Peugeot 308 2018 in-depth review - Carbuyer

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[@slijepcevicjasenko]

finally a fluent, nice, likable presenter... good job Chloe, nice review... cheers

[@leedlock]

yep.

[@adamme8369]

Agree! Very nice, but there is nothing wrong with the other one. Btw. Gentelman you are not, obviously.

[@nickhastings6705]

As someone who’s just got a 308 (a week ago) I highly recommend them as a great all round car. Lots of space, very comfy and excellent value for the money! And even more fun if you get the GTI!

[@stanleywong9941]

Nick Hastings how’s the infotainment? Is it sensitive?

[@adyturki2516]

Do you have it till now ?? and how the car these days working?

[@jonnyjones5201]

Why haven't Peugeot given this 308 gt line the same infotainment & digital dash out of the 3008 would have made this car so much better.

[@F1Kamel_1992]

The revamped 308 GT Line is a beauty

[@qwrktks9534]

Kamel Safar Zitoun Very true 😏

[@ghp0518]

Peugeots are made in a way that encourages if not downright forces you to set your seat up high if you want to have the best driving position (having the seat high , also protects you more in the case of a side impact + you have better visibility), and once you get used to it you can see the benefits. There are many people that are used to a low seat position and think that it lowers the center of gravity enough to improve driving characteristics, that might have been true when cars weighted under 900 kg , and didn't have very advanced suspension but now I would say the effect is negligible and It's worth more to have better visibility. As someone who owned a Peugeot I can say I miss the high seating position I could set in the Peugeot without being uncomfortable

[@zexxonije]

I'm 2m tall and I have to put the seat in the lowest position. If I don't I either hit my head in the ceiling or my legs don't fit under the steering wheel. Of course I usually set the steering wheel in the highest available position

[@jerryrawlings8885]

@@zexxonije Hi so would you say this car is suitable for 6ft 3 with 35 innch long legs? also how reliable is this car many thanks.

[@SSSDDDOOOGGG]

the new 2018 GT has a 1.6l 222 Bhp engine replacing the 202bhp... and a new 8speed automatic gearbox,

[@stephen10.]

The chassis PSA in a vauxhall will be very good. Imagine a new vauxhall astra GTI with PSA chassis !

[@g00dfeeling]

Touching distance in terms of materials quality but miles nicer and cooler than any VAG or Ford car.

[@tyraela115]

True. :) And also: www.reliabilityindex.com/news/52/States%20of%20Repair%20%E2%80%93%20Japanese%20and%20French%20brands%20top%20international%20league%20table%20of%20car%20reliability

[@Philzifyy]

Found this a bit impromptu when it came to some of the interior info. Got it completely wrong by saying it was a decent size glovebox when you cant actually fit the car's manual in there.

[@tomheard7844]

My next car

[@gabrieldiazrozas495]

Considering it for my first car.. Did you like it?

[@Sherukka]

The basic model shines in the moose test with Porsche like speed at 82 km/h! Best chassis always in PUGs!

[@Sherukka]

Can you believe it? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH7dkqicitaor9U Wow!

[@Hefaistos99]

And for a quick comparison: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roTKl6mtpr2jo5o

[@marcinsobczak2485]

What a bs. Car has a comfort of wheelbarrow, and rear suspension is so messed up the car jumps around like a ping pong ball

[@roblex63]

i know it's a bit flippant. but i do love scrolling indicators

[@thanasisconstantinou7442]

I think you are mistaken. Actually, 308's build quality is better than that of golf.

[@joaoa5616]

Ahh botw are too good but the golf wins

[@dalestanley9177]

Give me German over French every day of the week

[@ariframzan8602]

It’s a shame I didn’t see no CD player mentioned , would have been nice if it had some manual buttons to control the a/c,

[@utubeleplague]

I like this type of informative, non pretentious and unbiased review. Good job Chloe!!

[@bryanthemercman]

I own a 2019 Peugeot 308 Tech Edition and have owned other Peugeots previously. I love my car apart from one niggle I would prefer to have the Cruise / Speed limiter on a stalk similar to a golf or maybe a third stalk and not hidden away on what is already a low steering wheel set-up. Also the fuel consumption in poor at town speeds.

[@galloping5273]

I'd wait for the next (3rd) generation of this...if the new 3008,5008 and 508 are anything to go by it will be worth it! (This does look decent though)

[@coloreazacustil]

how I switch to nocturnal mode to the rear view mirror?

[@jaytaylor9232]

No cup holders in the front?

[@hoppysport2872]

That screen might be 9.5", but usable screen appears to be 6" with the rest border and control icons.

[@richwilliams9895]

Peugeot have never had nice gear selection a bit more agricultural but are actually pretty robust. So it’s definitely forgivable.

[@amg_aly]

Jessie J is such a good car reviewer

[@gentle285]

An honest detailed review with a great presenter! Nice job! (You should forget this filter on the camera though already, it's disgusting)

[@Nathan.150]

Agreed

[@isyourwifion5384]

Thank goodness for no exaggerated way of speaking.

[@rab6121]

*gaaasp* love the design of the car but giving it a new bumper and some shiny metal in the grill isnt much of a facelift... but better than volkswagen tho, they would say this is a brand spanking new model.

[@hotte13469]

still vw got a way better Facelift on the golf tho

[@sullysullivan1187]

Yep best new reviewer. Interesting fun and enthusiastic

[@Rottensteam]

Sully Sullivan She was the most hated person on Drivetribe.

[@vladpresecan2822]

I like the new car reviewer , Chloe. She is likable , speaks nice and she doesn't make the review boring like some other car reviewers do

[@gautiergander]

The 308 is the future

[@michaelsimpkins5178]

Like the new presenter. Both in presentation and looks

[@Hornby09c]

Michael Simpkins Looks? That's what you want second in a presenter? Poor.

[@richarddastardly6845]

She’s wearing nice boots 👢

[@Jesko_VRS]

My favourite car ever.

[@wackyrodders316]

I'm glad she didn't do the car buyer, big bottle and packet of crisps test and kept it simple with the sizes

[@alexandrebrandaoarq]

Although a new presenter, seems to be as competent if not better as most other ones. Congratulations on the review!

[@bukkageisha2313]

Bien mieux qu'une Golf

[@Jack_mc22]

70 mpg is pretty impressive for a petrol engine good one Peugeot

[@marcinsobczak2485]

yeah, but it is more like 40 mpg really

[@Jack_mc22]

@@marcinsobczak2485 yeah you'll probably get 50 or even 60 mpg in the city and more like 40 on the motorway

[@SolomonMuya]

Never heard wipers being a feature in car reviews

[@Gunzberg]

she means auto rain sensing wipers, it's kind of obvious...

[@stephenwakeman3074]

Gunzberg Yeah, super pedantic.

[@robiszi7932]

308 is nice...Chloe is also very nice,pure hungarian beauty! Great presenter.

[@ioannist.1699]

Excellent review! Is the front armrest fully adjustable (up-down-front-back) as is in vw golf?

[@chevauxpatrice6198]

yes

[@MrBeekay12]

Am getting mine this Friday 😊😊😊 looking forward to it 😎

[@cinnamonrage]

Great new presenter! Good info and nice wee car!

[@slavisagambiroza5436]

So whats so bad about the gearing?

[@pjohnwilliams6941]

This girl is phenomenal 🔥

[@darkmagician2730]

Does this girl have her channel??

[@swanblake]

Shame we cant get this great little hatch in the States

[@ZerokillerOppel1]

Do they sell any Peugots in the US?

[@Jopoilija]

Put steering wheel in that position when ypu watch dials over it -thanks-

[@marklola12]

the car have a AUX port?

[@klasseact6663]

Enjoy the new presenter, very pretty AND professional!

[@diegosuazo2111]

love this new reviewer

[@techtitanuk5609]

My corsa has stiff suspension..... because of rust and wear n tear lol

[@LorraineThoseNails]

Any good for kids in the back?

[@tpgamerboy3380]

Matt from carwow revised the 2018 version of this car in 2016

[@Sanpedranoazul]

Great review!

[@SuperSimmy01]

Why do we call it the “three-o-eight” shouldn’t we say“three-zero-eight” ??

[@SSSDDDOOOGGG]

thanks for this real ---2018---- review, cheers !

[@danmccarthy4700]

Who's this new presenter? She's excellent!

[@ParFektion]

Wow, haven't seen her before! She's great! 👌

[@Banished00]

chloe!!! from drivetribe, she is doing a great job in drivetribe

[@swan83]

Sounds a little Australian

[@milopichu]

swan83 same sentiments also. At first i thought i was watchin an aussie channelg

[@rodsterau]

I was thinking the same, but has she come at the expense of Nicky?

[@kingofalldoughboys]

rodsterau I certainly hope so! That horrible Nicki and that other slag Sophie need to be gone!

[@nooruddinhargey897]

Thinking Man nope not a Saffa accent.

[@rodsterau]

kingofalldoughboys I didn't mind Nicki so much, I found Sophie to be grating.

[@user-so4rz3vr3x]

I direct you to see the elk test of this car against the golf.you will be surprised by the outcome

[@jackgreenwood9371]

70.6 mpg from a petrol! That's insane. Granted nobody will get near that but even if you get high 50s to 60 mpg - I see no reason why anyone would buy the diesel in this instance. Why offer 4 diesels? We're starting the move away from diesel now in the uk.

[@bertrandaymes6071]

I totally agree, Peugeot is taking a pretty good way since many years now. I'm working on a video that sum up every comments that describe correctly this car. I would like to use your if you are comfortable with it ? Please contact me, that would be awesome !! [e-mail] thanks man.

[@mendistudio]

Looks like James is definitely not coming back and after so many bad comments they just want to try with women.

[@klasseact6663]

Diego Mendi ...he just did a review recently

[@stichupman]

Hudie O'Seibhleain same man he is a bit camp lol but good at his job.

[@whamni]

Storage in the glove compartment is a joke, they couldn't even be bothered to move the fuse box for the UK right hand drive cars. No hooks in the boot for shopping bags .......................... I could go on and on

[@richardshiggins704]

Is this an Australian review ?

[@noelcahill6707]

It could be a rover with a blown head I'd still by it if she reviewed it omg

[@Andresc1975]

put a hot blonde reviewing cars to bait viewers. It worked for me.

[@madant7777]

Recommending Peugeot is still for yokes.

[@Braselton21]

Nice Review Jessie J ;)

[@luismasanchez9367]

Chloe wolf in hungarian...nice

[@johnfrost2895]

I love her

[@techtitanuk5609]

I don't care about passenger space, boot space or door bins.

[@nudgenudgewinkwink3212]

The main problem with Peugeot's is not the car itself but the owners!

[@rustyfrombluey]

"The famous Peugeot lion (that goes from strength to strength) has moved on to a redesigned..." Yooka: You do know that "Peugeots do tend to suffer rather steep depreciation", right? #Peugeot #respectVW

[@spencerbowditch8601]

Let the auditions continue! No crisps, good! no big bottle good! nice accent good! Knowledgeable presenter good! nice bottom good!

[@giorgostzavaras5686]

I like her puite a bit. I think Ginny is a bit better!

[@john_yeager]

emp1

[@SakiDG]

Just use the 3008 interior in all cars Peugeot

[@tyraela115]

They will.... With some modifications. Just look at the new 508 II awesome interior. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGHFdZltep2HeMk

[@neil1482]

Less face time more face time for the car.

[@minorearthmajorsky1476]

Astra beats its cousin.

[@tpgamerboy3380]

They is too many new presenters they is 5 of them now

[@Guvb235]

Aussie Aussie Aussie, oi oi oi!

[@davidwilson3530]

Average size glove box, I don't think so its not even big enough for the owner manual.

[@godzillasballs]

PAWG!!!!!

[@richarddastardly6845]

godzillasballs - You wish 😂

[@tombeech9920]

Brand new car for 2018... with 2017 plates 🙄🙄

[@ilovecars2558]

BeechT21 so what? What makes the difference.

[@tombeech9920]

Just a tad misleading

[@sasafarov]

Pretty lady

[@robertolombardi3698]

Never mind the car, Chloe is beautiful, I think I'm in love.

[@kingofalldoughboys]

This review needs to be redone because this woman doesn't know what she's talking about!

[@stevo091]

I bet Chloe has a beautiful pair under the hood.😀😀

[@ImYourRealDad]

Stevo Atkinson I’m sure you’d also like to admire James Batchelors bonnet strut.

[@YoosufMo]

AUSI 🤨

[@Nathan.150]

South African maybe?

[@bratosin1]

Forget the car look at thos gorgeous legs !!

[@peteracton59]

She sounds so scripted and you can tell a car such as a Peugeot of any calibre wouldn't be good enough for her.

[@Adrian123298]

terrible video 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 si te gusta el *308* segui en Instagram *308_official* ahi aportamos nuestros niños¡¡¡!!! les mando abrazo Saludos

[@computerbob06]

Tiny steering wheel, good boot/trunk, but no rear legroom. Poor gearing and poor ride. Back to the crap, from Peugeot!.......... If I was given one, I'd have to borrow Clarkson's hammer to cut my passengers' legs off! I'm 6 inches taller than Chloe, 6 inches or so, less rear legroom!

[@thedons4270]

computerbob06 what utter drivel, the ride is among the best in its class. the fact you referenced Clarkson says it all really.

[@ShinyHeiny]

pedazo de video si tenes un *308* sumate a Instagram *308_official* ahi posteamos nuestros 308... les mando fuerte abrazo Saludos

[@fatass891]

Wawaweewa!:D

[@MrFraz91]

Those seats look so cheap and nasty

[@BennnWJK]

That stupid Peugeot steering wheel makes it impossible for me to see my speedo on the 2008. Never driving another Peugeot again...

[@Sherukka]

BenPBL iCockpit is the best! No problems to see the speedo when you adjust the seating position and steering wheel right!

[@tomheard7844]

Sherukka I agree it’s fine in our 3008

[@darlonanacleto]

To much drama, bro...

[@jamessez5826]

Absolutely fine in my 308

[@pb5x5]

Didn't you check before you got it?

[@Irishgamer01]

Fake motor journalist chick..............me too hire. Click bait. Sad and sickening.

[@stealthuk4421]

Average size glovebox my a***... the sat nav will probably think your 25 mile east of where you are.. start stop wont work and the air con will break in the summer and all in less than 3 years old. 🍋 (had such promise though)

[@tyraela115]

www.reliabilityindex.com/news/52/States%20of%20Repair%20%E2%80%93%20Japanese%20and%20French%20brands%20top%20international%20league%20table%20of%20car%20reliability

[@thedons4270]

Stealth Uk what complete nonsense, I have the 2014 original mkll version and its never skipped a beat. top notch. ahead of the focus, astra, golf and i30 for reliability too in driver power survey.

[@robertl2856]

Welcome, you made a boring car seem interesting

[@duncanidaho7494]

She sounds very american.

[@skinnyarseful]

screw the car i love the girl