Peugeot 208 GTi 2012-2014 prices and specs

208 GTI will eagerly cock a wheel during hard cornering

New Peugeot comes with 17-inch alloys and plenty of kit as standard

Turbocharged engine delivers 203lb ft of torque but lacks aural character

The Peugeot's top speed is 143mph

The 208 GTI can dispatch the 0-62mph sprint in 6.8sec

Interior is similar to that of the standard 208

GTI proves fun enough to demonstrate that Peugeot still understands the badge

Instrument cluster can be hidden by the wheel, depending on your seating position

1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine generates 197bhp

Mercifully, the 208 GTI is far better than the 208 suggested it would be

Gearknob is a suitably gratifying chunk of metal

208 GTI is bearable around town and when commuting

The four-pot's engine has a rather characterless drone