Wagons have everything a person can need in a car.
@TheMrMacintosh
Жыл бұрын
@petitewhitegirl While true, I will bet you 99% of SUV drivers never take their car off the road and would be much better suited with a wagon instead of an oversized SUV.
@likeris2
9 ай бұрын
parking in city.
@davidadams5116
Жыл бұрын
Everyone keeps on about the small wheel. It’s great and there is no problem seeing the instruments unless you deliberately line the wheel up to do that. I have had a 2008 SUV and at the moment a 3008 SUV. All I say is sit in it and if you can’t get comfortable don’t buy it. I love the position and have no problem with seeing the dials.
@seth1455
Жыл бұрын
Can we ban the use of the word "sporty" it's become meaningless and very very rarely does it relate to cars
@johanmarnfeldt5262
Жыл бұрын
Yes, sporty=uncomfortable=no buy.
@seth1455
Жыл бұрын
@@peterhess6039 if it was used in relation to how the car is tuned, no problem watched one video and the comment made was the headlining was black cause it was sporty, wtf, and who thought black headlining was a good idea in the first place
@johnmith7652
11 ай бұрын
That moment when he says no room in the back seat when his knees are in the back of the front seat. Fairly obvious the front seat is pushed back and reclined back😂😂😂
@gregrobins5615
Жыл бұрын
I still cannot believe Australians refuse to let go of this power play that they think is the number one thing in Australia. Sadly the same bogans still can't/won't understand why there is no auto manufacturing anymore in this country. The world changed years ago and we need to catch up. The fact that Peugeot are sold in over 160 countries worldwide says more about Aussies than it does Peugeot. Great and honest car review by the way.
@bombastic00
Жыл бұрын
I have this engine in a 3008 (mid sized suv) and could take it fully loaded through the atlas mountains of Morocco. No issues whatsoever.
@steffenhenriksen1412
Жыл бұрын
where you set the steering wheel is not in the normal position. You set it at the very top. That's not where it goes :)
@aw3215
Жыл бұрын
Another great and fair review Curt. Crazy that the obsession with SUVs has limited our choice of well-sorted wagons like the 308. Such a shame that we've abandoned any semblance of manual gearboxes in Euro cars that are well-sorted for them. Mazda3 seems to be the last man(ual) standing from entry level to the Astina G25 (which I own) and offers excellent drivability not to mention impressive average fuel consumption (5.8l/100 over 35000km, virtually all on highway and rural roads). Not sure if I'd commit to another French, let alone European, car these days though the dream is kept alive in my 1974 DS 23 Pallas! Happy motoring to you and the team in 2023, Antony.
@adams.tcrowe1503
4 ай бұрын
great review this. no gimmicks. fair, concise content. thanks
@lachlancook6718
Жыл бұрын
Very handsome car. Writing checks that the engine can't cash though sadly. Shoulda stuck with the 1.6 turbo, even only making the same 200 horses as the old 308 GT would have been just fine.
@meinhardleung4471
Жыл бұрын
The PHEV version of the 308 SW comes with the 1.6 turbo 4 cylinder
@juliacarter5321
Жыл бұрын
Dropping the 1.6 turbo was an unfortunate decision. I have found that the smaller steering wheel and the above wheel view of the instrument panel in my GT 308 (1.6 turbo) have given me the most comfortable and commanding driving position of any car I have driven.
@vaudou74
Жыл бұрын
u can have it but in the hybrid version.
@babisotonggg
Жыл бұрын
OMG, it look soo good on the rear.. freaking love it.. 1.2T 200hp? wow..
@loicbockstaller7405
Жыл бұрын
Typo. It's not 200hp
@justice4g
Жыл бұрын
you're not meant to put the steering wheel in the normal position, it's designed for it to be lower thus the smaller wheel.
@dj331
Жыл бұрын
I’m 5’8 and have no problem seeing the display over the steering wheel.
@MrBeachie111
11 ай бұрын
Had one for the weekend to evaluate >>> and I had a mental block on the engine tbh Im 100% sold just love it and has amazing tech , no issue for me 180cm with the wheel im fact i enjoy the go kart vibe , yer I guess I wish it had the 1.6 which I have enjoyed but the sound system is top notch too >> Im sold and hard to please
@Robertsmith2100
Жыл бұрын
I have a 307 2.0L Petrol wagon with 103kW (138HP) and I leave most people standing at the lights. Partly due to the tiptronic gearbox, which is quick off the mark. It's 1400 kg, so slightly heavier than this 308GT. Power is good enough, but when you load it up with four adults and baggage, you do feel the weight. It'll kick down gears so you can pass anything doing less than 130kph without any drama. I think people protest too much about the lack of power. However, I'm also old enough that I too would hesitate to buy a 1.3L... even in a motorbike!
@davidperry3531
Жыл бұрын
It appears that this reviewer is not as enamoured with this 308 as Tom was with the hatch a few weeks ago. I think it has a lot going for it , although being fully loaded the price reflects this. I’m not sure why Peugeot didn’t use the more powerful version of this motor as in the 2008 and I think this will be a problem for the Australian market. It is certainly more attractive and a better drive than the Mk8 Golf and deserves to do well. For Peugeot enthusiasts out there, they will love it.
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Tom here. The extra 184kg (as tested) moved by the same 96kW doesn’t help! You can just about get away with it in the hatch if you keep it on the boil but the wagon is 1476kg actual…
@davidperry3531
Жыл бұрын
@@chasingcars Hi Tom, I have driven the hatch and the performance is ok but what impressed me was the ride and handling. It's a pity that the wagon will suffer with that extra weight as it has a lot going for it both in style and practicality.
@maestromiles1
Жыл бұрын
96kW is not the 201hp you have listed in the "driving" segment (google says 128hp)
@maestromiles1
Жыл бұрын
and the 230Nm is 169lb ft (also from google)
@Subtle_Shift_In_Emphasis
Жыл бұрын
Thank you was about to say the same!
@gregj7916
Жыл бұрын
To keep the dealership’s in business and keep the sales numbers ticking over a sub $40k variant would help… Importer inchcape also missed out on sales when going with the Peugeot Partner van over it’s Berlingo sibling as the Berlingo has a regular dash-steering wheel…
@JohnSmith-nz4bn
Жыл бұрын
96kW is not 201hp...x1.34 to get hp from kW. Anyone else remember Curt from his editor time at Speed? That's going back.
@lylewalker9917
8 ай бұрын
I want to love it- there is very little choice in the small station wagon segment now Golf wagon will not be continuing here. I am at least interested enough to grant it a test drive when I am next in the market. But to me an underpowered wagon doesn't make sense. The fuel figures don't seem much better than a Golf/Skoda 1.4L. I like the quality look of the interior, but the angular dash treatment and the instrument cluster/wheel arrangement seems to be something "only the French would think of".
@alenalavanja6543
Жыл бұрын
They should've cut some length out of that massive boot to add more space to back seats...
@aerienix
Жыл бұрын
Digging the “Lion Face” of modern Peugeots. Compelling at $55k DA. Not many competitors in this space, no?
@adz5936
Жыл бұрын
I test drove the hatch a couple weeks ago, surprisingly torquey given how low the outputs are. On the whole was a very nice driving car, the touch screen and the digital instrument cluster would take a bit of getting used to over a couple weeks of initial ownership but not too bad. Having the steering wheel sit low in my lap was nice.
@jamesgriffiths1601
Жыл бұрын
Great review, I’m super disappointed in the power output and they could have avoided chasing that boot load by making the rear seat more comfortable, and yes, the steering wheel. I’m someone who will buy a wagon as long as there’s a good one to buy, but this needs the engine from the 508, otherwise it’s over to Skoda to replace my Megane GT wagon which is better than this car, but just aging. Such a shame because I love its looks.
@kakoiigaijin
Жыл бұрын
Some ahhhhh interesting driving at 6:05
@zaamuro8408
Жыл бұрын
Vehicle testing centre so on a private road.
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Private test track
@3h4yj8
Жыл бұрын
love the look and practicality of the wagon but without the focal stereo and the same 1.2l meant I opted for the premium hatch instead. This would work well as a PHEV though
@bonnybabu6443
Жыл бұрын
@chasingcars, how in the world is 96kw 201 hp?
@MeasureOnce
Жыл бұрын
128 horsies
@hanscaspersz4900
Жыл бұрын
96kw. And Peugeot is going to wonder why it does not sell. Such a shame
@MeasureOnce
Жыл бұрын
An engine this weak can't overtake with a full load. Unsafe, and unacceptable on our shoddy roads. Drive from Sydney to south coast in one of these and feel the regret when you're stuck behind trucks and grey nomads on hilly, largely single lane 'highway'. Nah. I won't be buying Pug again
@aussie8114
Жыл бұрын
If you can’t see the instrument panel then why is the car legal to sell.
@alexandrucristian9960
Жыл бұрын
Can you tell me if because of the 3-cylinder engine, there is any vibration at idle?
@garnray8568
9 ай бұрын
That Peugeot looks much better than a Skoda Octavia. Much more premium.
@kollar90
Жыл бұрын
What’s with the massive boot space but absolutely no room for your passengers in the second row
@roar666
Жыл бұрын
Good review, but...ummm.... WHAT THE? Since when is 96kw = 201hp? 1.2lire 3 cylinder is ridiculous... should have the 1.6 in it.
@dandandan3515
Жыл бұрын
Can someone tell why 96kw = 201 HP Is that 150kw = 201hp?
@chasingcars
Жыл бұрын
Whoops. 128hp.
@almostinanambo
5 ай бұрын
Shame they don't offer the diesel in aus, suits a family car better than that a 3 pot
@caldeer2074
Жыл бұрын
looks like the wagon makes a great case for an SUV at this price with more practicality and a better drivetrain
@petewilliams4289
Жыл бұрын
Good review (not great but still good) Who the hell immediately moves the steering wheel to the top... who is most likely Chasing cars reviewers . Move the steering wheel to the position that suits your driving and then if it blocks your view of the instrument panel get another car. However, simply automatically moving the stering wheel UP because.... well, because for no reason, move it to accomodate your driving position... no more, no less
@gdawwg1125
Жыл бұрын
The rear wheels need more offset
@KenanTurkiye
Жыл бұрын
I love wagons, wagons 6 days a week, the 7th reserved for a favorite coupe. But Peugeots are over styled and pretentious in the way they look. But wagons are cool, so it is a dilemma. : )
@BennnWJK
Жыл бұрын
Glad someone else thinks this about Peugeot designs. Everyone keeps raving on about how good looking they are but I disagree completely
@KenanTurkiye
Жыл бұрын
@@BennnWJK 👍
@tms977
Жыл бұрын
Huge miss for Peugeot here. Shame, if they had of used a bigger and more 'sporty' engine to compete with the VW and Skoda wagons then they would been a real market distributor
@Ben-bs4od
9 ай бұрын
3 cylinder turbo? What a stupid choice but figures it's Stellantis. If this had a turbo four cylinder and a better price it'd be imho the best car on the market with the hatch. The 208 is a much much better value so I would just take that any day over this.
@smithjohn2416
Жыл бұрын
My goodness, that is the most angular interior that I have ever seen.
@paname514
Жыл бұрын
see lamborghini then
@stephengrainger248
Жыл бұрын
Great review, thank you. I like the look of the car but the small engine is a turnoff.
@nizm0man
Жыл бұрын
I was looking forward to this car arriving so I can buy it. But $55k for a tiny engine, what a joke. Peugeot should have equipped the 165kW hybrid engine instead. What a shame, this wagon will flop.
@MeasureOnce
Жыл бұрын
Sadly, as a Pug owner I have to agree
@tonycoz2309
Жыл бұрын
Looks like the Skoda Octavia is the go.
@geoffsemon7411
Жыл бұрын
i've got the RS version and it's a fantastic car to drive
@tonycoz2309
Жыл бұрын
@@geoffsemon7411 yes all reports are very positive.
@JD-767
Жыл бұрын
Don’t get an Octavia when you can get a Superb.
@SupremeMoFo
Жыл бұрын
@@mharro88 no wagon, no dice
@mharro88
Жыл бұрын
@@SupremeMoFo why? Size? It's not 1998 anymore
@stephend6439
Жыл бұрын
Great looking car. But I don’t think I could drive something so underpowered given what else is on offer out there.
@paname514
Жыл бұрын
not underpowered because it's ligher than the competition
@peterwest5661
Жыл бұрын
At 8.32 minutes I thought if you were driving from Adelaide to Darwin what would be better for comfort and humans in the back? A VF Sv6 Sportwagon or this toy car. Not quite the tech (does the toy car have heads up display?) If GM were here now cars like this would be irrelevant. I had a Sportwagon 8lts per 100 Adelaide to Melbourne and you could actually overtake quickly and safely. Yes I am a dinosaur but this car is a joke. Over 10k dearer than the Commodore was for a, bugger cannot find the words to describe it. "It" be the operative word. Ps Peugeot should have hired some of the out of work Holden designers
@coldude2559
Жыл бұрын
Never been keen on French cars...even a harder sell here in Australia...
@lukelawrence6007
Жыл бұрын
I would have a rs6 Audi but this Peugeot is cheaper
@richieduck67
Жыл бұрын
Not premium with a 1.2 litre 3 cylinder
@paname514
Жыл бұрын
ah yes then BMW 1.5 3 cylinder is definitely more premium
@DavidMcBeth-xv9lq
Жыл бұрын
Paint looks blue to me....
@Redbull0000
Жыл бұрын
Peugeot 🥰
@gregj3515
Жыл бұрын
might be cool but it needs more torque....
@8aitch8
11 ай бұрын
Nice car, needs more oomph!
@kolgrillarn
Жыл бұрын
Nice outlook BUT this engine is a joke!😂 I have a 308sw with the 2 litre 150hp turbodiesel and thats a joy to drive!
@dennisjohnstone4739
Жыл бұрын
The styling doesn't do it for me both inside and out. The engine is way too small and the steering wheel ,instruments relationship is stupid. The omission of a rear seat centre armrest is a mistake detracting from the supposed premium feel and design. If there's a diesel version, that would be the one to go for with it's potential extra torque.
@topher.m
Жыл бұрын
Styling looks great but the reverse camera looks like its camera/screen was stolen from a Nokia 5300.
@Mike_221
Жыл бұрын
0-100km in nearly 10 seconds? Hahaha what a joke
@seth1455
Жыл бұрын
unfortunately, they're not joking
@smithjohn2416
Жыл бұрын
They are genuinely taking the piss on this one. This car just looking at it, screams at least 5.5 - 6.0 seconds to 100km.
@mrx168
Жыл бұрын
So it’s essentially just as fast as an old 4 speed slush box Corolla from the early 2000s…
@paname514
Жыл бұрын
@@mrx168 and? sounds like you need to compensate for something small
@vepakko
Жыл бұрын
Those fake exhaust pipes are ridicilous 🤣
@geoffsemon7411
Жыл бұрын
looks great. I'd love to see this as an EV
@paname514
Жыл бұрын
it does exist
@malsmith2012
Жыл бұрын
What a missed opportunity. For a brand that doesn't sell many cars and that looks to be making an effort to change that going by the looks and effort in the interior why oh why would they sign off on that underpowered power plant? Just crazy. And same with the steering wheel and lack of leg room in the rear how does that get through all the engineering meetings and get the tick of approval..
@georgealex19
Жыл бұрын
By this rate, we’ll end up paying 6 figures for a premium sedan, not even fully equipped…. Quite sad actually. Also sad is that NONE of the reviewers points this trend out! No even 1!
@sagcrossroad
Жыл бұрын
Peugeot must be dreaming to think people would fork out 50k to buy a 1.2l 3cy turbo car....
@paname514
Жыл бұрын
that's what the market sells
@JimmyjimmyJimmyjimmy-ih3yd
Жыл бұрын
Save 10k and get a Golf wagon.
@thewaddler729
Жыл бұрын
It’s a Peugeot, please people, don’t buy a Peugeot … or a Citroen which are just as “reliable”.
@kolgrillarn
Жыл бұрын
Well , ive had a used peugeot 308sw 2015 for five years 54000km and no problems! The car has now 98000 km on and counting 😁
@ulfw
Жыл бұрын
They are not.
@mharro88
Жыл бұрын
A mg zs is quicker
@paname514
Жыл бұрын
and way worse quality, if you can even call that quality
@mharro88
Жыл бұрын
@@paname514 quality is better than mainstream brands like Kia and Hyundai drives as well as a seltos.
@jasonlewis2990
Жыл бұрын
Not worth the money for a whipper snipper engine. Even more grossly overpriced is the 508 wagon with its tiny motor and front wheel drive. Looks great though, i dig both wagons, great review
@paname514
Жыл бұрын
ah yes, the fwd hater that hasn't tested the quality of the best fwd cars.
@MrBenHaynes
Жыл бұрын
Peugeot have been off my shopping list since the implementation of the "peer over" steering wheel. It's infuriating, totally non-functional and a definite dealbreaker. The lion doesn't roar in Australia, he hardly purrs, Joe.
@ranimbill9331
Жыл бұрын
Reliability issues. No performance. Not spacious.
@BennnWJK
Жыл бұрын
That stupid steering wheel design absolutely did my head in when i had a peugeot rental car. Will never ever buy one…
@jamesmoros1274
Жыл бұрын
Typically French car, ugly, expensive and poor customer service especially in Australia.
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