Peugeot 308 GTi in-depth review - Carbuyer
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The new Peugeot 308 GTi may not look like the hottest of hot hatches, but it's certainly got a few tricks up its sleeve. It comes in two states of tune - 248bhp or 266bhp - with the latter model also coming with a limited-slip differential and larger brakes. The 308 GTi is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, and takes aim straight at the VW Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST.
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I know virtually every car reviewer out there seems to think the VW Golf is untouchable but personally... they are so common I am sick of the sight of them, and they are so plain and generic looking, I just can't get excited about such a conservative and uninspired car, even if it will go very fast.
I'd take the 308 GTi because not only is it quicker and funkier than the Golf but also you will stand out from the crowd by driving one. Not something you can say about any of the VAG cars. There is more to life than the VW Golf people!
Golf GTi, aka Chav Chariot.
why don't you get the wrx sti? or civic type r? both are rare otr isn't?
@@Aamal-ct3py Peugeot 308 GTi is faster than Civic and doesn't scream boy racer. Subaru is horrendously expensive to own, has a chav label and not reliable, and now Subaru advertises its cars as bland family boxes.
@@aboogeyboogey i own a peugeot 207 and it way better to drive than the 2014 fiesta i learned in i love the look if the 308 always staring when i see one but i see a golf that often i could draw it with my eyes closed i have the 1.6 hdi in my 207 the only thing i can say bad is the small glove box but it makes up for it in big side pokets and the gear box is a bit notchy and vaige my 2011 for transits gear box feels nicer
Fully agree, exclusivity is key 👌🏻
its looks good inside and out welcome back peugeot
"now they improve the visibility at night time" I didn't know what LED headlights were for to be honest. Thanks Mat !
+Oliver Newell They don't actually because they're rubbish.
sic22l Are they ? I always thought LED lights were good for recognition in the sense that they make good daytime running lights but they are not good when it comes to long range beam? I know BMW and Audi use these laser beam headlights and they are apparently really good.
Oliver Newell They're good for DRLs because of low power consumption. In headlights they're difficult to focus because there are multiple light sources (that's why LEDs have pretty short range even in low beam), Peugeot tried it for the first time and failed. In low beam there's just bright blob of light in front of the car and nothing else, you can't see neither far, nor wide. They're one of the worst LEDs on the market. Mercedes does the best LED lights on the market because they have really mature beam profile even in low beam - that's where you're going to use them the most.
Short range of the high beam isn't exactly a norm, laser lights are just improving it but they're not standalone lights - they're there to help traditional LED high beam reach further.
+Oliver Newell they could start with athermal windows all around as an option...
HIDs headlights are much much brighter than the LEDs headlight... especially if you get the 55 watts HID like mine (the oem HIDs are usually 35 Watts)
I have owned a "normal" 308 (eHdi 115cv Allure) for 2 years and I'm extremely happy with it. Great exterior design, both spacious and sporty, nice interiors with better materials than most of the other makers, nice engine, low consumption, I love the iCockpit and the elimination of all-fashioned buttons all over the console that some pple still miss (welcome to the 21st century!), no mechanical problems after 40k kms... to everyone who hates french cars or thinks they are crappy I'd say: give the 308 a shot.
Anyways, I'm actually considering selling my diesel 308 and buying the 308 Gti... it just drinks a bit more fuel but provides a lot more fun for sure!!
Me too. I had the 308 had over 200k so had to upgrade. Got the new 3008. I love it aswell however I miss my 308. Never any problems with it. Has a lot with my old Vw so was delighted with my 308. That's why I bought another pug. Highly recommend.
So did you buy the 308 GTI?
@@conorcranks5617 how many kilometers did it go without problems ? I have a 308, 2014 mod, so far, so good..
Im glad there isn't an automatic option. No hot hatch should ever have an automatic gearbox. Im talking to you VW!
+Leopard95 you haven't tried the dsg on the gti,it is amazing and changing the gears from the paddles on a bendy road is so nice.
+Mr.Enemy No
Mr.Enemy I have driven a golf GTI with an automatic gearbox and it was fine, however it defeats the whole purpose of a hot hatchback. They're supposed to be fun and sporty and theres nothing better than giving the driver a clutch and gearstick to play with. I then drove a Fiesta ST on the same roads with a manual gearbox and it was fantastic.
I don't mind paddles in supercars, but in a hot hatchback? No.
+Leopard95 I have a Fiesta ST and I test drove an Ibiza Cupra before I bought it, the Fiesta is in a different league.
bfcricky Glad you like it.
I hate the bias they have against French cars, always praising the old boring Golf and Volkswagen!
yup...agree!
+Cimpian Marius Yep. French & Italian cars are always the best -- everyone knows that! :)
+TassieLorenzo I sense (misplaced) sarcasm...
Because no one produces cancer like Volkswagen Gas auto!
TassieLorenzo lol
First Peugeot in a while I really love!
I wish Poug would come back to the American market.
good job peugeot,
Indeed, it looks awesome.
Thanks for the video Matt
I'm happy you cant get this with an auto box. Automatic gearboxes are exactly the opposite of what a hot-hatch stands for: fun. And yes I have driven a car with a DSG, and as quick as that gearbox is to change, i'd still pick up a good manual any day
Exactly nothing against automatics but in some cars there is no point of making them available
+Paul Hojda Why are you happy? If they sold both then you could still buy the manual and someone else can buy the auto if they prefer.
+Yippie This is a car that only people that like to drive would buy is not made for the mass
Moreover making it available only with manual means that Peugeot still cares about driving enthusiasts
+Mr Paradox This car will usually be used for everyday use. Just like a VW GTI it is not only a track car. For some this may be their only car. Some people want the sporty driving experience but may want an automatic. They may live in the city, they may be married with one child, or their spouse may want an automatic. Renault has an automated manual gearbox in their version of this car, the Megane GT. Why does it bother you so much for Peugeot to offer both? Other people have different opinions. Offering both means that they care about all people.
+Yippie I told you why they are offering only a manual
is this bothering me?
Absolutely no
my bmw is automatic i do not have anything against them
At the end of the day peugeot wanted to offer only a manual people can always choose other cars i can't see the problem but i just told you why they made this choice
Great job Peugeot!!🙌
Love the design....very dramatic When compare to boring looking Golf
haha at the end " et à tous les français qui pensent, je n'aime pas peugeot, c 'est pas vrai. J'adore ce peugeot " well done good accent Mat .
Have you gone more Brum as your channel has evolved? Haha.
Either way, good video. Again.
I drive this exact car in my driving lessons, I’m currently on my 12th lesson so far. Beautiful car! I love driving it. I do agree on the parts of not so slick and or smooth gear changes and the steering also becomes weary at higher speeds
A 270hp GTi for a learner?
@@hoagy_ytfc I can imagine the insurance the instructor must have to pay. But then again having dual control and the instructor there means that you wont have learners bombing it around but yeah a gti seems a bit much.
Nice french accent ! cheers from France Matt ;)
Bravo Peugeot,great car!
I personally prefer Peugeots to VolksWagens because VW cars are to typical and bland,actually all Volkswagens are too preserved, Peugeots are much more stylish and much more head turning as well.As for this 308 GTi well it has more power than the Golf GTi and is certainly better looking as well.Yes it may have a couple of down sides but I dont think they are too bad to put you off from buying it and Peugeot has improved a lot in the last couple of years and I believe they overcame many major problems like quality and Reliability issues.
What I don't get is, Peugeots are generally more real-world fun to drive than German cars. Some reviews actually admit this. And yet they refer you to the cars that have been downloaded into their brains by their sponsors and masters, VW Group, the Group that takes its customers' trousers down.
@@adammclaughlin845 EXACTLY
Been waiting for a review on the new Mercedes GLC! picking mine up tomorrow!
I'd seriously consider the 270. It's a very nice looking and fast hatch and not the obvious Golf of which there are many thousands of. Manual box, front diff and 5-door practicality FTW. I want mine in white.
Go for it! I want one too in Rioja Red...much nicer than the boring and polluting Golf. :P
+BoschExxcel The VW Gti doesn't use a diesel.
+BoschExxcel Fail
cool car, 270hp isn't too bad!! wish you would do a sound test for the exhaust noise on these reviews, for the sporty cars at least! good review tho matt!
This is my favorite moving machine
Peugeot is back, german car manufacturers better watch your back!
SuperLetout as if 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
@@dj331 Yeah, the Germans are too busy paying everyone off for their support or to prevent more scandals, and issuing recalls. Peugeot just get on with making good cars that other manufacturers end up copying.
Peugeot did well with this one. Better than VW Golf and looks so much cooler
Good video. Thanks
"Full LED lights" *proceeds to cover them with hand*
And to mention the car is soooo good that the Hyundai looks almost exactly the same!!!!
We've been laughing alot at Peugeot these last couple of years but hey, I would take it other the golf gti, and others like Leon of Focus ST, and I'll admit it, it hurts me to say that, because I'm a HUGE fan of the golf GTI, bravo Peugeot, they've finally woken up !
I've had a 206, and it was a pure bullshit. But i have to admit they've woken up.
Renault and Citroen sell some good looking shit too
@@jeanvaljean4876 comparing a 2015 Peugeot 308 GTI to your 206 from what? 2002?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🎣
The 270 sounds great but the cost of replacement disks / pads is apparently £500 per corner at the front! For a daily drive, the bigger brakes and diff won't any notable difference imo and the 250 is the better option
You should have mentioned the dual-paint finish option, If you want to be noticed this is a good option.
Hello Matt what will be your choice : MX-5 1.5 or Peugeot GTI 270 ?
Peugeot rules. We want more of these great products in Nigeria. Peugeot 504 was the best in its time on the African terrain winning most safaris in the 70s.
Sadly nothing to do with the old Peugeot...Its now most of the time junk
Headlights that improve visibility at night time, What an incredible innovation.
He means over old bulb lights
Which is better do we think: Focus ST or 308?
Why would you want an automatic in a hot hatch? That's like going to an Indian restaurant and ordering an omelette 🤷♂️
I like it.. I hope Peugeot have upgraded their build quality. The older 1.6 turbo engines were great fun but expensive to repair. The main example being the timing chains and guides. £700 for my car. Thank god for a warranty. I've been watching the 208 gti to see if it's going to have similar bugs . Peugeot are making some nice cars at the moment. 208 gti, RCZ, 308 gti. All those cars have a 1.6 THP variants. I'm not sure I want to shell out on one till I have seen change.Could be worse though. The Focus ST cars have been suffering cracked wet liners. (cracked cylinders) Maybe cars just aren't build to last like they once were.
I really like it, do peugeots still depreciate like they always have? (used car bargain)
sympa le petit bout en français à a fin ;)
Peugeot make rather good looking cars over the last years...
sweet looking
I've always liked a small car, but being a tall guy and a bit heavier than some, getting one would work against me and it's 'fun' factor.
just bought the 270 bhp
2 tone version
looks nicer then golf gti
sweet looking and hot
Are lights really good for visibility at night! I didn't know hahaha
+James Sheehy if you really had not realize full LED lights are not that common, most of the car have LED for daytime running lights but then use xenon or halogen for low and high beams.
the 308 uses LED for all of the lights, including low and high beams and fog light if you ask the dealer to switch the original halogen...
yeah the new mazdaspeed 3 is here.....what its a Peugeot, holy sh*t
looks much better than the golf im my opinion
nice french Mat !
matt! HAHAHHAAHAHA 01:54
Nice but I'd take the Civic type R at the moment my favourite until the RS Focus comes out
The problem is the bmw 1.6l engine that has endless issues... i'm previous owner of 207 gt , 208 gti , rcz gt , all them the same issues and problems with engine timing chain , turbos , over head, i don't know for that engine if they manage to make it right but i never buy peugeot again
Thank you for the video....
£250 Remap would bring it past 270BHP
The new model is 272 stock and can be mapped to 305
hmmm no 308..
still can't beat Golf gti
I'll keep mine 😊
manuals are better driving is about changing gears when going round twisty roads is so much fun shows that the driver is in control not the ca, makes you a better driver
Test drove 48hours the 270 bhp full fat GTi... The best 2 tanks of petrol ever burned😅
On Broads its proper proper quick... Or coming out of roundabout on dual carriageway You are flying past a lot of cars with a cheeky smile...
1200kg is over 200kg lighter then some rivals and you can feel the car well... Also the Torsen lsd just work... On 19inch sticky rubber with them monster brakes at the front this car stop on the dot👌
No horror stories so far about the 1.6thp after 5 years of service👍
I wouldn't pay 28k for brand new but 2nd hand now cost less then half for decent one and If you like the settled sleeper car look which I do it's a proper hot hatch🛠️
Golf R for me.
+Bosse Grytbakk there will be 308 R / 308 R Hybrid
+Doodie Berry Not for sure.
+John Grytbakk
Price-wise, this competes with the GTI instead.
price?? or did I miss it?
Wheel can block the dials (shows wheel from a childs perspective)
Loken Latta there are little people out there but for normal hight there is obsly no problem
I would have skoda Octavia vrs. bigger boot, more rear legroom fast and nice interior with good infortainment system
I drive a 308 hdi and i bloody love it But this car is the MUTTS NUTS
308 GTi is the greatest hatch on the market. Golf and Leon are just so dull.
Indeed.
+g00dfeeling About styling, this 308 looks quite 'normal' and practical like a Golf. A Leon looks much sportier! But a Golf and Leon are better cars in every way. FACT.
Fact is that Golf and Leon (fake Alfa) are so boring. I don't care if 308 is one second slower, it is just much more modern and pleasant as a concept.
+g00dfeeling You should really try the Leon Cupra...It is the best and most fun hot hatch around.
+kraenk12 I don't like as it is trying to be Alfa for non-Alfa people. It is too ugly and uncomfortable. 308 and new Megane rule among commercial hatchbacks.
I hear a lot of complaints about the THP engine. Nice looking car. Just not very reliable.
What was the price ?
Anyone know why some 308 gti's are listed as having Puretech engines and others THP. All info suggests the Puretech has 3 cylinders. So why are some (most) Gti's listed as puretech? Thinking of buying a 2nd hand one and nobody seems to know.
I’d say there listed wrong, The GT Line has the puretech engine 1.2 130BHP for eg. GTI is 250BHP or 270BHP. 2017 onwards is the ‘facelift’ 270BHP & massive Alcon breaks (same as 911 Turbo) I own 270BHP, best car I’ve owned. My breaks & discs are perfect, still had a chat with Peugeot main dealer including labour break pads & discs would cost around £1500. Also the gearbox requires a oil change every 25K which requires a special transmission fluid, for Peugeot to do is £550. Pug also recommend changing the spark plugs every 12 months. MPG is around 35mpg city & 40mpg on motorways/longer journeys. I’ve gone on abit lol but you mentioned of buying a 2nd hand one so thought I’d give you some info. Good luck. 👍🏻👊🏼
@@knighty6988 thanks for the useful reply. £1500 for breaks!!….that’s why they are reviewed as being so good. May have a second thought as my mileage will be high. Thanks again Chris
@@eyeeyeful the breaks last a very long time however due to being the same as 911 Turbo, expensive. Good news though with GTI being a 1.6L it works out affordable/cheaper to tax, insure & service. 👍🏻
Only two Peugeots I ever liked were the 205 GTi and 309 GTi
Nice Going! Hey, yo! giant animal !
I buy it for sure if was my country don't have stupid prices compared to others.
I have a 308 gt spec 2017 model auto and its a great little car 1.6 diesel only 120 bhp but zips about quick as you like and has no problem keeping up on motorways, it costs peanuts to run is zero road tax and cheap to insure ,is well made with a huge boot for a small car. It looks great to. Only complaint is the clunky infotainment system it really is laggy non intuitive and needs a complete redesign other than that I'd buy another in a heartbeat...in fact looking at maybe trading up to the GTI model which brought me here in the first place ..Go Pug love em ...sick to death of the German brands and their prices and arrogance ... !
@Jerry Rawlings had the car 12 months , bought it with 30 k on clock put about 8k on it , no issues at all with electrics, suspension or aircon ...only thing I don't like is the interface on the smart screen it's laggy and clunky in general have to press a menu screen to do anything sometimes three button presses to achieve something simple like heater fan speed and such other than that pretty impressed and it's auto bought for 9k from main dealer ..a steal for the amount of car it is .
Peugeot always made sexy cars. This one is the same
+Carbuyer Haaaa bah nous voilà rassurés. Peugeot is an impressive company, stop the hate people!
Damn, Can I import this in the USA?
It is a great car
Still prefer the VW Golf GTI or Seat Leon Cupra anytime, the only decent French hothatch it's the Megane RS as it's really, really good (for the track only, unfortunately). Good luck with the resale values as well :)
Well actually they are not cheap nowadays
in the front it s the same like seat leon 2015
Does anybody remember the 306 gti 6 back in the day they was rapid and I'm sure it would smoke this
Jamster Smith No it doesn’t, trust me.
... well they're not going to improve the visibility during the daytime are they...!
sorry Mr Review dude , but thd fact it only comes in manual is awesome i think. it gives it even more sports cred and appeal and the vw gti ...... my god!'so so so boring. I'd have this over thr gti any day. they sound great with a nice after market exhaust . cool little car.
This video feels more like an advertisement than a review. I think an exchange of cash were used to make this video.
+EinkOLED that's uncommon to read on a PUG review...
Performance car should turn tu manual transmission back..
Funny how when mentioning the alternatives, he mentions many others, but not the guilietta. Terrible thing, envy.
Where is your jeep renegade?
Okay so you drive the smaller version of the gti,but the. Say it is not as good as a Megane!!!! How does that work shouldn’t you drive same for same???
There has to be some way to bias things against Peugeot. I watched a drag race earlier where all the cars were driving by the motor journalism team except for the 308 GTi... which was driven by a 15 year old boy. I'm not making this up.
Seriously, is that difficult to get some nice audio? Is it? It always goes up and down in your videos. Please, do some editing in it as well!
Is this RWD?
+Amr Atef New Zealand and most countries in the Pacific
I honestly don't know why they keep comparing it to the golf and the cupra. They're both 2l cars and this is 1.6 the amount you save on petrol is ridiculous
Not that much tbh
Audi wants their everything back
It's alright if you admit that you don't like Peugeot.
2:21
I'm sorry, you're saying its a problem that it doesn't have automatic option, yet you journalists ALWAYS scold hot hatches that do not have a manual gearbox? Not a valid argument in my mind :>
+lambosuperl he's being an objective journalist - to some, the Peugeot might not be a worthwhile consideration since for some mad reason they want the ease of an automatic over the fun of a manual.
You gotta love the idea of a hot hatch and I'm loving this car, but in real life they are such a burden. The following does not apply to all hot hatches, but most of the issues apply to most of the cars.
- High fuel consumption,
- Expensive maintenance and parts,
- Expensive tires,
- Expensive road tax and insurance,
- Noisy engines/exhausts on long journeys,
- and of course a hard ride...
If you've driven one, you've driven them all. They are great to start with but after a while all the above become really annoying...
I can't speak for all hot hatches, but at least on a 308 GTI the fuel consumption is not much higher than a 120 bhp 1.6 engine 308. As for higher cost of ownership - absolutely, but they are sports cars, so what do you expect? Still cheaper than owning a BMW or an Audi. But if I have to choose between a base model 1-series and a 270 bhp Peugeot 308, I know what I'm getting.
Just hope the emissions isnt rigged lol
+Amr Atef In fact ALL car manufacturers are doing it. Guess why they all remain so silent.
good review, however i feel the 308 is better looking than the golf and also talking to many new vw drivers more reliable! newer vw's not meant to be great reliability wise!
Led parking light are very old style!!!
When will they make a car as good as how the 306 GTI was.....
RIP Peugeot sport cars.
Not true, this 308 is very close to what the 306 was. just an updated version. Go and drive it for yourself!
BoschExxcel I didn't say its bad, it's actually pretty good compared to the other hot hatches, but the 306 was a god.
Indeed, but this is positive progress! Just think what they can do with the next generation of GTis...
BoschExxcel There is actually a 308 R hybrid which is All wheel drive and produces up to 490 horsepower, it does 0-60 in 4s
you can see the review at autoexpress :d
+Owismael 205 GTI was the best
Wat Matson
G to the T with an i....
God damn like every video he hates manuals 😂😂😂
Nasty >.
that glove box can't even fit a pair of racing gloves!!! it doesn't pass the racing-gloves-in-glove-box-test!!!
+Nick Amarit fuse box is in glove box, in every Peugeot fuse box is on the left side, if they put it on the right side they need to change all the wiring just for UK...
oh, so it's a RHD thing, i see. thx for the info! learn something new everyday!!! :)
Paddleshift would have been a nice option.