@@mharro88 It is not. I drove it for 10 days, rented one in Italy in July, entry level has a 1.2l , 3 cylinders engine, but I have never, never felt for a single moment that the car was lacking in the power department. To the contrary. People like you post comments online but know nothing about the car.
@@garnray8568 of course it's fine in Italy? Lol try taking over cars on wider country roads here in Australia with a fully loaded car. For that price. No thanks
@@mharro88 Ridiculous comment. Fact is : you just don't like that car just because it's a French car. You want to trash talk it just for the sake of it. It's a brilliant car, that does the job brilliantly.
I have had Peugeots soon for six years, never had any problems so far. My next three will continue to be Peugeot. Forget the past, it is like a new brand.
Great review, interesting to see you still get a full leather interior in Australia, they've moved away from those in Europe (animal free and recyclable interiors and all that) the top trim gets alcantara here. As for your power concerns, are you not getting the 180 and 225 hp phev variants in Australia? Those have a lot more spunk.
Peugeot has come along way from the days of building shit cars. Even the last model 308 was a quality car. We owned one when we lived in London for a couple of years and had no issues. Those mentioning the lack of power need to drive one before commenting as power for the type of car is plenty. It's a much better car than VW Golf. In Europe Peugeot is a top seller of cars. Their 2008 is one of the best selling small SUV in Europe. Shame that in Australia we seem to judge based on little knowledge and the cars that Peugeot produced 20 years ago. The only downside is resale value. Shame as the 308 is a damn good car.
Great Looking Car. Too expensive Not well received brand in OZ Small turbo engine is a negative Too many better sport performance vehicles for same or less money. 😊
It is in real life a spunky engine, I know I drive one. It is not a hot hatch, but not slow at all. I even have a bigger Peugeot, a 2008 and it no problem what so ever. I drive in the fast lane when Im out.
I do not like it but Europe are focusing on electring and hybrids, what is probably why they are not giving more hp on the petrol engine. Do not get me wrong, it is a spunky engine, it is not a hot hatch but sure is spunky. Hybrid versions in Europe have 180 HP and 225 HP.
Two incomprehensible mistakes in this car: the compromised ergonomics because of the dash lay-out that forces you to put your seat high up and the steering wheel low in order to be able to read you dails and the tiny 3 cyl engine clearly not capable to its task in slower stop and go city driving. This while peugeot has a perfect capable 1.6 4cyl engine at hand that probably doesn't cost more and is able to up the driving experience significantly.
It isn't smooth a lower revs as it has a thrummy 3 pot. The boot is smaller and lacks the under engine bay tray that the previous 308 had. This motor can drink oil so I wouldn't be waiting 15,000 kms for an oil change unless you want to wreck the turbo. I should know, I've got one. I've seen 2 of these in the 3 years this model has been on sale. Aussies are over French cars.
Reliability is still the major issue. I am from Malaysia. I am keeping Peugeot 308 1 6 THP P7 for closing to 14 years now. There will be no major issue but too many small issues. It always happened where it got problem again just back from workshop. Even though you may still can drive the car but error message is on and some parts need to be replaced. When I first saw this new Peugeot 308 III. It looked nice inside out. But the China cars set the standard, not European cars anymore. Peugeot 408 is launched recently here. 308 and 408 share the same interior design. When I sat in the car, it just could not compete with China car. I do not mention the NVH or reliability but purely on the design and the use of material.
Except they drive 10000000 times better than this. Especially a N. You'll feel special in a i30n sedan compared to this shit believe me. Your opinion is outdated. You sound old.
The only positive way you'd buy this car is if 1) you don't care about near-total money loss in a few short years and 2) you want something nobody else has (for very good reason). Otherwise, there's absolutely no reason to get a Peugeot. You can get a Golf, Leon, Octavia, Civic, Mazda3, i30 and quite a few others that are BETTER in every single way (inc. price vs. features for a few of those). But some people want to be quirky and that's how you end up with a Peugeot, a car that's synonymous with mediocre engines (even more lifeless than Japanese ones and at least the latter are reliable long term, which is NOT what PSA is known for), mediocre quality simply overall/everywhere and a bad value for money. But, hey! It looks like nothing else so you better like that a LOT.
Much better than a VW Golf. Stunning design and interiors. Best car in its category.
It’s defs Avant-garde
Except it's gutless
@@mharro88 It is not. I drove it for 10 days, rented one in Italy in July, entry level has a 1.2l , 3 cylinders engine, but I have never, never felt for a single moment that the car was lacking in the power department. To the contrary. People like you post comments online but know nothing about the car.
@@garnray8568 of course it's fine in Italy? Lol try taking over cars on wider country roads here in Australia with a fully loaded car. For that price. No thanks
@@mharro88 Ridiculous comment. Fact is : you just don't like that car just because it's a French car. You want to trash talk it just for the sake of it. It's a brilliant car, that does the job brilliantly.
I love the small steering wheel, best thing ever. I often drive with one hand even when turning, easy almost a game feeling.
I have had Peugeots soon for six years, never had any problems so far. My next three will continue to be Peugeot. Forget the past, it is like a new brand.
I like your dedication, mate.
Cheers!
had a wagon for a weekend the premium version >> loved it .. amazing tech and 100% agree go 4 it
Finally an interesting presenter who is also a great eye candy! Keep up the good work!:)👍
Really great review. I am considering the 308 in black.
Thank you! Ooft, that would look great with the darker wheels too
That car is beautiful! And i drive an alfa romeo...
If they went with a heads up then the wheel issue would not be a problem.
Great review, interesting to see you still get a full leather interior in Australia, they've moved away from those in Europe (animal free and recyclable interiors and all that) the top trim gets alcantara here. As for your power concerns, are you not getting the 180 and 225 hp phev variants in Australia? Those have a lot more spunk.
PHEVs have arrived. I've yet to test one!
Peugeot has come along way from the days of building shit cars. Even the last model 308 was a quality car. We owned one when we lived in London for a couple of years and had no issues. Those mentioning the lack of power need to drive one before commenting as power for the type of car is plenty. It's a much better car than VW Golf. In Europe Peugeot is a top seller of cars. Their 2008 is one of the best selling small SUV in Europe. Shame that in Australia we seem to judge based on little knowledge and the cars that Peugeot produced 20 years ago. The only downside is resale value. Shame as the 308 is a damn good car.
Great Looking Car.
Too expensive
Not well received brand in OZ
Small turbo engine is a negative
Too many better sport performance vehicles for same or less money. 😊
You can set the seat higher
That's a sacrifice to the ideal seating position tbh
That is an extrodinary amount of money for the performance
It's an alright motor for daily driving. But yeah, I think most Aussie buyers would expect more for the price.
It is in real life a spunky engine, I know I drive one. It is not a hot hatch, but not slow at all. I even have a bigger Peugeot, a 2008 and it no problem what so ever. I drive in the fast lane when Im out.
2008 is not bigger, nor in length, nor in width than 308 😊
@@deadlyb.6475the 2008 is obviously a bigger car than 308, I suggest you Google pics of them both so you know for future comments
@@TheRobopw there are dimensions on the internet for both cars, so you can check, but I know that 308 is bigger than 2008.
I need a car 🚗 to start my Uber and taxi business .. who would loan me car ,i would work and repay with interest.
You're all wet!
Journo life.
I do not like it but Europe are focusing on electring and hybrids, what is probably why they are not giving more hp on the petrol engine. Do not get me wrong, it is a spunky engine, it is not a hot hatch but sure is spunky. Hybrid versions in Europe have 180 HP and 225 HP.
Two incomprehensible mistakes in this car: the compromised ergonomics because of the dash lay-out that forces you to put your seat high up and the steering wheel low in order to be able to read you dails and the tiny 3 cyl engine clearly not capable to its task in slower stop and go city driving. This while peugeot has a perfect capable 1.6 4cyl engine at hand that probably doesn't cost more and is able to up the driving experience significantly.
You've obviously never sat in the latest Peugeots. Viewing the iCockpit is no trouble at all - none... unless you're a shortass under 5ft tall...
It isn't smooth a lower revs as it has a thrummy 3 pot. The boot is smaller and lacks the under engine bay tray that the previous 308 had. This motor can drink oil so I wouldn't be waiting 15,000 kms for an oil change unless you want to wreck the turbo. I should know, I've got one. I've seen 2 of these in the 3 years this model has been on sale. Aussies are over French cars.
No its not, DS4 is.
DS4 died in Australia a long time ago 😢
To kuiet !😂
Reliability is still the major issue. I am from Malaysia. I am keeping Peugeot 308 1 6 THP P7 for closing to 14 years now. There will be no major issue but too many small issues. It always happened where it got problem again just back from workshop. Even though you may still can drive the car but error message is on and some parts need to be replaced.
When I first saw this new Peugeot 308 III. It looked nice inside out. But the China cars set the standard, not European cars anymore. Peugeot 408 is launched recently here. 308 and 408 share the same interior design. When I sat in the car, it just could not compete with China car. I do not mention the NVH or reliability but purely on the design and the use of material.
Quality and exclusivity is what you are paying for .......Hyundai money gets you the Hyundai experience
What is the Hyundai experience though?
@@ProductReviewCars cheap scratchy plastics less impressive design and attention. I don't feel special in a Hyundai.
Except they drive 10000000 times better than this. Especially a N. You'll feel special in a i30n sedan compared to this shit believe me. Your opinion is outdated. You sound old.
@@paulphillips5378And loud tire noise in the cab.
Exactly right. Hyundai are junk. Peugeot are all class, and beautiful to drive.
I'd never buy french and Italian cars.
The only positive way you'd buy this car is if
1) you don't care about near-total money loss in a few short years
and 2) you want something nobody else has (for very good reason).
Otherwise, there's absolutely no reason to get a Peugeot. You can get a Golf, Leon, Octavia, Civic, Mazda3, i30 and quite a few others that are BETTER in every single way (inc. price vs. features for a few of those). But some people want to be quirky and that's how you end up with a Peugeot, a car that's synonymous with mediocre engines (even more lifeless than Japanese ones and at least the latter are reliable long term, which is NOT what PSA is known for), mediocre quality simply overall/everywhere and a bad value for money. But, hey! It looks like nothing else so you better like that a LOT.
You obviously know very little about cars 😂
What the he11 are you rambling on about....