That's the car I have at the moment, and it's my first car, a 2016 208 Puretech. So far, runs like a Swiss watch, comfy to drive, love the small steering wheel and the cruise control and even with a mobility buggy in the back, can still get a passenger in the back.
@natashamusa7250
3 жыл бұрын
Is it reliable??
@maxjames7268
6 ай бұрын
@@natashamusa7250my family had one, many mechanical issues but didn't break down
@LeWoody_
5 ай бұрын
@natashamusa7250 Mine isn't
@danshalvey9774
5 ай бұрын
@@natashamusa7250mine has had so many problems
@omghtt
12 жыл бұрын
The smaller steering wheel in this car is actually a huge benefit and I give Peugeot a big thumbs up for that. Also, unlike Matt said, comparing this car's interior with other rival superminis the 208 just blows away all the competition. I don't know if Matt had his eyes opened but it's made of really nice and not so cheap material.
@prisonervi
8 жыл бұрын
Having just had a test drive, I have to say what a super car this is! I disagree with the reviewers opinion of the car! The dash makes perfect sense. You can easily get a comfy driving position and see the instruments clearly over the steering wheel!! Small steering wheel? Feels great and the car handles well-test driven in 60-70 mph gales on open roads, all times completely stable!!! And the 1 litre engine is smooth, quiet and remarkably willing, with little road noise inside. The seats are comfortable and very supportive-great if you have back problems! And don't forget the safety features-driver/passenger air bags, curtain air bags and EBD. Combine that with good looks and such a clean "green" car, so cheap to run and the 208 is an excellent choice for someone wanting style and economy in an affordable value for money package. Mine is 3 years old with 13000 miles-and absolutely immaculate. You can never please some people I know!! But speaking for myself, it's without doubt the best car I've ever driven!
@robertbidochon7949
8 жыл бұрын
+prisonervi Thanks for the comment, it helps a lot!
@willem3235
6 жыл бұрын
i have my car for 2.5 weeks and allready did drive 1.2k km
@williamwood3649
5 жыл бұрын
Have u only ever driven one car?
@gardini100
4 жыл бұрын
i have tried it for a few mnds now "diesel" it is so reactive and fun to drive and take people by surprise , and seems to not use any gas at all , a funny little thing ,,, I love it !
@courtsfrancis6417
8 жыл бұрын
Picked up my 208 yesterday! Absolutely love it ! So nice to drive
@NatashaLouisa11
8 жыл бұрын
What litre did u get?
@robertbidochon7949
8 жыл бұрын
+Chantelle Louise You mean displacement?
@LTSOFTWARS
4 жыл бұрын
How is it now ?
@SaifIslamAl
2 жыл бұрын
How is it now?
@logiclight
7 жыл бұрын
That French impression seriously made this the best car video I have ever seen (and i have been watching many, many lately). Great review by the way. Thanks.
@thsantos
10 жыл бұрын
Best car reviewer ever! I was cracking up with the french talk! Awesome!
@Pilo17contreras
8 жыл бұрын
i hope one day to drive this as my first car
@user-xg6zz8qs3q
4 жыл бұрын
I know I’m late to comment, but 208s are frequently used as company cars in France. So go work in France 🇫🇷
@mickgordon5151
4 жыл бұрын
I have got one it's a lovely car to drive .
@Ben-db5re
4 жыл бұрын
000 001 the police use them too!
@Thisistrulyoddtv_Mark
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve got the 207 it’s just as good if not in-fact better but I do still like the 208 and probably have one as my next car the 207 isn’t my first car but my second as I at first had renault clio mk3 58 plate 5dr automatic now I have 5dr automatic Peugeot 207 2010
@Pilo17contreras
4 жыл бұрын
Wow can't believe it's been 4 years now since I wrote that comment...I was still in college back then but i thought i would share with you guys that through saving money from a part time job, I finally had most of the money to pay for it, and with the help of my mom with the rest, I finally got a used 208 GTi that i still have to this day and love, no issues, just a lot of smiles, and don't think I will ever sell it!!
@cmagennis927
12 жыл бұрын
I can see the speedo perfectly! I had the seat and steering set up to suit me, I am 194cm tall and had no problems at all..
@ReSpeCteR-1
8 жыл бұрын
I've got a 208 1.0vti access. I think its fantastic for a city car. I can't find any problem with the steering and dash config as its designed as an overhead dash not your typical through the steering wheel. its like some old fashioned car designs.Its very unique and gives a one of a kind feel. The 3 dr model is also a very sexy car.
@Automobiletester
12 жыл бұрын
"I bet if Volkswagen had done the same everyone would be leaping to congratulate them." AGREED. + If Ford has done the same, this tester would say that it’s the invention of the century.
@TheGolfdaily
12 жыл бұрын
We have two 208 compay cars delivered couple of weeks ago to replace our ageing 207s. There are 16 of us at the office and they all had ago in it. So far, none of us had problem with seating positions or dial reading problems. In fact the 208 has become so popular, every body wants to take it home for the evening and weekends!
@aekaras99
7 жыл бұрын
what is Koscielny doing on carbuyer?
@Ilias_Geo
3 жыл бұрын
Γεια σου ρε Έλληνα
@PandaUzumaki
12 жыл бұрын
A car that actually doesn't really haves bad point. If you like the design and trust Peugeot engines and of course have the money for it (being expensive on higher specs) this car might be perfect. Nice one PSA
@goktugyaman3759
10 жыл бұрын
Mat Watson and his French talk. Okayyyy, I'm dead :D
@goktugyaman3759
4 жыл бұрын
@Adam Joseph I can't understand how you reached here out. And this comment is now ancient
@Top_Gear_Clips_Central
2 ай бұрын
@@goktugyaman3759 have u seen him on carwow
@ImportedfromUK
9 жыл бұрын
I use one of these on my driving lessons and they are an excellent learner car - 8/8 m8
@t3ddyspaghetti39
6 жыл бұрын
Im learning in one too. I use my partners to drive in too a Seat Leon 2.0 and hate it. Looking at getting this i love it so much
@hyena-chase2176
7 жыл бұрын
On bendy roads I still think the suzki swift is better than the fiesta,as I owned both
@Jamardos
9 жыл бұрын
Hilarious especially the french impersonation, classic. Had to watch the video again.
@vicBanga
9 жыл бұрын
+Shereen Harrison hahahahaha dude can be silly funny!
@Jamardos
9 жыл бұрын
Definitely, just about remember y I was watching the video lool.
@Alagathevictor
7 жыл бұрын
HAHAHA the French are really like that! I wrote my engineering thesis with a french student, and he was just like that, making all creative tricks. And no one will know LOL
@miltondavid6879
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😆
@rytiskurcinskas7179
10 жыл бұрын
hes french speech killed me :DDDDDDDDDDD epic !!!
@vizzbucks05
3 жыл бұрын
Another problem, is......... if a headlight bulb blows, especially passenger side. You can't fit your hand in to change it, and have to remove the whole light fitting. But saying that, i've had one for the past 2 years, and it is a nice little car, never had a problem with it. Very comfortable to drive, and gives me everything i need in a car.
@HenryBrooke1998
3 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of getting one of these as my next car. It's the car I learnt to drive and passed my test in. The one I'm after is the 1.4 HDi Active.
@adamrexter1759
2 жыл бұрын
Did you get it?
@ayushdawadi100
3 жыл бұрын
youtube algorithm brought me here in February 2021, but looking at Mat's OG hairstyle I don't regret being here. Thanks KZitem!
@evildanger
8 жыл бұрын
I love my Peugeot 208. Got the style one which has reverse sensors and a glass roof. When is car buyer going to review the 2015 facelift model?
@shujogo
4 жыл бұрын
How reliable was it men? I’m thinking on buying a 2012 1.4 automatic diesel
@reynoldwebb3524
4 жыл бұрын
Jesus Rivas it's fantastic
@Nordmann61
12 жыл бұрын
Peugeot intention is that you view the instruments over the steering wheel. Here is how to do it: adjust the seat height as high as possible for you, without rubbing your head in the ceiling of course, and then adjust the steering wheels rake down, to you see the instruments over the steering wheel. Brilliant, you can see the speedomenter without gazing directly at it, and keep your attention ahead on the road. This is one good supermini.
@rebelkassadin
6 жыл бұрын
Except that, when you want to drive sportier, you will always want to sit maximally low as possible.
@ashrafanwar6115
3 ай бұрын
The best car no doubt. Been using it since 2016 till now and it works brillinatly ❤
@Jondread
11 жыл бұрын
Correct, the way this is designed is so that the steering wheel is positioned UNDER the speedo. It is a smaller steering wheel for that exact reason.
@jeremycubs8331
7 жыл бұрын
Peugeots Hdi is the best engine you could possibly have in a family car better than TDI.
@Al3xisAE
7 жыл бұрын
metal rules - hdi 1.6 and 2.0 are the same engine blocks as the 1.6 and 2.0 tdci ford engine, you'll be surprised what car companies share because it's so expensive to develop engines/chassis etc
@jeremycubs8331
7 жыл бұрын
Rb5vega Basing on my experience, Hdi are more refined, gasoline like to drive than Ford's 1.6 tdci. The Peugeot diesels are quite pokey than Ford's which is weird because I believe they are basically the same engine.
@eternalhalloween1
10 жыл бұрын
It's actually a nice looking car. My only real concern was where Matt said that the steering is vague. Well, CD isn't quite dead yet. But sadly, it is heading in that direction.
@eternalhalloween1
9 жыл бұрын
I don't think CDs will die completely. But I think the vinyl revival will wear off mighty fast when people see how inconvenient they are.
@eternalhalloween1
8 жыл бұрын
+Eric George Hi Eric. I think another reality is that while vinyl has its fans, a vinyl costs $20. to make. While a CD costs $5. to $10. to make. If people are serious about vinyl, they will end up needing a brush $15., a stylus cleaner $30., an anti static gun $100., and a spin dry record cleaner $100. (And for the real serious vinyl man, a wet washing record machine which goes for about $750.) Vinyl is NOT a cheap hobby.
@eternalhalloween1
8 жыл бұрын
+Eric George Yea Eric. I think the viny LP will always have a cult following. But it will never be mainstream again. They take up too much space for the average guy. They're not portable. They're more expensive. And they just are too expensive to maintain. Interestingly, some vinyls try to hook you by giving you a free code to make a cd. (Not unlike how bluray tried to hook people by giving them a free or very cheap DVD copy.)
@eternalhalloween1
8 жыл бұрын
+Eric George Ha ha. Yea! One thing I've noticed is that for the most part, buying a CD is a straight forward purchase. Buying vinyl LP is more of a businessman type purchase. (Very similar to the way a mechanic buys used cars.) You buy a stack of what's available for a price. And you know that some will work fine. Some will work so-so. And some won't play at all. Happy Halloween. :)
@michaelrobson5480
11 жыл бұрын
I did not believe you said that word horrible it is not horrible its the best hatchback on the market and the plastics are not cheap they are well made and the 1.2 engine is the best 1.2 engine on the market this car ticks all the boxes and I will not let you say horrible!
@Automobiletester
12 жыл бұрын
I have tried the 208 on various occasions with different people of different sizes. None of them had problem when steering wheels and seats were adjusted properly. You can indeed block the instrument panel with the steering wheel if you WANT it to! But then, why would you do that unless you want to a story out of it.. But still, the small glove box which I was not aware of for the right hand drive 208 looks really like a big negligence!
@OdinDrengr
7 жыл бұрын
Just letting you know I had nothing to do with the squashing of the steering wheel...
@megamanmadrid
12 жыл бұрын
I have to desagree.... I saw one the other day in white, and it blew my mind. And you know what they say : beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
@lilnash7
10 жыл бұрын
you can just squash the steering wheel and whaalla LMAO THAT GOT ME
@TheMysticChaosifiers
10 жыл бұрын
I have one and the wheel works fine if you have it in the right place, it should be just below the dials, that was the design for it, rather than having a larger wheel where you have to look through the wheel, this one you look over it.
@michaelrobson5480
11 жыл бұрын
everyone the 207 is old the 208 is modern and has a built in entertainment system as standard also you get the sat nav on active version
@tommygunn7409
8 жыл бұрын
You want to drive it for a year and then review it. How long did you have it for? a day, a week? The suspension is to hard, you will feel all the bumps, the media centre will go crazy in the winter because of the cold temperature, it takes 5 minutes for the Bluetooth system to connect to my phone and when it connects the dim witted selection button is so slow at changing a track, it's skipped 2 or 3. When you use hands free, if your contacts are on the sim card it won't read them, it only reads your contacts on the phone memory. But it is cheap to run, it costs about £450 a year (2016) in petrol. £20 tax a year. If it weren't for the hard ride and the media centre e.i. hands free and Bluetooth I would be really happy but it's just the little things that annoy me about this car.
@trishstratus4238
7 жыл бұрын
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@Calciferic
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the link! It is always good to have more than one view on something.
@skatethebored
9 жыл бұрын
4:10 funniest part ever on the Carbuyer channel ! :D
@niksarass
10 жыл бұрын
and another ford advertisement, another!
@craigtrigg4288
Ай бұрын
ive bought peugeot 208 e-hdi allure 5 door in blue . great test drive matt
@Nordmann61
11 жыл бұрын
To see the instruments Matt, you just adjust the seat so high, and the steering wheel's rake so low so you can see the instruments over the steering wheel. How hard can it be, as they say.. It is brilliant, you can give the road ahead full attention, and see the speed you are driving, without having to look directly at the speedometer, good idea, Peugeot!
@mohammedaahil
2 жыл бұрын
what!? Mat watson from carwow?! 👀
@khchoolye
11 жыл бұрын
thank you.. i love hatchbacks and did mention allure and comfortline, which gives a nice idea of the engines i am talking about..
@robertoNirengi
5 жыл бұрын
This channel keeps praising volkswagen in every video, insidious advertising.
@AristotelisMitsiou
10 жыл бұрын
Now this is the reason why I subscribed to Carbuyer, apart from the cars of course. Rebecca is beautiful and Matt is hilarious! I almost fell off my chair on 4:16!
@jigrodrigues
11 жыл бұрын
oh yes, I would trade my astra for a 208 rallye in a heartbeat. I loved the 205 and 106 rally. But it would need to be stripped of useless equipment (why not manual windows?), use a quirky non turbo engine (they could tune the 1.6 litre VTI, I guess), and it needed shorter gear ratio, stiffened suspension, sport seats, the lot. Like the old ones. I would love it more than a GTI
@rahulgosh1
11 жыл бұрын
- Some one cant take criticisms ... it was a generally positive review
@FoxRS
12 жыл бұрын
I've been in the back of a 208 (with the front seat in my position) and it's very small and not very confortable. I'm not that tall either (1,80m). My parents drive a Honda Jazz, now that's a spacious car, very practical and fun to drive. I'd buy that one over this car, or any of this class, to be honest.
@Automobiletester
12 жыл бұрын
I have talked to the people at PEUGEOT. They explained that the lower part of the steering wheel remains the same as industry standards using ergonomic charts that are currently used in all automobile manufacturers. It is just the top of the steering wheel that has been lowered giving the wrong impression that it is sitting on your lap. I have checked that theory with a 207 and it is totally true. The lower part of the steering wheel on both 208 and the 207 remains the same.
@carlwhite9022
6 жыл бұрын
Bought mine brand new its a amazing car. Will b part xing it next year for a 2008
@PolloBocadillos
12 жыл бұрын
Matts turned into a MONSTER in this video. Gyms made you into a lou ferringo look a like
@Xcedable
12 жыл бұрын
I have 1.2L three cylinder unit. I'm very happy about it. The engine is nippy, the small steering give a sense of sportivity, and it makes the car dart in & out of corners, the handling is great too. The dashboard is class leading, whereas for others they are still copying the same rubbish from 20 years ago. Now someone brought originality& innovation, that a car mag journalist does a crap rewiev about it.That a shame!! By the way my bra got a fiesta, we both agree the 208 is more fun to drive.
@mickeytran1936
2 жыл бұрын
watching matt with this superb hairstyle..
@newmabreu96
12 жыл бұрын
thank god matt u heard me finally thank you, now i need to compare the peugeot 208 with the citroen c3 picasso
@Kookanoodles
12 жыл бұрын
It wasn't a joke, it was an impression, and it was pretty good if you ask me !
@AdamOpie
6 жыл бұрын
I love my 208 :) Great little car!
@jackd166
12 жыл бұрын
My friend just got the 208 Allure and he says its far better to drive an more fun than his mums 2011 fiesta zetec so i think its more of a personal opinion matt, not a fact!!
@jakehayes1998
4 жыл бұрын
Cd isn't dead for me, still have a collection.
@senseiqhi
9 жыл бұрын
Love the French talk
@adrianek12102008
10 жыл бұрын
French improvisation brought me to tears :) we'll squash the wheel and noone will know Voila :) Great review and very nice car indeed.
@s0nnyburnett
12 жыл бұрын
Matt's actually part of A Flock of Seagulls cover band, he's lead singer.
@mohammedahmed2374
10 жыл бұрын
How's the automatic one
@TheRoarWithin
3 жыл бұрын
I love this guy.
@zarafrench6072
2 жыл бұрын
Can anyone let me know.. would a silver cross buggy fit in the boot? Thanks 😊
@kushikosi
4 жыл бұрын
4:16 the best part
@optimuz57
10 ай бұрын
Yooo! Matt looks different. He stopped going to the gym now 😂
@Moreno6000
2 ай бұрын
I have this car for 3 years now and it was fun to drive. Funny he mention ford fiesta because thats the new one i am gonna buy lol
@fahmad7194
11 жыл бұрын
I like the sporty steering wheel and looking over it at the binnacle.
@coolrusskiy
11 жыл бұрын
But British car manufacturers like Land Rover and Jaguar, etc need to build once for Britain and other for other countries, have also extra costs too!
@lukamilic
2 жыл бұрын
The 208 is the worst car I have ever driven. The driving visibility is absolutely terrible because of how raised the hood is...The A pillar in front is blocking blind spots and easy to miss on seeing pedestrians or cyclists...What is bizarre is that I am quite tall (+1.92m) and even so, I struggled with it. Changing gears feels very rough and not smooth at all and the clutch is very heavy (I know that could be because it would need fixing but I am sure that the car I drove was in fairly good condition) I can compliment the steering wheel, handling and features but overall would not recommend this car...
@Benny8940
11 жыл бұрын
The problem with the steering wheel blocking the view of the instruments is enough to make this car a big NO! On the positive side, Mat made this review very watchable, he's cute.
@estebanposadaduque6415
8 жыл бұрын
.... wow .... comparing it with the great FORD FIESTA .... I already am part of that community ...
@BestCarSound
12 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mat for fuse box explaining! Now I'll know that ;) Keep on!
@00kirbyd
12 жыл бұрын
I've said this in other videos, it seems UK auto press are prejudiced against anything not german.
@lffit
12 жыл бұрын
I had a 206 in Australia, when converting to RH drive they didn't change the floor pan, so the foot well on that side was narrrow, result?.. the pedals were so close together damn easy to have an accident, but I liked it and this one even more so, and I have a new Fiesta, imo this 208 is worth a look!
@degetulmijlociu1797
5 жыл бұрын
Hi i want to buy but 1.4 hdi from 2012 what to expect?! Engine problems?!! Who has this car and can reply please?!
@honestranking48
5 жыл бұрын
Very good car. Nothing serious to expect. I have it.
@Calciferic
12 жыл бұрын
I don't think that he is ignorant, his point is valid regardless of what were Peugeot reasons. I also praise companies when they try to do different things, but blocking the speedometer's view at a certain position is pretty bad.
@nateesc7413
6 жыл бұрын
The car I'm currently learning to drive in 😁
@kenijane1711
11 жыл бұрын
My 208 even has a CD player :D its a nice car, and i adore that small wheel.
@AkiffHssn
12 жыл бұрын
YEAH!!! I just realize matt is working out his body :D
@johnnorthfield7168
11 жыл бұрын
Good review on the Peugeot 208 i was considering buying this car or the Kia Rio i first took a look at the 208 and noticed when sitting in the drivers seat that i could not see the speedo because of the crazy design that drivers wheel completely blokes the view and i could not live with this and feel many other buyers will not buy this car for this reason + no cd player not good and not for me.
@LeguimOla
12 жыл бұрын
They sure have come a long way since the classic 205.
@matt2201
11 жыл бұрын
It's not just the UK, about a third of the world's population drives on the left, including Japan which, I'm sure you know, is a massive car-producing nation.
@MEB20101
8 жыл бұрын
just placed a deposit on my 208 active today...Sadly leaving behind my fiat punto easy due to a re accruing fault that I think for a three year old car isnt good. test drove the 208 today it is nippy so wish I had the gti model lol
@jackd166
12 жыл бұрын
I drive a 207 and im not convinced that this new interior is better. The seats dont look as good and i do love the new media console and steering wheel but the rest look so plain!!!! I love the outside but this one looks standard. When i renew my car i think id have to get the higher spec and must be a 3 door they look soo much nicer.
@miguelsaez340
12 жыл бұрын
now i saw your message everything is normal, im back on the stereo, i was in the headphones but it was weird it didnt sound as usual
@Wwedman1PS3
7 жыл бұрын
I just bought one 😋
@d947
11 ай бұрын
Lol the Young guy from Carwow
@hammy434
12 жыл бұрын
well my mum had a audi a3 for 10 years and the only problem was once the engine coughed before it started and it took a few attempts. then it worked. this was because i left the interior light on by accident so it had no battery. my friends dad had a vw passat (estate) and nothing ever went wrong...
@TheEGGtech
12 жыл бұрын
LOL, the glove-box issue is the same as in my Citroen DS3, the manual doesn't fit, but at least the OBD port and fusebox are handy. And it means I can use the OBD port while driving without it being dangerous.
@xride09
12 жыл бұрын
OMG THANKS FOR REVIEWING THIS CAR !!
@TheGolfdaily
12 жыл бұрын
@moddingpark, answer to your questions is; This guy has buddies working at Ford.
@MelbStevo
12 жыл бұрын
They're affiliated with Mitsubishi, badge engineered - the 3008 and some other one. It's shaped like a Corolla hatch and a blend of Yaris interior. The colour looks almost identical to that of Toyota, so possibly.
@andysim232
11 жыл бұрын
I have a 207. Its in for repairs after it got shunted in the rear. They gave me a 208 HDI and I was shocked at how they never bothered to fix the problems of the 207 in their next model. The 208 I got has the same tiny glove box and clunky gear box ad the 207 lol. And the dash just looks fussy and tachy compared to its previous version. I love my 207 and this is worse. The only thing I like is the mpg
@Oliverfuruhashi
2 жыл бұрын
I love Peugeot’s
@Sherukka
11 жыл бұрын
There is a lot of gearbox choices, so select another one (the one with 6-speed is brilliant!).
@00kirbyd
12 жыл бұрын
Better than a Polo though definitely. Had a ride in a new one, it nearly shook the bones out of my body. The french sure know how to do comfort, you have to give them that.
@marius279
3 жыл бұрын
You like it
@muscleinwiththechef
3 жыл бұрын
I have the pergout 208 puretech allure also comes with mood lights above my head and panaramic roof apsalutly fantastic car and would recommend to anyone.
@Shoen
11 жыл бұрын
I bought the white version yesterday! I hope i won't look like a taxi!
@derbigpr500
12 жыл бұрын
Yea thats why the make some of the most fun and best sports cars, and the best hot hatches in the world...and always have been.
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