Peugeot 208 GTI 2016 review - Car Keys

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The 208 GTi is the closest Peugeot has come to emulating the hot hatch panache of it’s much loved 205 GTi of the 1980s.
Equipped with a flurry of performance-based changes, as well as a punchy 1.6-litre turbo petrol, the 208 GTi is more aggressive than you may think, with a larger rear spoiler, unique grille and, depending which model you go for, a limited slip differential.
We take the flagship 208 GTi by Peugeot Sport for a spin to see whether it’s worthy of carrying the coveted ‘GTi’ badge.
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[@atalayo3o0o]

I had one 2 months ago. I love it. Everyone is looking at it, getting attention every time I'm out on the streets. Its black with chrome covered mirrors. The best choice for a hot hatch for me. The interior is the best Ive ever seen. Thats what you see when you're inside, right? Panoramic rooftop is awesome on a sunny day.

[@SuperHooverman]

Had one for a year, love every bit of it...fab. Fiesta may be better (and I mean may) on the track but this is far classier on the inside and just feels so much more 'solid' in every way.

[@dantucker999]

Test drove one Saturday , ordered on straight away .. Pick mine up Saturday and can't wait ! What a fantastic car , the French finally got it right !

[@CarKeysUKOfficial]

+Dan Tucker Hope you enjoy it when you get it all for yourself!

[@tommygooding2308]

Dan Tucker what’s the steering feel and throttle response like in this car? As good as Ford?

[@paulhope3401]

Finally? They may have been away for a decade but they have been making outstanding hot hatches for a long time now, the 205, 106, 306 gti's ...and now this.

[@philpedlow]

Had mine since March 2017 and can find no fault, all what the vid says is true. Looks good on the outside, interior even better and handling is superb especially around corners, recommend to anyone, of any age.

[@matthewbroadbent609]

+CarKeysUK Production value and presenting top notch as per. This channel deserves more views.

[@CarKeysUKOfficial]

+Matthew Broadbent Thanks for the kind words!

[@woodsy555]

The st is not a better track option to the 208 by ps i've owned a brand new fiesta st3 a standard 208 gti now a ps model all cars stock i even prefered the standard 208 let alone the ps model i loved all the cars loved the st but the 208 by ps is a total track weapon also great video.

[@jamiep61]

If I was In the Market for a Hot Hatch then I would choose the 208 GTI

[@TheMeridian808]

Got mine two months ago and already picked up a few bitches along the way.

[@A5hTriX]

Got one a month or so ago. Car is bloody amazing and can crap on most road cars. Sporty look, fast, excellent build and just amazing all round car. Much better than any Ford ST, mini S or Vw gti ive driven (of course the gold R is king though lol)

[@CarKeysUKOfficial]

+A5hTriX Glad you're enjoying it!

[@tolgaetci9539]

i am not young enough for such cars, but if i was up to 23 years old, it will be definitely my first choice. fiesta is a hardcore car, you cannot drive it always like a hooligan. polo gti is really boring grand ma s tuned car. mini is very snob. this has very high tech looking trendy interior, better hifi, very sexy seats, cool details, if your gf is inside she will be happy, always enough power and handling when you need(it doesnt have to be clio rs, you can chill out in the city, very comfortable suspension), very compact size for parking , but enough for a single young man... super car for a target customer.

[@Ash-sj7jk]

I agree totally, I had one for a year and was easily the best hot hatch I've owned. Ford come nowhere close to the quality of the 208gti. It's quicker, engine sounds nicer, wheels are amazing on the standard gti and the interior along with the lit paneramic sunroof ... Amazing little car.

[@Dornpunzel]

What's the matter about age? I'm 36 and thinking about buying one of these. :)

[@topravrnick215]

I'm 40 and I am buying one of these

[@ricardohenriques4262]

@@topravrnick215 43 and have one since 3 weeks ago, good car

[@mv8897]

@@Dornpunzel i'm 45 and I cruising one of this.....nice fast smart car...lool.

[@oliverdenniss557]

I have a 2016 GTi. Not Peugeot sport version. Don't like the black wheels. It's great all round. Quick when you want it. Comfortable when crusing. Sounds great and makes people look twice. Subtle enough but has a distinctive hidden rage. A few niggles with the brakes and suspension over my one year of ownership so far. And it's quite an oil thirsty engine. Never had people complain while riding in the back. And I rarely see these on the roads, counted maybe 3 over a year, against many many Fiesta ST. I had a 208 Roland Garros before, actually had more toys, IE the self park function. But I wouldn't swap back in a million years. The 208 GTi is so fun and people don't realise it's quite a monster.

[@Sunrazor]

Insanely pretty little car but since they styled it so nice why did they draw the exhaust to one side only? Not that the small engine needs two pipes but it would make it look prettier...

[@markbird5461]

Good review but the sport model would eat a fiesta st on a track! faster exclamation and mid grunt. much better brakes and and LSD. the sport has much better tyres as standard and is wider and lower than standard gti. the ST is an awsome car but let's face it. if the pug sport had a VW or Ford badge people would hail it as the definitive handling gti for its class! stick a stage 1 map and induction kit with a straight through exhaust and you'd have a serious piece of kit for the rd or the track! I'm getting one in 4 weeks time after looking at everything in its class plus the mpg is superb!!

[@krupadrum]

Considering one of these if I let my beloved Subaru Impreza go.... One big concern is reliability on a Peugeot. Hmmmmmm...

[@ryanboshell6124]

I know this is old but, I’ve just looked at the prestige. Bottled it as EVERYBODY warned me about it’s reliability. Gutted because it was so fast

[@peterthwaites5891]

An excellent road test from you again, I have a white 208 GTI 30th edition which is almost the same as this test car, and its awesome! brings back fond memories of my old 205 GTI 1.9..

[@CarKeysUKOfficial]

Thanks! And we're glad you're enjoying yours :)

[@TotalOwnage1995]

Got a white 30th too, number 175

[@Hazzer20]

thinking of getting one next year.. I have the 208 feline and love it.. just want that extra power and sportyess 😍👌

[@KonkyWonky]

WANT!

[@Loshram]

good touch on the wordings on the video. definitely makes it easier for people to review your video. cheers. subsrbd frm malaysia

[@CarKeysUKOfficial]

Thanks!

[@ohhi20]

good detailed review, subbed

[@CarKeysUKOfficial]

+crystalline entity Thank you!

[@joshuaminke6629]

I'm planning on getting the prestige model, in finance, just need to save for the deposit

[@casacasful1]

Which one is the best ds3 performance or 208 gti by peugeot sport?

[@bernardocruz3664]

são os dois iguais tecnicamente po isso depende do que gostas mais de design

[@shanjanusman9974]

Its a nice car but in my view id rather buy a Mini Cooper S which also comes with the Clubman and Theres a Countryman Cooper S so yh.

[@razebailey7135]

Will them 18 inch wheels fit on a 208 gti

[@slyarsenal]

Most people that keep comparing the later models to the 205 haven't even driven one. Want a dinosaur car that was legendary? Great go buy one! Nowadays governments have laws on emissions, safety etc. Car manufaturers have to keep with the times, meaning cars are built differently to achieve set criteria and various goals. I'd take this 208 GTI over a pristine 205 anyday. Time for people to get with the times. Out with the old, in with the new!

[@jameswingrove7421]

I’m torn between one of these, and the bigger 308 GTi 270. I’m told the 208 is more focused and more fun. Appeals to me massively, but I prefer the larger size of the 308. But could afford the 208 by may...so...Internet, which one, and why? Any owners or people who have driven both? I drove the 308 and loved it.

[@stelswhere5074]

Very nice. Just ask Peugeot to stop making gt line and xy special editions that dilute the gti's special looks.

[@daveyboiyeah]

The XY is a stunning looking car, it's the feminine version of the GTI imo, i prefer the XY for it's looks. The GT Line is perfect for people that need a 5dr and can't afford the GTI

[@Hmmmppffff]

Awesome little car

[@CarKeysUKOfficial]

+Radioaktivify It really is!

[@francildolopes4556]

Very good!

[@g00dfeeling]

This car is much more than plain Fiesta or Polo

[@leegoody350]

I know they are different cars the 208 wasn't not for me simple as so many hatters and I get through life earning 200000 per year so life's hard lol

[@oddiosanto]

head room's very good on gti 3 doors then it's bad in 208 gt line 5 doors? At least try to be consistant in your reviews

[@leegoody350]

Hey man that's what they told me and its Defo turbocharged and that's Defo how long it took to fix so don't try and correct me and Yh I brought it for my wife coz that what she wanted and don't correct me please coz this is what happened to this car if you like it or not the long and short of it is the car is shit and would advise anything else but this thankyou for reply to my comment as I don't know over much about engines but once again I am only stating what they told me had happen

[@Jairzinho121]

I bought this car today, the speed dial viewing thing is bulls hit, I could clearly see the dials and the centre digital speedometer. you can move the steering wheel up down back and forth. i cantn believe how many idiot reviews say you cannot see the dials. it's a complete ,myth, trust me I nearly didn't buy it coz of these idiot reviewers.

[@daveyboiyeah]

Very true, Peugeot have always got it right! I've never been in cars with such clear views than in Pugs, I just don't understand how people complain about it because there is nothing to complain about, it's absolutely spot on!

[@lodersracing]

How can you have a car where you cant see the speed ? lol

[@daveyboiyeah]

You can, it's just bullshit that people say about it. I guess everyone sits different but it's perfect for me

[@leegoody350]

Car is shit had one feels cheap inside interior wise boring and engine is the shitest ever had mine with in 20 mins the twin turbo decompressed the wrong way and took two months to get it back on the road says it all really never buy French car please top tip just don't do it trust me and the service you get from the company is even worse then the car I now have a amg c class once you get in a car like that you will see

[@BludMuffin]

First of all, "the twin turbo decompressed the wrong way" literally means nothing. This car doesn't have a twin turbo engine, and "decompressed the wrong" - what the fuck do you mean by that? Secondly, two months is definitely not how long it would take to replace a turbo. And lastly, you bought a Peugeot 208 GTI when you could afford a C Class AMG, yeah? Perfect.

[@A5hTriX]

+Sturm LOOL exactly what I was thinking. some twat who was trying to hate on a great car by making up BS

[@Hazzer20]

your a fucking bell end.. c class amg and 208 gti are Completely different cars.. how you get through life is beyond me.

[@nh1848]

in the wrong hands you can destroy any car in 20 minutes.2 fast 2 furious ????

[@mv8897]

dead brain comment....brainless comment