New 2020 Peugeot 208 review - does it have the substance to match its style?

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The new Peugeot 208 may be a small, five-door hatchback but it’s rather a big deal. The expectations are high and not just because the competition is so good. The new Renault Clio, arriving imminently in UK showrooms, does much of what the 208 promises to do; there’s the badge appeal of the Volkswagen Polo, and the all-round brilliance of the market leader, the Ford Fiesta.
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[@AndrejGobec]

Of all the superminis this wins by faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar!

[@lopezben3023]

. . NOT, NOT, NOT ... Peuge-NOT. . . . . . .

[@aquilinorodrigo]

waa waa​@@lopezben3023

[@owen_magneticblue2108]

It looks aggressive and sporty without having to look miserable and reserved like most VAG cars

[@lopezben3023]

. . NOT, NOT, NOT ... Peuge-NOT. . . . . . .

[@owen_magneticblue2108]

@@lopezben3023 ??????????????????????????????? 🥱 NOT, NOT ... Lopez-NOT.

[@autochampwandelen]

I agree with you, after reviewing it in my channel I must say it's probably the most stylish B-segment car available, although I have strong opinons supporting the Citroen C3!

[@thanosrocks5288]

does it also come with the matching trousers or was it just coincidence ? Hmm ......

[@petersothern2909]

about time he changed his pants he always wears them red one with a hint of pink

[@t5jerry]

I know he's gay and out their, but he usually looks like a traffic light anyway !!!

[@alexandergrzx300]

@@t5jerry What is?🤔 he is gay and? I see more straight guys with colored pants than gay guys.

[@MW-uh1xv]

@@alexandergrzx300 apparently it matters to some people. Its exhausting.

[@2urgse166]

@@t5jerry now bright colors are gay? 🤔

[@s.leochapman417]

Definitely the most appealing supermini... and no other European reviewers seem to rate every Ford model as the gold standard in everything. That seems to be an exclusively British phenomenon.

[@konfunable]

As an European I don't even know what if Ford equivalent for this.

[@fruitcake4t]

he says the ride isn't great...but then goes on to praise it???

[@georgekoutsoudis2339]

I was very confused

[@jazzip2989]

Test drive a car and try it for yourself... speak to other drivers or owners and then you can get a better opinion. Some of these car reviewers just chat straight garbage

[@frappe1439]

Absolutely livid because not long ago I got a Peugeot 208 (17 plate) and then this beauty comes out 😭 *waits patiently until I can upgrade*

[@EmilSaks]

OMG, are people going to stop talking bad about the wheel in I-cockpit!?! I would never even look the other brand until they accept this system, it's that good. Just setup the driving position and everything works perfectly. If you want to lay down like driving in formula 1, buy a Ferrari.

[@andresamartins26]

I feel the same. I can't stand those huge truck wheels anymore. I've been driving a 208 for 4 years now and just brought the e-GT.

[@SunyataManji]

@@andresamartins26 what's your honest review on the car itself? I plan to buy one but I'm seeing very polarising reviews which puts me on the fence! I wouldn't know much so I'm desperate for honest advice without all the press/review-y jazz

[@manomega1]

Is it me or is this video a bit foggy ??

[@fluidefluide1128]

It's you, I can barely see you from here...

[@Matt-ty3hr]

Looks like some bits were left ungraded by accident lol

[@karldean4067]

Cleaned my glasses 14 times

[@SMX815]

It is not filmed in 1080 for sure!

[@g00dfeeling]

208 is no-brainer. Makes Ford and VW so dull and lazy. If you sit properly you will see 3D dials. On standard cars with truck size steering wheel, view is also compromised if you don't sit as you should. Proper seating position is must for safety, there is no personal preference there, I like this, I like that ....

[@alexandergrzx300]

This 208 is so far better than polo and.. every cars is far better than fiesta

[@forza223bowe5]

Alexander Grzx The fiesta is still the best selling car in the Uk, the 208 and polo are nowhere near

[@g00dfeeling]

@@forza223bowe5 Yeah but that is just because it is manufactured in UK. It is second class car compared to 208. It always was.

[@livc444111]

@@g00dfeeling the Fiesta isn't produced in the UK, no Fords are produced in the UK anymore

[@g00dfeeling]

@@livc444111 Ford of Britain operates three major manufacturing sites in the UK, in Bridgend (petrol engine production), Dagenham (diesel engine production) and Halewood (transmissions).[1] It also operates a large research and development facility in Dunton, Essex, which employs over 3,000 engineers.[1][5

[@Enforcer1984]

Much nicer than most other hatches avail right now.

[@autochampwandelen]

I know right? Although I'm leaning more towards the Citroen C3!

[@phillipmarnik]

Anyone else notice his jacket matched the tinted windows?

[@Debbi.O]

DJ Phil 😂😂😂 i see what you’re doing 👏🏾

[@lopezben3023]

. . NOT, NOT, NOT ... Peuge-NOT. . . . . . .

[@vincentpetit6003]

It's funny, in france, no media actually likes how the fiesta is riding, neither it's interior ... And it reflects in its poor sales here ... I don't really understand how our appreciation of the same car can be that different ...

[@alexandergrzx300]

In France the Fiesta have a VERY BAD interior like all other country. Only in Uk the fiesta is perfect and magic because British is biased and Fiesta is built in UK. British are not fair, its them Dna.

[@vincentpetit6003]

@@alexandergrzx300 lol ok ! Thanks for the heads up !

[@Hazzer20]

I’m from 🇬🇧 and I can’t stand Ford and the cheap tacky interior and have sworn by Peugeot by having the 208 feline and then 208 gti by PS.. best car in the segment by miles 🙌🏼❤️

[@stephandolby]

@@Hazzer20 Let's be fair though, Ford's improvements to the interior of the seventh generation Fiesta are massive compared to what they sold before.

[@forza223bowe5]

Alexander Grzx The fiesta hasn’t been made In the Uk since 2002!

[@StarDust_1988]

Are you joking by saying Peugeot was making ugly cars???

[@Ben-dh1kt]

StarBoy i think he was talking about Renault

[@StarDust_1988]

@@Ben-dh1kt I think they are out of their minds! Peugeot made some beautiful cars, for example 1998 Peugeot 206, it's still one of the most beautiful hatchback of all time

[@StarDust_1988]

Not to mention the RCZ!

[@aquilinorodrigo]

​@StarDust_1988 He means the 207, 1st gen 308, 3008, 1007 etc

[@nitrowad]

Top of the dash doesn’t look nor does it sound like hard plastic. I think you meant the one in the middle.

[@fantashi1782]

now the wait for the gti version

[@alexandergrzx300]

She will be grey and green acid🤩

[@WeMuckAround]

I’m a bit scared by the rumours that it’ll be all-electric...

[@Hazzer20]

I’ve heard they aren’t going to make one as they are focusing on electric

[@marksapollo]

Yes it will be a very interesting car.

[@danylbekhoucha6180]

It will be electric.

[@muhsennnn]

Well, the fiesta did lose its one spot in the sales chart in the UK because the 208’s sister, the Corsa, is now the best selling car there. And in continental Europe, the 208 is now the best selling car, beating not just the Clio, but also the decades-long sales-charts-king, the Golf.

[@dgbservices6049]

I know right, what’s a Fiesta?

[@ryanstephen7806]

Where do you buy your trousers, James? I don't find these colours! Also, colour coding them with your review cars is cool.

[@lash9400]

Ryan Stephen James always turns it up for the reviews. First class review as always. I’m loving Peugeot at the moment.

[@roybatty4687]

What happened to the seats? You were showing the material close up, then next shot they changed completely.

[@SW46NH]

Is it a coincidence or a conscious choice that James's trousers match the cars in every video😂😂

[@alfamonk]

That was like watching a floating jacket and head.

[@maralynhood5859]

Mine is the 208 GT. Automatic. . it’s gorgeous in Far Yellow Small steering wheel. No problem with it but like said has its blind spots makes you take more care. As a previous. 6. Times over these Peugeot. Cars can’t get much better. As a 85. Year drive. Love it to bits

[@user-kw9qu2gz8v]

Putting the steering wheel in front of the gauges blocks the gauges?

[@markart157]

what a beauty in this yellow color

[@drawwithdan5821]

"Does the supermini have the substance to match the style?" Maybe so. More importantly... "Does anyone have any trousers to match the colour?!" James: "I knew these would come in handy one day!"

[@rafaelnevesdasilva5115]

James is such a great reviewer. Congrats Mr B.

[@sparkss4]

lol what is it with British motor journalists taking the seriously mediocre and mundane Fiesta as the benchmark for superminis? This is vastly superior as is the new Clio.

[@Dragon_breath_garage]

Why did the inside shot swap from a auto to a manual.

[@chrisbarlow8797]

This is the second video I’ve watched of this guy. Please stop matching your trousers with the cars! Just stop

[@SMX815]

You forgotten to mention the wireless charger behind the iPhone stand you highlighted & the yellow is stunning! The automatic is my choice as it one of the smoothest there is in this segment!

[@Kookanoodles]

Trouser game on point.

[@marksapollo]

I have a Fiesta MK 7.5 ST and it’s interior is a fantastic design, if cheap. The new MK8 Fiesta instrument binnacle design is crap by comparison and reminds me of Fiestas from 20 years ago! This 208 utterly shames it!

[@colinallan1962]

I can't understand why somebody would put the fully adjustable steering wheel in a position where he can't see the dials just because that's his favourite position for a wheel.. Madness and of course dangerous.

[@firecrest]

Steering wheel straight out of the early Austin Allegro. And we know what reception that got.

[@antonnaidenov9476]

Please never shoot video oppose to the sunlight...

[@michaelflinn7784]

Can't wait for the Corsa now

[@BrunoSantos-ie2nx]

Crap

[@minorearthmajorsky1476]

“And while the Ford Fiesta is unlikely to lose number 1 spot in sales charts anytime soon” Spoke to soon batch 😂

[@forza223bowe5]

In the Uk, the fiesta is selling well

[@minorearthmajorsky1476]

Forza223 Bowe corsa overtook it during September

[@jamiep61]

Great Video Review. One of best looking Supermiis

[@autochampwandelen]

Ah sweet Peugeot 208! I also reviewed it in my channel! I must say I liked what they had done, I'm a fan of their styling, but the small steering wheel is rather odd...

[@DesmondBXChen]

"8 Speeds...MAD!"

[@davidsanderson2960]

The steering wheel gets in the way of the dashboard.

[@rwg2626]

Now that’s a great looking car

[@mattws5784]

Great looking? That grill is so original and bland, I wish other countries would step up to the Germans but they never do

[@dgbservices6049]

m ws yeah if only every nation would step up to the krauts and produce such dull looking, soulless and unreliable cars that all the sheep out there want to pay through the nose for! 😂

[@roddy2body]

Why no fog lamps? Seems strange

[@misterPAINMAKER]

I like that he has the same color trousers.

[@techtoth1]

I love it! Won't be able to afford one until 2032*, probably, but I love it. *And a base, badly used one, moreover.

[@danylbekhoucha6180]

They change their model every 6-7 years. Two generations will be out and the next one will be only available in full electric.

[@techtoth1]

@@danylbekhoucha6180 I will only be able to afford a previous gen model, the one that will be banned from circulating anywhere. I will be hated as an evil pollutioner, and burned at the stake. Contributing so, even more, to the pollution. :)

[@MrEricGuerin]

negative points do not sound so ... bad - I remember the same issue with my Range Rover Evoque - it was never an issue for me, but at the time, the press was crying about the lake of visibility of the back of the car ... what I never understood : it was big enough to make me see cars coming in the back, and when I was reversing the gear, let say, for parking, I was using the camera ... so ... ? It is pity they do not focus more on the EV version of it, because for the coming years, I think it's not very 'wise' to use a version that is not EV or at least an hybrid - because this car will be clearly a success for people living in cities - and they are more an more restriction for 'regular' cars.

[@faith1980]

I have one and I LOVE it! Same colour as the video car, always turns heads! Mine is the 8speed auto.🐝😍

[@Kaimalek3]

Man, I can't wait for this to hit the South African shores. Definitely getting one

[@jerobiamjulies6381]

Me too! I heard it's coming next year

[@hutch5991]

Can't wait for it to get to South Africa - where it'll be immediately stolen

[@Kaimalek3]

@@hutch5991 Sounds like you're speaking from experience

[@stewarticke7794]

Prices would help ?

[@SwPiotrek]

Great review.

[@sevesellors2831]

How does it compare to new Clio? Both great cars but which is better?

[@dermentor0301]

Clio is for me better looking, bigger on space inside and with better pricetag for the same tier od equipment (3.5k euro cheaper)

[@mrgrey9584]

When’s the gti coming ?

[@newyorkcity76]

Beautiful car

[@nz8510]

New Corsa or New 208?

[@flashbangelectrics7705]

What the heck does it can crash into things mean?

[@asiffarooqui6789]

For looks Nissan's Micra is the best looking small car in the world at the moment. The styling is wonderful and complex surfacing is beyond reproach. 😌

[@NH-bz9jv]

Nissan Micra😂😂🤣🤣

[@jap9656]

Better than a Corsa?

[@flemminghansen6012]

A very goodlooking car indeed, i like the color yellow, what i would like is the silver metallic color, it suits the car perfect...;-) Greetings from Hr.Flemming Adler..:-)

[@OsirisPL]

Cool design. Shame there's no 3-door GTI with more power and lowered suspension. This one really rides high.

[@dashcam2417]

Super mini ,, have you seen the size of it ?? More like a super medium !!

[@alexandergrzx300]

Nop, 4.05m only.

[@Hazzer20]

Looks bigger but in person you’ll be surprised

[@dermentor0301]

On person looks even smaller. And The price tag is ufff. This reviewed verson od over 22k euro. For me new Clio with size, looks an price tag is Winner im super minis.

[@MaxArg1988]

I came here for the pants comments

[@lmc4964]

tehy should have 1.6 ltr options for these so they can be a bit of fun

[@hiimdonnahiimyoyen6725]

I want this car But my problem to say the name😂😂😂😂

[@oliverpearson1577]

The carwow score is 9/10, the autotrader score is 2.8/5. They can't both be right.

[@dgbservices6049]

Oliver Bear Even what car? Gave the new 208 4 stars, that’s saying something!

[@oliverpearson1577]

@@dgbservices6049 Indeed, so why the terrible review on autotrader?

[@fluidefluide1128]

They don't have to be right. It doesn't matter, no one cares, it's all about saying enough nice things about the car that they get the free trips the free toys and more importantly the advertising. Car mags sell advertising not cars. Like knitting magazines sell adverts not wool. 2.8/5 is over half so the ads will still be bought, more pretty pics, everyone's a winner.

[@kerryadams9208]

Auto trader absolutely love VW, the polo and the fiesta are benchmarks according to AT. The polo with its uninspiring looks and bland interior is referred to as 'refined' and 'classy'. Definitely paid off by certain manufacturers. The Nissan Quashqai has a high rating but if you look on forums, only around 1 or 2 people out of 5 are happy with the car and don't have reliability issues.

[@marklola12]

don't like the black trim above the tyres

[@johnnyvvlog]

It's not standard. Only on the highest spec models.

[@jdavison8551]

Does it come with furry dice?

[@sevesellors2831]

Lovely car interior is superb.

[@geoffpage3111]

Shame no new GTI on the horizon as got old 208 GTIjust right and took on the Ford fiesta st and Renault sport Brilliantly,ford and Renault will be rubbing there hands together no more competition from Peugeot.

[@petercavellini3232]

Mr B’s Trousers match the Car color....!😂

[@adamalaa4657]

Detailed and excellent explanation. I want to know the price of this car in Europe

[@danylbekhoucha6180]

It starts at 15.5k euros.

[@dermentor0301]

This one reviewed is over 22k.

[@danylbekhoucha6180]

@@dermentor0301 Yes better buying an e-208 at 26k with bonus.

[@brankacerin5705]

Love it! ♥️💞💖

[@adamsk6648]

This car is amazing

[@jacqueschevaux7654]

en plus on peut facilement rentrer une chevre! de plus en plus de gens se basent sur ca pour l'achat d'un vehicule

[@grandhomme4183]

@@jacqueschevaux7654 Jacques ? Tu sais qu'ils parlent Anglais ici... N'est-ce pas ?

[@ibbest123]

Great looking car

[@AlexUnder_BR]

How much $ for this version in Europe?

[@owenmcginty9418]

Alex Sander Reis I got one few days 1.2 petrol 5 speed manual 19,876 euro

[@AlexUnder_BR]

@@owenmcginty9418 thanks,.. your version is a GT, GT line?

[@owenmcginty9418]

Alex Sander Reis yeah it is

[@AlexUnder_BR]

@@owenmcginty9418 just one more question: do you know how cost the Ford Ka in your region? In that way I maybe get an idea for how much it will cost in my country (BR)

[@owenmcginty9418]

Alex Sander Reis it’s around same price depends on what extras u get in car

[@funkyfin3023]

So What Car and Driving Electric ride worst feature of the car? Who to believe?? Car looks lovely and back to Peugeot roots. Shame you couldn’t be more honest.

[@Mr11ESSE111]

this equiped 208 like here costs so much that you can buy 2 year old BMw 5 with much stronger diesel or petrol engine

[@flashbangelectrics7705]

You should be demonstrating baby buggies. What a prat.

[@colabn2187]

Peugeot never had ugly cars...

[@leiya107]

Shouldn’t this Seat be called 209?

[@maka5033]

There is also old and new 308,3008 and 508... Peugeot will never go up to "9"

[@danieljohnson4994]

@@maka5033 ahem 309

[@waqasali9663]

208 and a half

[@danieljohnson4994]

@@Sto79Be I'm talking about the 309 from the 90s so I don't see why they wouldn't do it again

[@samuelele]

I think the GTi version will do with these flaws

[@SimonIngram]

Now just imagine Top Gear with Chris Harris, James Batchelor, and Tim Burton.

[@hondatrix]

Oh boy...

[@nigelbamber202]

Nice car but the electrics will soon fail and something usually burns out on Peugeot

[@stephandolby]

Some trims of the first generation 208 also had badges on the C-pillar. I would find it unlikely that anything below GT trim would have this, so it's really not a big change from its predecessor in anything other than style. The shape of the C-pillar is certainly more reminiscent of the 205 though. There's a wireless charging point in that centre console cubby that I've seen two reviewers miss out so far (but you did, to be fair, point out that this comes as standard with the Allure trim, which is lower down the range, in your written article). You do talk up the interior as a really nice place to be with excellent fit and finish... but then say it's hardly luxurious. Do Peugeot need to launch another XY trim to up the ante a bit more? What makes the competition (i.e. the Audi A1) more luxurious, as it were? Finally, I dislike hearing WLTP for fuel consumption and NEDC for emissions. The car industry is hugely guilty of this and it's very misleading. 84g/km would equate to about 105g/km on WLTP. It's just worth mentioning that emissions will be a proportion higher than published figures.

[@saratov99]

Presenter is straight from 80's.

[@andreasphotiou1886]

saratov99 Quentin Wilson

[@henrich2183]

Why do they always have to cut the bonnet in two? It is like drawing lines across peoples' noses.

[@applez3015]

BTEC VERSION OF CARWOW

[@asiffarooqui6789]

Haha 😂 Nowt wrong with a BTEC mind 😕

[@mieguistumas]

Great car, terrible review.

[@alexandergrzx300]

Exactly

[@dancooper2072]

Why do british reviewers always bang on about the boring, plastic fiesta 🤔 move on guys, it's not even that good.

[@petercavellini3232]

Rear view Mirror?, why not just a Camera?, would cancel out the poor view out the rear a Window...?

[@Hazzer20]

Peter Cavellini from the gt line spec you get a colour reversing camera

[@danmalarkey5714]

The fiesta is no match for this. Everything about the fiesta screams pension car. They really ruined that car... a shame really when you look at the focus.

[@Malc180s]

Totally disagree. The second you get in any modern Ford you just _get_ it. Everything works, everything feels right, everything feels equal and even. Looks pretty sharp too.

[@RM-iu6mm]

That leather strip on the seats must be like wearing a G string. As a fat bloke, it’s a pass from me 🤭

[@oliverpearson1577]

It's a typical modern super mini - all style and no substance.

[@jamiesevern1417]

Rover 25!!!!

[@NH-bz9jv]

No, it’s a Peugeot 208.

[@rafrodvids]

Useless (infomercial like) "review"... Classy pants btw...

[@Shane_Marsh]

I don't rate him, he drives a Y reg mg zt

[@harryatkinson9757]

Who is this Quentin Willson rip off?

[@t5jerry]

So.....the HEATING system touchscreen is NOT the best in the world ( your words) BUT it does LOOK pretty cool !!!!!!!!! WELL ,that's ok then , it's a crap design, BUT as long as it "looks cool" , that's ok and it's operated by a 3 finger system , well Citroen can shove their 3 fingers where the sun don't shine !!!

[@alexandergrzx300]

This 208 have a best interior quality than ALL others supermini when we look thr Fiesta is the worst. Fiesta interior is cheap and very ugly for the same price/technology than 208.

[@t5jerry]

@@alexandergrzx300 what a load of rubbish, ford quality is FAR higher than cheap Citroen plastic crap !!!!

[@forza223bowe5]

Wouldn’t touch any french car with a barge pole, they will fall to bits

[@davebassman5339]

@@forza223bowe5 - that's why there are so many 30 year old 205s and AXs still running here in France...?

[@stephandolby]

Now now, Alex and jerry... 1) The Audi A1 and presumably DS 3 should still have better interiors, 2) the three-finger press takes you back to the main menu, not the climate control, and 3) this is a Peugeot, not a Citroen - they may share most parts and features, but like Skoda/Seat/VW/Audi, there are enough differences to set them aside.

[@onurguzel16]

I hope that new 208 would have no such issues (which is very unlikely) like my current 208 which is a total regret having plenty of problems.

[@kerryadams9208]

Depends on the engines, family member has the GTI and hasn't had any issues.

[@smashingpumpkin1986]

I love this car, but I've heard too many horror stories about Peugeot's reliability to actually buy one

[@NH-bz9jv]

Peugeot voted the most reliable brand in the recent JDPower survey. Fact.

[@adamc2756]

I'm officially carsexual