2021 Peugeot 208 & electric e-208 review - game-changing small car?

2021 Peugeot 208 & electric e-208 review - game-changing small car? | What Car?

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You can buy the new Peugeot 208 as a petrol, diesel AND as the fully electric e-208! Watch our full in-depth review of both to see if Peugeot has created a new class leader - and let us know in the comments below if you think it's the best looking small car on sale.
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@lash9400 4 жыл бұрын

Stands out in the class. Peugeot are killing it with their designs.

@bigchief2331 4 жыл бұрын

Peugeot are killing it full stop, massively underrated cars ever since they brought out the 308 in 2014 they have turned themselves around. Don't know why so many people rubbish them, they're bloody great cars

@dgbservices6049 4 жыл бұрын

@Big Chief I totally agree, the 308 is brilliant and underrated.

@Djeseret 4 жыл бұрын

Easy to be different, no art at all... Being different does not automatically mean it is amazing. The look is greatly overestimated on this car because everyone goes on feeling, no one stops and really looks carefully.

@kresimircosic9035 4 жыл бұрын

@@Djeseret I can tell you my old 2002 307 looks way better now than anything that was mass produced like that car. My mate has an old Golf and it looks like a piece of crap, even though it is newer thanthat 2002 307.

@hugo112max 4 жыл бұрын

Big Chief French cars are shit

@Piorunowski 4 жыл бұрын

Confirmed! Best looking car in the segment so far.

@rootsmanuva82 4 жыл бұрын

It's a styling knockout. I love it's proportions and stance. It's small but substantial. It's damn near perfect styling for a small hatchback. Recent small Peugeots were downright ugly and generic.

@fatnonce7042 4 жыл бұрын

The front is the best part of this car whilst the rear looks slightly strange with its curves and the black bar with the lights on my grandad used to own the 3008 the new one and the back still had the black bar but it worked better with that car imo

@-ac-8296 3 жыл бұрын

@@rootsmanuva82 they were hardly generic but the looks may not be to all tastes

@seb1things1 4 жыл бұрын

I have to say that Peugeot and Renault have started to make realy nice , stand out cars. This and the new Clio look great.

@mohamedabdiwali8677 4 жыл бұрын

Was car

@RtasVadumeeKostas 4 жыл бұрын

Clio's interior looks way cheaper though

@lopezben3023 4 жыл бұрын

``` ´´´ NOT, NOT, NOT ... Peuge-NOT. `` ``

@g00dfeeling 4 жыл бұрын

Peugeot is just crazy starting from new 3008. The most pleasing manufacturer for sure. Hope they would not start to be overpriced now when they are so good.

@bigchief2331 4 жыл бұрын

I would say from 308 back in 2014, lovely little car and same with all models onward. Strong future ahead for them if they invest in some marketing, they need to improve on this regard in Australia the most.

@cameron4907 4 жыл бұрын

@@bigchief2331 and South Africa, their marketing is practically non existent and not like they sell enough to justify not advertising

@bigchief2331 4 жыл бұрын

@@cameron4907 Sounds like the same as Australia. They sell hardly any vehicles here, they are quite a rare sight on the road but a few businesses buy them for their fleet, usually base model 308's. But any modern Peugeot from 2014 onward is pretty rare to see, and it's a damn shame because they are far superior to Japanese cars and really don't cost much more to maintain. All the Peugeot dealerships seem like afterthoughts, run down and small and very few staff have a strong understanding of the brand. They need to be manufacturer backed if they want to get anywhere I think, the distributors here are struggling.

@MarthaMansbridge 3 жыл бұрын

I have tried but cannot fathom what on earth your comment means?

@a.j.kasetyo232 4 жыл бұрын

I’m sold just on the looks itself. Makes its main rivals look extremely dull. Great review as always! :)

@rafaelo1 4 жыл бұрын

"Great review as always" Shouldn't a great review also include charging speed testing? It's quite important...

@oasehuse3 4 жыл бұрын

@@rafaelo1 he said that it could charge from 0-80% in about 30 minutes, i think 😁

@derekfinnegan734 4 жыл бұрын

My first car was a 205, and I loved it. Had many different Marques after that, and am now back in a Peugeot, a 3008. One of the best cars I’ve owned. Reliability is much improved.

@thomasheitmann1804 2 жыл бұрын

My First Peugeot a 205 XR Peugeot 208 I and Peugeot 208 II are very good Cars 🙂👍

@ThatzFunny 4 жыл бұрын

Peugeot is killing everyone with their design game these days. Love every new Peugeot

@vineethvish11 4 жыл бұрын

My cat approves of this car.

@NisseOhlsen 4 жыл бұрын

you're sure it's just a 'cat' ???

@tolgaakyay 4 жыл бұрын

Especially with this color, this car will suit perfect for out persian cat!

@pedroneves3153 4 жыл бұрын

Imagine at night in the middle of the countryside and you look in your mirror and see the headlights of the 208. Oooof 😍🤭‼️

@julianowens4071 4 жыл бұрын

Love it, especially as it comes as full electric too

@peterthwaites5891 4 жыл бұрын

With a striking design, interior finish looking better than most of the competition i`m surprised to hear the 208 is way off class best for ride and handling, that`s something Peugeot usually gets spot on...

@paname514 4 жыл бұрын

They are still working on suspension settings.

@lodgeeighty-seven5802 4 жыл бұрын

I agree, I have had two Peugeots and they have been as solid as any Volkswagen, reliable, fuel efficient to what they claim to be, and beautifully finished.

@craigjenkins6242 4 жыл бұрын

It appears that most of these press demo cars have 17" rims with 45 profile tyres for best appearance but the 16" rims with 55 profile tyres give a softer ride and are more comfortable for imperfect roads. I've ordered an e208 Allure equipped with 16" alloys which I think will be a good compromise. I could always add 17" wheels later if I need that more racy look and more precise handling on smooth roads.

@goodfodder 4 жыл бұрын

Tyre, pressure, wheel size all affect ride

@Commentator541 4 жыл бұрын

They are full of crap, it is great to drive and for the HP the cheapest car in the class.

@squeak142 4 жыл бұрын

Great review, Doug and team. Full and in-depth, but engaging and interesting right the way through 😁👍

@liambarrett51 4 жыл бұрын

Most definitely the best looking inside and out! Just completely different and recognisable

@computerbob06 4 жыл бұрын

A great review and nicely spoken. It may have been good to get into the back in the EV version though as it had no sunroof, we could have had a look at the headroom.

@ejdydmj1650 4 жыл бұрын

Simply woow efect when you see this little beauty. I have 308 gti facelift model but I love look of this one too! All new Peugeot's looks incredible well. Peugeot is doing some good job honestly

@ACS607 4 жыл бұрын

This 208 is a 205 reincarnated. I really see the spirit of the 205 in this 208. It will be a runaway sales success just like the 205.

@AntJoseph_ 4 жыл бұрын

The 206 sold more units!

@autoexpert3 4 жыл бұрын

Fun fact : the 206 was the most sold Peugeot model ever.

@arminsteinke2301 4 жыл бұрын

Really? Reincarnation? Besides the Bling Bling, another small generic budget car cramped inside, boring engines, a joke cargo room and with window slits. The 205 instead ; light, spaceous, comfortable, affordable, 5 seater, Diesel Pioneer, Gti, Rally Champion, Cabriolet,14 years in production ...an 80 Icon. Ok, No Tiger Claws.

@AkaAndyKnuckles 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great addition from Peugeot.

@NJNASTYify 4 жыл бұрын

I own a 2012 508 sw, even though im replacing several parts now I'd still go a Peugeot again. This looks better than any other car in it's class

@WabbitCrouton 4 жыл бұрын

The looks of the 2020 (e)208: It's like falling in love again. Back in the nineties, I was driving a nippy 205 and was happy with it. Then I saw the first images of the upcoming 206 in a newspaper and I was smitten. I vowed to buy that car and got an 1.6 XS. I'd love to have this 208. 8:52: That's because boot space is the first thing Skoda designers get to work on, then the rest of the car. Which makes the Fabia inherently ugly. ;) Still super practical and great cars to drive. I own a Citigo and that car > first & 2nd gen Aygo in every way imho.

@tochukwuezinwa2122 4 жыл бұрын

Looks wonderful in and out.... can't for more reviews goooo Peugeot

@KING0SISQO 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone that has a problem with my sunroof in the back can catch a bus

@KING0SISQO 4 жыл бұрын

Car is stunning and it excites me that Peugeot are on the up. I can’t wait for the all new 308. Although I think I’ll probably just buy a current 308 because of the gti

@johnevans6399 4 жыл бұрын

A superb vehicle superbly reviewed.

@philliptaylor1974 4 жыл бұрын

Surprised this wasn't mentioned... The e208 also comes with a compatible app so that you can pre warm the car on cold winter mornings to 21 degrees whilst it's still plugged in so that when you drive the car it is also operating at its optimum temperature to keep the range longer. Nice feature usually costing a bomb on larger luxury cars. That's on every electric version too.

@saeedb.7595 4 жыл бұрын

The car looks really good especially the interior. The material has a high quality and the car runs quite well. I had tried to drive in several other cars in this class and fell for this peugeut, model Allure 1.2, Sky. I enjoyed sitting in it and enjoyed driving it. I am looking forward to get delivered the car in April.

@lhommegoujon4492 4 жыл бұрын

Great explanation thank you! Just a question, can you open the sunroof?

@keithhider2170 4 жыл бұрын

Good review. I had a 205 XS back in the day and really loved it. This though is not for me. Uninspiring and, looks-wise, I don't like the piano-black wheel arches and band across the hatch.

@hameedsharyff 3 жыл бұрын

The design leap from the previous gen is incredible

@dominikmauer5089 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, nice review. Really like this car. A another very outstanding small car is the Honda E.

@star_man 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought myself an e208, took it for a test drive and loved the feel of it, and I'm coming from a Fiesta which is supposed to have one of the best supermini driving experiences.

@steven9163 2 жыл бұрын

I’m from the United States and I’m tooling around Northern England in the 208 and it’s my first time ever having driven a Peugeot. I have to say that I’ve been in love with this car since I first started driving it. It looks sick and those fangs are insanely distinctive. The 3D gauge cluster is amazing and fun. This 208 makes me wish we had Peugeot back in the States. The ONE thing that stands out in this car as a negative is that the foot well for the manual is too narrow. I can’t get my foot around the clutch without clipping it, so I have to slip my foot up under the clutch to come to a rest. That being said, I would buy this car in a heartbeat, if I could.

@DrewB1974 4 жыл бұрын

Love this car. Hopefully test driving one soon 😀

@sevesellors2831 4 жыл бұрын

The best looking small car and Peugeot now have the best interiors.

@thetuskers1 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review.. I am looking forward to the new 2008.. would you know when that's launching?

@tonyhawk94 3 жыл бұрын

I love this Peugeot especially for the interior, i think the piano keys are beautiful and are a good option to balance the "all screen" trend.

@maxdepasquale2351 4 жыл бұрын

It seems that Doug is doing several good reviews these days. All in all, one can like this car (but the "fangs" are a bit too whimsical for me), especially for the quality on offer. Pity for the driving issues.

@GamerDan89 4 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna get this car in a few weeks. Need to so a test drive before but I am so in love with it with my fav color blue

@brunomadeira8432 4 жыл бұрын

I can understand why they were happy after one try. That thing is a stunner.

@exunderscorejai 4 жыл бұрын

Pick mine up in 8 weeks, crazy excited

@andrewmontague2636 4 жыл бұрын

Really balanced and fair review. Definitely the best looking car in its class and finish looks superb. Shame it doesn’t have the ride and handling dynamics (so important) to match.

@jaypea2930 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely looks visually more appealing inside and out, more so than other cars in its class.

@hectorheath9742 4 жыл бұрын

Again, it's a nice touch that comparisons are made with other makes, something that didn't used to happen.

@javierper3z 4 жыл бұрын

Looks great! Sort of reminds me of the Hot Hatches from the 80s and 90s

@KuyaArbee 4 жыл бұрын

Love it! Too bad North America doesn’t get this beauty!

@H.K_R 4 жыл бұрын

Kuya Arbee America needs power 250hp is ok I'm from the UK

@joey-pn3xe 4 жыл бұрын

America wants a 4 litre monster

@h.s.5995 4 жыл бұрын

Not yet, maybe in a few years.

@ricardous8031 4 жыл бұрын

México has it, and it’s in North America

@ricardous8031 4 жыл бұрын

México has it, and it’s in North America

@jrushen4235 4 жыл бұрын

Very honest and informative review.....

@tonydavidson4459 4 жыл бұрын

Test drove one last weekend and really liked it. Then they told me the price of it. Would be substantially cheaper to buy the non e version and fuel it for several years. There is still a huge financial cost to buying an electric car at the moment. I live in Ireland and the cost of this, even with substantial government grants is easily €10k more than the non e equivalent. I want to do the right thing, but it is difficult for ordinary people to do so with the huge price differences.

@glenncole7721 4 жыл бұрын

I looked at one the other day too and was really disappointed that none of the petrol versions come with heated seats (which I need for lower back issues). You can only spec heated seats on the GT Line version... but for that, you have to pay £1,400 to get them heated & have full leather which I don't like, want or need. Peugeot have lost a sale there. I can't go through a long British Winter with no heated seats. Fourteen hundred quid is a lot of money just to warm my ass! Sadly I have had to cross the 208 off my list and I'm leaning towards the Toyota Corolla GR Sport instead (which does come fully kitted out and of course, with heated seats!).

@dwizcreations 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic presentation mate. A good mix between professionalism and fun.

@carmelova85 4 жыл бұрын

Just got one. Love it!

@kuronokei7821 4 жыл бұрын

Wondering how this car would look like on WRC..

@user-xf2ht4oo1r 4 жыл бұрын

i so love how lock this car. beautiful car! stunning design! i want the ask, the sunroof is opening or not?

@markstevenson4163 4 жыл бұрын

Haven't seen anything this nice from Peugeot since the 106 & 205

@GadgetsGearCoffee 4 жыл бұрын

Question, is the side bumper separate piece of plastic or it's metal frame continuation from the rest of the car back side near the wheel well?

@yr6sport418 4 жыл бұрын

Only have 3008 and 5008 in my country, very nice sucsessor for 208 and can't wait for the new 308.

@Kruse1 4 жыл бұрын

good review.

@florianspangl5064 4 жыл бұрын

You mentioned the Renault Zoe as the more comfortable car. When will you test drive the new Zoe with the 52kWh battery pack?

@langchauvin1121 3 жыл бұрын

Nice and honest review. 👍

@malibongwezitshu4612 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is indeed. Beautiful

@TimRijckaert 4 жыл бұрын

Looks are on point!

@NH-bz9jv 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car, just ordered mine and trading in my 2 year old Audi A3 for it.

@Esky909 4 жыл бұрын

Just a quick comment reference the "small" steering wheel. As i work for the brand. the steering wheel is designed to be positioned "UNDERNEATH" the display hence the reason the steering wheel is squared off top and bottom, this should ensure no matter what the position you will always have full view of the screen. (of course there can always be exceptions) this was also the case for the out going model, it is NOT designed to be "looked through" , unfortunately many people are incorrectly informed about this and have their steering wheel blocking the dials. just thought i would add some clarification to this :).. hope you all enjoy this fantastic new 208 from Peugeot.

@DavidHughes-op6zl 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please clarify: does the Allure version automatically unlock on approach or must one tap the keypad?

@stephandolby 4 жыл бұрын

Which trim levels come with the wireless charging plate? It looks like your GT Line does, but you didn't touch upon it.

@peterandresen3413 2 жыл бұрын

just ordered the 208e amazing car

@marksapollo 4 жыл бұрын

Such a great design. I love it, the tech is really cool too. Can’t wait to see what they do with the GTI if they make one. I think it’s not only the best looking small car, it looks better then the new Audi A1 and BMW 1 series.

@fruitcake4t 4 жыл бұрын

excellent review

@petersmit3159 2 жыл бұрын

Best looking car for sure, in december I wil have my e-208 GT Pack deliverd just cant wait

@TristanTheVRGamecat Жыл бұрын

I picked up the allure and the only downside to that was not getting the led headlights but I prefer the 7 inch screen to the ten inch short cut buttons are better right next to the screen I found and I just preferred the lighter interior (it's white in lower models , gt roof lining is black like In the video , I did opt for the 3d display which I love and wireless charge pad has surprised me with how useful it is , difference of going to work with 60% to 70% just for a short drive can come home withore charge than I left sometimes

@mitchDP13 4 жыл бұрын

So beautiful...clearly the best city car for 2020

@h3e44 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in California and hate that this isn't here I'd totally trade my golf

@PaulHojda 4 жыл бұрын

This is much smaller than a Golf though. It's a B segment car. The golf is a C segment car. they don't compete

@h3e44 4 жыл бұрын

@@PaulHojda and? I compared the golf to a renegade, Elantra GT, and honda ridgeline when I bought it won because of the deal, driving dynamics, and cost

@johnnyvvlog 4 жыл бұрын

The airco controls are actually a plus for me. I just put them in auto and don't have to worry about them for 95% of the time.

@MrManniG 4 жыл бұрын

I truely like the design, but i misd the SW line in this small cars to mutch to get a new one (currently i got an 207 SW from the last modelyear)

@otleybull 4 жыл бұрын

It looks superb in red!

@DashCamSerbia 4 жыл бұрын

But you did a very good review. 👍

@ronaldderooij1774 4 жыл бұрын

I cannot believe that Peugeot makes a car which ride is not good. That is their specialty.

@DavidHughes-op6zl 3 жыл бұрын

The Irish Examiner has a totally different take about the e208's ride quality than that opined by the What Car? reviewer. I quote: "The e208 is sure-footed and able to absorb the worst on offer without losing any handling nous". I don't even begin to understand how two testers can come to >enormously< different conclusions on the subject when they drive the same model car, even allowing that one had 17 inch and the other 16 inch wheels, the latter providing only marginally more compliant a ride than its 'brother' with the bigger wheels. It's beyond baffling.

@darrenaddyman1556 4 жыл бұрын

Damn it is a beautiful looking car inside and out, top job Peugeot 👌🏻

@sparko2012 4 жыл бұрын

Love the car but hate the wheel trims. Great review btw.

@ssdivizion 4 жыл бұрын

This review is for shade better than Carwow or Carbyuer,you should consider it as compliment...Also,as a tip I would recommend you to specify the weight of the vehicle (appropriate for motorization) and ground clearance (for small and large SUV's) Many greetings from Balkans,Macedonia

@balshi 4 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of an old 306 in a good way

@omineol9897 4 жыл бұрын

Peugeot are killing the game for the last 3 years Keep up

@mohamedkamal2515 4 жыл бұрын

Recline your back seat a little bit and you will find a good comfy ride quality....

@iShervin77 4 жыл бұрын

Correct, I know he is talking to the camera, but if put his shoulder and neck a little bit back, he will feel a lot better, I have just test drive this car with 130 HP today, and it was very comfy, a lot better than Polo, almost as good as Golf.

@MLife1972 4 жыл бұрын

Great review and a definite contender for best small car and those seats look more plush than my living room. On the downside, I hate shiny black plastic, especially on the lower console where cups, coins and watches will scratch it up in no time.

@nopants4259 4 жыл бұрын

First time I’ve liked a Peugeot for 30 years

@anthonyvella783 3 жыл бұрын

Are the door mirrors electric too ? Thanks 🙏

@nikostzinopoulos7736 4 жыл бұрын

Great design inside and outside!

@georgecooke4310 3 жыл бұрын

Can't decide between farrow yellow or nimbus grey. Seem the farrow yellow im person today on the forecourt gt line, looks mint. Just hope it don't go out of fashion quick then regretting I didn't get the nimbus grey.

@jackalster77 4 жыл бұрын

Very attractive , both interior and exterior

@TiagoSantosFITNESS 4 жыл бұрын

Filmed in Portugal, right?

@SeanMcklo 4 жыл бұрын

When will the Fiesta and Focus get a digital cockpit??

@siradj143 4 жыл бұрын

when does this car go on sale ??

@j17wmk2 4 жыл бұрын

Well... I’d still have trouble parting with my money for a Peugeot but this thing looks fantastic, regardless of its class.

@nickszell6069 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a led light strip around the dash that changes colour? And that spoiler

@SimonPlatten 2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered the GT, wish the LED’s were the strobing type as seen in Audi , Volkswagen , Volvo and Jaguar.

@Claudio-gv2lz 4 жыл бұрын

When i get my license ill 100% get this car. It’s sick

@SaLa-oo1qb 4 жыл бұрын

I hope Opel/Vauxhall will build a Corsa GSi and Peugeot a 208 GTi

@sirreaper1238 4 жыл бұрын

Best looking car in the class, love the drive, comfortable, handles well just nice to drive. My choice without hesitation.

@dgbservices6049 4 жыл бұрын

Sir Reaper My gf just bought one, a 1.2 pure tech 100bhp. Fantastic little car in every aspect! I much prefer it to the 2016 Polo she had...

@dexterhexter8961 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is the best looking car! My mind is asking me to do this cus i dont want to write this, i am watching this review halfway not done

@klasseact6663 4 жыл бұрын

I think that is a really good lookin' car🇺🇸🛎👍

@carfanfan 4 жыл бұрын

I like the saber tooth headlights

@sillwuka 4 жыл бұрын

Very well done Peugeot!

@chaostade4087 4 жыл бұрын

when does "GT" version comes out?

@laurentiutrifan8173 4 жыл бұрын

I like the style of that black leather seats