Here’s two versions of the original 205 GTi commercial that we think has been trashed by the 208 GTi update. Take a look and let us know if you like Peugeot’s old stuff better than their new stuff.
Tag: 205 GTi
By all accounts the Peuegot 208 GTi is a very fine car. It brings Peugeot back into the hot hatch market with genuine credibility. The limited edition 30th anniversary model takes this to a new level, while reminding us of the masterful 205 GTi.
Then this video comes along and f@#ks it all up.
[Thanks to Tiaan for the tip]
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Hot hatch heaven
This video showcasing eight seven of the best hot hatches money can buy is not perfect, but it is pretty cool. The clip was published by the Goodwood Road & Racing YouTube channel and features French racer Nic Minassian behind the wheel of four old and four new hot hatches, listed below:
- Honda: EP3 Civic Type R v FN2 Civic Type R
- Peugeot: 205 GTi v 208 GTi
- Renault: Clio Williams v Megane RS 265
- Volkswagen: Mk1 Golf GTI v Mk7 Golf GTD
Save for the GTD that makes for a very impressive line up of cars, all of which we would love to drive. And driving them all on the same day, on the same road, well, that would be a great day out.
Just don’t expect this clip to wow you with performance stats or hard data.
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They don’t make ’em like they used to
From one old skool GTI to another, this old television commercial for the feisty Peugeot 205 GTI reminds us that they, Peugeot, don’t make hot hatches like they used to. For a time the 205 GTI earned a reputation as being the hot hatch of choice. We still admire them and smile when we see one on the streets.
In a world of computer-animated and sanitised marketing spin the TV spot also reminds us of how it used to be. There’s no faking here. So when that massive cargo plane flies over the little Pug, it is really flying over the little Pug. Amazing!
If you’re thinking of owning a classic hot hatch from the 1980s, perhaps you should read this account from young Car magazine contributor Alex Michaelides who currently owns a 205 GTI. As the owner of a sometimes temperamental 1980 Mk1 Golf GTI we can attest that there will be plenty of ups and downs.
[Thanks to Stu for the tip | via autoblog]