As a French, I like how our manufacturers have really improved for the past 5-10 years. Even Renault is making a great leap with their new models, especially tech wise. My only regret is that we won't see any real sport versions of these cars anymore while their designs have become more appealing than ever.
I have the same Olive Green 225 PHEV Hybrid. It drives nothing like the 208 Gt Hybrid which is lighter in feel. 308 is a heavier and in my opinion, more engaging to drive with perfect weighting. Enjoy the petrol side as the battery range is useless in real life. You will be lucky to achieve 20 miles range in electric only. Be prepared on start up to hear the petrol engine groan. It will do this every time the battery level is too low, which is pretty much all the time. This is because the petrol engine is fast charging the battery so you get Hybrid systems available each time even if you haven't plugged in for 5 days, so worth the engine noise, but not what one would expect in refinement for a 4k car. Some cockpit controls are out of sight on the central console which is distracting. You can't 'see' when on the move important things like drive modes. They should more forward or positioned on the steering column in full view. It is potentially dangerous when driving. On start up it's illogical. Car always defaults to electric and you have manually engage brake gen each time, which silly. You are not buying this car for its electric range it just doesn't have one! 😂I would say already it's a Hybrid dinosaur... it needs longer battery only range and more refinement more refined. Peugot will NOT support you under warranty if you have limited battery range. You are stuck with it!
Just for info. You can have the heated steering wheel as a programmable shortcut button. Once you are in the heated wheel screen, then hold down one of the shortcut buttons to programme it in. Have it on mine. Also a good tip is if you program one of those buttons for the start/stop but do it when you have already deactivated it, the start/stop function remains off even when you turn engine off and back on again. Not come across another car that doesn’t automatically reset it, so this is a godsend.
Great review Tish. I’m taking delivery of one of these in mid June. I sat in one for the first time today and they are awesome - superb design. My only, small criticism is the lack of legroom in the back. However, a beautiful car which definitely turns heads!
That's like Canadian women voting for Justin Trudeau(yes,blame them, I have it personally from one's keyboard on my Twitter feed), because it's cute...way overpriced, as above, roughly the same as a 2yr old BMW 730D M-Sport... madness, £31k for a base spec diesel!(my trusty old 308HDi cost me £140 at a DVLA auction).
This is my next car when I'm done with the Mazda 6, the GT premium tourer looks👌 If they brought the dual motor setup from the 3008 giving 300bhp and 4wd it would be a serious machine.
Loved the exterior design. I wish this car was available in the US market, I would've considered it before purchasing my fourth gen Mazda 3. Anyway good detailed video, it's interesting to see what's available in the European market.
Fantastic review Tish. The Peugeot styling has massively improved from their old bland pudding-ish looking cars from previous years. I had the chance to test the 3008GT and the Diesel 5008 and they were really good. I love the dash layout and interior. The only issue I found was the climate controlling was via the infotainment screen. Not too sure if they are still like this with the newer 22 models.
Contrary to the new 208, I wasn't sure of this new 308's design when it was first unveiled a couple of months ago, nor was I necessarily bowled over by this green hue. However, I saw one just like this in Madrid a couple of weeks ago, and in the metal, I must say I thought it looked phenomenal. Peugeot design has really come on leaps and bounds as of late. It's classy and edgy, without being too brash (a critique one could level at many German premium cars). I only lament that lower-spec cars in the pug range don't have the sharp LED lighting effects, which dulls them down considerably from a visual perspective.
Great review. Love the look of this design on the interior, not sure I'd get used to the steering wheel! Would you consider during these reviews to look into things like the lane positioning assistant / cruise control to give people an idea of how it compares to rivals?
Well done Tish an excellent review as ever what a fabulous looking Peugeot to use an old phrase they seem to be going from strength to strength they are making some really striking cars l would definitely look at one when I come to change my t roc!
Not sure on those leather seats but they might look well with the avatar blue. Definitely agree you’ve got to get it in the dark green to compliment the stitching
Best review and I have watched all the Euro ones. I have had a GT Premium SW in Avatar Blue on order since Feb.... supply problems mean no heated windscreen or 3D Heads up dashboard though 😔.
I have a GT premium. I don’t have 3D display which is no major issue. Or the wireless charging for phone. I had no idea it should come with heated screen though!!!! Clearly I don’t have that either 😐
I love the look of the Peugeot 308 MK3, except the false tailpipes. I also love the olivine green colour on the hatchback. However, I love the avatar blue better on the wagon. However, I am disappointed that they’re not gonna make a high performance version like a PSE. What do you think niece Tish about a high performance version not happening? And one thing I wanna say: in Continental Europe, Peugeot sells the 308 MK3 with a 6MT, but only on the 1.2 3cyl and 1.5 diesel, but for some reason, we don’t get it here in the UK.
@@AutoSocialUK It would have had around 300 horsepower. If Peugeot had made a PSE 308, it would have been a nice rival to the Ford Focus ST MK4 or a Cupra León.
Olivine Green! Excellent color! Design = French flair. Unfortunately not a brand that we get in the US. Peugeot withdrew decades ago. But in my years in South africa I found it popular there: comfortable cars with long travel suspensions that do well one one exits from the excellent smooth highways onto dirt roads or badly maintained roads. Front end design reminds me a bit of the Cadillac designs. Definitely handsome. Performance? I guess there is a "GT" version?
The steering wheel/dash isn’t a major issue. For sure it blocks part of the screen but it’s only the very bottom in most cases and there is nothing down there. You can have about 5 different layouts of the digital dash with moves the dials about to help further. Every reviewer says about this wheel, but in reality it’s a non issue. They also say about taller drivers not liking it but to be honest the taller you are the less issue you have. 👍🏼
The PSA engines have the highest time interval for timing belt replacement, that is a big deal in engines world. 112miles for first replacement or 10 years for the 1.2 turbo 130Cp and higher for the diesel's.
Genauso wie bei unseren 208 eHDI von 2012 entweder 220.000 km oder 10 Jahre. Das haben nicht einmal unsere Deutschen Hersteller. Da ist Peugeot unschlagbar 💪👍
I was at a press event, so drove a few variants and colours ☺️ the one I filmed with is a GT-line Petrol 130 and the one I’m driving is the Allure premium petrol 130 ⛽️ good spot
I was going to ask that too as not had any OCD before but that was making me twitch if it wasn’t another car haha. This new line certainly blows that old pug cheap stigma away. Great review too.
My works car is moving over to Peugeot 308 Estates soon, but there has been concern over chips still and this has delayed their purchase. Hopefully this will be sorted soon as racking up the miles on a rented Octavia (which is nice, but was only meant as a temporary measure 10 months ago!) Would be interested to see how the new 308 Estate Version compares to the reviewed hatchback, especially with boot space & access Cheers ⭐️
So, Zoltaire, how has the Peugeot worked out as a work car? I read an interesting opinion in comments recently from someone who sounded as though they were onto something. We have all seen plenty of complaining about the wet-belt system in the Pure-Tech engines, where degradation of the (wet) belt clogs up the oil channels and filters. This bloke was of the opinion that fuel that was making its way into the oil system and the worst examples were where engines were run for shorter trips, where the engine oil didn't necessarily heat up enough to drive out the 'dissolved fuel' from the oil in the sump, and THIS was the main reason why the belts suffered deterioration. My take away message from what he said was that short-trip commuters were more likely to experience wet-belt issues than long-trip commuters. Of course, we typically only hear more about the bad experiences than we do about the good experiences, right? Has your work stayed with Peugeot, or have they changed vehicle manufacturer?
Certainly light years ahead of the 309 I bought new in 1988, for build quality and interior quality. That car also annoyed me with a squeaky clutch pedal that wouldn’t go away! At least that won’t be a problem with this one. I would like to see a full electric version as when I change my car, planning on going full electric
Im from Sweden and here petrol and diesel and well also current :D Are extremly expensive, I drive my P 2008 2022 in eco mode, and it saves alot of money. And Im a quite fast driver in the roads, no problem.
This is as exciting as the old 306 - I would have it, however I would have to try it because it looks like I wouldn't be able to see the speedo. Its an odd design I think.
Lovely looking car but I would have concerns that my wife (not very tall) wouldn’t be able to see the speedo with the low slung steering wheel. Do you look at it above or between, I’m a bit confused. Otherwise it’s a nice looking interior in the higher specs.
I am not really sure Citroen has an equivalent? The C3 is smaller, C4 is an SUV and C5x is a bigger, higher riding car. They do not really have a conventional hatch.
Having driven a number of Peugeot Automatic cars in recent years, my only complaint is that they are sluggish when you want to pull away quickly, for example on a busy roundabout. Unsure however if this is Peugeot specific or all automatic cars.
There are some cars which are a little better, especially those with strong hybrid engines because it will instantly pull away in electric however a lot of automatic cars, especially those with less than 150bhp have a delay. Sport mode should alleviate this slightly?
LOVE the colour, in 25 years of driving I’ve never had green.. it’s taken them too long to replace the previous generation, I’m surprised it didn’t come with added mould.
I wanted to lease to buy 308 PHEV or Opel Astra PHEV, but have to wait 2 more months to NZ market, not sure which one is better, any suggestion plz? thanks!
Nice review Tish. Love the green, I have a 2022 Mustang GT on order in Eruption Green which is a very similar colour. There is some flair in the design of the 308, even if its not for everyone, Peugeot should be applauded for pushing the boundaries. The fake exhausts are dreadful. The widgets are a brilliant idea. It would have to be a plug in hybrid for me as the non hybrid engines are way too small and weedy. I haven't owned a Peugeot since I had a couple of 205 GTIs in the late 80s. Peugeot is not a big make here in Australia, its seen kind of niche with, rightly or wrongly, questionable reliability. Toyota, Hyundai and Kia rule here.
Tim - reliability is one of Peugeot's trademark strong points. We have owned 403's, 404's (my favourite) 504's (sedan & Familie), 407 and a couple of 308's (diesel & small turbo petrol). I think the 306 had reliability problems, but we have never had a major problem on any of our Peugeots.. We drive hard and fast and used to drive on very suspect roads. And you can't beat them for touring. can be driven all day, every day at 90% of maximum speed. I currently have a 2012 308 HDi (2Ldiesel) Great car and really flies along.
@@allanbriggs807 And I know they do well in Africa having spent lots of time there riding in them and quite liking them from time to time, although not so much now. I own a European Car Automotive Workshop here in Oz, when compared with the number on the roads, Peugeot is somewhat over represented in terms of tow truck arrivals
This is an absolute lovely looking car. It would have been 50/50 if this available when I bought my Focus St line. The steering wheel is my only concern, sport mode as well awesome. Does it come with adaptive cruise control?
Great review as usual, but I might be one of a number who don't like this new Peugeot design language. It just seems too fussy and they're trying too hard to stand out - lots of slashes, gimmicks etc. I once thought the 'fang' style DRL's looked good, now I don't. I don't like the cabin, the steering wheel (despire being too small and a silly shape, it still obscures the instrument panel). Too many touch buttons (it's not just Peugeot who are guilty of that though - I'm looking at you VW), and even the physical buttons are 'piano style' keys, which i also don't like. The displays are just full of gimmicky colours, wipes and fades too - just to stand out I guess in the showroom. That gloss black diffuser will look terrible in a short space of time too - full of scratches that you can't buff out. I'm also pretty sure removing all manual gearboxes is a manufacturers first step in preparing people for EV's too. The car market is cut throat, and cars have to make an impact on a potential buyer as quickly as possible, but this just seems one step too far. The green is nice though.
@jack weed The new Astra IS a great looking car. Nice shape, simple lines not over-fussy. VX have done a great job standing out from the crowd with the visor, but not over-doing things like Peugeot seem to be intent on. A top-spec PHEV Astra is cheaper than a (not top spec) PHEV 308 GT too. Citroen need to get their act together as they are always too 'out their' in weirdness (comfort is their strong point though).
@jack weed wait opels can't be in the upper mainstream market,their quality is worse than vw's and are way cheaper than peugeots. For example the 3008 starts from 33.300€ and a grandland from 27.000€.also the 308 starts from 25.500€ and the astra from 23.000€. Anyway, i mean that opel is clearly a mainstream brand, citroen makes more quality cars like the c5x which is better than any opel. Peugeot is a semi premium brand that makes steps to become premium. That's what a peugeot's assistant told me, i have read many articles too and that's what many people say when they review a peugeot . Also i have seen many videos that show the interior of the astra and in many places that the 308 has soft materials the astra has hard plastics.
@jack weed i am not a fan of the fca group, i don't like these brands... I love alfas and maseratis but that's it. That's the same story with the psa group, i love peugeot and Ds but opel just isn't for me...
Green looks great, the car looks great, but for me the engines aren’t up to it. I’ll stick to getting a VW GOLF stronger engines great quality and above all very strong residuals when selling on. This is definitely the best 308 ever.
It’s a shame that they no longer do the 2.0l diesel or the 1.6l petrol. The engines available are underpowered and make the cars a bit sluggish, they’re not capable of GT performance anymore. I’ll hang on to my 2015 version for a bit longer.
@@ianwalshaw1274 I've got 308HDi (2L Diesel). Great car - 10 years old and hasn't missed a beat. Plenty of power and it is an automatic. I'm a bit worried about some of the new engines so I'll keep mine for a few years longer until they perfect Hybrids and/or EV's.
I would get this for sure over a Golf or Ford. Ford had too many deaths from the Dual clutch transmission in the US to buy Ford. And the Peugeot quality on the inside and out look better now than the Golf which looks horrible now in its redesign. So if I had a new car, this would be it for sure, in the highest horsepower version. Wish we got this in the USA. We get Fiat and Alfa Romeo which are all rubbish, either too small, too large SUVS, or poor reliability. We need more small hatchbacks and wagons in the USA, which is imbecile in its purchase of large, heavy trucks, SUVS and EVs. European roads always have more small cars and I admire that. My small Volvo V50 is so easy to drive and maneuver.
Diesel(only one worth buying,by listening to the queue of disgruntled customers in a Peugeot garage this week) starts at nearly £31k OTR...that's about £2k less than a 2yr old BMW 730D M-Sport which was £96k new...I know my choice!
No hot hatch version - not interested. My current car is the GTi version of the previous 308 model. A new 308 would not be an upgrade. PS the small steering wheel is one of the strongest features, I love it PPS re: the controls for Steering Wheel heating: I've had three Peugeots with heated seats and never turned on the heating except by accident. I've had one with a heated steering wheel and never turn ed it on at all. Absolutely useless features on any car, IMO.
A feature is only useless if you never want to use it. While I hear people love it and miss it on new cars that doesn’t have it. So it’s just down to what the individual wants. It’s there if you want it. Doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be added. Then all you’ll hear is “but it doesn’t have this and that” from others shopping around. Deal breaker for some with more features for the same or less money.
There is no premium 308gt as Peugeot has decided without telling anyone that they are not making them. So instead you will get a 308gt with bits missing. Oh, mon Dieu! Nous avons commandé une 308 gt premium haut de gamme le 25 juin avec les spécifications qu'ils ont mises dans leur brochure pour cette date et ce qui est arrivé en novembre n'était pas la prime 308gt, mais une 308gt sans les spécifications que nous avons payées. Il manque l'i-cockpit, l'assistant de stationnement automatique 3, la plaque de charge et Dieu sait quoi d'autre, mais nous avons peur de regarder de trop près. Vérifiez donc auprès du concessionnaire que ce que vous voulez dans votre voiture sera dedans quand elle sera livrée. Et puis avant de payer pour cela, vérifiez à nouveau que Peugeot pourrait ne pas s'embêter.
I don't think the new logo is very good, its too fussy I like the style of it overall, like you Tish, false tailpipes are wrong. The dashboard and Fisher Price/Play station steering wheel are a deal breaker for me. I've driven 5008 and 3008 hire cars for long journeys and the wheel is awful when manoeuvring, I found it not nice in the hand. The other thing the 308 probably shares with its siblings is the position of the cruise control, controls. Totally hidden behind the wheel and really awkward to use, to the point I gave up using cruise which on a 300 mile trip was annoying. I do like it, but as I say above I won't be buying one. If Stellantis do a good job with the other brands then I'll probably go for one of them in a few years Nice review Tish😃
After the Peugeot 405 I owned back in the early 90's, nothing on this earth would tempt me to buy another Peugeot. Mine was a financial liability. Without doubt, the worst built, most unreliable car I ever had the misfortune to own.....
About 6 years ago Peugeots were looking really nice, but they've totally lost the plot recently imo. This one is a total mess, ugly af. And touchscreen controls? Are manufacturers really still doing this? Cheap they may be, but they're also annoying at best and dangerous at worst, and everyone I know hates them.
Reviewers always make it between golf and focus, plenty of other options including the Astra which is better specked than the Rivals, French cars are unreliable and expensive to put right, this thing is really ugly at the back , French crap
Had 2 Peugeot 2008s and never once found the steering wheel an issue. In fact, I love the wheel and now find 'the old size' clumsy. Don't get the issue....but I am slim and don't fill the seat or seat space like some might?
Can’t believe how far Peugeot have come in just 10 years. Glad both them paint jobs are a no cost option. Great presenting Tish as always
The difference between this 308 and 307 is just huge!!
@@AutoSocialUK schon der Unterschied zwischen 308 MK 1 und jetzt ist gewaltig
Check Asian and American cars.. and you will change your mind
Personally I think the previous 308 was just as good as the Golf and Focus.
I agree and I love the sound of the 1.2 Puretech three cylinder.
I don't know why she says it doesn't sound great.
As a French, I like how our manufacturers have really improved for the past 5-10 years. Even Renault is making a great leap with their new models, especially tech wise. My only regret is that we won't see any real sport versions of these cars anymore while their designs have become more appealing than ever.
Tu n'es pas français tu es breton.
@@louisferdinand8138 🤡
I have the same Olive Green 225 PHEV Hybrid. It drives nothing like the 208 Gt Hybrid which is lighter in feel. 308 is a heavier and in my opinion, more engaging to drive with perfect weighting. Enjoy the petrol side as the battery range is useless in real life. You will be lucky to achieve 20 miles range in electric only. Be prepared on start up to hear the petrol engine groan. It will do this every time the battery level is too low, which is pretty much all the time. This is because the petrol engine is fast charging the battery so you get Hybrid systems available each time even if you haven't plugged in for 5 days, so worth the engine noise, but not what one would expect in refinement for a 4k car. Some cockpit controls are out of sight on the central console which is distracting. You can't 'see' when on the move important things like drive modes. They should more forward or positioned on the steering column in full view. It is potentially dangerous when driving. On start up it's illogical. Car always defaults to electric and you have manually engage brake gen each time, which silly. You are not buying this car for its electric range it just doesn't have one! 😂I would say already it's a Hybrid dinosaur... it needs longer battery only range and more refinement more refined. Peugot will NOT support you under warranty if you have limited battery range. You are stuck with it!
Just for info. You can have the heated steering wheel as a programmable shortcut button. Once you are in the heated wheel screen, then hold down one of the shortcut buttons to programme it in. Have it on mine. Also a good tip is if you program one of those buttons for the start/stop but do it when you have already deactivated it, the start/stop function remains off even when you turn engine off and back on again. Not come across another car that doesn’t automatically reset it, so this is a godsend.
Great review Tish. I’m taking delivery of one of these in mid June. I sat in one for the first time today and they are awesome - superb design. My only, small criticism is the lack of legroom in the back. However, a beautiful car which definitely turns heads!
That's like Canadian women voting for Justin Trudeau(yes,blame them, I have it personally from one's keyboard on my Twitter feed), because it's cute...way overpriced, as above, roughly the same as a 2yr old BMW 730D M-Sport... madness, £31k for a base spec diesel!(my trusty old 308HDi cost me £140 at a DVLA auction).
Best looking hatchback for sure and the interior is amazing. I have sat jn a 1 series and a 308gt and peugeot's quality is the same as bmws these days
This is my next car when I'm done with the Mazda 6, the GT premium tourer looks👌
If they brought the dual motor setup from the 3008 giving 300bhp and 4wd it would be a serious machine.
Loved the exterior design. I wish this car was available in the US market, I would've considered it before purchasing my fourth gen Mazda 3. Anyway good detailed video, it's interesting to see what's available in the European market.
Fantastic review Tish. The Peugeot styling has massively improved from their old bland pudding-ish looking cars from previous years. I had the chance to test the 3008GT and the Diesel 5008 and they were really good. I love the dash layout and interior.
The only issue I found was the climate controlling was via the infotainment screen. Not too sure if they are still like this with the newer 22 models.
That avatar blue colour looks amazing on the estate Tish, love it. Detailed, quality reviewing.
thank you so much for watching!
Enjoyed the video Tish full of content as always personally like the green looks great.
I don’t like green cars but WOW this colour looks amazing on the 308!
Contrary to the new 208, I wasn't sure of this new 308's design when it was first unveiled a couple of months ago, nor was I necessarily bowled over by this green hue. However, I saw one just like this in Madrid a couple of weeks ago, and in the metal, I must say I thought it looked phenomenal. Peugeot design has really come on leaps and bounds as of late. It's classy and edgy, without being too brash (a critique one could level at many German premium cars). I only lament that lower-spec cars in the pug range don't have the sharp LED lighting effects, which dulls them down considerably from a visual perspective.
The steering wheel is perfect for me! After this experience others seem crap as hell. 😂
You introduce this car very well. Nice car overall. Best wishes.
Great vid Tish.!! Green should be popular in the British Isles as it will bring back memories of the British racing green.
Great review. Love the look of this design on the interior, not sure I'd get used to the steering wheel! Would you consider during these reviews to look into things like the lane positioning assistant / cruise control to give people an idea of how it compares to rivals?
I drive a 508sw with a similar small steering wheel, I got used to it in a matter of minutes and now love how it feels
Well done Tish an excellent review as ever what a fabulous looking Peugeot to use an old phrase they seem to be going from strength to strength they are making some really striking cars
l would definitely look at one when I come to change my t roc!
Really love the green and the cockpit is pretty decent looking
Not sure on those leather seats but they might look well with the avatar blue. Definitely agree you’ve got to get it in the dark green to compliment the stitching
Peugeot have stepped up in designing a car definitely 👍
Like it a lot, I’d be very interested in the EV version next year. And thanks for filling us all in, great work Tish !!
Best review and I have watched all the Euro ones. I have had a GT Premium SW in Avatar Blue on order since Feb.... supply problems mean no heated windscreen or 3D Heads up dashboard though 😔.
I have a GT premium. I don’t have 3D display which is no major issue. Or the wireless charging for phone. I had no idea it should come with heated screen though!!!! Clearly I don’t have that either 😐
I love the look of the Peugeot 308 MK3, except the false tailpipes. I also love the olivine green colour on the hatchback. However, I love the avatar blue better on the wagon.
However, I am disappointed that they’re not gonna make a high performance version like a PSE. What do you think niece Tish about a high performance version not happening?
And one thing I wanna say: in Continental Europe, Peugeot sells the 308 MK3 with a 6MT, but only on the 1.2 3cyl and 1.5 diesel, but for some reason, we don’t get it here in the UK.
I am disappointed there is no performance and I would have liked just a slightly more powerful Petrol.
@@AutoSocialUK It would have had around 300 horsepower. If Peugeot had made a PSE 308, it would have been a nice rival to the Ford Focus ST MK4 or a Cupra León.
Looks fantastic and lovely colour
I like the dash. Your mum has a point about green and I am not sure about the centre console, it sticks out too much, lovely review 👍
Looking good tish nice leather interior car👍
Nice car Tish, like that green paint too. It needs a 1.5 litre to compete with the Golf though
Your English speaking is so nice!!! Love it.
Thank you!
Great review lovely car.
Thank you for watching
I've got one totally love it
Olivine Green! Excellent color! Design = French flair.
Unfortunately not a brand that we get in the US. Peugeot withdrew decades ago. But in my years in South africa I found it popular there: comfortable cars with long travel suspensions that do well one one exits from the excellent smooth highways onto dirt roads or badly maintained roads.
Front end design reminds me a bit of the Cadillac designs. Definitely handsome. Performance? I guess there is a "GT" version?
Love 308’s great design, colour look good. I prefer black. But problem about steeling wheel block dial dash. Can u see dial dash or not?
The steering wheel/dash isn’t a major issue. For sure it blocks part of the screen but it’s only the very bottom in most cases and there is nothing down there. You can have about 5 different layouts of the digital dash with moves the dials about to help further. Every reviewer says about this wheel, but in reality it’s a non issue. They also say about taller drivers not liking it but to be honest the taller you are the less issue you have. 👍🏼
The PSA engines have the highest time interval for timing belt replacement, that is a big deal in engines world. 112miles for first replacement or 10 years for the 1.2 turbo 130Cp and higher for the diesel's.
Genauso wie bei unseren 208 eHDI von 2012 entweder 220.000 km oder 10 Jahre. Das haben nicht einmal unsere Deutschen Hersteller. Da ist Peugeot unschlagbar 💪👍
Why is the car you’re driving red? Thought it was the green one at the start of the video
When I got my 2008 last year I got serveral compliments on my car, never happend before.
Great review of a VERY clean car !
How come the car body work that is on show inside the car when your driving is red? A different car being driven?
I was at a press event, so drove a few variants and colours ☺️ the one I filmed with is a GT-line Petrol 130 and the one I’m driving is the Allure premium petrol 130 ⛽️ good spot
I was going to ask that too as not had any OCD before but that was making me twitch if it wasn’t another car haha. This new line certainly blows that old pug cheap stigma away. Great review too.
Was going to say the exact same thing
You covered everything...you didn't SKIRT around anything!
Hahaha thank you very much!
Did they have a red test drive model or is the inside of the door a different color than the car?
I'm confussed as i have recently hired one with quite low mileage in france, that was a manual so is Auto only for the UK?
Lovely good looking car, will the 3008 model have this new front/badge look for 2023 model?
My works car is moving over to Peugeot 308 Estates soon, but there has been concern over chips still and this has delayed their purchase.
Hopefully this will be sorted soon as racking up the miles on a rented Octavia (which is nice, but was only meant as a temporary measure 10 months ago!)
Would be interested to see how the new 308 Estate Version compares to the reviewed hatchback, especially with boot space & access
Cheers ⭐️
So, Zoltaire, how has the Peugeot worked out as a work car? I read an interesting opinion in comments recently from someone who sounded as though they were onto something. We have all seen plenty of complaining about the wet-belt system in the Pure-Tech engines, where degradation of the (wet) belt clogs up the oil channels and filters. This bloke was of the opinion that fuel that was making its way into the oil system and the worst examples were where engines were run for shorter trips, where the engine oil didn't necessarily heat up enough to drive out the 'dissolved fuel' from the oil in the sump, and THIS was the main reason why the belts suffered deterioration. My take away message from what he said was that short-trip commuters were more likely to experience wet-belt issues than long-trip commuters. Of course, we typically only hear more about the bad experiences than we do about the good experiences, right? Has your work stayed with Peugeot, or have they changed vehicle manufacturer?
Heard that Peugeot has quality And reliability probs.i was planning to buy one because there's no doubt that it is a good looking car.
Certainly light years ahead of the 309 I bought new in 1988, for build quality and interior quality. That car also annoyed me with a squeaky clutch pedal that wouldn’t go away! At least that won’t be a problem with this one. I would like to see a full electric version as when I change my car, planning on going full electric
Peugeot hat angekündigt 2023 einen 308 Vollelektrisch anzubieten. Der soll dann bis zu 400Km Reichweite haben.
@@gpsmodul6660 Ich denke, Vauxhall/Opel wird auch eine elektrische Version des Astra herausbringen
@@andrewwebster6025 kommt mit Sicherheit. Ist ja beim Hybrid auch so 👍
Good video, the best hatchback is also the best selling vehicle of all time, the mighty Corolla
damn i really like the back even after you call it a pug face lol
who said it was an insult? I love pugs!
Im from Sweden and here petrol and diesel and well also current :D Are extremly expensive, I drive my P 2008 2022 in eco mode, and it saves alot of money. And Im a quite fast driver in the roads, no problem.
Lovely looking car but I think the old logo looked more subtle, more refined.
I've just bought one amazing car
Je to kráľ automobilky
Great car
Lovely design 👌👍
This is as exciting as the old 306 - I would have it, however I would have to try it because it looks like I wouldn't be able to see the speedo. Its an odd design I think.
Thanks Tish!
Thank you for watching
Just interested- why in a green car does the inside of the door pillar appear red????
Haha good spot, they’re the same engine cars but drove a red car 😅
Lovely looking car but I would have concerns that my wife (not very tall) wouldn’t be able to see the speedo with the low slung steering wheel. Do you look at it above or between, I’m a bit confused. Otherwise it’s a nice looking interior in the higher specs.
She will defiantly need to sit in one to find out!
How does the Citroen equivalent compare?
I am not really sure Citroen has an equivalent? The C3 is smaller, C4 is an SUV and C5x is a bigger, higher riding car. They do not really have a conventional hatch.
I'd love one, as I have the current model but I want an EV now, so I have a VW ID.3 on order.
Having driven a number of Peugeot Automatic cars in recent years, my only complaint is that they are sluggish when you want to pull away quickly, for example on a busy roundabout. Unsure however if this is Peugeot specific or all automatic cars.
There are some cars which are a little better, especially those with strong hybrid engines because it will instantly pull away in electric however a lot of automatic cars, especially those with less than 150bhp have a delay. Sport mode should alleviate this slightly?
@@AutoSocialUK Thank you. I'll try the Sport Mode.
@@AutoSocialUK It does. Thank you
LOVE the colour, in 25 years of driving I’ve never had green.. it’s taken them too long to replace the previous generation, I’m surprised it didn’t come with added mould.
Such a great looking hatch. Well done Peugeot. I like the fact you can get the plug-in version. But when the fully EV will be available?
I think the Full EV will follow about a year after at a guess. Probably was due to be sooner but everything has slowed
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I wanted to lease to buy 308 PHEV or Opel Astra PHEV, but have to wait 2 more months to NZ market, not sure which one is better, any suggestion plz? thanks!
I am reviewing the Astra soon and will make my decision then. DS4 is really good too!
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Nice review Tish. Love the green, I have a 2022 Mustang GT on order in Eruption Green which is a very similar colour. There is some flair in the design of the 308, even if its not for everyone, Peugeot should be applauded for pushing the boundaries. The fake exhausts are dreadful. The widgets are a brilliant idea. It would have to be a plug in hybrid for me as the non hybrid engines are way too small and weedy. I haven't owned a Peugeot since I had a couple of 205 GTIs in the late 80s. Peugeot is not a big make here in Australia, its seen kind of niche with, rightly or wrongly, questionable reliability. Toyota, Hyundai and Kia rule here.
Tim - reliability is one of Peugeot's trademark strong points. We have owned 403's, 404's (my favourite) 504's (sedan & Familie), 407 and a couple of 308's (diesel & small turbo petrol). I think the 306 had reliability problems, but we have never had a major problem on any of our Peugeots.. We drive hard and fast and used to drive on very suspect roads. And you can't beat them for touring. can be driven all day, every day at 90% of maximum speed. I currently have a 2012 308 HDi (2Ldiesel) Great car and really flies along.
@@allanbriggs807 And I know they do well in Africa having spent lots of time there riding in them and quite liking them from time to time, although not so much now. I own a European Car Automotive Workshop here in Oz, when compared with the number on the roads, Peugeot is somewhat over represented in terms of tow truck arrivals
Green colour the best
I’ve noticed no reviewers say if there’s an option for a spare wheel…..strange!
yes i go with you tish i like blue too nice peugeot 308 can you get this on lease do you know
Sat in one I'd love a PHEV one just they're too expensive for me
I think Tish enjoyed the new astra a little better.
Nice
This is an absolute lovely looking car. It would have been 50/50 if this available when I bought my Focus St line. The steering wheel is my only concern, sport mode as well awesome. Does it come with adaptive cruise control?
It’s a great option against the Focus, I need to try a new one! Yes pretty certain they’ll have ACC but I’ll look into it
@@AutoSocialUK Cheers
I love my Focus ST Line, especially in Sport mode
@@terryjames6700 snap dude
Gorgeous ❤beautiful ❤...(not the car)
I like olivine green
Awesome colour
This car looks better without the badge
Great review as usual, but I might be one of a number who don't like this new Peugeot design language. It just seems too fussy and they're trying too hard to stand out - lots of slashes, gimmicks etc. I once thought the 'fang' style DRL's looked good, now I don't. I don't like the cabin, the steering wheel (despire being too small and a silly shape, it still obscures the instrument panel). Too many touch buttons (it's not just Peugeot who are guilty of that though - I'm looking at you VW), and even the physical buttons are 'piano style' keys, which i also don't like. The displays are just full of gimmicky colours, wipes and fades too - just to stand out I guess in the showroom. That gloss black diffuser will look terrible in a short space of time too - full of scratches that you can't buff out. I'm also pretty sure removing all manual gearboxes is a manufacturers first step in preparing people for EV's too.
The car market is cut throat, and cars have to make an impact on a potential buyer as quickly as possible, but this just seems one step too far. The green is nice though.
@jack weed The new Astra IS a great looking car. Nice shape, simple lines not over-fussy. VX have done a great job standing out from the crowd with the visor, but not over-doing things like Peugeot seem to be intent on. A top-spec PHEV Astra is cheaper than a (not top spec) PHEV 308 GT too. Citroen need to get their act together as they are always too 'out their' in weirdness (comfort is their strong point though).
@jack weed the astra is cheaper and a lot uglier
@@tonyb3629 you don't like the 308? And you like the astra? Okay nice taste... Xd
@jack weed wait opels can't be in the upper mainstream market,their quality is worse than vw's and are way cheaper than peugeots. For example the 3008 starts from 33.300€ and a grandland from 27.000€.also the 308 starts from 25.500€ and the astra from 23.000€. Anyway, i mean that opel is clearly a mainstream brand, citroen makes more quality cars like the c5x which is better than any opel. Peugeot is a semi premium brand that makes steps to become premium. That's what a peugeot's assistant told me, i have read many articles too and that's what many people say when they review a peugeot . Also i have seen many videos that show the interior of the astra and in many places that the 308 has soft materials the astra has hard plastics.
@jack weed i am not a fan of the fca group, i don't like these brands... I love alfas and maseratis but that's it. That's the same story with the psa group, i love peugeot and Ds but opel just isn't for me...
I like green colour. But fame inside door there red paint. Why.? You thinks it be green. You did great job tell us about 308. Have nice day.
You don’t say ”Pjuushow” like Anthony and Sinead? 😆
Wish Peugeot was in the USA again-
Green looks great, the car looks great, but for me the engines aren’t up to it. I’ll stick to getting a VW GOLF stronger engines great quality and above all very strong residuals when selling on. This is definitely the best 308 ever.
It’s a shame that they no longer do the 2.0l diesel or the 1.6l petrol. The engines available are underpowered and make the cars a bit sluggish, they’re not capable of GT performance anymore. I’ll hang on to my 2015 version for a bit longer.
The Hybrid versions are equipped with the 1.6L 150 cv and 180 cv ;-)
@@guismelmoguai2964 I don’t want a hybrid, I want either a diesel or a petrol engined car. You can keep your electrics and hybrids.
@@ianwalshaw1274 I've got 308HDi (2L Diesel). Great car - 10 years old and hasn't missed a beat. Plenty of power and it is an automatic. I'm a bit worried about some of the new engines so I'll keep mine for a few years longer until they perfect Hybrids and/or EV's.
I would get this for sure over a Golf or Ford. Ford had too many deaths from the Dual clutch transmission in the US to buy Ford. And the Peugeot quality on the inside and out look better now than the Golf which looks horrible now in its redesign. So if I had a new car, this would be it for sure, in the highest horsepower version. Wish we got this in the USA. We get Fiat and Alfa Romeo which are all rubbish, either too small, too large SUVS, or poor reliability. We need more small hatchbacks and wagons in the USA, which is imbecile in its purchase of large, heavy trucks, SUVS and EVs. European roads always have more small cars and I admire that. My small Volvo V50 is so easy to drive and maneuver.
Diesel(only one worth buying,by listening to the queue of disgruntled customers in a Peugeot garage this week) starts at nearly £31k OTR...that's about £2k less than a 2yr old BMW 730D M-Sport which was £96k new...I know my choice!
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No hot hatch version - not interested. My current car is the GTi version of the previous 308 model. A new 308 would not be an upgrade.
PS the small steering wheel is one of the strongest features, I love it
PPS re: the controls for Steering Wheel heating: I've had three Peugeots with heated seats and never turned on the heating except by accident. I've had one with a heated steering wheel and never turn ed it on at all. Absolutely useless features on any car, IMO.
A feature is only useless if you never want to use it.
While I hear people love it and miss it on new cars that doesn’t have it. So it’s just down to what the individual wants. It’s there if you want it. Doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be added. Then all you’ll hear is “but it doesn’t have this and that” from others shopping around.
Deal breaker for some with more features for the same or less money.
Depends how cold it is where you live. Heated steering wheel on a cold morning is a great feature in my book.
"It doesn't feel like a Peugeot, it feels like a premium car"...WTF?
"On the continent" we do get manual gearbox 308.
In Continental Europe, but in the UK we don’t.
Green
There is no premium 308gt as Peugeot has decided without telling anyone that they are not making them. So instead you will get a 308gt with bits missing. Oh, mon Dieu! Nous avons commandé une 308 gt premium haut de gamme le 25 juin avec les spécifications qu'ils ont mises dans leur brochure pour cette date et ce qui est arrivé en novembre n'était pas la prime 308gt, mais une 308gt sans les spécifications que nous avons payées. Il manque l'i-cockpit, l'assistant de stationnement automatique 3, la plaque de charge et Dieu sait quoi d'autre, mais nous avons peur de regarder de trop près. Vérifiez donc auprès du concessionnaire que ce que vous voulez dans votre voiture sera dedans quand elle sera livrée. Et puis avant de payer pour cela, vérifiez à nouveau que Peugeot pourrait ne pas s'embêter.
I don't think the new logo is very good, its too fussy
I like the style of it overall, like you Tish, false tailpipes are wrong.
The dashboard and Fisher Price/Play station steering wheel are a deal breaker for me.
I've driven 5008 and 3008 hire cars for long journeys and the wheel is awful when manoeuvring, I found it not nice in the hand.
The other thing the 308 probably shares with its siblings is the position of the cruise control, controls. Totally hidden behind the wheel and really awkward to use, to the point I gave up using cruise which on a 300 mile trip was annoying.
I do like it, but as I say above I won't be buying one. If Stellantis do a good job with the other brands then I'll probably go for one of them in a few years
Nice review Tish😃
WTF with that steering wheel having a very little room to see the gauges???!!!
u see the gauges above the steering wheel...like the past 10 years in a peugeot.....she has the sterring hweel set far too high.
After the Peugeot 405 I owned back in the early 90's, nothing on this earth would tempt me to buy another Peugeot. Mine was a financial liability. Without doubt, the worst built, most unreliable car I ever had the misfortune to own.....
Im just here for you who cares about cars
About 6 years ago Peugeots were looking really nice, but they've totally lost the plot recently imo. This one is a total mess, ugly af.
And touchscreen controls? Are manufacturers really still doing this? Cheap they may be, but they're also annoying at best and dangerous at worst, and everyone I know hates them.
Surprised to hear that opinion but it's nice to hear differing views
Go easy on the botox girl 😂
That is the first time I’ve heard that and quite funny as I’ve never touched Botox
crap engines but nice looking carrrr
Reviewers always make it between golf and focus, plenty of other options including the Astra which is better specked than the Rivals, French cars are unreliable and expensive to put right, this thing is really ugly at the back , French crap
Oh look their dumbass wheel that covers the gauge cluster no matter where you move it
You haven't driven one
@@stratos8093 exactly
Had 2 Peugeot 2008s and never once found the steering wheel an issue. In fact, I love the wheel and now find 'the old size' clumsy. Don't get the issue....but I am slim and don't fill the seat or seat space like some might?
..a 2 horse race between golf-focus❓!! 🤦👎
Toyota , Renault, Honda , Nissan..make better cars and more reliable through the years