PureTech 1.2T (EB2, 2017+) vs PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)
ACCEPTABLE
72/100
+7 points over PureTech 1.2T (EB2, 2017+)
0
/ 100
CAUTION
PureTech 1.2T (EB2, 2017+)
PSA
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)
PSA
Specifications
PureTech 1.2T (EB2, 2017+)
PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
65
72
Years
2017--present
2023--present
Displacement
1199 cc
1199 cc
Layout
I3
I3
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
110--155 hp
110--155 hp
Known Issues
0
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€400--€900
Character
PureTech 1.2T (EB2, 2017+)
"Gen 3 belt improved. 2023+ models use timing chain. Better but still needs careful maintenance."
PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)
"Finally switched to timing chain. Belt issues resolved. Engine of the Year redeemed. Now genuinely recommendable."
Issues Comparison
PureTech 1.2T (EB2, 2017+) 0
No documented issues.
PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) 1
○ MINOR
Timing chain (new design — building data)