Peugeot chose Rio de Janeiro as the backdrop for an exceptional event, calling on an original combination of technologies, simultaneously deployed for the first time, so as to generate a pre-launch global buzz around its new emblematic model, the Peugeot 208.

After the release of the initial details of the car on 2 November, this event represents the second key stage in the 208's gradual ramp up.

A show at the heart of the Carioca city and worldwide distribution on the web

The highly spectacular show was held at Cinelandia Square in Rio de Janeiro, the iconic cultural and social site of the Carioca city, on the evening of 8 December in front of thousands of spectators.

The choice of Brazil symbolises the internationalisation of the Peugeot brand and also ties in with the 208's "Let Your Body Drive" signature.

An initial teaser film was shown on the web on 9 December.

The entire video of the event allowing the sensorial experience to be enjoyed "live" is now being shown on the web and via the YouTube and Facebook social networks as part of a bid to go viral internationally. It can be viewed as of 9am Paris time at: www.youtube.com/Peugeot

A show boasting state-of-the-art technologies

Symbolising the modernity of the Brand and the product, this show combines use of cutting edge technologies (3D projection mapping and Kinect) to which a 4th dimension has been added in the form of direct interaction with the public.

In the course of this show, spectators were given a chance to bring the "Let Your Body Drive" signature to life by collectively interacting with the rhythms and pulsations of the event.