The PHEV costs $16,000 MORE!! 2023 Peugeot 308 review

The PHEV version of the Peugeot 308 hatchback range attracts a ridiculous price increase. But I can see the appeal!
The 2023 Peugeot 308 GT Sport Plug-in Hybrid hatch costs $16,000 more than the top-spec petrol hatch, and $21,000 more than the base model petrol 308.
And with a real-world EV driving range of 50km or so, it's a pretty interesting option... if you don't mind the price. But I've also driven the other Peugeot 308s, and I reckon there's a lot to be said for the non-PHEV models... especially the one that's $21k cheaper!!
In this review I cover off the entire Peugeot 308 hatch and wagon line-up, and give you a steer on what I think the best alternatives to this car are.
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00:00 Intro
00:36 Is it the right price?
01:37 What's the best competitor?
03:16 Is it the right size?
04:18 Interior
08:07 Under the bonnet
09:11 Charging
10:07 Driving
13:29 Efficiency
15:11 Is it safe?
16:09 Ownership
16:45 Verdict
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[@TheHayabusa09]

Some people will buy this 308 purely on looks alone..It is striking especially in its Olivine Green and one such neighbour just bought one. It truly looks spectacular and turns heads continually. Enough to warrant the $72k drive away price!

[@rc70ys]

Agree 💯 I would buy the GT base

[@therightcar]

That’s a lot to pay for a nice looking thing. But then again, it’s also a nice thing in many other ways.

[@Waheeda-kl8lt]

Great review, and comprehensive explanation of the good, and not so good. Very impressive review

[@TheSitDownCommedian]

I've had the wagon (petrol) for a few months now, love it, hopefully more people start looking into wagons abit more as opposed to SUV's.

[@therightcar]

Good one mate. Tell me, have you had any issues with the screens/iToggles/tech?

[@TheSitDownCommedian]

@@therightcar None at all at this stage, been smooth sailing for me, the MyPeugeot App is a bit iffy on recording trips but functionality wise infotainment has been tops. Love the reviews btw, top quality.

[@gregj3515]

I guess you got a reasonable discount on the recommenced retail price?

[@martin1377]

I have had a 308 Gt Premium since 2022, I was lucky to get hold of one. I love the car, and I love the steering wheel. I still get people doing a double take when they realise it is a Peugeot :)

[@therightcar]

Yeah it’s a lovely looking thing!

[@gregturner_awod]

Great review, and comprehensive explanation of the good, and not so good, and the costs and great you did comparisons with other similar vehicles. Interesting car, as you say. The premium would be hard to recover throughout ownership. I’ve always loved/liked French cars and could like this one, but no, for what it is, I wouldn’t pay that much. Thanks for the review.

[@therightcar]

You’re welcome - and glad you found it informative and entertaining.

[@rexthesheep]

I've always really loved the new Peugeot 308. But I really wish the wagon came in plug-in hybrid! (Well, in theory at least; maybe not at that price premium.)

[@kashifrasheed2187]

Nice video and car

[@d.mitchell8596]

Agree that the wagon is the pick of the 308 range...as for the PHEV? Would not even consider it. Too $$$$$, and doesn't have the cache of other marques.

[@therightcar]

Yeah, it’s a shame because it’s a nice car. Just 20% over the price.

[@AmberKwow]

I like Peugeot but there are better options out there definitely.

[@alexaescht]

The biggest issue with Peugeots in Australia is their horrific resale value. They aren’t bad cars these days, but the cost of depreciation alone just makes them impossible to recommend. Great review, though

[@therightcar]

Thanks mate. The 2008 and 3008 seem to be holding their value okay, but then again, that observation is based on the advertised prices, not transactional!

[@hareemdilawaizkhan9237]

Super cool

[@user-cz1rc4ej5o]

Fantastic car❤❤❤❤❤

[@MasterMind-io6bp]

Beautiful Car

[@imranjaved9673]

Fabulous car

[@AlizaAzam-zm9ch]

Very nice ❤ 🎉

[@rossappleton9758]

Been eyeing off the 308 for a little time now. We have a diesel C4 Citroen, which averages 5ltr per 100k & the petrol average sounds good, but then, 16k extra for the hybrid? I don’t think so.. Keep up the reviews. 🍻

[@therightcar]

Thanks Ross. Appreciate your feedback!

[@rossappleton9758]

👍🍻

[@andref8246]

I have the phev in gt hatchback form. Best car I've ever owned. It returns 5.2 l/100 km on 1000 km road trips starting with a dead battery. This includes 200 km's on the German autobahn averaging 180 km/h . Can't ask for much more if you ask me. 90% of my trips are on electricity alone. Running costs savings so far are about 70%.

[@therightcar]

That’s great for you mate. Does the purchase price make it more viable in Europe? It’s a huge jump in price here.

[@TVseriesfangirl]

Awesome

[@user-zq2ph9qh3g]

Nice car

[@AlanSmith-xu3lo]

I got one I think it’s great

[@therightcar]

Good on you mate. Glad you’re happy!

[@AmirZaib-rx7ov]

Good 👍

[@MG3-Hybrid]

The diesel 308 is now cheaper than the petrol (UK) which is great to see.

[@alexanderson9227]

A little hatch PHEV for 64k…! I’ll be surprised if they sold many of these if at all. How many years would it take to break even with fuel savings?

[@therightcar]

You’d be looking at approximately a gazillion years.

[@gregj3515]

I guess if it had more torque (say 260-275 nm) the non hybrid wagon with it's 40/20/40 split and flat floor would be the way to go..... a mid spec $39,990 drive away price might prevent some Peugeot dealerships from going bust....

[@szjaved]

Good

[@imcool900]

GOOD

[@wrigzzx]

The peugbro 😂 always been a little sceptical of PHEV tech due to them using huge amount of fuel when the battery is empty. 4.9L/100 isn't too bad though considering most trips would be done on the electric only range if youre considering one.

[@therightcar]

Haha! I didn’t dare tag Mighty Car Mods 😎😂 Yeah the “hybrid” fuel use isn’t bad.

[@zulfiqarghaffari5326]

Good car

[@therightcar]

It's a looker.

[@user-su8wi2oc6o]

Amyzing

[@acde9355]

I really enjoy the new 308 wagon, but I don't agree that this PHEV version is attractive.

[@therightcar]

Wagon is nice!

[@AtifKhan-fw5jd]

Buteful car

[@therightcar]

It’s a looker

[@allanbriggs807]

Peugeots have always been touring cars. I question the value of hybrids in Australia where we tend to drive long distances.

[@wosamosman9814]

Given the ridiculous waiting lists for Toyota hybrids , seems to be quite a few people keen on the idea of a hybrid given its the realistic option for saving a bit on the fuel costs since here in Oz, we neither have the infrastructure to support EVs nor are the fuel prices cheap enough to warrant driving petrol/diesel only 😅

[@allanbriggs807]

@@wosamosman9814 hybrids may be our best option. Think i will keep my diesel and run it into the ground (which might take a long time)

[@radissimo1]

GT nonhybrid hatch @ 44k vs Kia Cerato GT @38K ?

[@therightcar]

I’d have the Cerato.

[@mixupchannel643]

What a nice ❤

[@sadiaiftikhar7459]

👌👌

[@M4GRAFIX]

Small steering wheel is much better. Check the 408.

[@johnstrags8435]

If the car will only accept 3.7kW having & at the wall i think will not change the charging time, Rather small panoramic roof.

[@therightcar]

If you have a wall box, as many people do, it will shorten the charge time so a degree. You’re likely to get 3.7kW (maximum input) for that scenario, whereas a standard plug doesn’t put out 3.7kW, so it’ll charge slower.

[@funwithme1609]

❤

[@dkkli985]

Peugeot is elegant, high tech, very efficient and premium. But this generation is definitely overpriced. If it's 70k drive away for the upcoming 408 PHEV, it might make more sense.

[@therightcar]

We shall see. The 508 PHEV sedan is something like $86k BEFORE on-road costs.

[@user-qc4qx1tb1f]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-wr8pl9cc6s]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@buncha5651]

The 2 main problems with this vehicle Matt is #1 it's a Peugeot #2 it's an EV.😊

[@therightcar]

Well it’s only a part time EV. But it is a full-time Peugeot.

[@buncha5651]

​@The Right Car? Sorry I lost interest. I should have watched the entire review.

[@rc70ys]

These prices you quoted for the Corolla ZR hybrid are way off reality 😂 They’re (dealers) asking $43K !! I love this Peugeot but I’ll look at the base GT model seen them only $40k driveway as a demo with under 5000kms.

[@therightcar]

Look, the prices I quote are MSRP (before on-road costs). That doesn’t sound all that crazy - ZR Hybrid $43k d/a since it’s high-30s!

[@churroom7759]

good on ya for review but their reputation mechanical wise sucks

[@therightcar]

Haha, I guess they could have a better rep.

[@churroom7759]

@@therightcar yes they could've but their sharing platform doesn't help at least Toyata keeps it all in house hence the reliability.

[@allanbriggs807]

Absolute rubbish. We've had Peugeots in our family since 1957 and reliability is one of their features. The one time period when there was a problem was late 90's to very early 2000's. My present Peugeot is a 2012 308HDi (2L diesel) with 160,000 kms on the clock. No problems - should do 500,000 kms with no difficulty. Personally the Peugeot doesel engines would the the way I would go. I would wait a couple of years in Australia before I went electric (hybrid or full electric). In that time they may have perfected the electric engines.

[@muhammadnawaz5411]

❤😂🎉❤😂🎉

[@muhammadnawaz5411]

🎉😂❤

[@ahh1180]

Way overpriced and I’m not even sure why Peugeot bother with a presence in Australia. They are a powerhouse in Europe don’t seem to need the aus market.

[@therightcar]

I’ve honestly questioned it myself. I’ve even asked Peugeot and Citroen directly. It’s a great powerpoint presentation “flag on the map”, I guess. And it must make some money to justify it. Businesses like these don’t persist with loss-makers.

[@simon1430]

I don't think Peugeot and Citroen are very bothered by the lack of sales in Australia, because whatever doesn't sell in Australia will be sent to other countries to be sold there. For example, if you check Peugeot Kenya's website, you will find 2019 models being sold there. It's the advantage of being part of a massive alliance network such as Stellantis which can easily ship cars and access markets around the globe. In Australia, we always get previous year models after Europe has had it's piece of the cake.

[@djizzah]

No one in their right mind would buy a Peugeot in this country, you're having a laugh aren't you?

[@therightcar]

Some people do.

[@djizzah]

@@therightcar ok, point taken, good review

[@unclebanga5976]

I definitely would. Stop following the narrative.

[@allanbriggs807]

Could you please expand????

[@garnray8568]

All cars are expensive now in 2023. It's called INFLATION. All carmakers have dramatically raised their prices, and PHEV always are most costly. I find the Peugeot 308 a stunningly beautiful car, it really looks sensational and if I had the money, I would buy it in a heartbeat. Stop dissing that car just because it's a costly one. You just can't afford it , that's why you hate it.

[@therightcar]

Chill out mate. It's not market-competitive in terms of its pricing.

[@shakeelqureshi6771]

Nice car