Peugeot has unveiled the Polygon concept car, offering what appears to be the first preview of the next-generation Peugeot 208, which is expected to be sold exclusively as the all-electric e-208.
Although the Stellantis-owned brand has not directly confirmed the link, it said the Polygon “previews the Peugeots of tomorrow,” and several elements match features previously reported for the upcoming model.
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The concept introduces a reworked steering system built around Peugeot’s new Hypersquare controller and drive-by-wire technology. It also features an adaptive steering ratio that limits steering rotation at low speeds to under one full turn, while increasing sensitivity at higher speeds. electrive has previously reported that the next e-208 will adopt a rectangular steering wheel inspired by Peugeot’s Inception study from CES 2022.
The Polygon also hints at a major interior redesign, including a revised ‘i-Cockpit’ in which a micro-LED display projects information across the windscreen. Inside the cabin, Peugeot showcases a range of modular elements, allowing components such as seat foam, wheel covers and the steering controls to be swapped or replaced.
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Stellantis says the Polygon concept is also being used to test new manufacturing approaches, including extensive use of recycled materials. The interior is made entirely from forged textiles, and the seats incorporate shells produced from 3D-printed recycled plastic. The two butterfly doors are intended to improve access, while Peugeot has introduced three trims—Urban, Player and Explorer—presented within a virtual “Polygon City” environment on the Fortnite platform.
The concept’s virtual racing underbody houses an 82 kWh battery. Industry speculation suggests entry-level versions of future Stellantis small cars will use smaller packs of around 37 kWh. The current Peugeot e-208, based on the older e-CMP platform, offers up to 52 kWh and a WLTP range of 432 km.
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A larger battery in the next-generation model could push real-world range beyond 500 km. How many of the Polygon’s features reach production on the new e-208, expected on the SLTA Small platform in 2026, has yet to be confirmed, but the concept indicates a shift toward an expanded digital interface, higher customisation levels and the Stellantis group’s first deployment of drive-by-wire steering.