Peugeot 205 XS, the 80's hot hatch underdog to the GTI - Overtake Films

Peugeot 205 XS - The little brother to the GTI. We drive this time warp 28,000 mile 205 and rediscover the magic offered by Peugeot in the 1980's. The car is driven around some UK country lanes with views both inside and out. Please subscribe for more videos!
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Music Credits:
Stellardrone - "Airglow"
Chris Zabriskie - "Chance, Luck, Errors in Nature, Fate, Destruction As a Finale"

[@JEROMEGORDINI]

Nothing is betten than a peugeot 205. Greatings from France

[@ricp123]

One of the most enjoyable cars I have ever owned.

[@DaVeith]

Great video! I'm restoring a 1990 XS. So excited when I can finally drive it.

[@xavman1674]

My first car 😊 A gem, and in blue it s absolutely beautiful.

[@briangriffiths114]

We had the 205 1.6 GTi and 1.4 XS in my household during the late 1980s and I had access to both cars. The XS was a complete match for the GTi from 30-70 through the gears but was a much better drive because its steering was lighter. Whilst I love the modern safety features in modern cars, I miss the days of the warm or hot hatch rather than the current sanitised and bloated offerings from manufacturers that are quite bland to drive. no matter how fast they are.

[@alfsmith4936]

I had a 1.9 too and I agree. The XS was basically a Rallye in street clothes and what fun it was on a winding Lincolnshire backroad.

[@RevMatchme]

This is absolutely brilliant, you've captured the spirit of my old XS perfectly. Thank you.

[@StricklyRockas]

I had a GTI for several years before selling it to fund a house purchase earlier this year, but i couldn't resist another 205 so bought an XS, and i gotta say i love it more than my GTI, even at 70 mph pulling 4k revs on the motorway lol.....great vid, thanks for uploading

[@superwisdom7342]

Xs doesn't need any tuning the engine was derived from rally background. That's its nippy to weight ratio. This will give a lot cars on road good run. I loved that car 20 years ago

[@jasonevans6129]

Cracking car the XS. Managed to pick one up a month while my GTi is being restored. Love the engine, like a mini turbo when 2nd choke opens :)

[@PaulSwiftUK]

I had one of these. I absolutely loved it, even revving it like mad didn't seem to harm it. It was so much more fun than most normal modern cars with their heavy weight and lack of steering feel. I miss it.

[@hakankursunmusic]

Thank you, great film. I had exactly the same. Same color even. Between 1989 and 2010. But I sold it. It was a wonderful car. Funny, happy and fast. Good old days.

[@gregsvoice5628]

I've just purchased the GT, the 5 door version of the XS. Can't wait to pick it up next weekend!

[@julienbee3467]

Any updates ?

[@gregsvoice5628]

@@julienbee3467 Yes, I still own it and have loved it ever since. My friend and I made a video about the car on our own YT channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKnHoKyte86Cg7M

[@DrowningInTabasco]

Good stuff, here in America not many people know of the 205 and its legacy. Like the person before me said, your channel will thrive if you focus your attention to cars like the 205. They might not be the fastest, but in my opinion, they have a deeper personality than any modern hypercar. Nevertheless, the 458 video was still a masterpiece and I'm looking forward to see what this channel will bring. I'll definitely subscribe.

[@marvinsamuels1237]

I had a post facelift 90 model for 2 years and absolutely loved it. The performance on offer from so little power was amazing. Being in my early 20’s I often found myself out sprinting unsuspecting drivers in Land rovers from the traffic lights. It was really economical too. Handling was amazing, every journey, no matter the speed was enjoyable. Only downsides; a leaking sunrooof and dizzy cap that allowed moisture in durning overnight downpours. Overall though, one of the favourite cars I have owned. Great to see a video about it.

[@steven-vn9ui]

I had a 1988 XS in dark metallic grey. Was a nice comfy car (the seats especially) that was raw to drive and v nippy. Swapped it for an 89 Citroen AXGT in the end which, although had the same engine, was not as quick as the 205. Happy days them.

[@bojanstojanovic5465]

I have 1991 XS gray mettalic, great car.

[@gunnerhoward3134]

Used to have one of these, they are quite nippy. Great little car.

[@viriatvsoflvsitania5422]

Awesome video production. Hope to see more of you guys. The 205 is definitely THE 80's hot hatch. I only own a 1.1 205, but even that is a blast to drive. These XS are pretty hard to find and the GTI is getting to the 10 grand territory. Oh, I miss the days when you could get a 1.6 GTI for €1500. Should've bought one then...

[@superwisdom7342]

This used to rev to 7800 rpm, I did 110 max on xs. 0 - 100 used to fly all the time, after 100 it struggles. Gear box fairly strong I went through 3 gearboxs. 1st gear was the best just drive and rev it

[@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge]

>Gearbox was pretty strong >I went through 3 gearboxes What?

[@predragv.365]

Beautiful perfect car 👍👍👍

[@santry79]

Thanks for the video, brought back great memories of my 205xs that I had in the late 90s. The engine loved to be thrashed, and if you floored it the twin choke opened up and it started screaming along. I remember thrashing it down a dual carriageway in mid Wales, being overtaken by a tw@t in a BMW only to outbreak him at the next roundabout and thrash him going round it, he caught me up on the next straight but I felt very smug. Even pimped it up with a Motolita steering wheel 😀. Good times.

[@OvertakeFilms]

Glad you enjoyed it! I used to own one many moons ago as well and am very pleased to say that the magic is very much still alive with it, it is a glorious drive!

[@WeMuckAround]

I may only have a 205 1.1 Style, acceleration is around the 10 second mark and 60hp can be a bit sticky in some situations but once you're up to speed, she can hang onto any modern hatches in the twisty country lanes. I always keep her in a garage overnight and make sure she's in an immaculate condition because these little cherries really are something for the future.

[@RetroPug205]

True words mate, its not about the engine. Seing a 205 is good enough for me i dont give a shit what donkey is under the bonnet...

[@spainter1985]

The most eager sounding 85bhp! I think you make an appropriate point about these kind of cars returning in the modern low-emission era. The newly released Suzuki Swift for example weighs an impressive sub-900kg, let's hope a similar kind of feeling can be recaptured someday soon when they release the 'Sport' model. If Peugeot did a similar thing now, I think they'd sell like hot cakes.

[@frankgunner8967]

Blast from the past what a great car i put a set of GTi alloys on my XS the chunky wheels made the car look extra awesome mine was an old F-reg.

[@Thomas-yw5no]

Hi Gents, I enjoyed the video. It looks like your a bunch of real petrolheads and I commend you for that. I am sure you had fun filming the 458, but there are eleventy million 458 videos available all over the interweb. That said, if you can continue to create content about less obvious vehicles like this delicious 205 XS then I think you could be on to a winner. Look forward to hearing more about the E39 projects too. Keep up the good work and I'll be sure to check back soon.

[@emrrtwo]

nice video, an xs will always have a special place in my heart as had a white 89 as my first car, such a fun car to drive and very under rated with only a few knowing how good they are

[@coxbright]

Lovely film, lovely car.

[@TeslaNick2]

Awe, I miss my little 205xs. One of the most fun cars I've ever owned and a unique character not replicated in the GTi models. The low ratio gearbox (especially second gear - anyone who's driven one knows exactly what I mean - it's even evident in this video), low weight, that free revving engine with the roar of the twin choke carb that just wants to rev and rev, the boost effect from the second choke at about 3/4 throttle. It was just such a great combination. Great for poking around twisty lanes, not so good doing 80mph on a motorway thrashing along at 4,500rpm. I gave mine away in the end, to a friend's son. I still wonder if it's still around.

[@eduardopascoal7893]

I have an AX GT (same drivetrain) and I agree with you, second gear is amazing

[@julienbee3467]

@@eduardopascoal7893 The AX GT is even faster

[@eduardopascoal7893]

@@julienbee3467 well that's because the ax is anorexic ahahah

[@julienbee3467]

@@eduardopascoal7893 I know. Do you sometimes feel like it's dangerous ?

[@eduardopascoal7893]

@@julienbee3467 Sometimes, that's why I stopped driving it when it rains, the car becomes an hovercraft on wet tarmac. Very hard not to drive like a maniac too. Great for the summer and to put a smile on your/ your friend's faces

[@strangerthings6824]

Thanks for the video.. Brought good memories, realy an understated car but so much fun. Both a tear and a smile while watching this. Good music and amazing filming

[@pugmanick]

Loved my XS. It was fantastic. I had the same colour. In some ways I regret selling it for my GTi. Mine had 1.6 GTi alloys on, which were a pain to balance, but gave a little more grip. I do miss it. A lot.

[@MrJeroenreyns]

Wow, beautiful video, my dad used to have one, such a lovely car, until he sold it. I cried so hard when the new owner drove off with it. I mis that car so much.

[@Josh-co7pz]

Really enjoyed the shots in this, great musical score too!

[@Reihe_sechs]

Brings back memories... I had a 205 XS with the older XY8 engine and twin Weber carbs a few years ago, there's a video of me driving it on my channel if anyone's interested. :)

[@EmilBMWable]

Nice video, I have a XS myself. A 1.4 Roland Garros, sadly not with the double barrel carb, but with singlepoint injection. But still very much fun on a backroad with it's stiffer springs and close ratio gearbox

[@EmilBMWable]

+Overtake And if you put the 14 inch 1.6 gti pepperpot wheels on it (which I did), the handling even improves, and it looks a lot better

[@andrewcoldron5466]

Great car!

[@paulpanayi9135]

I used to have a 205 gtx K751BEF I still miss that car !

[@justinboon3811]

I had a Gti 1.6 had it tuned it was a beast to 0-60 faster then a Porsche missed that car as soon as I sold it the gti had to driven with a care as it was prone for under steer if you were kanning it and would just take off on the corner due to its incredible lightness if you were not totally on the ball this hot hatch will never be beaten just wished I’d kept my little pug

[@henrymaier9607]

Wow, I only just now found out about the 205 XS. Nevertheless I'm in love with my 309 XS.

[@sim6699]

Appears similar to Vauxhall Nova SR's but with better handling and little rust

[@superwisdom7342]

My xs was non power steering model with the choke lever, cool

[@rwhealthy]

This was my first and only newcar I ever purchased. It was awesome. I actually had it up to 200 km/h drafting behind a Fiat Croma on the German Autobahn. I know, dangerous as hell, but when you are young and stupid...

[@zamazalotta]

Ok, I get that everybody is nostalgic about their old car but no need to get carried away and oversell it. Get into an accident with a 205 and you will quickly realize what is the tradeoff for "lightweight".

[@mr2gti]

Great video. I had the 5-dr GR before 5 GTI's. Lobbed a couple of Samba Sport carbs on and away you go!

[@bimbeano]

Great video guys ! A perfect description of the XS, i have a red one since a couple of months, the perfect addition to my Clio 3 RS and my BMW diesel automatic ;-) .

[@bimbeano]

+Overtake Collection ... errrr .... kind off, but i'm pretty pleased with it. The Beemer is the newest F21 120d, i thought it was going to be as light as the E87 ... but bugger ... anyway it's a well handling and very good looking car that probably will go in 4 years ... maybe i'll replace it by a E87 265 hp 130i :-)

[@ruthyaircooled]

I had a 1.4 XS with 75 hp :)

[@SHIREDRIFT]

Had one as my first car. Would love to know what happened to it. Would love another one as it was so fun. Flimsy as hell, but lift off oversteer goodness!

[@xavman1674]

Same here

[@24rimko55]

good sound Nice driving

[@alanellis6688]

If you can find one!

[@thiscocks]

Good vid. Same engine as AX GT?

[@strangerthings6824]

Yes its a TU3S cracking litle engines

[@brilliantroads]

i own a 1.4 Generation right now with 147k kilometers on the clock, but the XS is really growing on me might be my next car, is it like sportier then the Generation ||?

[@suns8575]

Love the tune what is it

[@guy4469]

they only made two special cars 205 xs and rolland garros both same engine so quick a 205 xs is quicker than a 1.6 gti ,. all day

[@tonyhunt857]

Didn't this have the same engine that the Citroen ax gt had.

[@shngsam8777]

the engine looks similar to my 206 1.4 but it have 10 more horse than my 206, and its lighter i wish i have this car too

[@rababa5232]

Great car and never concerned me in the 80s-90s but nowadays increasingly anxious about driving a tin can and meeting an accident with heavy suvs and increasing numbers of 2 ton plus electric cars , shame really

[@gunnarkvinlaug7226]

A sheep in wolfcloathing?

[@VintageOutboardMan]

What colour code is it? Great video about a great car :)

[@richardbraithwaite7680]

Think the colour is Topaz Blue

[@sbaxter4207]

0-60, just under 9 seconds if you use the clutch well and don’t spin the wheels. No complaints regards the 0-30, however.

[@ottermanuk]

Mine's a little rocket. Very irresponsible of me to get it as a first car....

[@nikitazamolotchikov8631]

Its also my first car ;)

[@gerryr1893]

Just bought a mint Roland garros same as xs nippy car

[@ufospeakloud8192]

Can't be 85HP, just 75HP (55kW) with MK2 1360 ccm on mono-injection ... :)

[@bojanstojanovic5465]

monopoint around 80HP without cat, double choke carb 80-85 HP.

[@guym3398]

an xs is lighter and quiqer than a 16 gti...and cheaper to run buy an xs .1.9 to heavy to have fun

[@rainbowsalads]

if only it had a 6th gear for the motorway

[@waynusp1664]

Nova SR Was better...sorry!

[@RetroPug205]

Better at rotting perhaps?