Peugeot 208 2.Generation 1.2 PureTech 75 Active Pack - Towing vehicle

Is a Peugeot 208 2.Generation 1.2 PureTech 75 Active Pack a good towing vehicle?

Peugeot 208 2.Generation  1.2 PureTech 75 Active Pack

You want to use the Peugeot 208 also as a towing vehicle for trailers? In order to answer this issue the automobile must be considered from all points of view, such as whether a trailer hitch (AHK) is available at all, the torque, and the maximum towing capacity.

If you look at the maximum towing capacity of this cars of 500 kg, it quickly becomes clear - you can't tow much more than a small trailer or an ultra-light caravan with it.
For the Peugeot 208 gthe torque indicates how well it can handle heavy loads - the rule here is: a lot helps a lot.. With 118 Nm, it does not have much torque. If you charge a lot, you have to be patient during acceleration.

However, this deal does not yet include trailer coupling and must be added to this.

Evaluation - is the Peugeot 208 suitable as a towing vehicle?: The motor vehicle only has a maximum towing capacity of 500 kg and has a torque of only 118 Nm. To the hardware store and back is no problem, but you should not try to cross the Alps with a caravan.

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