I bought one & have driven over 50k kms now. Verdict, I'll probably wont get my hands on the Japaneses anymore, this car is bonkers in many aspects. Super nimble, super torquey, super ergonomic (driving positions & hand placements), it really acts like a sports mini hatch while it is actually a normal daily-drive hatchback. When the City RS with 253Nm came out in 2021 i thought that car would finally overtake the Peugeot in terms of torque & takeoff power, but nah ive test driven the City RS and it is nowhere near Pug 208's 1.2L turbo engine. Like GC Mah said, it is even more powerful than the 1.8L Civic. Definitely no regret buying this car 💯
@aircommandslipperz7 ай бұрын
how about the maintenance and reliability? thinking of geting used one
@tonyd56502 жыл бұрын
I've got one, exactly the same colour actually, it's a fabulous car. It's a joy to drive and looks amazing. More than happy with it.
@johndosh68322 жыл бұрын
What year is the car and how many miles on it?
@oonminloong99292 жыл бұрын
Is this car expensive to maintain? Hows the reliability? Thanks😍
@wbtoo6945 Жыл бұрын
@@oonminloong9929 it is more expensive than regular cars. If u using perodua, expect 3x the price, if u own honda jazz equivalent, then overall should b close to 2x price as mostly original parts..i see it more or less like bmw 3series f30 pricing on parts.
@stephandolby7 жыл бұрын
If the fan is too loud, try switching to soft auto or auto instead of auto fast on the climate control, or just override it and change the fan speed manually, there are eight settings.
@nooneyouknow50025 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@gohchengyuan7 жыл бұрын
Adjust the volume please, why during speaking so soft while music so loud
@autobuzzmy7 жыл бұрын
Noted sir!
@didkeechin93315 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking. Have to keep adjusting the volume throughout the video. From too loud a music to can’t hear what he was saying.
@DucemMortis4 жыл бұрын
"You don't get the OMG handle" made me giggle
@Moonface00z7 жыл бұрын
about time gc review cars that we can afford
@autobuzzmy7 жыл бұрын
GC does that all the time! :P
@akulah_lara7 жыл бұрын
and the maintenance jeng jeng jeng.
@gcmah6 жыл бұрын
yah, i always do that no? :P
@dogotanz7 жыл бұрын
The music is too loud compared to the comentary. please adjust it in the future. great videos all around
@nooneyouknow50022 күн бұрын
Been an owner since 2018. While it's a joy to drive and manoeuvre around city streets, it's maintenance and spare parts cost would definitely put a dent in your wallet. They're more expensive than vw. Love it to bits though.
@SaravanaKumar537 жыл бұрын
best review in malaysia and covers nearly all new cars. good job
@jasonkok994210 ай бұрын
we had one, 2019 last batch in black colour, agree! its a very fun car to drive and very solid with premium feel for under rm100k! its also very powerful for its size and the cabin doesnt feel cramped, only thing it could be better with more features…
@imrannaim523410 ай бұрын
i got the 2019 last batch too in the Atomic Orange! Agree with your comment
@jasonkok99428 ай бұрын
@@imrannaim5234very true, we also at the same time had an 2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSi turbo with DSG… both are Just fun car to drive
@aircommandslipperz7 ай бұрын
why you sold the car??
@fiyyyaziz30385 жыл бұрын
This is my first time watching this guy video and i was really impressive. I love this guy 💞
@Sampy19973 жыл бұрын
I have this car a 2017 puretech allure trim 5dr auto. The only features my car doesnt have is folding mirrors, nav, dual climate control but I dont mind not having them as i have apple car play to compensate but very nippy to drive and I feel safe in it.
@osababinladen4204 жыл бұрын
good review.. music volume is just nice for me as I am watching from my home …… lol
@wbtoo6945 Жыл бұрын
After so long finally got a used unit. The engine indeed is so punchy. Don't fool by 112HP, the torque 205Nm it produced can easily overtake any car. With such power it does give good FC on highway 18.8kml running 120-140kph. If slower running 100kmh, is wrriten 22.4kml fc. That is impressive. City running is not impressive only 11.8kml. That is why hybrid overall more efficient. However being peugeot spare parts r expensive. We r talking about bmw f30 pricing.
@THEiUsop Жыл бұрын
hi im eyeing myself on one. any common issues that i need to be prepared with?
@wbtoo6945 Жыл бұрын
@@THEiUsop Common issue 1, Peugeot is very sensitive car, those fault lights will haunt you always even in minor issue. That said you really need a Peugeot specialist to work on your car. Outside a lot can't fix it easily. Finding the issue sometimes specialist may need few days to identify it. Prepare for 2nd car use when that happens. Common Issue 2, puretech engine is designed where Timing belt running in wet condition that swimming with Engine Oil. Therefore replacing Timing Belt 80k mileage is mandatory, else there will be clogged inside the engine. You do not want that happen or ur engine will die. So far other than these, all good.
@psychgenie881 Жыл бұрын
I am also eyeing one to buy and I want to ask, How much money should I keep on the side for repairs?@@wbtoo6945
@TheMasterofComment3 ай бұрын
@@wbtoo6945has Peugeot done recall for the engine belts in Malaysia? I know overseas there has been 3 recalls, replacing with newer better belt. Before they gave up on it and switched back to dry with their newer cars
@kelvinhii9397 жыл бұрын
Hello GC Mah, nice review as always, which one do you think is more fun, the 208 or the Mazda 2?
@autobuzzmy7 жыл бұрын
Jack Ma?? 😂
@kelvinhii9397 жыл бұрын
LOLOLOL i mean GC Mah, corrected
@gcmah6 жыл бұрын
hey! well, both are fun in their own ways. u need to try them first to tell :)
@abc71777 жыл бұрын
I have a friend who was driving a 308 THP and I can say he doesn't has a nice experience with it.
@nazmaSh975 жыл бұрын
Howard Tan Yes he doesnt has yaa 🤢
@idawan097 жыл бұрын
For aircond fan, that's the trademark of continental vehicles right?
@TheToadley6 жыл бұрын
Great choice of music Mah, thumbs up 😄
@brettkaiser44673 жыл бұрын
I know Im asking the wrong place but does someone know of a method to get back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly forgot the password. I would love any tricks you can offer me!
@kennetharthur51883 жыл бұрын
@Brett Kaiser instablaster ;)
@jkohero7 жыл бұрын
The fan ventilation is so loud
@mumbowumbo7897 жыл бұрын
Come on, normalize the music volume. People have been commenting about this issue since many videos ago...
@gcmah6 жыл бұрын
i believe we have found the problem and all our news videos should be ok now! thanks for the feedback!
@mhievhenrao61217 жыл бұрын
GC Mah pls do a full review of the 2017 Mazda 6 2.5 plss
@Ryanice99887 жыл бұрын
Good review! ☺️
@albech47317 жыл бұрын
7:46 As a Peugeot owner, I lol'ed
@boy6387 жыл бұрын
Which model do you own? and how's the after sales experience and overall reliability of your car?
@autobuzzmy7 жыл бұрын
WHyyy
@francisdavid17517 жыл бұрын
hi. i own a 2008 and I'm liking it. service and maintenance is superb. plus got a 5 year warranty and service.
@gudsession6 жыл бұрын
Hi there i got 2017 peugeot 208 1.2 turbo petrol Recently i realised that my car is shaking while engine runs , two days ago it was shaking while engine run with ac, today its shaking while engine run with and without ac. Tachometer is holding on 900rpm and jumps every couple of seconds to about 1k rpm and then coming back to normal. Its happening on warm or either cold engine. Im about 38,000 km before service. Wondering what that could be? did anyone face the same issue like me and got an solution for this?
@kianhowng52307 жыл бұрын
Could you compare it with the Fiesta ecoboost since they are 3cylinder turbocharged hot hatch. And nice review btw.
@kamil85364 жыл бұрын
KianHow NG did you manage to find what you think is better?
@PENUT425 жыл бұрын
I'm debating between a VW polo and the Peugeot 208, which one would you recommend?
@leroyhendroff2268 Жыл бұрын
ford fiesta with a stick shift
@jasonkok994210 ай бұрын
we had both previously, 2011 Polo 1.2 TSi with DSG and 2019 208 1.2 Turbo, both are great cars with impressive handling and solid feel, sold off the Polo last year as its already 11 years and change to Ativa AV, still keeping the 208…
@aircommandslipperz7 ай бұрын
@@jasonkok9942 any major issue with the 208 so far? thinking of getting used one...
@muqhrizmusic7 жыл бұрын
208 GTI PLEASE
@benzzahid99096 жыл бұрын
KIA Picanto looks good as well!
@VacancyJB7 жыл бұрын
one tank run 1190km? wow, that's something.
@KIM-nc7ti7 жыл бұрын
VacancyJB on paper of course. Try to match it in real life. You will drive slower than granny honestly
@davidwang15027 жыл бұрын
Hi,can u make a video of perodua bezza please >< i would love to see it
@aliefaziz49765 жыл бұрын
GC Mah, please review Peugeot 308 THP (T9)
@Supernovacluster4 жыл бұрын
You got a like for "the oh my God handle".
@senkyasrita3 жыл бұрын
greetings from estonia
@leekongmeng76197 жыл бұрын
Please do a full review for the all new hyundai elantro turbo
@gcmah6 жыл бұрын
stay tuned!
@budgettraveller57193 жыл бұрын
Spare part issue all the time. Service center like unprofessional and like snail. They promise warranty during purchase but give all sort of reasons during claim. I'm using 408...issues since purchase. Priced nearly to 100k but only after 3 years 8 months, resale value at 18k...if you think I lie, check reviews and Peugeot owner feedback. Also check 508 and 308 second hand value. Then you'll know how much this car will be have resale value after 3 years
@calvinanddaniel3677 жыл бұрын
When you do 208 then please don't miss out 2008 too
@autobuzzmy7 жыл бұрын
You're right! ;)
@gcmah6 жыл бұрын
don't miss out the 2008 on our channel! ;)
@jannahjay36 жыл бұрын
Kia Picanto also not bad, looks cute and sporty!
@AndrewKNI7 жыл бұрын
Great review :-))
@gcmah6 жыл бұрын
thanks! :)
@gcmah6 жыл бұрын
not as good as Mat Watson though
@ianwilliams25544 жыл бұрын
Decent informative video..BUT THE MUSIC IS SO ANNOYING THAT I DIDNT FINISH WATCHING THE ENTIRE FILM..
@JoseMaria-kr7rt7 жыл бұрын
Durability wise is it okay? I fell in love with this car after tested drive it one.
@maxomeara7 жыл бұрын
Mohd Aiman Ahmad Hamidi Can't say much about reliability as I only received mine a week ago. But it's frickin fun to drive! 2 major downside that I noticed: 1. The aircond fan is too loud. Especially when you're outside. 2. The engine start/stop function is not smooth enough. There's a slight juddering everytime u release the brake.
@faris.R567 жыл бұрын
Does the radiator fan sound is louder than the one in Proton?
@josephling70426 жыл бұрын
Yes, according to GC's reply in the above under Myusoff Amanan's comment.
@Jeremyevo906 жыл бұрын
Yes it's .......the loudest in the market ....... I always know my wife is back home before even she arrive.
@AmernJ5 жыл бұрын
I would rather get a Myvi...
@amsyaraj5 жыл бұрын
Ammar Anas go ahead then. I’m sure it won performance engine for 3 consecutive years.. oh wait
@ashleuqi70847 жыл бұрын
Why Matthew quit autobuzz and went to pualtan
@lowwahjian32067 жыл бұрын
who's pualtan
@ashleuqi70847 жыл бұрын
Pualtan.org
@SafwanHamsani7 жыл бұрын
How does it compare with 1.6 2017 Proton Iriz? Especially in terms of handling.
@gcmah6 жыл бұрын
they are both very different when it comes to handling. Proton needs to be more Peugeot ;)
@DannyGerasimova6 жыл бұрын
Iriz is not Peugeots competitor bc Peugeots level are way higher even compared to Honda and Toyota
@faris.R567 жыл бұрын
Can you review the 2017 Iriz Premium please?
@ahmadhusnimohdhanif55606 жыл бұрын
Lawa jugak tapi Kia Picanto nak keluar dah lah. Tunggu Kia Picanto lah.
@meeshcjx53716 жыл бұрын
boss please i beg u do a jazz v spec review
@livclw0405897 жыл бұрын
you talked too soft and the music is way too loud
@autobuzzmy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! we will look into that
@usurf787 жыл бұрын
Yes.. I'm driving a 208 jet fighter... Lol
@josephling70427 жыл бұрын
Compared to that of Proton, which one is louder? Or are both the same?
@gcmah6 жыл бұрын
208 is louder!
@josephling70426 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Logically, looking at the amount that I paid for a Proton, how can I deserve a jet fighter then? XP
@sukapokok68745 жыл бұрын
What is your opinion on the car after a year use sir?
@zaryl2k6 жыл бұрын
how reliable is Peugeot cars these days? Been hearing bad stories on Pug & VW cars. If not lucky, then might have to spend more time at SC and if after warranty is over, the cost to replace even the wire harness is like RM15k if i am not mistaken. Or Peugeot has iron out ALL of its engine issues with this PureTech model?
@jasonkok99428 ай бұрын
we have being owning this 208 over 4 years… no issue other than wear and tear
@missparoi7 жыл бұрын
GC please review new peugeot 3008 suv 2017 ..thank you
@gcmah6 жыл бұрын
yes we will! :)
@boy6387 жыл бұрын
Review the new 3008 please!
@speedzlow7 жыл бұрын
But 3008 not launched yet no?
@boy6387 жыл бұрын
yea technically not I guess, but is open for booking
@autobuzzmy7 жыл бұрын
Surely! After it's officially launched of course :)
@Jeremyevo906 жыл бұрын
Used to own the previous gen , that the after sales service is like fcuk , and the car previous gearbox is shit (claim the gearbox twice which cost them RM20k each time) , and it not what u call reliable (every time claim warranty need wait long time) , and that maintenance fees ...... But it's a nice car to drive
@tuansherwynhamidon96875 жыл бұрын
Is Peugeot 208's maintenance cost and cost of spare parts are high compared to local brands?
@wbtoo69455 жыл бұрын
Big difference,i had studied it. Considering each 10k mileage, new Myvi ~RM220 vs 208 puretech ~RM580. Thou size may seem smaller or same segment but definitely different class by itself.
@tuansherwynhamidon96875 жыл бұрын
@@wbtoo6945 Thanks a lot for the response. Much appreciated. I was hoping to buy a 208, but now I need to do more research
@wbtoo69455 жыл бұрын
@@tuansherwynhamidon9687, thou is expensive, but the engine on such small car is really a sport car. I tested an SUV paired with same engine with 400KG+ xtra. The car still move fast easily to 140kph no sweat. It comes with a price.
@tuansherwynhamidon96875 жыл бұрын
@@wbtoo6945 worth the extra cost I guess. How about if we compare it with the new Kia picanto?
@wbtoo69455 жыл бұрын
@@tuansherwynhamidon9687 , i have no idea. I never window shop into KIA showroom before. Sorry Hahah can't give you information.
@bangSolproperty4 жыл бұрын
Is golf also considered as a boring mainstream hatchback? 😂
@NabielMuhd6 жыл бұрын
still x boleh lawan Kia Picanto...sbb Picanto has a Great design, sure great spec inside. kereta idaman betul!
@jasonkok994210 ай бұрын
design tu sesuatu yg subJective, tp Picanto lbh kecil…
@anakwatan6177 жыл бұрын
The very same engine on bmw and mini?
@autobuzzmy7 жыл бұрын
nope, not anymore. it was Prince engine (4-cylinder) that they shared previously.
@anakwatan6177 жыл бұрын
AutoBuzz.my Oh. Tqvm
@amadfaisal89987 жыл бұрын
I have heard engine noise from Peugeot car. Yes, it sound really like a jet.
@FatBoyChannel1017 жыл бұрын
amad faisal not sure about the new ones, the old ones? Hui, you can hear it from 20m away
@timothypankow12128 ай бұрын
Hi
@paulwhat3222 жыл бұрын
The fuel consumption is a complete lie. It's about 7liters per 100km on the highway
@kianthong9597 жыл бұрын
6:54 Honda Fanboy triggered
@autobuzzmy7 жыл бұрын
😂
@andriewmidin44225 жыл бұрын
And a cvt tries so hard to climb the genting road hahaha
@KelmondChow6 жыл бұрын
I just drove one of my friend 208 1.2 puretech.. very underpower.. super loud engine rpm sound pitch when reach 90kmh on gear 3.. and noisy air con fan.... i cant tolerate. Other than that...handling is good comfort is good. Sorry la fiesta 1.0 ecoboost is still far better except the transmission a bit jerky on slow speed
@AmirChemE6 жыл бұрын
The Ecoboost is only 1.0 but cost over 90k. What a waste of money plus the god awful interior quality. I have the 208 puretech 1.2 turbo and no issues (use the settings to fix the air cond). The power delivery is very linear. Stop bad mouthing the product.
@KelmondChow6 жыл бұрын
@@AmirChemE i agree with you fiesta interior is not good. The air con is just slighly less noisy than 208. Dont get me wrong 208 handling and comfort good as well. Performance wise i pick fiesta. Last time i clock 0 to 100 around 9.4sec. Quite fast for 1.0 cc engine. Transmission is bit jerky on slow speed especially traffic jam.
@syedhaniffah48244 жыл бұрын
@@AmirChemE bro u pkai 208 puretech ok tk,ada prob tk.i bru nk ambik..
@ammaryasser58217 жыл бұрын
Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Turbo please 😁
@gcmah6 жыл бұрын
on the way! on the way!
@josephling70426 жыл бұрын
Please compare Elantra with Kia Cerato and, perhaps, Mazda3 as well. XP
@abelwoo4 жыл бұрын
sound like benz raidator fan hhahah
@DannyGerasimova6 жыл бұрын
Peugeot is way better than honda and toyota. Not even performance and handling, but also the build quality 👍🏻
@jaydentan836 жыл бұрын
Izan Saad too bad european is not suitable drive in malaysia... car quality is good but they build according to their country... resale value is not a concern becoz no used car dealer wan the car or give the price very low
@DannyGerasimova6 жыл бұрын
Jayden Tan i wont deny the resale value, but i dont even concern bout the resale value because i tend to keep my cars. Im not sure with your statement that says Europe cars are not suitable here in Asia because, technically cars are built to be driven on the road and basically everywhere is the same sir but i believe there are some particular reasons made you said so. Honestly i would prefer Europe cars still especially Peugeot because its worth buying than buying Japanese cars
@jaydentan836 жыл бұрын
Izan Saad too much problem la air cond slow to cold... gearbox problem n service maintenance spare part very expensive... the time I buy also think like u.. I buy car to drive not to resale mah but after I found out the problem then I regret
@DannyGerasimova6 жыл бұрын
Jayden Tan i see.. well sir i do respect what u been experiencing which it sounds to be a bit odd to experience that. Luckily mine is still running fine, i been using Peugeots right from the previous 308 turbo, then 3008 suv n the latest one is the brand new 308 THP. Personally i think they are stunning which the reliability is super great so far unlike the Mercedes, it needs better care 😂 basically this is my sharing bout using Peugeots and they are extremely fine to run but peoples have their own preferences thou and i myself preferring Peugeots. I believe that u switched to Japanese cars now sir