Peugeot 308 2023 review

[@carwow]

SO would you take the new Peugeot 308 over the VW Golf?? VOTE for your pick below!

[@carwow]

VOTE: Peugeot 308

[@carwow]

VOTE: VW Golf

[@okithdesilva129]

Both cars are amazing but I love the Peugeot 308

[@harmansingh7126]

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[@kon_pap]

Peugeot

[@thebritishautochannel]

Peugeot are really nailing their interior and exterior designs lately, no weirdness just good styling, new badge looks great too.

[@virensequeira3165]

Dude, it's a peugeot

[@defnotatroll]

The steering wheel is a little weird

[@robertcook2572]

That small steering wheel thing is pretty weird, though

[@TermlessHGW]

You call that steering, gages arrangement no weirdness? C'mon.

[@tigorbattalion4889]

New badge is really their original badge

[@x3merx3mer]

out of nowhere Peugeot is becoming my favorite brand in past few years

[@manolismii2159]

True they make some of the most beautiful cars even mat says that

[@Anotherandoman93]

I worked Uber In one of these for the last 6 months, did around 30k km, no problems whatsoever. And the car I was renting was the problematic 1.5 litre engine that is supposedly a piece of crap. One of the most comfortable cars I've driven and I was averaging 4.8-5.2 liters /100km.

[@chriswilliams9976]

The petrol flap on our hybrid locks separately as the petrol tank is slightly pressurised and you have to hold the button for 5 seconds. It's to do with crash protection for the tank.

[@chriswilliams9976]

It's also to reduce fuel vapours escaping and being ignited by sparks from the electric side of the car.

[@Hoofie]

And its also to keep the gasoline from degrading through evaporation, since gas goes bad over time. I believe 90 days is where most hybrids will start using the ICE a bit more to burn off old fuel in order to avoid any fuel/ICE related issues.

[@sambobrooklyn316]

Does it on my BMW 330e

[@chriswilliams9976]

@@sambobrooklyn316 yeah ours is x3 30e

[@Mimeniia]

Also you cant steal the lectric.

[@MetaFootballTV]

I've got a 308 GT line 150 bhp 2.0 diesel from 2017. Brilliant motorway consumption, normal consumption running at 5,1 L /100kms. Excellent steering with the small staring wheel. Done loads of long trips with fam in it.

[@arti8455]

And it can pickup speed fast and good handling

[@SDav21]

Really impressed with the interior material quality. The new golf feels cheap in comparison. The new golf doesn't even have a felt lined glove box and I'm happy that Peugeot took the time to address the issue of moving the fuse box. Well done to them.

[@neilburns8869]

It's not surprising that Peugeot are being compared to Volkswagen or BMW nowadays. I agree that the quality of finish inside is very good but what's more is your also getting the spaciousness that we have come to expect from a Peugeot. By far the classiest looking French cars.

[@jimded]

It's strange why VAG uses cheaper interior materials, trying to be more eco friendly, cheaper to buy or dieselgate costed a lot?

[@samirav1137]

@@jimded Dieselgate and producing combustion cars and pure electric cars at the same time is expensive as fuck

[@WetPig]

@@jimded I work for a first tier supplier to VW, and they are cheap af... when doing business with, I guess also with their cars.

[@ejdydmj1650]

New Peugeots looks absolutely stunning. I own 308 GTi BPS for nearly 5 years now and Never had single issue either! They're not just good looking 🙏👍😃 And thus 308 is definitely better looking than boring Golf 🥱

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yes. But still 308 is worse than VW Scirocco.

[@hishamabulfeilat6433]

@@purwantiallan5089 the scirocco wasn’t such a great car was it? Its been discontinued!

[@ejdydmj1650]

@@purwantiallan5089 you better wake up lad

[@Soussmeboules]

@@purwantiallan5089 Don’t even compare. The Scirocco is a pile of shit.

[@PaulHawkins87]

I have a 308 Gti too, into my 6th year of ownership. It gets a hammering and has never let me down. £100 on repairs in 5 years, I'd say that's very reliable!

[@annie69bg]

I test drove one of these last week (GT petrol) and it blew me away. BTW the touch keys below the center display are programmable, you can assign them to any shortcut you want, very cool. I have a 2020 Peugeot 308 130hp diesel, and I'm loving the small steering wheel. Once you get used to it, you won't go back, I assure you. The main thing to remember is that - by design - you have to look at the dials above the wheel, not through it. This way you also rest your arms on your thighs, so on long journeys your shoulders won't hurt.

[@purwantiallan5089]

The 308 still pales in comparison to VW Scirocco.

[@annie69bg]

@@purwantiallan5089 That's really very subjective. One can say "I like this better than that", no one should say "This is better than that". I've driven more that 40 different cars in my life (work reasons) and I wouldn't be caught dead in a German car, unless my life depended on it. Statistically they are quite unreliable, proven by reports and such published annually. And as far as design goes, I personally find them as appealing as a brick. But again, just my personal taste. I'm sure those who choose them have plenty of reason to like them and that's great.

[@hishamabulfeilat6433]

Exactly!That’s the right way i’ve set it up since the day I got my 308 GT Line, set it low and look above it with arms rested on knees! It becomes hard to accept other cars’ bigger steering wheels!

[@siviter]

@@purwantiallan5089 Scirocco is so good, even VW decided to stop making it 🤦🏻😂

[@marcuswoodgate4026]

@@purwantiallan5089 biased views from someone who doesn't even drive a Peugeot (clearly) are so outdated and boring now. Everyone has an opinion but I believe yours is just in aid to be malicious

[@moroblizniak4457]

Thanks Matt for Peugeot videos. I have chosen new 208 as my first self-paid car and Your video about 208 helped me make the choice. its amazing so far! (Almost 2 years)

[@justloveallmusic]

These things look even nicer in person. Looks very aggressive in the GT line spec. The badge looks great! Interior is top notch.

[@johnsimmonds2540]

It's actually stunning Lol. They have REALLY stepped up their game.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yes. But Scirocco still better.

[@rghl5617]

That's not even the gt line, that one looks even better!

[@johnsimmonds2540]

@@purwantiallan5089 Dunno about that. It's a nice looking car though.

[@manolismii2159]

@@purwantiallan5089 lol no

[@flyingmanforfun]

Absolutely loving that red paintjob, the emerald green is also incredible

[@jboy122]

👆 congratulation, Dm to claimed for your winning prize''we are having a giveaway competition 🎉

[@jannevaatainen]

Yeah, that green looks absolutely fantastic! Shame on those fake exhausts though.

[@QantonisQ]

7:57 - That "feature" exists on Vauxhall/Opel cars for at least 15 years and should exist on every car nowadays!

[@ishakemyhead799]

I chuckled too when he mentioned this - I had it as standard on my 2001 Renault Clio

[@colmmeaney8707]

My 10yo Renault Scenic has this "feature" as did my old Toyota Auris before that - Hardly unique or new Matt

[@Xenon0000000000001]

Ford Focus had it 20 years ago as well. I don't even notice if my current car has it as I mainly use the reversing camera.

[@stephandolby]

Standard on my 208 Allure from 2012, as well as my old 206 S from 2004, so it's an odd thing to say.

[@automation7295]

Matt is just too late. People who think a feature is new, but existed for long time ago are either stupid or born too late.

[@rmanmay]

I just test drove and ordered one today! amazing quality and refinement and i think it’s stunning in green!

[@DamirHadzic-d4q]

Yes,great green.

[@pinheirojr]

Order one last Tuesday, still waiting. How you feel now about the car?

[@Jack-lh7mu]

One of the nicest looking rear end hatchbacks on the market

[@tomharper2709]

I have a 2016 Peugeot 208 GTI, and have just driven from Manchester to Portsmouth & back. Averaged 45.5 MPG for the entire journey with cruise set at 77 the whole way (and that includes a bit of rush hour driving, City driving, some B road drives from the M3 and also being stuck in slow traffic for a bit due to road closures on M6) Peugeot really are making cracking cars the last few years.

[@BLEKSIDE]

bought the full package e-208 last year and its amazing. never liked Peugeot in the past but they are killing it with the new design. would have really loved the 308 instead but I wanted full electric and the 308 would have cost like 10k more. the small look over steering wheel is so damn good. it feels really sporty and also looks damn good. I recently sat in a brand new audi rsq3 and I hated the steering wheel It felt so clunky compared to the peugeot

[@benp1559]

I want one! Been driving a 2015 308 Allure Premium with the 1.6 THP engine for the past 3 years here in Australia. They're very unpopular and quite rare on our roads (everyone buys Asian brand cars), but I love it. Not had a single issue. They are making great cars these days.

[@allanbriggs807]

I've a 2012 308 HDi2.0L Diesel. Goes like the clappers. Very reliable. The 2.0L engines available in Australia are really good. Wouldn't recommend the newer 1.2L Turbo - starting to have some issues according to my mechanic. BTW Our family has had Peugeots since 1957. I'm getting on in years so my next Peugeot will be a 3008.

[@ARIES6181]

Ordered one today, a gray metallic GT with 1.2 engine and EAT8. Delivery in five weeks. Looking forward!

[@ItsMare13]

How is it (: ?

[@ARIES6181]

@@ItsMare13 It's decent! Strong comfort, design and equipment. The 1.2 engine is a bit of downside though. Quite vibrant and rough

[@pinheirojr]

Hello. I order one last Tuesday. Comes next week. How do you feel now about the car. Still going good?

[@ARIES6181]

It's great! Of course, there will always be some concern about the durability of 1.2 PureTech, but so far the engine is decent. A bit vibrant and rough, though. Alot of kit, and finally they solved the crappy resolution of parking camera. It's very crisp now. The 3D gauges are the best feature of this car in my opinion. I lease it, because it's quite expensive to buy. Unfortunately, I don't use it for longer trips, because I prefer my Lexus GS300 for that. But for daily driving to work, university and shop, it's a great car.

[@marcinmisiurka2228]

9:12 I'm pretty sure, that 1.5 diesel has 4 cylinders

[@Nuator]

Yup

[@_rtx_]

Only the 1.2T is i3, phev and diesel are i4

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@_rtx_ is Nissan XPHEV has 1.6L?

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@Nuator hi Nuator. 🙏 Longtime no see.

[@PushyPawn]

You don't need any driveline components with a 3 cylinder diesel. It just bounces down the road from the vibration.

[@polardabear]

Their new designs are d*mn good looking! Also the new Peugeot logo is beautiful! Looks good and modern (a lot better than most modern modernized logos)

[@TsvetanVelichkov1]

I really love Carwow and how Matt explains everything in detail. I really wish there was an KZbin channel where someone explained as thoroughly, but for older cars. Cars that are now on the market for several years and the reviewer gives advice based on reviews - don't buy this engine, the other engine is more durable, etc.

[@crz95]

You’re right. Closest thing we’ve got is Doug, but he doesn’t give advice on what trim level to buy as you mentioned etc

[@leonidaspilios1013]

Try “High peak Autos” his videos are pretty informative

[@karab1342]

Try ReDriven as well, those Ausies now what they're talking about

[@neilmurphy845]

Me too it would be very handy

[@grahamdrummond2412]

Agree, the High Peaks fella as someone says is good

[@Totano84]

I've ordered this car a couple of weeks ago and was really looking forward to the Carwow review but I've got to say, it was a bit of a let down. Overall it was the usual good Mat's review but the fact that they didn't bother to charge the battery and test the various drive modes properly, nor do a 0-60 and a 60-0 test or even state whether he was testing the 180 hp or the 225 hp version, felt a bit like a cop out. Also, does anybody know what's the deal with the official 0-60 times for the 180 hp and the 225 hp versions being only 0.1 sec apart?!

[@GeordieAmanda]

The max torque of both these cars is the same, so perhaps the increase in power is slightly offset by the slight increase in its weight? I have the 3008 GT4 hybrid (300bhp) and chose this as it felt so much quicker than the 225hp version. Got it through Car Wow and it turned a crazy expensive car into an affordable one. £9k off and £7.3k off the finance. Loving the car so far except for the problem with charging whilst on the road. 3.7kwh is way too slow to charge in most places.

[@Totano84]

​@@GeordieAmanda Maybe, but there are 30 kg or around 65 pounds between the 180 and the 225, that should be almost insignificant compared to the 45hp difference. Also odd how the only difference is supposed to be a 150hp vs a 180hp engine but the final output is 45hp apart. Maybe there's a bottleneck somewhere, i.e. in the gearbox, which auto-limits the output at lower gears so there isn't much difference in the 0-60. I went for the 225hp version, 1200 euro differences wasn't that much on such an expensive car, and at least when the battery is dead you get 30hp extra which can't hurt with such a heavy car. Plus I've seen some videos of it doing 0-60 in 6.7-7.8 seconds so fingers crossed. Oh, and I went for the 7.4kw onboard charger to avoid the issue you mentioned with your 3008. Still, wish they had a 300hp all wheel drive version of the 308 too!

[@GeordieAmanda]

@@Totano84 I would have loved the 7kw charger, but the deal was on a 3.7kw version. I don't get anything like the advertised electric mileage (less than 50% usually, even when driven carefully) and there are many threads on the Internet about this from other people. The key, I've found, to 'best mpg' is to always use the sat nav, as it calculates when it's most advantageous to use the battery. I do love the comfort of the car as I'm so used to fast German cars that have firm springs and are heavily damped, it's a bit of a revelation really and reminds me of when I was learning to drive many years ago and cars had much softer suspension. It's an excellent motorway car, even if that's not where the hybrid parts is at its best (well, that's not totally true in the usual roadworks of course :D ) I wondered why my car didn't have more combined power/torque, but it turns out the limit of the gear box is pretty much maxed out. I think it's the same gear box in cars like the BMW M135 and countless others and they all peak at around the same max power/torque. This is an interesting comparison of what the weight of a couple of adults can do to the performance of an M3. It's quite noticeable too kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpCpfad8qtmhntE

[@strafniki1080]

And it took them such a long time to review this car!

[@Crimsontears95]

The 300hp version pse will come next year hopefully it’s in development to produce like a gti version of the new 308

[@PaulHawkins87]

I've had my 308 over 5 years, most reliable car I've had. My issue now is even the most powerful version is 45 bhp down on my current one, and is almost £40k too. Guess I'll be sticking with my trusty steed for a while yet!

[@tomaskonkol8894]

I can confirm reliability. Mine its 308SW now 6 year old 110k miles on clock. I done some epic rides like 7500 miles in month acros the Europe or 3000miles in less the 50h. Never let me down. Apart standard service I had to replace 1 spring, brake disk and pads and AC top up. My previous 307 lasted 248k miles when i sold.

[@dimprabowo]

What is your 308 engine type?

[@PaulHawkins87]

@@dimprabowo 1.6 thp with 270 bhp stock

[@tonyyoung3634]

And me,staying with my 1.5 deisel auto.

[@jamesjprojects9797]

Same here. 1.6 508

[@okithdesilva129]

I love the design of this car and it looks absolutely insane!

[@purwantiallan5089]

The 308 appears to rival 306 GTI-6.

[@theweeknd2725]

The new toyota corolla hatchback hybrid or this? 🤔 they can do a nice comparision video on that

[@Pit-jt3lw]

I’ve been driving for 5month now, when I get my no claim bonus I’m looking to get a new car, I was think 2019 Mazda 3 Gt sport tech or this new Peugeot 308. Any advice?

[@theweeknd2725]

@@Pit-jt3lw I mean this is prettier

[@theweeknd2725]

@@Pit-jt3lw but the gt looks like a better driver's car, while Peugeot a bit more luxury

[@YourTechGerman]

We just picked up our 308 SW last week, what a gorgeous thing! It's highest spec with surround camera, massage leather seaths haha its a blast. We went for the stronger hybrid and its quite nice

[@dharambasi1928]

Is it the PSE version?

[@YourTechGerman]

@@dharambasi1928 Its the GT line

[@dharambasi1928]

@@YourTechGerman Oh nice. The only model I really knew anything about in the 308 SW line was the PSE version and it's awesome but the GT line from Peugeot is great aswell.

[@roubulgu2]

@@dharambasi1928 at the moment there isn't any PSE version of that car unfortunately. Maybe it will be released in 2-3 years like they did for the 508

[@dharambasi1928]

@@roubulgu2 Ah yes, just remembered, I'm thinking about the 508 SW PSE. Got the models confused.

[@TenaciousDougie]

Great looking car. As a big fan and owner of the Golf Mk7, I’d look at this every single time over the dreary looking Mk8.

[@Pit-jt3lw]

I’ve been driving for 5month now, when I get my no claim bonus I’m looking to get a new car, I was think 2019 Mazda 3 Gt sport tech or this new Peugeot 308. Any advice?

[@AlexTunstall]

@@Pit-jt3lw well the no claim bonus is going to accumulate every year, it's not just 1 year and you're done - my first year insurance was £2250, second year was £1500, and third year was £630... You get 'max' discount at 5 but it keeps building. You are best comparing insurance between both cars and put in that you have 1 year NCD and see the "predicted" prices. Hopefully that helps you make a better informed decision

[@orhankucuksahin6297]

@@Pit-jt3lw if you don’t want to mess with changing your timing belt every 100.000 km. You should go for the Mazda.

[@robertfox05]

Having seen the new 308 in person, the videos do NOT do it justice. It has so much more presence and style than a video might show you.

[@sheldzeeking640]

Mat is SO consistent 😂. "This is the new ... and it's a bit like...". EVERYTIME, Without fail😂😂👌🏽

[@kane4013]

It’s Doug DeMuro without the Broadway arms 🕺🏻

[@neovenom9833]

@@kane4013 it's carPOW.

[@raresborcea]

And that's why we love him.

[@THEASWINISM]

Doug demuro says "thissss"😅 and entered the chat

[@everythinginbetween4440]

Matt, the fuel cap is pressure release due to having hybrid and the extra safety needed when having batteries onboard. No oxygen means no fire. Pretty clever and thought you'd like to know for future reference.

[@jboy122]

👆 congratulation, Dm to claimed for your winning prize''we are having a giveaway competition 🎉

[@mister_jon_jon]

Definitely more good looking than Golf 😎

[@ChrisBa303]

Not a high bar to beat honestly

[@Tamburahk]

I love design of this car, but deal breaker for me was Matrix LED headlights and 4cyl engines in Golf/Octavia (picked octavia, same trim level, bigger car and cost less than Golf with more "must-have" features that are standart for octavia and extra in Golf )

[@Venakis1]

I did exactly that two years ago, I was considering buying the golf but when I saw the Octavia I prefered it instantly. For 24.000€ it was a good deal getting the 1,5l 150hp style trim Octavia. 20.000km up to now and all is fine.

[@tron3652]

Good to know how this one compares to the previous 308. I had the 308 gt line but moved to an Audi A4 in 2016. This model is tempting enough to make me wanna go back to the lion

[@tcecoleshaw]

I've been testing petrol plug ins recently and actually it seems the 308 isn't very economical in hybrid mode with the battery fully depleted. I did a test in the Ford Kuga with empty battery and was getting 56mpg for main road driving. Much bigger vehicle but much more economical and when you factor discounts and PCP, I expect the Kuga to be cheaper too.

[@BrateTebra123]

Lol Kuga, silly car

[@maxthefacts]

Finally a Real Golf alternative that doesn't demand compromises. I salute Peugeot for their design and interior. Had a 405 back in the day and it was so comfortable. Looks like they are going back to their roots. Golf receeds- Peugeot advances. Dont like the new lion. It looks like it was designed by the people who gave Cupra their klingon monstrosity. First Peugeot I would consider buying in donkeys years and it would be the hybrid i would choose too. Would wait to see if the estate was just as good looking as the hatch.

[@c1mitov]

Finally a Golf alternative? Peugeot 308 was far better than golf in the past 10 years, making real progress in terms of design and technology. If you hide the golf's headlights you could hardly tell the difference between the 2005 and 2015 models. Pathetic, boring German car, not comparable with this gorgeous car

[@aritzsantana9577]

Mat is the type of guy who brings the stick of thruth to test each and everysingle hole he can find

[@gillywash1487]

Great tip to try the cockpit before you buy one, I’ve had a couple of Peugeot hire cars and couldn’t get it right, to get the wheel low enough to see over I was always hitting my legs on the wheel any higher and I couldn’t see the dial was really frustrating.

[@asifmahmudrafikaneezshabna568]

Good

[@romanistalazialle1081]

I've not only shortlisted it but directly buy it in GT version with the green color It's amazing !

[@dylanlobban1627]

It’s a bit sad that they don’t even offer the 308 in manual in the UK on any engine. May put some people off.

[@alfiecornell3592]

Yeha defiantly. Wonder why they did that 😟

[@bmw3-er]

I wondered that, that's a bummer.

[@danisantabarbara5931]

The best reviews in the game. I would never buy one 192 and my 15 year old is 188cm, but it is a very complete car for daily. Thanks for your work amigos.

[@SebiKoerner]

PSA/Stellantis have done an outstanding job on all of the EMP2 and CMP-Platform Cars. They not only look great but they're all super reliable. Styling-Wise, this 308 is defiently one of my favorite EMP2 Cars after the new DS4 (E-Tense).

[@_rtx_]

Super reliable?

[@purwantiallan5089]

Citroen DS3 and DS4 still better.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@_rtx_ yes. Ultra reliable.

[@davidjackson7217]

Super reliable please provide the evidence to support that statement?

[@wainerollins2587]

I prefer the new DS4 to the 308.

[@azureactivedirectory]

What a cool little car, wish we get more of these in the US instead of monster trucks and SUVs

[@okithdesilva129]

Wow Mat! This car looks so amazing! I would love to buy one and congratulations for 7M subscribers! I'm pretty sure Carwow will reach 10M very soon

[@purwantiallan5089]

Those bots made everyone sick.

[@lucky360pride]

The most striking thing is that the new 308 looks almost identical to my own sketch of a dream hatch back back in my high school days in 2015, both inside and out 😳😳😳

[@chrismurphy87]

Looks lovely, looking forward to the SW review as that's a big possibility for my next car

[@purwantiallan5089]

Hope it can rival a R33GTR in a drag race.

[@sotirisbakaimis3276]

impressive in design. French automakers have improved the quality of their products significantly

[@allanbriggs807]

Except for the 1990's the French have been pretty good with their cars. We've owned Peugeots for 60 years (the family) together with a few Renaults. Great cars, extremely reliable, and terrific touring cars (I live in Australia)

[@dfbiker]

One of the good things is the wiper comes on when u engage the reverse if it’s raining. My focus has had that for years. Even many other cars has it. I would have thought that was a standard feature by all cars now a days ? The car is very nice tho and looks really stylish. Just not a lover of the steering wheel. But everything else is nice.

[@sebcity07]

I think it's standard for all hatchbacks!

[@mattyjamess7818]

My 307 had that year's ago, probably just finding things to say

[@dfbiker]

@@mattyjamess7818 yes that’s what I thought Still a really nice car I will admit.

[@unofficialaftermovies2449]

I have the shape down so the peugeot 308 gt 205 and honesty I was a massive German car guy and when took the 308 out for a drive I loved it and had to get it and every day it puts a smile on my face 😀

[@fohatadri]

Diesel engine is inline 4, not inline 3 as you said.

[@purwantiallan5089]

308 vs Ferrari 328 could be epic.

[@edwardwain4435]

Matt is right the new diesel engine is three cylinder, your wrong

[@fohatadri]

@@edwardwain4435 PSA group doesn't make 3 cylinder diesel engine. It is inline 4. Check auto-data, wikipedia or any peugeot official dealer site.

[@allanbriggs807]

@@fohatadri In Australia we have the 2.0L Turbo Diesel (in the older models) best engine they ever made. Reliable and it flies. I have 150,000Kms on it and it's just run in.

[@hagymasymarton4714]

The fact that the octavia appears in basically every review shows how good that car actually is. Saying that, I think the Scala is more the competitior for this specific model

[@automation7295]

But the Scala isn't as popular as the Octavia, the Octavia is more practical than the Scala.

[@danielstefanovic2604]

Looks gorgeous, i might change my model 3 to an electric 308 wagon when that comes.

[@loutretom2637]

Finally, feels like I requested it the first time a year ago. Great review!

[@OnTheRailwayOfficial]

I love everything about the new Peugeot cars. Stylish design, and great engines too and with the smaller wheel, it is lively to drive. Seem to be spreading pretty fast too.

[@sylvaind.6786]

LoL

[@orhankucuksahin6297]

Great engines? 😂 Dude, are you joking? Great having your timing belt replaced every 100.000 km, due to the rubber dissolving in the engine oil. Great engines, right 😝. Hideous. I’ve worked with PSA engines for 2 years as an apprentice mechanic. 1.2 Turbo petrol and 1.6 turbo petrol have lots of issues. Other brands like VW/Audi, Toyota, Ford, Nissan and Mercedes-Benz have much better engines.

[@OnTheRailwayOfficial]

@@orhankucuksahin6297 their petrol engines have won best engine of the year for like 5 years straight.

[@orhankucuksahin6297]

@@OnTheRailwayOfficial that doesn’t say anything about reliability. The BMW M5 E60’s S85B50 won Best International Performance Engine for 3 years in a row (in 2005, 2006 and 2007) and Best New Engine (in 2005). That engine is known for its major issues and its unreliability. So such an award doesn’t mean anything these days in the past before the 2000s it meant something. Now it doesn’t.

[@S-Ltd1000]

@@OnTheRailwayOfficial Google 1.2 Puretech timing belt.

[@nickie3969]

I have seen someone who don't know much about cars asking ''is that Lamborghini'' about 508 .Peugeot's new cars and designs are really awasome

[@quas392]

funny how within the space of about a decade peugeot went from making laughing stock fish-faced cars to cars that could sit right at home in an art gallery

[@purwantiallan5089]

308 looked better than 306.

[@freepadz6241]

@@purwantiallan5089 first 308 looked awful. 2nd looked good. This looks good also

[@Soussmeboules]

@@purwantiallan5089 No the first 308 looked ugly. The 308 II looked very good, but the 306 is maybe one of the best looking hot hatch of the 90’s. It’s exterior design (like facelift 106) still doesn’t look outdated nowadays. When you compare Golf 3, 4, Renault Mégane, Citroen Xsara, Opel Astra, Rover 200, Ford Escort/Focus of the same era they look pretty outdated compared to the 306.

[@allanbriggs807]

I buy cars to drive. I don't care about looks or colour - That's why we've had Peugeots since 1957. I live in Australia so we do large distances - That's where Peugeots shine. Great touring cars. can sit on 180kph all day every day.

[@STEVYFORELLO]

Ive driven this, the Golf, the BMW 1 series and the Audi A3. The current A3 is just a small upgrade from the Golf and seriously, the 308 is so much better than the A3. It's no competitiion for the Golf at all. The BMW is really sporty, but I'd say the 308 on the GT version is on par in terms of quality with the 1 series. With 1 plus for the 308: you get a ton of options not even available on the current 1 series for the same price of a rather basic 1 series. Just 1 downside, this will be, by far, the most popular new car in the coming years. So you won't be alone driving this.

[@MattLavergne4]

As a Fiesta ST owner in Canada.... I'm CRYING in the lack of hatch availability in the NA market ☠☠☠☠☠☠

[@watsapp2190]

Congratulation, Dm to claim for your👆👆 winning prize we are having a giveaway competition 👍🎁🎁.

[@ZGundam83]

I rented a 308 when I was in France, back in 2023. Great vehicle. My only issue was the key fob, because the battery was dying. I had to use the physical key to unlock it.

[@DoughnutsInspace]

1 of the better looking Peugeots I have seen for sometime now. I am still not convinced about hybrids though, how many people are there that would by a plugin hybrid to lower the VED (either new or used) and never charge the batteries? you then end up creating more C02 as the car is carrying around the the dead weight of the hybrid system, as the manufacturer calculates C02 with a charged hybrid system.

[@nizm0man]

Drive to shops, plug it in?

[@DoughnutsInspace]

@@nizm0man A number of people won't charge plugin hybrid cars

[@bikeman123]

The difference in tax between a petrol or diesel car and hybrid is only £10. Can't see many people paying £3000 more for a hybrid just to save £10 a year tax.

[@reabetswethipe2190]

Never did I ever think that I would like a Peugeot both inside and outside🔥

[@griffinmisiani]

Always liking Mat's sense of humour. it's insane

[@darrenrichards4840]

So pleased that unlike most of the other motor journalist reviews that Matt didn't start by saying... 'the first thing you notice about the new 308 is the new badge'. The designers have done such a great job here that the first thing to notice shouldn't be the badge!!!! I do like the new badge though 👍

[@sthabiso_mkhize]

For the first time ever I hear Matt saying the glove box is big🤣😂

[@purwantiallan5089]

Sthabiso, i rate this car 98.

[@wightangel]

Peugeot have in my opinion been the French car of choice since the birth of the 205 & 405 GTI’ s. I really love their stylings.

[@allanbriggs807]

How about we go back to the 203, 403, 404. The 404 (1968 model) was my pick. You just couldn't kill it.

[@valentinokc]

My 2002 Clio has the rear window auto wiper system when going reverse. 😊

[@jboy122]

👆 congratulation, Dm to claimed for your winning prize''we are having a giveaway competition 🎉

[@nicholasstocker6866]

As an American, I’m a huge fan of French cars as they are not just good cars overall, but also they have so much character.

[@jboy122]

👆 congratulation, Dm to claimed for your winning prize''we are having a giveaway competition 🎉

[@POZIMIND7]

Looks sharp

[@joshuaminke6629]

Peugeot just never fails to impress in the looks department. I have the 2015 RCZ R in red. Its a serious head Turner, the ladies love it 😂👌

[@marcinsobczak2485]

1.5 diesel has 4 cylinders btw

[@Onewheelordeal]

Thank goodness back closer to normal upload time. Had to go without Carwow almost every morning this week cuz it came out after I left for work

[@shahidrainudeen5640]

congratulations for 7M subs carwow.Keep it up

[@purwantiallan5089]

👍👍👍👍

[@shadow479]

Finally! I was waiting for your review for a couple months! 308 over the Golf any day

[@aleksandarsrdjenovic2487]

Better than golf? I am sure that it is an equal competitor to the Audi A3, A-Class and BMW 1. I think the Mazda 3 and Peugeot 308 offer more than the so-called German premium.

[@hishamabulfeilat6433]

Agreed! The golf is out of the equation here to a high extent. I would say, if they manage to put some more premium touches here and there with good specifications and editions, then yes Audi, Mercedes and BMW should be worried.

[@Flying-spaghetto]

Agreed ! 👍

[@freepadz6241]

Peugeot can add nice stuff to their cars without worrying about cannibalising sales from a sub brand. WV can't be too nice or who'd buy an Audi.

[@hishamabulfeilat6433]

@@freepadz6241 very true! If I want a fancy Passat, i’ll just buy and A4/A5. Peugeot is now working on moving upmarket, so I think they will gradually become on the same level as Alfa Romeo!

[@DamirHadzic-d4q]

Potpisujem.

[@mileglavash]

My rist car was 307 sw (I still have it) then I bought a second generation 308 and it was big step up. Now new 308 looks even more attractive

[@plepys4621]

O aš, praeitos kartos savininkas, esu nusivylęs esamu leidimu. Medžiagos skiriasi pagal lygmenį, pavyzdžiui, pradinėje Allure jos išvis kietos, lyg netekusios paviršinės dalies, beje, jos išvaizda nederamai sudarkyta, lyginant su aukštesniais lygmenimis. Itin žemos galinės sėdynės, tad suaugusių keleivių keliai bus labai iškelti, kas nepatogu ilgiau važiuojant. Egnyba bei dujų paskirstymo saistuma buvo praeitos paveizos ydos, vargu, ar ištaisytos, nes varikliai, pavarų dėžės tie patys (iškyrus tikrą naujieną - kištukinį mišruolį, kuris ir pateiktas šioje apžvalgoje). Tai, kas labiausiai apmaudu, žadėta, jog kainos pakils €1.000, tačiau išėjo šiurkštus neatitikimas.

[@xxrumlexx]

Id definitely prefer this over a golf. Their interiors are really boring, and the quality has gone down hill, at least when it comes to how the plastics feel

[@marcuswoodgate4026]

I know right. My 208 feels much better quality than my old Golf

[@Fiwek23452]

My golf gti 7.5 2020 is still king

[@reyy1k]

@@Fiwek23452 id have a gti over a 308 but this is better in pretty much every way over the normal golf

[@itsg4el]

7:59 My old Peugeot 307 without the automatic wipers also has that feature, not something new and I thought it’d be on every car 😅

[@juanpablocorreiaecheverria2857]

Really nice car Peugeot. I wish they brought it to Brazil.

[@Kriss352]

7:57 that feature has been on every French car for like 20 years LMAO. My C4 from 2004 had it. Also for the gas trap my 508 from 2012 has a button to open it ; nothing new. It's nice because it can prevent theaves.

[@vals88]

and in my 2006 clio :D :D

[@Kriss352]

@@vals88 Yeah, see, and he's supposed to be a motoring journalist x)

[@thatniceroccor7558]

I think Golf has to be more generic at design on purpose because customers are used to it and like the design ( like the I phones design) and despite peugeot is more interesting to look at I don't think it will age as well as the golf

[@TheRabbitsaver]

Golf already looks aged. At least in this you have a car that is gonna look great for the next 3-4 years. VW makes cars that looks 3-4 years older than what they actually are with the exception of Arteon

[@spaceman3977]

@@TheRabbitsaver not so sure about that. When I look at a Polo IV and compare it with a Peugeot 206, the Peugeot now looks much uglier, while back then it was considered a much better looking car. VW is known for having quite austere designs that work better on the long run. I still find the Golf 1, 2 and 3 quite nice and much better than most of its competitors from each era. Obviously all of this is subjective though....

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@TheRabbitsaver the Golf looked stale by now, GI.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@spaceman3977 yep. Not even 905.

[@TheRabbitsaver]

@@spaceman3977 back then you were right cause I don't think the Peugeot actually looked better than their VW counterparts but now is a whole different ballgame. All the new Peugeot designs aren't rounded ugly designs but actually almost like concept designs of most other cars.

[@tzeimet]

Definitely have the 308. The DSG gearbox, especially the one in the 1.0 and 1.5 Petrol Golf has a long list of known issues. The 8-Speed gearbox in the Peugeot is made by Aisin, probably the best automatic gearbox manufacturer.

[@foolish5551]

sure, but the engine, especially the 1.2t isnt that reliable. with few of my family members running older versions of the 308 with same engine, in 130,000 km needing an engine swap...

[@tzeimet]

@@foolish5551 Yes, the 1.2 is a known problem. Although that has been fixed now according to Peugeot.

[@foolish5551]

@@tzeimet where can i get accurate info about cars reliability?

[@tzeimet]

@@foolish5551 That's difficult as every manufacturer has engines/transmissions which are unreliable and those which are reliable, or even some chassis have problems such as rusting. You can research in forums and magazines/publications, also some auto clubs such as the ADAC publish breakdown statistics although not usually for individual engines/transmissions. In Germany the TÜV (equivalent to MOT) also publishes statistics on common issues with cars. Sometimes the best way is just to talk to your local independent mechanic, they know which cars have which problems.

[@foolish5551]

@@tzeimet thanks man appreciated

[@barnoslogik]

i've had a few french cars in the past and they are seriously underated, this looks great apart from the rear visability which to me looked like looking through an extremely small letter box. the bonnet looks extremely long aswell considering the sizes of the engines available. is the rear seat height issue improved (as well potentially the rear view) on the petrol/diesel models, as guessing the hybrids part you mention in the boot section, mean the seat are higher up in the cabin?

[@marcusreed2]

Hired one of these in Switzerland this weekend and it was brilliant. Amazing on fuel!

[@mythicq8246]

Was waiting a lot for this review, thank you carwow for this one ! Was hoping for an estate/SW version of this 308 though, oh well

[@jboy122]

👆 congratulation, Dm to claimed for your winning prize''we are having a giveaway competition 🎉

[@topmodell4577]

I'm about to purchase a new car and I was at the Peugeot dealer and dear lord did the 308 amaze me, if there was no badge I would have never guessed it's a Peugeot.

[@themrmarkprior]

Can't fault it, really like it. Only complaint is the cars shape makes the wheels look tiny.... it would need 20"+ to look in proportion imo.

[@Futur_Chov]

The GT is better at this point

[@bighes100]

I agree, then wheels look like cheap wheel trims. But also the way bonnet curves down to meet grill makes the front look longer than it should.

[@abayamangali]

Hmm noticed a small cost cutting on the reverse lights. On the pre facelift the reverse lights were LED, now they are halogens. Small nitpick but it bothers me a bit.

[@colleywilson3637]

Hey Matt, what happened to the 0-60 you didn't do it this time. Great car and review though.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@colleywilson3637 yes. 100.

[@colleywilson3637]

Abay, I totally agree with you!

[@mikadavies660]

I would like the new 308 as an EV only. Interior is impressive for such a small car.

[@OriginalGriff]

Re the rear wiper working in reverse ... my 2006 Merc A180 does that as well. IIRC, my 2001 A160 did too ... It's synced to the front wipers as well, so if they are on full chat, the rear goes like the clappers as well. always wondered why that wasn't standard on all cars!

[@rg6982]

Absolutely stunning! They smashed it out the park

[@k0r31fett]

7:57 A lot of cars do this, actually; even my base 2009 Fiat Panda. Try if your car does it as well, just turn the wipers on and put it in reverse.

[@nazhif1]

A big glovebox & a proper 4 camera 360 view? This truly is an all new gen Peugeot

[@darrenrichards4840]

I'm really pleased with my new Peugeot 308 GT petrol, it's a great car. I've had it almost a month and do I regret my decision YES. The reason why is that Peugeot are supplying the new 308 with missing equipment. Mine is missing...heated windscreen, wireless charging, 3D i-Cockpit, heated steering wheel and traction control deactivation. There should be a series of function buttons to the bottom right of the steering wheel. My car just has 5 blanking plates where these should be and this missing kit is not an isolated incident, search for - Peugeot Forum..Missing Specifications. It's my first and last Peugeot. I'm in touch with Peugeot UK but haven't got anywhere yet !!!

[@Calyx69]

You should have heated steering wheel.

[@lucam.5236]

I really love the Peugeot and it looks phenomenal in Green. The new Opel Astra is also great. But the engine options aren't for me. The entry level combustion engines are to slow for my liking and the plug-in hybrids need to get charged regularly which isn't possible where I live. I'd love a version with a combustion engine and about 170-200 HP. That would be great.

[@okithdesilva129]

Mat I love you so much! Congratulations for 7M Subscribers!

[@hellnah5727]

This car is refreshingly well-thought out and man is it a looker..

[@iseeolly9959]

Everyone in my family has a Pug, always brilliant...but I must say, the rear seats are rock-hard, like a park bench.

[@Tristanbirdyt]

Congratulations carwow on 7 million subscribers regarding the Peugeot 308 I would have a VW golf Mark seven just Match editionbecause everything is more logically laid out keep up the amazing work thanks you

[@stevencampbell1150]

Couple of things, the 1.5 diesel is 4 cylinder not 3 cylinder plus all or most cars will turn the rear wiper on in the rain when reverse is selected. I think for me it'd be the diesel due to the motorway miles I do.

[@applejuice5272]

Yep! Rover 75 Tourer did this 22 years ago (as did E46 / E39 Touring models I presume)

[@TerbrugZondolop]

Question should be who is dumb enough to buy a golf over this.

[@Illyrian_Adventures]

my alfa 159 from 2006. turns on rear wipers when you engage reverse in the rain