 208 isn’t what you would call a hot hatch by any means – it’s nothing more than a morning snack for a hot hatch like the Focus RS, but as a “supermini” or “B-segment” car, it serves its purpose quite well in crowded cities.

As a replacement for the Peugeot 207, and built on PSA’s PF1 platform, this little hatch is offered with no fewer than three gasoline engines and three diesel engines – all of which are four-cylinders that deliver anywhere between 68 horsepower and 198 horsepower in the 208 GTi. Oh wait, there is a little bit of hot hatch in that DNA. Anyway, with a few more years on the calendar before a new model is ushered in, Peugeot has decided to expand the 208 lineup with a pair of special editions models. This one is the Allure Premium edition, and it brings a number of enhancements that Peugeot says will save you money over the standard model equipped with the equivalent options.

With that said, let’s take a quick look at what makes the Allure Premium so special and why I’m taking the time to tell you about it today.

Continue reading to learn more about the Peugeot Allure Premium

2017 Peugeot 208 Allure Premium

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What Makes the Peugeot 208 Allure Premium Special

To start off, the Allure Premium is passed on the standard Allure trim. It is available in Hurricane Grey or Bianca White on the solid spectrum or Rioja Red, Twilight Blue, or Aluminum on the metallic color spectrum. This special edition is offered in only five-door form, and comes equipped with 16-inch Titane Matt Black alloy wheels and a Cielo panoramic glass roof – that’s right, even the superminis can come with the luxury of a panoramic roof these days.

Under the hood, you’ll find the 1.2-liter PureTech gasoline engine that delivers just 68 horsepower. But, that’s okay because there are a lot of other cool features here. This edition comes standard with Cornering Assist fog lights, tinted rear windows, chrome mirror shells, and LED running lights. Comfort and convenience features include cruise control with speed limiter, electric front windows, heated and electric mirrors, and automatic headlights and windshield wipers.

Inside, you’ll find a leather wrapped steering wheel and black Techmat cloth trim. The rear seat is a 60/40-split folding unit to provide more cargo room when needed. The infotainment system is made up of a multifunction touchscreen display that features Mirror Screen, Apple CarPlay, and Bluetooth connectivity. There is also satellite navigation with five years of free updates, a 3.5 mm auxiliary jack, and a USB input for playing your favorite Mp3s.

According to Peugeot, the Allure Premium will save you £1,200. If you decide to go with Peugeot Passport or Just add fuel financing, there is an additional savings of £1,040 from dealership and manufacturer contributions.