Peugeot have levelled up big time since 2012-2014. Their effort should be applauded. Now considered as mid premium in all Europe, and going full premium. I absolutely love that brand. Love that car. Looks so futuristic. Bold, radical design. High quality.
My 2008 is superb. Stylish. Comfortable. Quick. Economical. Well built. European made too. A win on a fronts. So much cooler than those grey or white or black BMW/Audi/Merc genetics.
Thinking of getting it as my next car but I have a few questions from a user's point of view. - How're you coping with the absence of a rear wiper? Does it impact your driving during bad weather? - Also, my current Qashqai has a head on display. Are you able to conveniently drive and still "steal a glance" at the sat nav while driving in areas you're not familiar with? - Lastly, does it autobreak or give a warning signal when it notices you're at risk of hitting an obstruction or another car in front of you? I'm so used to these features and would definitely get this 408 if it has these features.
its not underrated. I think the sole reason people are not going with the 408 for example is the fact that you will get only 130hp out of the 1.2 engine and currently there are no bigger engines available for the 408 besides hybrid which has again its own problems.
It was under rated but not these days since the head of design left and went to Renault. My 1.2 petrol Austral has just under 200 horsepower and I don’t have to plug it in. Fully self charging hybrid. Non of the nonsense of plugging in anywhere and yes, I get almost 600 miles per tank. Plus we get Google maps and not Tom Tom. I can go over 60 miles per hour on electric and the car charges itself up. Go and test one.
THAT full width lump of grey "thing" (bumper?!) is one of several dislikes. There, I said it. Oh, & what about a rear wiper for when rain spray distorts, or worse, blocks the reversing camera?! Oh, & the wheels I've seen so far are.....MERDE and IMO do nothing to compliment the overall look/appeal of the car. Hope the Aussie Peugeot Product Manager has a better choice of wheels (& colours beyond grey, dark grey, dark blue, silver, dark silver.....) etc etc
Hi my Wife has 2018 5008 GT with 2.0 HDI an i have 2020 5008 1.2 Puretech as my company car both on EAT8 gearbox and surprisingly there is no difference in dynamics since the diesel one is 200kgs heavier. The diesel one is more calmer does not downshift at every acceleration request so all in all more for calmer ride. On contrary the 1.2 is more punchy whenever you touch the gas it goes to 3 or 4 thousand rpm and pulls with its grunry sound so its hard to believe the engine size. It has convinced me so much that I have ordered 408 with 1.2 as my next company car....should replace my 5008 in few months. And intrestingly the fuel consumption ho HDI is 7.6l/100km and 1.2 in the same mode runs 7.2l/100km
But you can’t scratch mark or do anything it has to be like new when hand back otherwise you will be for a hefty bill you can’t get it so cheap for normal use
Most buyers do not like rakish C pillar sedan . They prefer slightly upright C pillar sedan like the Camry,Accord , 3 series even the aerodynamics is slightly less. Fastback sedan is not buyers favourite ,many fastback design had failed to capture buyers except the less wealthy young ones .
_"Ooh! Cyclist there. In the middle of the road!"_ *And no whistling accompaniment? Howard... You're letting the side down.* However... Quite a nice looking motor. Though still not sure about plug in hybrids _(WHY?)_ nor Peugeot's _"peer over the steering wheel to see the dials"_ idea _(Again. WHY?)._ It would probably be OK with me at 6' 1 3/4" tall. But the missus is barely 4' 11". And that's on a good day. And never in a million years, would she ever be able to get any steering wheel low enough to look over to see the dials. In fact she's so small, her passport photo' is of a blank screen 8-))... Good entertaining and informative review Mr. _"Aleksandr Scriabin"_ Ritchie 8-))...
@@Mike606S Interesting thought. However... If you put steering wheel to it's lowest and the seat up to its highest position, how the heck would someone 2' tall reach the pedals! with the steering wheel so low, you can't get your legs under it? ;-))...
@@thezanzibarbarian5729 well yeah, haven't thought about the pedals lol proably the way to go would be to move the seat and the wheel towards the front of the car, but still there would be a problem with seeing where are you going xD
The interior is very nice. The biggest issue is that the entire industry is going fully electric which means in 3 years this car will suffer from huge depreciation.
I got this when I got my Peugeot 2008 in 2021. Several people came to me and told me it was a nice looking car, never happend before.
Peugeot have levelled up big time since 2012-2014. Their effort should be applauded. Now considered as mid premium in all Europe, and going full premium. I absolutely love that brand. Love that car. Looks so futuristic. Bold, radical design. High quality.
Good comment! There’s a title in there too.
Picked mine up yesterday... so many people have already commented on it... and im really enjoying the drive.
I’m about to order one, I’m hoping it’s as good as everyone says.
My 2008 is superb. Stylish. Comfortable. Quick. Economical. Well built. European made too. A win on a fronts. So much cooler than those grey or white or black BMW/Audi/Merc genetics.
Had ours for 7 months now its absolutely fabulous it looks outstanding in Elixir Red GT model with sunroof and 3d cameras around we love it
Thinking of getting it as my next car but I have a few questions from a user's point of view.
- How're you coping with the absence of a rear wiper? Does it impact your driving during bad weather?
- Also, my current Qashqai has a head on display. Are you able to conveniently drive and still "steal a glance" at the sat nav while driving in areas you're not familiar with?
- Lastly, does it autobreak or give a warning signal when it notices you're at risk of hitting an obstruction or another car in front of you?
I'm so used to these features and would definitely get this 408 if it has these features.
One of the most under-rated car brands on earth, if not the most.
its not underrated. I think the sole reason people are not going with the 408 for example is the fact that you will get only 130hp out of the 1.2 engine and currently there are no bigger engines available for the 408 besides hybrid which has again its own problems.
No its French, they have a terrible reputation for good reason
It was under rated but not these days since the head of design left and went to Renault. My 1.2 petrol Austral has just under 200 horsepower and I don’t have to plug it in. Fully self charging hybrid. Non of the nonsense of plugging in anywhere and yes, I get almost 600 miles per tank.
Plus we get Google maps and not Tom Tom.
I can go over 60 miles per hour on electric and the car charges itself up.
Go and test one.
Iv had a 3008 for 2 & half years now and it’s the best car iv ever had. And iv had many over many years
@@mrm5183
Thanks for sharing!
More of the world needs to know of viable, if not superior, alternatives to German and Japanese brands.
Getting mine delivered next month. 225 hybrid gt in black with focal soundsystem and sunroof. #excited
As always great review Howard
Your video sumps up everything about the 408 accurately....awesome car all around
Did the designer forget to design the rear bumber?
THAT full width lump of grey "thing" (bumper?!) is one of several dislikes. There, I said it.
Oh, & what about a rear wiper for when rain spray distorts, or worse, blocks the reversing camera?! Oh, & the wheels I've seen so far are.....MERDE and IMO do nothing to compliment the overall look/appeal of the car.
Hope the Aussie Peugeot Product Manager has a better choice of wheels (& colours beyond grey, dark grey, dark blue, silver, dark silver.....) etc etc
lovely car indeed
Missing good old 2.0hdi rather than this 1.2l toys
Hi my Wife has 2018 5008 GT with 2.0 HDI an i have 2020 5008 1.2 Puretech as my company car both on EAT8 gearbox and surprisingly there is no difference in dynamics since the diesel one is 200kgs heavier. The diesel one is more calmer does not downshift at every acceleration request so all in all more for calmer ride. On contrary the 1.2 is more punchy whenever you touch the gas it goes to 3 or 4 thousand rpm and pulls with its grunry sound so its hard to believe the engine size. It has convinced me so much that I have ordered 408 with 1.2 as my next company car....should replace my 5008 in few months. And intrestingly the fuel consumption ho HDI is 7.6l/100km and 1.2 in the same mode runs 7.2l/100km
I bought one - best car I’ve ever driven
finally a honest review of the peugot 408.
Excellent car
Great review for a great car!
Hard to pay attention when you have to choose between either not seeing the instruments or the steering wheel nestled against your nether regions
LOL - Strong comment comedy!!!!! We don't agree at all - but v good. viewer XP added.
I am 1.93m, or 6 foot 4, and I can set a good driving position
Looks like it will be my next car. Hopefully, it will be somewhat reliable.
Would be fantastic with a higher power hybrid version. Just too slow
What company are you getting your price from ?
Hold on half a tank is 121 miles!!! 2:45-2:48 if that’s the case then that is very bad range for a car you’d be filling it up every 5 mins
Good review
Nice review mate, you fffffffff!
Ok nothing about the car but which watch is he wearing?
But you can’t scratch mark or do anything it has to be like new when hand back otherwise you will be for a hefty bill you can’t get it so cheap for normal use
Thats simply not true
@@mykiman5955 yes it is! Two cars I’ve had now and I’ve been stung with a hefty bill for general wear and tare no damage at all
The lion goes from strength to strength
Most buyers do not like rakish C pillar sedan .
They prefer slightly upright C pillar sedan like the Camry,Accord , 3 series even the aerodynamics is slightly less.
Fastback sedan is not buyers favourite ,many fastback design had failed to capture buyers except the less wealthy young ones .
From the rear it looks unfinished. BMW X6?
It's a Peugeot is it a french revolution
You missed out the total cost of purchasing.
_"Ooh! Cyclist there. In the middle of the road!"_
*And no whistling accompaniment? Howard... You're letting the side down.*
However...
Quite a nice looking motor. Though still not sure about plug in hybrids _(WHY?)_ nor Peugeot's _"peer over the steering wheel to see the dials"_ idea _(Again. WHY?)._
It would probably be OK with me at 6' 1 3/4" tall. But the missus is barely 4' 11". And that's on a good day. And never in a million years, would she ever be able to get any steering wheel low enough to look over to see the dials. In fact she's so small, her passport photo' is of a blank screen 8-))...
Good entertaining and informative review Mr. _"Aleksandr Scriabin"_ Ritchie 8-))...
you should be 2' tall not to see the dials with the wheel in the lowest position and the seat in the highest
@@Mike606S Interesting thought.
However... If you put steering wheel to it's lowest and the seat up to its highest position, how the heck would someone 2' tall reach the pedals! with the steering wheel so low, you can't get your legs under it? ;-))...
@@thezanzibarbarian5729 well yeah, haven't thought about the pedals lol
proably the way to go would be to move the seat and the wheel towards the front of the car, but still there would be a problem with seeing where are you going xD
£53 pound a month car tax!!!!! That's bad
I know this is pedantic, but shouldn't this be the 4008, not the 408?
Oooh he's brought out his french facial hair haha
I know what you mean.
But I think Howard's going through his _"Aleksandr Scriabin"_ phase at the moment. 8-))... Though he was Russian 8-\\...
The interior is very nice. The biggest issue is that the entire industry is going fully electric which means in 3 years this car will suffer from huge depreciation.
Opposite way round. Private buyers aren't buying electric anywhere near forecasted
@@iangannon8543 Tesla is the only electric car company that is seeing huge demand.
Nah, do not worry about that bs. The reality will kick in.
My next car next year for lease in 3 year will either be only petrol or hybrid.
If production goes down, and electric sucks ass down to the infrastructure, value of these cars go up.
Watch what happens to good diesel cars.
dont buy french .....