New Peugeot 208 in-depth review: the most stylish supermini on sale!
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
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The new Peugeot 208 represents a significant step forward over the old model. It gets a funky new design, premium interior, and a choice of petrol, diesel, and electric powertrains. But with a higher price tag, can the upmarket 208 still hold its own against the Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo and Vauxhall Corsa? Nicola Hume puts it to the test to find out.
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00:00 - Intro
01:32 - Interior and technology
02:46 - Trim levels and specifications
03:53 - Boot space and practicality
04:20 - Fuel economy, emissions and range
06:58 - Dealmakers and dealbreakers
07:35 - Verdict 
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As a Canadian, I really envy you Euros and your amazing choice of hatchbacks and other cool cars...btw love the trousers
Well thing is. It really depends on the country you live in. Here in the Netherlands almost all choices are just taken from you. Compared to.. let's say Germany or England where the choices are plenty.
@@Pand0rasAct0r_ Also in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, it's called the UK.
Nice car though.
That's what I thought, maybe she's going to play a game of golf later.
@@neilburns8869 she a wee SNACC! I'd consider giving up organ(s) to whip them trousers off such a finely crafted & devine blessing from above. Confidently, I say, this absolute goddess is a 'perfect ten'.
Every time I step in my (former model) 208 I have a smile on my face. That small steering wheel, high dash; I still love it.
I feel the same!!
Is it refined on the motorway? That's the deal breaker for me (hoping to test soon). Thanks.
I rented one a couple years ago in the uk and it was awesome. Red, 5-speed, super fast, handled well, fun to drive.
I have the GTi. I love it! I get a lot of teasing because it's a Peugeot haha. It is deserved tbh, but they've improved a lot. 208hp from 1.6t engine, ~1200kg, it's a little underdog! Had problems with suspension and one minor issue with gearbox, 2015 40k miles.
Quite often the base spec Audi/Mercedes/Range Rover, young driver, (nothing wrong with them cars btw) tries the undertake at the lights, revs up (their 1.6 diesel) etc, and those types judge by badge, so are embarrassed when taken by a Peugeot😂... & I took the GTi badges off, so maybe that's more embarassing haha
Always a lively review from Nicola, love the "dustbin" lid comment...🤣🤣🤣
It's true!
Another fab review from Nicola, you always make me chuckle!! Keep up the excellent work!!👌👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Loads more to come.
Had a 20 plate 208 gtline in Faro Yellow and LOVED it! Just picked up my 71plate e208 in Vertigo Blue and GT Premium trim! Fab car!
Mann that cars a stunner 🤩🤩 great review and really considering getting one next !
I've had a 2008 for 3 years now and the small steering wheel and associated interior layout works well. Like the look of the new 208 and it will definitely be on the list when the time comes.
It fits certain body shapes/sizes perfectly, but won't work for everyone. Glad it fits you!
Love the small steering wheel, wish they never stop making em.
You do fantastic reviews 👏
Another great review Nicola, love your presentation style. Watch out Mat!
Someone is loving Nicolas more than the car itself so amazing
I love the wheel and seating position in the 208.
I drove my partners Ford the other day and it literally felt like I was driving a HGV…
I know! It's a little chubby steering wheel lol, I do like the feel of it.
I'm buying a 208 gt 130 and I'm in love I can't wait to drive it from the uk to France in the next few weeks
I enjoyed watching the Video Review. One of my favourite Superminis
great review Nicola, as usual. Awaiting the new indicator noise review, plus the new 308, when it's released!! 🤣
I have a 206 now, i love this series of Peugeot
Best reviewer. Next Top Gear presenter surely!
This thing looks like it might be fun... wish we had it in the U.S. Nice review tho! 😁
Did not expect to see you here gold pony, since stellantis its now the parent company, maybe in the future some of the european brands could go to the US and then we could get some nice reviews. Stay gold!
@@santiagocalderon3261 let's hope! :-)
It looks like it could be your own car! 😁 Another Nicolastounding review
got mine on order, can't wait
Amazing review
The most charming car's review I have ever seen, congrats!
Does it have a timing belt in oil or a timing chain to avoid the issue?
Am with you on the indicator noise Nicola 😂 Beautiful car and great review..
Thanks! 👍
Yeah another great nicola review!
Nice review Rupert x
Great car, review and great trousers.
Great review...
Really like what Peugeot are doing at the moment with all their models. Manufacturers need to kick the piano black interiors into touch though, it's a bloody dust magnet.
Urgh don't get me started on it, scratches dead easily and well
Like your review. Like your style
Great review, please get the go ahead from your bosses for the indicator noises video 😂
Why so many dislike on this review?
Love the trousers, Nicola!!
Best car I've ever owned. Don't get the 100hp version as it is seriously chocked on power.
It is dead after 2500 rpm.
The 130 hp version keeps pulling! :)
I've had the 208 GT Diesel since June 2021 and i love it. I installed an amplifier + sub & and was actually very satisfied with the standard speakers!
I've allmost driven 45000km should hit 55000km at the 1 year mark. No worries....
can you tell me how you connected an amplifier to it please, i'd like to do the same
@@brianimrie4665I had pro’s to do it 🙌🤘 wanted it all to be hidden ✌️
Nicola is FUN. cars not bad either
Love everything but the lack of physical climate controls! Aaagh!
Nicola you should be on tv like Ant and Dec's Saturday night live show you'd fit right in prefect. Great review.
I like Nicola’s reviews, keep the humour in the reviews 👍
Brill review Nicola - thanks for doing such a helpful vid - we're looking for a relatively inexpensive small car on lease (no point spending a fortune on a lease!) and this looks to be a quality offering at a good price. TA!
Have driven one a few times through HIyaCar and they’re pretty comfy, good ride, terrible lane keeping function! But yeah, decent interior, looks smart, engine isn’t the most perky but definitely liveable (was the premium edition)
Another great review by Nicola.
Thank you kindly!
Totally agree. She’s brilliant
She’s crap, stay!
I wasn’t even going to mention the trousers Nicola……I wasn’t! 😂
I've got a new GT version but I can't figure out why the sat nav voice isn't loud enough.
2 years in with my yellow 130hp GT 208 and I'm still as happy as day one.
Best of all is that it's still one of the most pretty cars on the road today.
Is yours manual, and if so is the change woolly? I drove a Fiesta St line mhev last week and the box was delightful
@@chrisb8075 no I have the 8 speed auto and I never want to go back to a manual now. The auto is just superior in every way.
Mmm...your trousers match the car alloys and front grill and other contrasting interior details. Your top and the car color blend into the background. Niice.
Nicola is my favourite reviewer. I also like the Peugeot with all of the unique angles and interiour geometry. Octagonal wheel etc. Really Good.
hi you test drove and did a video on the Hyundai i20 N line car as well which is also on my shortlist so im interested to know which one offered the better driving experience? judging from your reviews the 208 seems to have a better build quality and the 1.2engineat at 129BHP has more power than the i20 1 litre MHV which is only 118//bhp
I saw what I now know to be a 208 on the road today being used as a learner driver car and came to find out more. I shall be changing my car this year and am looking at all the small hatchbacks and making comparisons. It still might be the mark 5 VW Polo, but I haven't run through the list of possibles yet.
This cool color is called Pharo and in Macedonia comes as standard no need to pay extra .Probably in other markets too, it looks very good on a car of this segment.
Nice and entertaining rewiew by the way.
Thanks for the info! Glad you enjoyed the review.
I bought few days ago a 2020 208 🥰 i like the car, it’s dark grey :)) i happy with it
Love the wit, love the car, love the trousers.
I’ve got orange checkered trousers I go to work in, I get called Paddington for some reason 😂
Sounds like Nicola needs a new nickname...
Peugeot always had nice indicator noises, 406 is my personal favourite.
Good choice!
Nice, just got a yellow Peugeot 208 yesterday.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
It's not a GT though but it is a Petrol one.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Matt you got company...
is this same as a
2022 Corsa ?
Nice car, i am going to order it soon, can i know where did you buy your chic and elegant comfort good looking sweater you wearing on top? ;)
Please do a video on the indicator noises lol 😆
Nice motor, noticed you didn’t demonstrate getting in and out the rear seats with the door positioning🤣…….. ohh I like the trousers….😉
I like the trousers!
You combine useful information ( that a car buyer wants to hear ).. with a very humourous way of presentation...and if something abut the vehicle is in your opinion not up to mark...you put that accross very diplomatically too...well done...good luck with your videos / channel...and thanks for sharing...!!
Wow, amazing feedback thank you.
@@carbuyer thanks...!!! But in all fairness... it's an honest opinion ( my personal opinion ).. keep up the good work...and please stay safe...
man i wish they sold cars like these in Canada. Affordable fun to drive commuter hatchbacks
Excellent trousers.
Very good review. You should do your 10 best indicator sounds. My two favourites are the Rover 75 and the satisfying refined tick of my 2002 Skoda Fabia! 🤣 Nice modern Peugeot. That bright Orange colour is similar to the one of top spec 306 D Turbos back in the day! 50MPG? Hmm, even on town journeys? Not sure about that. Can't beat diesel for economy.
It’s faro yellow the colour
@@barrywhite9944 Awesome! Never knew that. Back in the late 90s we had a phase 1 306 D Turbo as a hire car in that Faro Yellow. It looked fab. 👌 We had a 1999 HDI Meridian as well. You never see them anymore. Shame! I'd absolutely love to drive one
I've had a 205, a 206 and a 2012-year 208. No complaints! But I do a low mileage. Am getting the new-gen 208 petrol Allure. Diesel pollutes. Electric is still pricey and low range. Don't know why there's no hybrid version.
We need the indicator sound video!!
Looks good
It a lovely looking wee car I just show it this morning I put some money down on it I like the feel I get inside of it and feel of the seat's very rooming for me and I what I need it for
The host reminds me a lot of Matt from car wow. The review is nice.
The car looks stunning but not sure about the small steering wheel. I'm used to seeing the dials through the steering wheel.
Definitely a lovely looking car .
what is new compared to the 2019-2020 version?
price
Gorgeous lady , great review , and I actually like her fashion choices 🎉😂
Beautiful Nicola
Still can't get this current model in Australia! When is it coming???
Delayed to next year, I'm afraid.
I had those indicator stalks and cruise control unit in my 2002 308.......
The trousers are amazing jus like the car
I like the trousers. Didn't pay a lot of attention to the Peugeot though. I got distracted. 😃
If you ask me what color are the car, I wouldn't now.... she got all of my attention 😊👍
The rear view is pretty good.
Peugeot's lineup of cars is amazing rn
Great review- but three months' ownership (130 Allure EAT 8) tells me: ride is a mixed bag, good over speed humps but judders over crosswise ridges. 37 mpg in town unless you're super-gentle and the stop/start only works if you drive loads of miles (or buy a trickle charger as I have). Front seats sag a bit under your bum. I agree re excellent motorway cruising and smooth auto 'box.
Excellent real-world review, thanks James!
The EAT 8 box is made by Aisin who are a Toyota group company.
@@leepower2717 I knew that.... maybe should have bought a 100% Japanese car. But I still like the Peugeot for all my grumbling
Absolutely lovely.
The car isnt bad neither 😃
Gone for the one just below this - gt 100 eat8. Honestly can’t wait 😜 had my 208 entry level active for a good amount of time but wanted something with a bit more power and the interior difference between the active and GT is crazyyy!
Blue, manual gt with a stage one remap and ram air induction, 160 bhp, 220 ibft. 0-60 in 7 seconds and 135 mph. Nice.👍
Where?
@@BrateTebra123 what’s the question.? Stage one map, ram air induction kit. £450.00 all in.
@@kristianspencer1978 Who has done it?
@@BrateTebra123 I previously had a 2016 gtline which has the same engine, I had these mods.
I like the trousers
For the after-sales service and warranty to work as the Peugeot 208 looks, that would be great. Unfortunately, the reality is less cheerful, but this is what happens when the main Robins & Day dealership is owned by Peugeot UK, so it is not in their economic interest to benefit the customer and recognize each fault and perform the service diligently.
R&D have pulled out of Scotland; so we do not have that issue anymore.
@@wms1530 Maybe a god does exist after all? :D PS Good news :)
I'm just tossing up between this and the Fiesta St line mhev, tricky...... Peugeot need to add a trim option in trouser colour :-D
I really want the gasoline model imported to south korea!! But only electric one in here ㅜㅜ
Nice review. I had one on hire in the summer and could not get the steering wheel in a position where it didn't block my view of the electronic dials as I couldn't get it low enough without hitting my legs when using the clutch. Also the cupholder positioning on the manual is annoying as you can only use one of them. Otherwise it's very nimble and well built with excellent fuel economy.
We love this kind of feedback, thanks!
Which model please ?
I know, someone really needs to write and tell Peugeot that the idea with the small steering wheel isn't really working for them.
Peugeot Pars LX review please 👑
Ok I won’t comment on your trousers. I was gonna say they’re quite nice. 😂
Its like you read my mind with regards to the trousers lol. The exterior of this car is nice but the interior its a more love it or hate it thing.
Nothing wrong with the trousers, sleek and stylish just like the car. Sorry, I'll get me coat now...
Love the car colour not the clothes 🤣
... I like the trousers!
I like the tartan trousers. They would go nicely with the tartan seat pattern in my Polo GTi. I really must get a pair. Aesthetics are everything.
She's brilliant 👍
The car ??
@@richardshiggins704 nooooo