This comprehensive and thorough review was a pleasure to watch. I have seen so many reviews of the Peugeot e-208 over the past 2 months simply because I have my Peugeot e-208 GT Premium on order with a likely delivery July 2022. This was simply the best review so far. You seemed super impressed with all aspects of the car's design and build quality and I can't wait to drive my own in 3 months time. Keep up the brilliant good work, your clear English diction is a delight to hear. Your review has confirmed for me that I have definitely made the right choice in ordering the Peugeot e-208.
@ Hi thanks for asking. I've now had my Peugeot e-208 GT Premium for just over a year and I am totally overwhelmed by its brilliance. Who would bother buying a boring Tesler after driving this superb Peugeot? I always top up the battery at home and a year on, I'm still getting a full capacity of 215 miles. Currently I'm averaging just over 4 miles per kwh. I can just about drive to London Airport and then top up at a TESCO. Lane Assist and Auto Park are a dream. I Love the cruise control which automatically keeps a safe distance from the guy in front. Simeone should tell some of these Artic Drivers about keeping a safe distance. I often have them sitting on my boot, or so it seems in my rear view mirror. Keep up the good work.
@@montanax8127 Do you mean you don't get paid for your Job? May I suggest that you sign-on at your Local, "Job Centre"? At least they'll pay you a small amount each week.
Sorry, yes I've had my e208 over a month and along with the Zappi have been wonderful. Filling the "tank" with sunshine i.e. solar power is a great feeling. The 208 looks great, can be both sporty and economical. No regrets, just wished I'd signed up for more than 12,000 miles p.a. with Drive Electric.
@@robrees8207 glad to hear! Mine is getting orded this week, cant wait. Hoes the range on it? Have you even tried it out yet or do you just recharge all the time?
I charge most days after a 65 mile commute. It says 217 miles on eco mode at the start but about 120 by the end, though that's with heating and lights in the morning. Going to try a 130 mile round trip on Sunday. Only ever charged at home so far. When driving beware of the B mode where the fierce regen braking does not light up the brake lights. A couple of cars have come close to shunting me. Enjoy!
I know this video is quite old now but just wanted to say thank you as it’s the best one out there for real information how the car is to live with and drive in different situations. I have one on order as our second car and will use it for commuting, city driving and smaller trips. I have free charging at work so the running costs will be virtually zero for me and on the test drive I thought it was a beautiful car to drive and had plenty of power especially if you put it into sport mode. Well done for a great real-world review.
Great review, thank you for all the effort you put into making the video. I’m getting exactly the same spec and colour, it is going to save me a fortune!
Really loved the in depth nature of this review. Especially impressed by the day and night driving comparison. Also, the motorway driving suitability was ideal for me - a very nervous motorway driver who can appreciate the safety and lane assist features. This car is definitely on my shortlist as it is a good one for both city and long journeys and with great style.👏 Heart with the Fiat 500e top trim, but head says the Peugeot e208. The VW ID3 is getting a little bit of notice too on my list 😁
The best review ever, looks like documentary about the electric car. I agree with you about many things. The price of Peugeot is noticeably cheaper than the cheapest model of the Tesla Model 3, but mileage is about 200 km lower which, I do not like. However, I like the Peugeot e208 more in terms of equipment and overall look of the car. I understand why you took the model 3. The distance and speed are in favor of Tesla, but only because of the cockpit and the wonderful software I would choose a Peugeot, as long as they make the mileage greater in subsequent models.
I have driven the gas version several times (rented), and it is more noticeable the driving modes, because it also affects how much time the motor is ON, the gas injection and when the gears are shifted. For the Electrical version, the difference should be that it limits the 'current' flow to the motor which provokes the feeling of responsiveness. The gas version is already very quite, you don't feel the motor and the vibration are minimal, so I believe that the electrical should be awesomely silent. Peugeot has its GT line on these models, that can blow your head. In the beginning, you may think that there is no difference with another car, UNTIL you take the curves in a faster speed that the recommended one by the traffic signal. Once the car is taking the curve, you will feel a sensation of 'smoothing', like the car changes its gravity and you don't feel that centrifugal force affecting the car in the same way... its stabilizes itself! and you take the curve like a WINNER! ... I do not like speed as I appreciate my life and the life whose are with me, so I try to drive below the allowed limit. But this car, every time I find a curve, makes me instantly accelerate! :D Thanks for the review... didn't watch fully because of the similarities with the gas version are a lot. I just wanted to know if one day that I am able to buy a Tesla, will I quit the idea and go for a Peugeot instead? I love the brand and I haven't found another one in the 'affordable category' with the same quality. To be from a French manufacturer, it has nothing to envy to the German brands that a lot of people are fan of.
As an owner of two different Peugeot GTi models, I can say that is definitely a characteristic of Peugeot’s. The correct way to take corners is faster.
I've trawled through many a long road test review of the Peugeot e208 (because later this month I'll be taking delivery of one) and I can honestly say that yours is by far the best I've encountered. No faff, just facts and candid opinion. You made me feel I was in the front passenger seat with you. In the journey you shared with us, speaking for myself you proved to be an amiable and informative travelling companion. As mine will be the lower spec Allure model, can you or anyone else knowlegdably tell me if the blind spot mirror feature is reserved only for the GT version or >can I expect to see it on the Allure model too - or not
You're welcome. I spoke candidly. And thanks for your added note that you're fairly confident the Allure model I'll be getting will have the mirror blind spot feature. Two aspects concern me (not mentioned in your report) as follows. Firstly, that speed limiter stalk behind the steering wheel - damn crazy position - looks overly complicated and fiddly; secondly I gather the brakes are somewhat spongy and the pedal travel not immediately responsive... I'm sure I'll get used to these latter peculiarities but, even so, the situation they present is worrying because I'll have a nearly 300 mile trek homewards after collecting the car from the dealer later this month... One commentator on this forum (foolishly in my view) 'complains' that it's ''just" a city vehicle but your extended journey far, far beyond the confines of what I'll call 'urbanania' is conclusive proof (I'm sure you agree) that the e208 acquits itself admirably and unproblematically as long-distance transport. All one needs to do is pop in en route for a pitstop to re-energise the car and off you go again having meanwhile maybe indulged in a snack and stretched one's legs while the tank is being filled up as it were. You'd do such things during a lengthy trip whether in a BEV or propelled by an ICE alternative so any anxiety about the electric Pug being more suited to "just" town driving goes completely out the window (though it's not true of my 2020 Renault Zoe despite that the latest iteration has extended range over all its predecessors). It's simply a matter of changing one's mindset as I've had to since abandoning a gas powered car. Adapt and enjoy e motoring is my motto! It's notable you commented that even after that marathon journey you didn't feel tired, due largely to the Peugeot's supportive seats and the apparently impressive quietness of the car, even at motorway speeds. You demonstrated that doubts about it "just" being a city-slicker are totally unjustified. The most telling point you made (and I was taken aback at this revelation) was your assertion that in many respects it outclasses your Tesla 3! That says it all.
Something is sliding around in the car, I test drove one of these and it doesn't make any sound, so that noise muse be something loose in the car, near the MIC.
I think Peugeot should give the American market another try. This car would sell well here. Do not bring little cars to the States as we are used to cars that are roomy but efficient. The 208 is a good size and go larger from there..both EVs and ICEs.
The biggest grind on these new Peugeot cars is the ergonomics. The center console is too damn wide. On longer trips, when driving with cruise control, I like to bend my right leg but it is impossible as the center console is so wide and massive. Also, I like to sit relatively back. The height adjustment of the steering wheel is too limited and it is super hard to see the speedometer as it gets blocked by the steering wheel
What is the range comparison? Depending on what your petrol costs cpl and what the average cp kWh is for the electric I'd still say that petrol I/C car over the claimed range of either the 208 or Telsa 3 is actually less chuck in finance, rego, insurace and purchase price per annum - much less.
Long time since this was recorded, hope you will answere anyway.. so-every time you make a turn there is a rolling/noisy sound, is it the stearing wheel i the Peugeot? Have not noticed that before.
The car is so amazing i want it so mutch but i cant afford it 😍🤩 i watch yor videos every day and imagine i have the car 😁 amazing video dude,you are so humble and you love cars,big like from Croatia 👍
Try to go to the concessionary, they have financial programs where you can pay monthly... the only requirement is a minimum initial payment... If you are ready to keep it for a decade or more, I believe it is worthy the investment.
At 42 minutes you say the car has adaptive cruise control. I was looking forward to having that on my future purchase next week. However, the Peugeot dealer said the 2021 e208 does NOT have adaptive cruise control. I asked about the radar on front bumper, he said it was anti-collision detector. Is your adaptive cruise on the same GT line an option? Thank you and only half way through your fantastic review.👍
John i cant remember exactly but radar is for emergency brake and i am not sure if the car have adaptive cruise control. If i show in video then it has. I think depend also on country and trim. Not all countries have the same. But it should have same technology
can you install a aftermarket tow hitch on the 208? can you pre heat the car like you can do with a tesla when it is plugged in? my gf is thinking about a 208 and she parks outside. dont want to lose too much battery in the early winter mornings right away
You dont have to turn the car off to avoid ear the alarm sound you just have to hand brake the car 😄 agree with you in every single aspect, actualy i charge my car at work only have to charge it 4hours@16A(13kw) in the space of 2 days to make 60km/day(EDIT after checked the app the true value is 40km/day, but you must be soft on the throtle, otherwise will eat autonomy 😁). But the range could be more extended, and after almost a year of ownship, got some loose plastic noises on the cabin. Regardless that it's a solid car, very agile, confortable with an excellent climate control. The only details that escaped peugeot was a govle compartment light, ,the trunk light must to be led in a full led version and the back doors could have the rgb light strip, aswell the carbon efect.😉
@@SDADanCars your'e welcome mate. Another thing about the 208 is whatever drive mode you are, if you press the pedal to the medal, there's a click right on the botom that gives you the 136bhp 260nm torque. So if you are driving in eco mode and need fast power, just floor it and hold that steering wheel :D
1:11 exactly this is the Worst thing about the car if you have the wheel in the top position you have a blocked instrument cluster that is realy strange.
I’m planning a testdrive for this car. Maybe this will be our family car. We are with 3 persons one of us is a 5 year old child. We drive 11.000 km per year. Mostly only in The Netherlands . Daily work commute is 34 km. We will fo dor the entry lever because we don’t want to spend more than €400 per month private lease. Do you think this is a good choice for us?
@@SDADanCars yes and we drive never faster than 100 kmh. Here in holland Because that’s the max speed. I will also put a tow hitch on the 208 for a extra storage box for if we go to vacation
Very good review. Fantastic view. Thanks for showing it. Looks like a very good car. I love that it still has buttons. I think the touchscreen in a Tesla would drive me nuts, and is dangerous to use while driving. With buttons, you can feel what you want to press. With a screen, you have to look away from your driving. To me, that seems like using a mobile phone. Not a good idea while driving (illegal in the UK).
What you are describing is a perpetual motion and that does not work since the resistance provided by the wind generator will exceed the electricity generated.
You can speak with an Importeur company to bring it for you from other country. Not sure if Canada have it or Mexico. I think you should ask Peugeot dealers around you. 👍👍
Design wise yes 🙂 beautiful interior and exterior. In terms of engine and tech it is hard to say. From polo and fiesta I will buy 208.....Leon is bigger 👍
is peugeot e208 is batter then the seat leon fr? I want to buy one of them but i dont know which is better . they both look so good can you help me choose?
It only up to you. The E208 have an max speed of 150km/h, for some people that it's a major drawback. But there are diferent things, from my personal experience, once you drive an ev, it's very hard to go back to an ice motor. It's so simple to operate, so quietly, so economical.. (except when you buy it) but with the cost of fossil fuel raising every week, makes me think i've made the right choice almost a year ago :D
Really good review, the best I've seen. These start arriving in New Zealand in about a month and appear to be sharply priced. I love the design, beautiful. The specs appear really good too. I love the interior quality. Two question, Does it have one pedal driving? And how do think it would stack in terms of reliability?
Peugeot doing a great job with Cruise control and Autopilot. I have another video with test drive on my channel there I show and explain how it works. To be short it is very good better then I expected and on highway work perfect 👌
@@SDADanCars Thank you for reply. I'm watching another video. It helps alot. Very good video. Thank you so much. I think peugeot will get a new order soon.hahaha
My sympathy I leased a tesla model three and for financial reasons have now got a BMW. I3.....i am so sad now. Oh just for a week you lucky guy I am stuck with my BMW.
Cool man I think your wife had to go grocery shopping, so you could charge for free hehehe. Suisse is a nice and beautiful country love from Belgium, hope to visit some European countries soon again!
Unfortunately the 208 like the 3008 and 2008 is useless for me The stupid way they went with seeing the digital instrument screen over the wheel means i can not actually see it as no matter what the top of the steering wheel blocks it lol
The e208 just does not play in the same league as the Tesla M3. The best small e-car even in 2023 with the Smart#1 coming in second. The huge and heavy electric SUVs make absolutely no sense.
The app for this car is crap. The car dont tell you battery% when driveing.. you have to put it on charge or to open the app-crap. that consumption screen is crap. tesla is more more efficient.. zoe is more efficient.. belive me.. i have this car for almost 1 year. Yes, is a beautiful car.
European brands are hundred years old. Tesla is still a new technology, still problematic. Tesla, like american iphone marketing strategy, is all about amazing features and name status, whereas in the long run, something goes wrong after software updates. But where every car brands, cheap or otherwise, will always have problems during their usage, technical or in parts, prospecting car owners should buy what is most practical to their needs and budget. Unless one is insanely rich not to care about high maintenance costs. I grew up with just the basic car technologies , no computer related features and yet driving was more safer and interactive on those basic old cars.
They do not cut the mustard yet still electric cars, sorry mate, they just dont. It is still 30 minutes to charge a vehicle, they are massively expensive too, heavy and they are more environmentally dirty than your petrol car. Firstly to make the EV requires a lot more resources than your regular petrol car. Whilst you rape the planets resources for all its rare metals in order to make silicon wafers, semi-conductors, etc, etc, this is an expensive process and also environmentally is going to be a disaster. BUT of course, those who own an EV do not see it like I see it. No they buy an EV, at its massively inflated price and think they are doing the planet good by buying an EV. WRONG, they pollute. They pollute when they are being produced and they are polluting by charging up. Cleaner air, sure, but the energy that is producing the electricity to fill your overvalued EV I am afraid is the con. Some are happy to pay double for an EV, yet it produces I reckon only slightly less pollution than a petrol vehicle, which is half the price. The whole thing is manipulation of your brains anyway to go and buy something you do not need or understand what goes into making them, which is causing wars and shortages. Of course those who buy EVs dont give a shit, so they will buy one anyway, at the hugely inflated cost and continue to pollute and rape my Ancestors planet. No I have just purchased a BMW M340i Touring. Firstly, the car will still do 45MPG, is cheaper to buy, has longer range than an EV and I can fill her up in 5 minutes, not a minimum 30 minute charging. You dont get what you are doing by purchasing an EV, do you, lol?.
"Just" a small city car? Some car! From the road tester's comments it seems it has features, performance and quality suggesting a class above its actuality. I think your robustly cynical observation doesn't match what appears to be the reality. Demonstrably, it's beyond "just" a city car - and then some.
All you need do is what the road tester did, viz stop to use a rapid charger whilst you have a break. That's what sensible and responsible drivers would do as a matter of course, whether in a BEV or a petrol/diesel car. Sorted. Only the utterly but utterly insane would even t h i n k of motoring 450 kilometres nonstop. You appear incapable of intelligent, constructive comment; furthermore you distort the beautiful English language with your lazy 'gonna'; your lapse speaks volumes about you. Perhaps it's an illusion - though somehow I don't think so - but altogther you 'seem' to personify stupidity on stilts. Don't waste either your or my time responding further, not that it matters a jot what you decide but if you do reply I'll immediately delete, unread.
@@SDADanCars 🤔 I watched 2-3 minutes of yr video and your wows seemed you got paid, really... I used to drive this car for quite a long time and IMHO it’s a crap (when compared to 3)
@@michawu4401 I also driven both and the suspension is the main but that the e-208 kills the Model 3 and the steering is the second and the third is the refinement in the cabin details and the “premium” feel about the whole car.
Suspensions, seats visibility, easy handle in the city,steering is better on e208. Of course Tesla have also strong points like battery,space autopilot. But for the first time Peugeot really did a great job 👏
One more thing, please don’t hate our opinions because yours can differ and it is how it is supposed to be. Buy the car you feel good about and don’t trust only strangers opinions, be brave and avoid to be one lamb among others! Have a nice day all of you and keep up the good work on this steadily growing channel! 👍🏻🙂
I just picked up a 2022 Peugeot E-208 GT.... Damn I love it.. yeah its max 300 km.. I drive 20km a day, but the build quality etc is so good.
Fantastic car 🤩
Most of the time I charge only till 70-80%. Only before a long trip I charge up to 100%
Yes me to Martin 👍🙂
Witch one e208 I think 311 l
This comprehensive and thorough review was a pleasure to watch.
I have seen so many reviews of the Peugeot e-208 over the past 2 months simply because I have my Peugeot e-208 GT Premium on order with a likely delivery July 2022. This was simply the best review so far. You seemed super impressed with all aspects of the car's design and build quality and I can't wait to drive my own in 3 months time.
Keep up the brilliant good work, your clear English diction is a delight to hear.
Your review has confirmed for me that I have definitely made the right choice in ordering the Peugeot e-208.
Thanks Trevor for feedback 👍 🙏iam glad it was helpful. It is a super ar e208 👍
Hi Trevor, how is the car after a few months? Thanks
You know this dude is paid to say these things right?
@ Hi thanks for asking. I've now had my Peugeot e-208 GT Premium for just over a year and I am totally overwhelmed by its brilliance. Who would bother buying a boring Tesler after driving this superb Peugeot?
I always top up the battery at home and a year on, I'm still getting a full capacity of 215 miles.
Currently I'm averaging just over 4 miles per kwh.
I can just about drive to London Airport and then top up at a TESCO.
Lane Assist and Auto Park are a dream. I Love the cruise control which automatically keeps a safe distance from the guy in front. Simeone should tell some of these Artic Drivers about keeping a safe distance. I often have them sitting on my boot, or so it seems in my rear view mirror.
Keep up the good work.
@@montanax8127 Do you mean you don't get paid for your Job?
May I suggest that you sign-on at your Local, "Job Centre"? At least they'll pay you a small amount each week.
Thanks Dan for these beauties , car 🚗 , road , music , details ,concept & your simplicity above all
Thank you very much 👍 🙏🤗
the review sold the car for me. buying one next week
Glad it was helpful 👍 Enjoy the car
So did you buy one?
20 sleeps until my e208 arrives. Super excited, thanks for a great review.
Great man ....You will have some short nights 🌙I guess 😁🙂 Drive it safe and enjoy it
Well? did you get it and how are your first impressions?
Sorry, yes I've had my e208 over a month and along with the Zappi have been wonderful. Filling the "tank" with sunshine i.e. solar power is a great feeling. The 208 looks great, can be both sporty and economical. No regrets, just wished I'd signed up for more than 12,000 miles p.a. with Drive Electric.
@@robrees8207 glad to hear! Mine is getting orded this week, cant wait. Hoes the range on it? Have you even tried it out yet or do you just recharge all the time?
I charge most days after a 65 mile commute. It says 217 miles on eco mode at the start but about 120 by the end, though that's with heating and lights in the morning. Going to try a 130 mile round trip on Sunday. Only ever charged at home so far. When driving beware of the B mode where the fierce regen braking does not light up the brake lights. A couple of cars have come close to shunting me. Enjoy!
Great Review ! Thanks for video !
I know this video is quite old now but just wanted to say thank you as it’s the best one out there for real information how the car is to live with and drive in different situations. I have one on order as our second car and will use it for commuting, city driving and smaller trips. I have free charging at work so the running costs will be virtually zero for me and on the test drive I thought it was a beautiful car to drive and had plenty of power especially if you put it into sport mode. Well done for a great real-world review.
Great car and magnificant autumn in Switzerland !
🙂Yes Margus indeed
Great review, thank you for all the effort you put into making the video. I’m getting exactly the same spec and colour, it is going to save me a fortune!
Thanks for feedback John really appreciate 👍🙏🙂 Great choice 👌 Drive it safe and enjoy it
Great commentary. I’m pick8ng my GT up in 3 weeks can’t wait 😊
Nice 👌 Enjoy it 😊
getting mine next week
Cool 👍 enjoy it and drive it safe 🙂
Those pillars on the windscreen are very wide, big negative.
Really loved the in depth nature of this review. Especially impressed by the day and night driving comparison. Also, the motorway driving suitability was ideal for me - a very nervous motorway driver who can appreciate the safety and lane assist features. This car is definitely on my shortlist as it is a good one for both city and long journeys and with great style.👏 Heart with the Fiat 500e top trim, but head says the Peugeot e208. The VW ID3 is getting a little bit of notice too on my list 😁
Thanks for feedback 🙏 👍 E208 it is a super car ...wish the range was higher. Oderwise it is great
Just ordered my e 208 get premium , take delivery on nov 25th. Went with pearl whit
Nice choice Diego 👌
@@SDADanCars thanks.
The best review ever, looks like documentary about the electric car. I agree with you about many things. The price of Peugeot is noticeably cheaper than the cheapest model of the Tesla Model 3, but mileage is about 200 km lower which, I do not like. However, I like the Peugeot e208 more in terms of equipment and overall look of the car. I understand why you took the model 3. The distance and speed are in favor of Tesla, but only because of the cockpit and the wonderful software I would choose a Peugeot, as long as they make the mileage greater in subsequent models.
Totally agree with you. If peugeot make an 500km range car will be better for sure 👍
I have driven the gas version several times (rented), and it is more noticeable the driving modes, because it also affects how much time the motor is ON, the gas injection and when the gears are shifted. For the Electrical version, the difference should be that it limits the 'current' flow to the motor which provokes the feeling of responsiveness. The gas version is already very quite, you don't feel the motor and the vibration are minimal, so I believe that the electrical should be awesomely silent. Peugeot has its GT line on these models, that can blow your head. In the beginning, you may think that there is no difference with another car, UNTIL you take the curves in a faster speed that the recommended one by the traffic signal. Once the car is taking the curve, you will feel a sensation of 'smoothing', like the car changes its gravity and you don't feel that centrifugal force affecting the car in the same way... its stabilizes itself! and you take the curve like a WINNER! ... I do not like speed as I appreciate my life and the life whose are with me, so I try to drive below the allowed limit. But this car, every time I find a curve, makes me instantly accelerate! :D
Thanks for the review... didn't watch fully because of the similarities with the gas version are a lot. I just wanted to know if one day that I am able to buy a Tesla, will I quit the idea and go for a Peugeot instead? I love the brand and I haven't found another one in the 'affordable category' with the same quality. To be from a French manufacturer, it has nothing to envy to the German brands that a lot of people are fan of.
Yes totally Peugeot make great cars and for sure I will drive for daily a e208. Good quality cars those days from Peugeot 👍
As an owner of two different Peugeot GTi models, I can say that is definitely a characteristic of Peugeot’s. The correct way to take corners is faster.
awesome review mate and with this car Peugeot seems to have nailed it
Yes Simon indeed 🙂👍
I've trawled through many a long road test review of the Peugeot e208 (because later this month I'll be taking delivery of one) and I can honestly say that yours is by far the best I've encountered. No faff, just facts and candid opinion. You made me feel I was in the front passenger seat with you. In the journey you shared with us, speaking for myself you proved to be an amiable and informative travelling companion.
As mine will be the lower spec Allure model, can you or anyone else knowlegdably tell me if the blind spot mirror feature is reserved only for the GT version or >can I expect to see it on the Allure model too - or not
Thanks alot David really appreciate your feedback 🙏 From what I know it should be the blind spot also on Allure.
You're welcome. I spoke candidly. And thanks for your added note that you're fairly confident the Allure model I'll be getting will have the mirror blind spot feature.
Two aspects concern me (not mentioned in your report) as follows. Firstly, that speed limiter stalk behind the steering wheel - damn crazy position - looks overly complicated and fiddly; secondly I gather the brakes are somewhat spongy and the pedal travel not immediately responsive... I'm sure I'll get used to these latter peculiarities but, even so, the situation they present is worrying because I'll have a nearly 300 mile trek homewards after collecting the car from the dealer later this month...
One commentator on this forum (foolishly in my view) 'complains' that it's ''just" a city vehicle but your extended journey far, far beyond the confines of what I'll call 'urbanania' is conclusive proof (I'm sure you agree) that the e208 acquits itself admirably and unproblematically as long-distance transport. All one needs to do is pop in en route for a pitstop to re-energise the car and off you go again having meanwhile maybe indulged in a snack and stretched one's legs while the tank is being filled up as it were. You'd do such things during a lengthy trip whether in a BEV or propelled by an ICE alternative so any anxiety about the electric Pug being more suited to "just" town driving goes completely out the window (though it's not true of my 2020 Renault Zoe despite that the latest iteration has extended range over all its predecessors). It's simply a matter of changing one's mindset as I've had to since abandoning a gas powered car. Adapt and enjoy e motoring is my motto! It's notable you commented that even after that marathon journey you didn't feel tired, due largely to the Peugeot's supportive seats and the apparently impressive quietness of the car, even at motorway speeds. You demonstrated that doubts about it "just" being a city-slicker are totally unjustified. The most telling point you made (and I was taken aback at this revelation) was your assertion that in many respects it outclasses your Tesla 3!
That says it all.
Thanks David for all feedback appreciate you time to write. You get some good conclusions 👍
@@DavidHughes-op6zl bro do you hail from the 19th century or what
1:25 the rear view mirror takes away a big part of the front-rightview, I'm 1m80.
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I love this car. I’m going to buy this car sometime next year. Just wait for prices to drop on second hand cars.
Good choice!👍
Great in-depth analysis. This has really helped me validate my decision to order this car. Very excited. Thank you 👍🏽
Thanks Khan for feedback 👍 🙏Happy it was helpful
Best car so far
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Something is sliding around in the car, I test drove one of these and it doesn't make any sound, so that noise muse be something loose in the car, near the MIC.
Simon i think it was my glasses playing around 🙂
I think Peugeot should give the American market another try. This car would sell well here. Do not bring little cars to the States as we are used to cars that are roomy but efficient. The 208 is a good size and go larger from there..both EVs and ICEs.
Yes totally agree 👍
Great review! Beautiful car! Great job peugeot. This may be my next car 🥰
Thanks Cedric really appreciate your feedback 👍🙏
The biggest grind on these new Peugeot cars is the ergonomics. The center console is too damn wide. On longer trips, when driving with cruise control, I like to bend my right leg but it is impossible as the center console is so wide and massive. Also, I like to sit relatively back. The height adjustment of the steering wheel is too limited and it is super hard to see the speedometer as it gets blocked by the steering wheel
YOU ARE GREAT
Thanks George 👍🙂🙏
Great review, getting ours in September hopefully.
Nice 👍 Thanks for feedback 🙏
What is the range comparison? Depending on what your petrol costs cpl and what the average cp kWh is for the electric I'd still say that petrol I/C car over the claimed range of either the 208 or Telsa 3 is actually less chuck in finance, rego, insurace and purchase price per annum - much less.
Yes 👍 Thanks for the feedback
Great Dan...!!! 👍
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Great review, I too am looking to buy one in the next week or so.
Nice 👌 Thanks for feedback🙏Enjoy it
Long time since this was recorded, hope you will answere anyway.. so-every time you make a turn there is a rolling/noisy sound, is it the stearing wheel i the Peugeot? Have not noticed that before.
I didn't notice that when I drive...maybe is because some keys in the storage space if I remember well 😁
@@SDADanCars thanks, reassuring :-)
Peugeot designers are designing some great cars.
Yes Noel 👍
Great review! Its a lovely car that i am defo going to buy. Wait what, the review was 1,30 hours?? How?😂 felt like 10 min.
Hehe 😁😂iam glad you like it Lucian
Fantastic video.
Thank you Terry 🙏👍🙂
Interrsting night vidéo for 208👍
Yes 👍 🙂
The car is so amazing i want it so mutch but i cant afford it 😍🤩 i watch yor videos every day and imagine i have the car 😁 amazing video dude,you are so humble and you love cars,big like from Croatia 👍
Thanks my friend Matija really appreciate your feedback. One day you will afford any car you want 👍🙏🙂
@@SDADanCars tnq,you are very kind,love your chanel and your personaliti 👍 and sorry for my bad english 😁
Try to go to the concessionary, they have financial programs where you can pay monthly... the only requirement is a minimum initial payment... If you are ready to keep it for a decade or more, I believe it is worthy the investment.
At 42 minutes you say the car has adaptive cruise control.
I was looking forward to having that on my future purchase next week.
However, the Peugeot dealer said the 2021 e208 does NOT have adaptive cruise control.
I asked about the radar on front bumper, he said it was anti-collision detector.
Is your adaptive cruise on the same GT line an option?
Thank you and only half way through your fantastic review.👍
John i cant remember exactly but radar is for emergency brake and i am not sure if the car have adaptive cruise control. If i show in video then it has. I think depend also on country and trim. Not all countries have the same. But it should have same technology
can you install a aftermarket tow hitch on the 208?
can you pre heat the car like you can do with a tesla when it is plugged in? my gf is thinking about a 208 and she parks outside. dont want to lose too much battery in the early winter mornings right away
Yes you can preheat the cabin from what I remember 👍Not sure about the hook 🤔
You dont have to turn the car off to avoid ear the alarm sound you just have to hand brake the car 😄 agree with you in every single aspect, actualy i charge my car at work only have to charge it 4hours@16A(13kw) in the space of 2 days to make 60km/day(EDIT after checked the app the true value is 40km/day, but you must be soft on the throtle, otherwise will eat autonomy 😁). But the range could be more extended, and after almost a year of ownship, got some loose plastic noises on the cabin. Regardless that it's a solid car, very agile, confortable with an excellent climate control. The only details that escaped peugeot was a govle compartment light, ,the trunk light must to be led in a full led version and the back doors could have the rgb light strip, aswell the carbon efect.😉
Thanks for feedback Ricardo really appreciate your infos 👍👍
@@SDADanCars your'e welcome mate. Another thing about the 208 is whatever drive mode you are, if you press the pedal to the medal, there's a click right on the botom that gives you the 136bhp 260nm torque. So if you are driving in eco mode and need fast power, just floor it and hold that steering wheel :D
Cool I didnt know that 🙂👍
Totally great, but after three years still no percentage display of the battery - what’s this?
Very good video, but the cameraman was blocking the mic sometimes :)
It was already made the video a long time ago 😁
@@SDADanCars oh sorry :)
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Fantastic comprehensive review.
Really surprised to see Bridgestone tyres and not Michelin!
👍keep posting the awesome videos!
Thank Phil really appreciate your feedback 👍🙏🙂🍻
Amazing review! Love it! I have the same color only gasoline
Very enjoyable review. I stopped counting how many times you liked or thought the car was amazing
😁👍Thanks Stephen for the feedback
1:11 exactly this is the Worst thing about the car if you have the wheel in the top position you have a blocked instrument cluster that is realy strange.
Very nice review, does it have rear vents for passengers on the side of the doors or in the middle or under seats ?
Thanks 🙏👍I can't remember but I have on my channel another video with e208 and there I show everything about the car. It is a full Review
Great review ☝️
Thanks Peter 👍🙏
What lake is the one at 23:50? Such a beatiful landascape! Btw, the alarm when you open the door seems like something from Star Trek
Yes Diego right🙂 if I remember well is the lake from Luzern Switzerland 🇨🇭. In Switzerland are many beautiful places..👍
@@SDADanCars Thanks!
I’m planning a testdrive for this car. Maybe this will be our family car. We are with 3 persons one of us is a 5 year old child.
We drive 11.000 km per year. Mostly only in The Netherlands . Daily work commute is 34 km. We will fo dor the entry lever because we don’t want to spend more than €400 per month private lease. Do you think this is a good choice for us?
Yes I think will be a very good choice 👍 it is a great car for commute
@@SDADanCars yes and we drive never faster than 100 kmh. Here in holland Because that’s the max speed. I will also put a tow hitch on the 208 for a extra storage box for if we go to vacation
Can you give it commands from your phone such as telling it to defrost while your still in bed?
36:20 is this in Flüelen ?
Yes John 🙂
The Range is more like 160 miles in summer and 140 miles winter.
Yes 👍
Very good review.
Fantastic view. Thanks for showing it.
Looks like a very good car. I love that it still has buttons. I think the touchscreen in a Tesla would drive me nuts, and is dangerous to use while driving.
With buttons, you can feel what you want to press.
With a screen, you have to look away from your driving. To me, that seems like using a mobile phone. Not a good idea while driving (illegal in the UK).
Thanks for feedback 👍 🙏
Pick my UK 208 GT Premium in Feb/March in that same white ...great review and can I just say, the Swiss views, oh my goodness!
Thanks Andy 👍🙏 yes Switzerland have amazing Mountains
Interesting he doesn’t have to get a special pod charger like we would have to in the uk
Charging station? why dont they just put wind impellers connected to generators ? so the passing air charges the batteries ???
Maybe they will in the future 👍
What you are describing is a perpetual motion and that does not work since the resistance provided by the wind generator will exceed the electricity generated.
Peugeot is not available in the U.S. where can this model e-208 GT be purchased? Mexico or Canada?
You can speak with an Importeur company to bring it for you from other country. Not sure if Canada have it or Mexico. I think you should ask Peugeot dealers around you. 👍👍
In mexico they are actualy making the 2008 that's the same chassis underneath, and interiors aswell
Very curious your opinion is this one better to fiesta / VW polo/ seat Leon ?
Design wise yes 🙂 beautiful interior and exterior. In terms of engine and tech it is hard to say. From polo and fiesta I will buy 208.....Leon is bigger 👍
is peugeot e208 is batter then the seat leon fr?
I want to buy one of them but i dont know which is better .
they both look so good
can you help me choose?
It only up to you. The E208 have an max speed of 150km/h, for some people that it's a major drawback. But there are diferent things, from my personal experience, once you drive an ev, it's very hard to go back to an ice motor. It's so simple to operate, so quietly, so economical.. (except when you buy it) but with the cost of fossil fuel raising every week, makes me think i've made the right choice almost a year ago :D
@@ricardopereiracom thanks it was very helpfull
How many times a week do you charge it on median ?
Da da pe acolo. Ai ales drumul corect ;)
Good effort my friend. Well done.
Merci Daniel 👍🙏🙂
How many miles we can do in the city with this car? Hope in the future we can upgrade the battery...?
Antonio I think around 250 km in city at lower speeds. Probably will be upgrade in future 👍
You should get over 300km really
Really good review, the best I've seen. These start arriving in New Zealand in about a month and appear to be sharply priced. I love the design, beautiful. The specs appear really good too. I love the interior quality. Two question, Does it have one pedal driving? And how do think it would stack in terms of reliability?
Thanks Mark 👍 The model it is reliable and it doesn't have one pedal drive 😪you can use the regeneration brake but it would not go to a stop.
instablaster.
Very good review.
Thanks Mark 👍🙏
i'm also comparing peugeot with tesla, could you please tell me something about the difference of the drive assist system between them?
Peugeot doing a great job with Cruise control and Autopilot. I have another video with test drive on my channel there I show and explain how it works. To be short it is very good better then I expected and on highway work perfect 👌
@@SDADanCars Thank you for reply. I'm watching another video. It helps alot. Very good video. Thank you so much. I think peugeot will get a new order soon.hahaha
Iam happy it was helpful 😊 Peugeot make great cars in the last years 👍
@@SDADanCars Yes they did. What about E2008, have you test it yet?
Yes I did , I have 2 videos with it. It is as good as e208 just more space. Check out on my channel
Interesting video 🤗
Great car .
That super super big🎉
So what is the range you got out of it?
Matt I can't remember exactly but I think in the video at some point you have this info.....I think it was around 230km 👍🙂
My sympathy I leased a tesla model three and for financial reasons have now got a BMW. I3.....i am so sad now. Oh just for a week you lucky guy I am stuck with my BMW.
You can change it in future 🙂👍
Cool man I think your wife had to go grocery shopping, so you could charge for free hehehe. Suisse is a nice and beautiful country love from Belgium, hope to visit some European countries soon again!
Thanks for feedback my friend 😁👍 you are right. Hope we can all travel soon and enjoy the other people's company 🙂
Well done mate good review for I buy a car like this one.
Thanks Luis really appreciate 🙏 👍
Unfortunately the 208 like the 3008 and 2008 is useless for me
The stupid way they went with seeing the digital instrument screen over the wheel means i can not actually see it as no matter what the top of the steering wheel blocks it lol
Thanks for feedback 🙏
1 month until my 208 gt 130 8 gear speed arrives
Nice 👌
The e208 just does not play in the same league as the Tesla M3. The best small e-car even in 2023 with the Smart#1 coming in second. The huge and heavy electric SUVs make absolutely no sense.
Get our 1st of sept 🥳
Nice 👍
Peugeot E208 and E2008 electric systems @
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What is your height?
1,73cm
@@SDADanCars now I understand why you look so relaxed with your legs in the car. I think I would be cramped with my 1.85 cm
I guess echo mode is great for yodelling.
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The app for this car is crap.
The car dont tell you battery% when driveing.. you have to put it on charge or to open the app-crap.
that consumption screen is crap.
tesla is more more efficient.. zoe is more efficient.. belive me.. i have this car for almost 1 year. Yes, is a beautiful car.
Thanks for feedback 👍🙏
Really good review as always mate !!! I hope you could do the same with the ID.3 !!
Greetings from Barcelona :=)
Thanks Gery, I will do it with pleasure with ID3 if they will give me the car 🙂👍I will try my best to make another video with id3, a longer one 👍👍
@@SDADanCars Thanks so much mate :=)
Thanks you as well Gery 😋🙏🙂
European brands are hundred years old. Tesla is still a new technology, still problematic. Tesla, like american iphone marketing strategy, is all about amazing features and name status, whereas in the long run, something goes wrong after software updates. But where every car brands, cheap or otherwise, will always have problems during their usage, technical or in parts, prospecting car owners should buy what is most practical to their needs and budget. Unless one is insanely rich not to care about high maintenance costs. I grew up with just the basic car technologies , no computer related features and yet driving was more safer and interactive on those basic old cars.
Agree 👍
Cmon 90-100 km/h on the highway? ...
What do you mean ?
tesla better
No doubt that car is good enough, but i saw a old as shit fiat panda 18:15
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Why does this feel like a 1 hour + add
Haha it was around 2 hours the video i cut it alot 😅
Is this video sponsored? 🤨
No Sandesh 👍
Tried watching some of your videos about the e208. Had to stop watching because I think the audio is annoying. Please fix your mic
Yes Patrick I know. At that moment I was filming with phone. Now we use professional cameras and mic 🙏🙂👍
Well that's a downgrade imo
They do not cut the mustard yet still electric cars, sorry mate, they just dont.
It is still 30 minutes to charge a vehicle, they are massively expensive too, heavy and they are more environmentally dirty than your petrol car.
Firstly to make the EV requires a lot more resources than your regular petrol car. Whilst you rape the planets resources for all its rare metals in order to make silicon wafers, semi-conductors, etc, etc, this is an expensive process and also environmentally is going to be a disaster.
BUT of course, those who own an EV do not see it like I see it. No they buy an EV, at its massively inflated price and think they are doing the planet good by buying an EV. WRONG, they pollute. They pollute when they are being produced and they are polluting by charging up.
Cleaner air, sure, but the energy that is producing the electricity to fill your overvalued EV I am afraid is the con. Some are happy to pay double for an EV, yet it produces I reckon only slightly less pollution than a petrol vehicle, which is half the price.
The whole thing is manipulation of your brains anyway to go and buy something you do not need or understand what goes into making them, which is causing wars and shortages. Of course those who buy EVs dont give a shit, so they will buy one anyway, at the hugely inflated cost and continue to pollute and rape my Ancestors planet.
No I have just purchased a BMW M340i Touring. Firstly, the car will still do 45MPG, is cheaper to buy, has longer range than an EV and I can fill her up in 5 minutes, not a minimum 30 minute charging.
You dont get what you are doing by purchasing an EV, do you, lol?.
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sucks at software, autonomy, interior space. it’s just a small city car.
Thanks for feedback Lucian 👍
@@SDADanCars thanks for catchy title :D
"Just" a small city car? Some car! From the road tester's comments it seems it has features, performance and quality suggesting a class above its actuality. I think your robustly cynical observation doesn't match what appears to be the reality. Demonstrably, it's beyond "just" a city car - and then some.
@@DavidHughes-op6zl when it’s gonna offer 450+ km, then yes, it will be more than just a city car. not sure why that is not obvious
All you need do is what the road tester did, viz stop to use a rapid charger whilst you have a break. That's what sensible and responsible drivers would do as a matter of course, whether in a BEV or a petrol/diesel car. Sorted. Only the utterly but utterly insane would even t h i n k of motoring 450 kilometres nonstop. You appear incapable of intelligent, constructive comment; furthermore you distort the beautiful English language with your lazy 'gonna'; your lapse speaks volumes about you. Perhaps it's an illusion - though somehow I don't think so - but altogther you 'seem' to personify stupidity on stilts. Don't waste either your or my time responding further, not that it matters a jot what you decide but if you do reply I'll immediately delete, unread.
Paid commercial???
No Adam, I never get paid. All the videos are my hobby 👍
@@SDADanCars 🤔 I watched 2-3 minutes of yr video and your wows seemed you got paid, really...
I used to drive this car for quite a long time and IMHO it’s a crap (when compared to 3)
@@michawu4401 I also driven both and the suspension is the main but that the e-208 kills the Model 3 and the steering is the second and the third is the refinement in the cabin details and the “premium” feel about the whole car.
Suspensions, seats visibility, easy handle in the city,steering is better on e208. Of course Tesla have also strong points like battery,space autopilot. But for the first time Peugeot really did a great job 👏
One more thing, please don’t hate our opinions because yours can differ and it is how it is supposed to be. Buy the car you feel good about and don’t trust only strangers opinions, be brave and avoid to be one lamb among others! Have a nice day all of you and keep up the good work on this steadily growing channel! 👍🏻🙂
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Your voice is a little boring,sorry .
Thanks for feedback Henry 🙏
Your comment is a little dumb, sorry.