Peugeot 208 2020 - Car of the Year (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

[@pierremicheli8013]

Could not disagree more with this review. Just got my 208 GT Line and it's just wonderful!

[@Richievaillant]

Just ordered mine! How long did you have to wait from placing your order?

[@melcanuck5951]

Please advise - what make of tyres did the car come with?

[@andresamartins26]

@@melcanuck5951 I know it is a very late response, but for the ones interested, the e-GT comes with Michelin tires

[@andrewturner7247]

How is your 208 now? Have you still got it? Any problems?

[@johnhudson1965]

Agree100%, a really negative review, it's a beautiful car!

[@Rankidu]

Living in a small italian city, the fact that the 208 is narrower than the Clio is a plus to me. My current car is about 170 cm wide and I already find some difficulties to pass through the streets of a typical italian town.

[@MarekDrives]

That's an interesting point, and indeed the Italian jurors mostly gave high marks to the 208. www.caroftheyear.org/winners/2020/voting-grid.php

[@lopezben3023]

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

[@JaasonAnthonie]

Always sharp reviews with a good dose of humour! That's why I keep watching.

[@mistercrab]

Found you awhile ago, but love your reviews! Your english is very good and making a channel in English not being a native needs some balls. Kudos to you, Marek. Pozdrowienia z Litwy

[@MarekDrives]

Ačiū. It goes back to the days, when not many people in Poland actually knew what KZbin was, and I figured that's the best way to get any views at all.

[@yyy9742]

I have driven Bmw x1, Audi a5, and Peugeot 508 and I found out that Peuegot gave me the best feeling when driving it. I didn’t expect this. The inside of car, seat, dashboard, gear, everything were made so well with such a consideration and efforts. It surpassed Bmw and of course Audi(i dont understand how come Audi can be top brand with Bmw and Mercedes.)

[@aidangahan4069]

I love the new Peugeot 208 don’t agree with your opinion

[@nirnaftachi1298]

Automatic gearbox and michelin tires will makes this car great for young drivers for example. And like always... Great review!

[@mattesrocket]

your videos are still so much more informative than from the other journalists, that's amazing

[@reinulf656]

Marek as always the most informative review! Thank you, most other reviewers are only influencers... For an honest opinion you are the best!

[@Tuppoo94]

I rented the 208 out of curiosity some time ago, and I was positively surprised. For a small car it's very good on the highway, reasonably quiet and very stable. My fuel consumption with the 100hp engine was about 5-5.5L/100km, with mostly highway driving. The best part is that it has a real automatic transmission made by the Japanese company Aisin, not a semi-automatic or automated manual, or a DSG box.

[@wlaba272]

Besides outside look, everything is much better in Clio V. Renault wiped out whole competition with new Clio, there is no doubt.

[@cakan76]

All my life i adore Peugeots 20X but i end up buying something more rational like Honda :) When i was a kid, my uncle owned 205 and i fell in love with it immediately, when i was student 206 was the best design of them all and the most sucessfull Peugeot ever. 207 and 208 Mark I were disappointments for me, but this new 208 i was set to buy as my second car. I said, for once i will go for my heart choice and for my childhood hero car, but...hmmm Nevermind the dropdead georgeous looks (especially from behind) i aint sure i am gonna go for it. Rear is so cramped even for kids and we do transfer kids around in city car, doors are narrow amd ok boot is small, but i dont care about it, it wil be used for groceries... still it does sound like compromise, think i am gonna wait for brand new Mazda 2.

[@hsvcommodore4111]

This is the best car in it's set,met by far

[@slipperyslope7970]

its, not it's

[@hsvcommodore4111]

Slippery Slope nobody likes a smart arse

[@YOCOSMINMAX16]

A pleasure to watch your reviews.

[@MrAndrei4777]

I like number 100 but I couldn't resist and gave a LIKE!

[@Toffi]

Hello Marek, I am a new subscriber and love your videos, very funny and honest. Watched the Captur and Clio as well. I am curious if you're about to test the Corsa as well?

[@MarekDrives]

Yes.

[@melfarus]

@@MarekDrives have you considered making a meta-video comparing a range of similar cars?

[@izabelakowalska9846]

You are making me doubt my choice of a car....about to pick up GT Line ...i just love the looks and compared to my 11 year old Fiesta it drives just as smoothly Informative and unbiased review , great work!

[@RVoogt]

Have you bought it? if so, how is it? If not, what did you buy and why?

[@sarperodev]

Quick fact: Nearly all Peugeots come with Michelin Primacy 3 or on newer models, like the 208, Primacy 4.

[@MarekDrives]

Yes, but the press fleet manager put different winter tires on this one. I spoke to them about it later, and I doubt they will do it again.

[@sarperodev]

@@MarekDrives 😂

[@MichelCavro]

Thank you Marek for the video! It's enjoyable and light. Personnally, I ordered a e-208 GT. I drove the car and it felt safe and sporty. I love the look and most of his features. Today I drive a ZOE wich I cannot compare at any level. I take the oportunity to mention that I just replaced the electric motor of the ZOE after 45 000 km. This happened to some of my friends as well. I will not buy another Renault.

[@MarekDrives]

Was the motor replaced under warranty? I've driven the Zoe a couple of years ago, and it was like a tin lined with cheap plastic. The e208 is in a different league. I hope it will serve you well. Drop me a line in a couple of months. Taking the current situation into account I don't know when I'll get to drive it myself :)

[@tobiasgebhardt1]

I would love to see the new Opel Corsa in contrast as it's built on the same platform

[@user-sz7qd5sd9v]

great test and commentary as always by Marek. I happened to having driven test the Clio, 208 (this one lately and after having bought my Polo), Fiesta and glad to have purchased the new Polo. Its thumps down the better one in its class and if it had better looks, although getting to like it in time especially in the energetic orange color I have, it would surely have been best seller, great quality, great materials even the hard plastics, great anaLog instrument cluster(I dont particularly like the digital ones) great indash 8 inch multimedia screen and not standing out - aLone as in the other models, best interior and boot space, totally flat when folding the rear seats, something the others dont, great comfy and supporting front and rear seats, although I got the sport comfort option, great 115 hp engine, quiet and torquy, and super quiet cruising, all in all a great little car. My second choice would have been the Fiesta which apart from lacking in every other aspect compared to Polo, it was the best one in driving feel, it just gives you the feeling of control and handling like no other in this class.

[@sarperodev]

I have the new 208 and it combines both of the characters of Polo and Fiesta.

[@TubesWidener]

I know you like the steering wheel layout and peugeot a lot but since you still prefer the Clio, it must be a worth looking at. Will search for it in your reviews

[@SMX815]

I have one & the 1.2 automatic which is very smooth to drive.

[@1nfernoCom]

i have the previous "version" (prior to this facelift)....it seems they finally learned where to place the cup holders in a place where they could be used...

[@Max-fd4px]

The Clio will get an hybrid version. Not plug in. Plug in is available for the Capture. For a full electric Renault has already the Zoe with 390 km of range

[@sevesellors2831]

Great review I see you prefer the Clio like many journalists, did you prefer the Corsa to the 208?

[@MarekDrives]

You'll find out soon :)

[@millipekmez577]

1:43 literally my first reaction when I saw the lower spec one. the only thing improved was the fit and finish of the glove compartment. Clio is cheaper with the essentials hence the high sell numbers and that's the all positives about it :)

[@Hamachingo]

I guess I like the design a lot. But touch controls right above giant physical buttons... non-round steering wheel that doesn't feel consistent when manoeuvring slowly. I've enjoyed Peugeot shift levers so far. Wobbly but consistent, you can just slam the gears in.

[@AliHijazi]

you are the only one to like the steering wheel of peugeot

[@dbabeh41]

I do like it too😁😁

[@TubesWidener]

10:58 This is epic remark hahaha. Listen PSA

[@TheLemminkainen]

This thing that computer requires gear change even engine in grumbling is ridiculous nowdays. I drove C3 Citroen with 1L engine or similar i felt engine was dying but it guided to use bigger gear XD

[@TEVAssociation]

Awaiting e208 review.. When will you get your hands on one? Maybe do comparo with ecorsa?

[@MarekDrives]

Soonish. Last week Opel was expecting to register a Corsa e for the press fleet in a couple of weeks, but now with the coronavirus lockdown there may be a delay.

[@krystofjirasek7348]

I think COTY should've been awarded to Toyota Corolla. Also I think a lot of journalists were caught by the impression of very good handling car, but didn't really try what Marek and some others experuenced.

[@Neatspejamasis]

When start spelling tyre producer I tnought it's just cheap chinesse tyres which usually cots €35-45 per tyre. Car looks decent and modern but not too much.

[@th-l8936]

Great review! Still think the Puma should've won EUCOTY

[@MarekDrives]

I think the Puma was launched way too late for all jurors to become familiar with it. As I recall first press drives were in late January 2020, so even if the jurors got to drive it a couple of weeks earlier, everyone was in Xmas mode, and nobody cared :)

[@bjephcott1]

The e-208 handles very well, on both wheel rim sizes. The rear suspension is different, maybe better set up? Or maybe your poor cornering was due to the tyres.

[@MarekDrives]

I did drive the GT version a few months earlier, and it was on Michelins. Not as bad in terms of overall handling, but that twist-beam rear suspension is a bit tricky at high speed.

[@bjephcott1]

Marek Drives Hi. Apparently the suspension on the GT and GT line ie 17 inch rims has been tweaked since the autumn to make it less hard, after reviewer criticism. Hopefully you will be able to test drive a recent e208.

[@MarekDrives]

In due time I hope. Currently PSA press fleet in Poland is closed.

[@paraskevas0139]

Ford fiesta 1.0 125 st line or peugeot 208 1.0 100 allure, I am searching for my next new car 🤔

[@MarekDrives]

Fiesta handles much better. Check out the new Clio though.

[@paraskevas0139]

@@MarekDrives i have read that teh clio with 100ps is very slow from the other on this category! i have drove fiesta and peugeot but i am more confused! I find them at the same price

[@MarekDrives]

I drove the 100 hp Clio, and there was nothing particularly wrong with it in terms of dynamics. The Fiesta is probably the best handling car of the bunch, but I found this out driving at speeds, which are irrelevant in everyday use :)

[@paraskevas0139]

@@MarekDrives ok marek thanks for help with your answers

[@djnigellove]

ecoboost 1.0 a lemon from the off and not much better now. 1.2 turbo PSA strong and proven

[@OnderAldirmaz]

Hello Marek , I used a C segment vehicle before, I want to buy this vehicle when it comes to our country, but I have hesitations. Can you recommend it.

[@MarekDrives]

No.

[@OnderAldirmaz]

@@MarekDrives thank you for answer but why Is it because it is small?

[@MarekDrives]

Because of what I said in this review.

[@OnderAldirmaz]

@@MarekDrives thank you for speed answer

[@commendatore2516]

dear Marek, at 8:13 you say that the 208 is very nippy, what do you mean by that? i just want to know if the 208 has a quick rack or sharp steering? i dont mean steering feel or feedback, just if the car goes quick through the corners?

[@MarekDrives]

The steering is quick, but the twist-beam rear suspension is too twisty for my liking. I'm afraid to push the car through fast corners, because it becomes unpredictable.

[@commendatore2516]

@@MarekDrives thanks so much Marek, i enjoyed this review and others of your car reviews!

[@mastermaltese8731]

subjective, but the clio looks elegant, and nicer to me.

[@davebowhay2737]

I love my 208, however I still find that I cannot get my phone to connect so I have Google maps.

[@MarekDrives]

Try the other port or the other cable. In the e-2008 Android Auto works only on the passenger side port. And if you're trying to use Mirror Link - don't bother. It works on a handful of phones.

[@SrdjanPoznanovic]

Hyundai i10 is not in Clio or PUG 208 class.Hyundai i20 is,just like Hyundai i30 is a Megane,308...

[@MarekDrives]

I know, but I'm trying to make a point about the boot size.

[@melcanuck5951]

Styling looks good but that's about it. As you mentioned Peugeot could have done better with interior space and the way it drives. Certainly not as good as Peugeot's own Iconic 205, back in the 80's

[@djnigellove]

take the rose tinted glasses off, the 205 rattled, dropped it's idle, was easily dented, the interior fell apart, passive safety didn't exist.. I had the gti and loved it, but the 106gti was as much fun and didn't rattle, the 206 gti was much faster.. 205gti is an icon, but it's old as F and feels it when you drive. the new range IMO is a return to form

[@melcanuck5951]

@@djnigellove yes I was fond of the 1.9 GTi, but too nose heavy to drive fast down country roads unlike a Golf Gti. As you said, "the 205 rattled, dropped it's idle, was easily dented, the interior fell apart, passive safety didn't exist.." pretty much sums up french cars of the time and safety standards were non-existent by comparison to today. BUT... the new Peugeots will never be the sales success of the 205, which was really my point. You had the gti and loved it..?? Are you sure I am wearing the rose tinted glasses..?

[@djnigellove]

@@melcanuck5951 In order of your post. //Pick any country rd and the Pug driver is doing two things. 1, having more fun. 2. shaking the gold off it's tail, want to go fast in a nose heavy 205, don't treat it like an ordinary car and do not lift your right foot. //Golf more solidly built but weighed more [in most cases not all] and the purpose of a hot hatch is to go fast, I made those comments about the 205 when compared to all the gti's that came after it, not other makes.// The 206 sold more than the 205 and was Europes highest selling car for almost it's entire life, the 206WRC also pretty much won everytime it turned up whereas the 205T16 was a late to the party beast that sometimes won. See you on the twistys, I'll be in the french thing up ahead ;p

[@ilkererol1986]

I wonder how the new yaris will be

[@MarekDrives]

So do I, but AFAIK it's going to be launched in autumn.

[@makar126]

I liked 208 so much when it's been presented. And I'm so disappointed after your review.

[@jeanvaljean1475]

Why would someone pay €22k for something like that instead of buying the most reliable and popular car in the world, with less than that? Corolla...? 22k is even close to a Camry. Bullet proof tank.

[@reinulf656]

What a shame with these tyres. Seems like all psa cares about is the outside looks "oh so modern"

[@NH-bz9jv]

Reinulf the 208 come with Michelin PilotSport 4 tyres. I have one. Clearly the tyres on this test car were used by Peugeot because it’s a test car.

[@w7class]

You seem to be more of a cars undertaker than a reviewer!..

[@manapo7306]

Plithora???

[@swanblake]

This should not have gotten COTY. Way to many issues with form over function

[@GuillermoCarrasco]

Just for the record: 100 centimeters = 1 meter...

[@Snowpeak74]

Nice review? yes. Good looking (the car)? yes. Electric? no. Inside space? no no. Price? hell no. Peugeot generally has lost it with pricing.

[@Timochat_]

Then buy an opel or Citroën Same cars below but cheaper

[@Xzibit9]

Peugot interior isnt something I would want to touch, Im 193cm and using that go kart steering wheel is a big no

[@Timochat_]

Then get a 508 Why would you look at a small car if you're giant ?

[@djnigellove]

doesn't understand new thing, won't try it. walks away.

[@ILIJA26101993]

I would rather buy clio or corsa.

[@djnigellove]

easier to write '2nd best'

[@delboy2596]

The exterior looks good. But inside is a sea of black shinyness .

[@NH-bz9jv]

Del Johnson it looks beautiful inside

[@tipazas]

Clio still is more appealing for me both interior and even exterior.

[@stefanc4873]

Clio is a better car.

[@jankostojanovic1653]

Fiesta drives much better than Renault and Peugeot .And here in Serbia 208 gt line with 130ph and some kit costs same as Fiesta ST,24-25k euros ,which is on another level compared to clio and 208

[@robertavadani5946]

SO it's pretty.... Otherwise there's better cars out there

[@NH-bz9jv]

Robert Avadani not in the supermini class there isn’t.

[@robertavadani5946]

@@NH-bz9jv ford fiesta drives better has a better multimedia system and is more spacious inside.it's just not as pretty

[@NH-bz9jv]

Robert Avadani Nope, my wife has a 2019 Ford Fiesta and my 208 is a far better drive, and the infotainment system is much smoother too. Fact.

[@tommyolsen8224]

The Renault Clio is soo much better !

[@sasicuomo9217]

Brutta👎

[@alliejr]

Clearly that judging is straight up corrupt.

[@NH-bz9jv]

alliejr clearly? Have you watched and read other reviews on this car? This review is the only critical one I’ve seen.

[@MarekDrives]

@Carefree 69 have you seen a critical review of any car by the media you are referring to?

[@NH-bz9jv]

Marek Drives yes, lots of times.

[@djnigellove]

who hurt you?

[@Gurka84]

Great review for an overrated car.