Having driven a 208 GT for 6 months now, I couldn't be happier.

This review was more about the presenters preferences and her favourite Polo than it was about this excellent car

I bought a used 307CC. Not the manliest car, but was super fast, fit 4 people, massive boot, and drove planted to the road (heavy AF). Also, unlike German cars, French cars can handle speed bumps and other road imperfections easy.

As one of those people who has emailed you, and has bought the 2008 GT Line, I completely concur with all your opinions. I love the drive, love the small steering wheel (feels like a racing car wheel actually), and love the peppiness of the 1.2T. The lane assist took me by surprise - it doesn't beep to warn you, it actually gently corrects the steering for you! The traffic sign recognition is pretty cool - even has a camera alert! Alas I also wish the aircon didn't require the touchscreen. That's often annoying. That max aircon piano key does unleash the jet engines, wow. I also wish they'd work the cruise controls into the steering rather than the little stick hidden behind the steering that you can't see. That said it's not actually a feature one needs a lot aside from maybe long drives so no biggy. One of my biggest pet peaves? That the GT Line doesn't have electronically adjustable seats. I expect that of the top of the range. They do in the 3008. I have short legs and my wife has long legs, so electronic plus memory positions would tick all the boxes. If my 2005 Pathfinder had that, why not a 2022 GT Line 2008. Anyway, just my pet peeve. The interior is top notch though, the materials feel luxurious, and yes, peculiar enjoyment in that it's refreshing to drive a car that isn't every other car on the road. My wife's favourite feature: the ability to adjust the colour of the ambient lighting inside. :-) No regrets from us so far whatsoever so hopefully the after sales service won't disappoint per their old reputation - time will tell.

I suppose I understand why our market generally resist Peugeots and Citroens given their after sales history. That said, I've previously owned two Peugeot's, a 307 and 407 and never had an issue with either, or the after sales service. Oh, did I mention they were both superb cars, especially the 407 - loved that car. Rant: I get a bit irritated by SA motoring journalist's constant comparisons to either a VW or Toyota. Sure they both sell loads, and for good reason. But for me, in this segment, no matter how "good" the Polo might be (I've never driven one), there's always one thing the overrides everything - it's just so damned boring! And who wants to drive a boring car? A lot of people. 🙂 Peugeot's are such great cars. My present car is due for replacement in a short while, and the 2008 GT-Line is the likely replacement.

Love you Juliet, I will be in Cape town this long weekend. V&A waterfront so wish to see you and Ciro.

I've driven the allure 1.2 Turbo auto. I believe it puts out 96kw of power. Let me just say, power, power, power!! 😁 Who doesn't like power??! Its a great car overall. I just don't like that the steering blocks the Instrument cluster, and the aircon controls on the touch screen.

I have a Peugeot Partner panel van at work and it is the best ride over crappy potholed roads..

Juliet maybe also compare standard service plans and warrantees. I wonder in this comparison how they compare. Otherwise cool review as always.

This is actually a good car, I would buy this instead of that Polo

nice review 👌interested in c3

I've got the auto 130, great car. I've driven the polo and while it's decent the Peugeot competes with it. Can't speak for manual but I do know that Peugeot are terrible with manuals usually (high bite, notchy gearbox)

If sexy was a car - it's a Peugeot. It makes the Polo look bland and conservative and boring, if not overpriced. I drive the 2018 Peugeot 208 and that steering wheel is a lovely quirk and fits in with the styling

polo, polo, polo is all i hear even if the polo is the best but Peugeot, Peugeot would be more like it

Love this :)

What’s a handar?

The back window looks small and is the reason why I am rejected a number of contenders for my next small hatch.

When is Peugeot applying its new badge on it's new cars? I haven't seen any of the news cars with the new badge.

So annoying that you Always have to mention the polo in all your videos. The polo has noting extra and they are so boring. You need to stop mentionning them in all your videos. Doen't make any sens to me. Each car should be appreciated for it one value.

Are manual transmissions still big sellers in South Africa? At least here in Aus brands are dropping manual transmissions because well over 90% of buyers select the automatic option anyway. I used to own a 306, I wonder if the 208 is anything like as nice to drive as it was.

The success of both the Polo and Yaris are haunting them back . The great drive from the German-Polo and the reliability of the Japanese-Yaris makes them the best choice in this segment, and yes this is the segment the majority affords. Although it's true that all cars are stolen and hijacked in SA, but hey those two takes the crown. That being said the "cons " of owning a French car are also the "pros" when it comes to safety . Above all I'd still take the Peugeot even if those bestsellers weren't crime associated because of the exclusivity. I guess this why the rich buys porsches and Maseratis because you'll probably won't see them often , and yes even cheaper this time with the French machine.

Why did she bother reviewing this car when she just wants to talk about the polo.

@ 0:35 You can't be Frank, you're Juliet.

your facial expressions remind me of that tiktok chick.. Crystal...the lady with the bendy face lol

I prefer the old shape

Just saw the audi a1 s line and around the similar pricing and way better quality probably for around the similar pricing

having being an owner of an older peugeot model their problems with mechanical repairs costs , parts availibilty ,resale value and reliability will always put them behind most other manufacturers.....and the polo is far overpriced for what you get , which is showing with all the latest chinese cars being released.

The best selling car in Europe and the UK in 2021,2022,2023? The Peugeot 208....

Say what you like but the sad reality is that south african's don't like French cars and coupled with the perception (not sure if still true?) of poor after sales service, will forever see Peugeot languishing at the bottom of the sales charts

It's sad you didn't show us a lot of features in this car on a camera including its engine, you even forgot to tell us if it has got a USB port or not. I think you need to study more about a car before you broadcast it. Your video is short due to the lack of an information.

This car is overpriced if I'm being honest. Small cars should never cost that much.

I see a big future for your singing career.....🙂

What a downer way to start off a review.

It obscures the dials but it's not a big deal? Other cars do the same? Exactly which planet are you living on? Possibly the most misinformed, verbose and downright pointless car review I've ever read.

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