Peugeot 208 Review and Prices
The Peugeot 208 is a superb small car to look at inside and out, comes with generous levels of equipment and is brilliant in EV form. It is a little tight for adults in the back, though
- Cash
- £17,055
- Monthly
- £223*
- Used
- £8,888
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Is the Peugeot 208 a good car?
Imagine the state of your family tree if each generation changed their surname – things would get mighty confusing, mighty quickly. In a similar way, Peugeot hasn’t had consistency in its small car naming over the years, offering everything from a 104 to a 207. However, that changes with the Peugeot 208.
This is its second generation, which gets an extensive redesign inside and out, as well as offering diesel, petrol and pure-electric versions – the first small car to do so. Those looks and all that choice, Peugeot hopes, will tempt you away from small cars such as the Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza and Ford Fiesta. Oh, and there’s another reason you might be tempted: the 208 took home the carwow Little Legend Award for 2019.
If that’s good enough for you, and want to get offers from our trusted Peugeot dealers, we’d recommend the 100hp 1.2-litre petrol engine and Allure trim. Click the link, choose your colour and see how much you could save: Peugeot 208 1.2 Allure.
The 208’s new sculpted bonnet, three-claw LED light designs, large chrome-flecked grille and prominent rear piano black trim give it an even more distinctive look than its predecessor, as well its alternatives. Inside, things have taken a step up too, with Peugeot’s now-familiar i-Cockpit dashboard design benefiting from a notable step up in quality.
A 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system lies at the centre of it all as standard, which includes DAB radio and Bluetooth, but more importantly Apple CarPlay and Android Auto too. An option (or standard on GT models) is a 10.0-inch version of the same system which also includes a built-in sat-nav. In both cases, the screen is high resolution and the menus fairly easy to navigate, although the small on-screen buttons can be hard to hit confidently while driving.
There’s no knocking Peugeot’s new 3D digital dials, though. Standard from Allure trim, they’re projected onto different layers to give a three-dimensional effect and look superb, but importantly also display key information clearly and are customisable so you can choose what you want to see.
Space is more of a mixed bag. Two adults will have no problems getting comfortable in the front seats and the driver gets loads of standard manual seat and wheel adjustment. Electric adjustment is optional if preferred. However, adults in the back seats will find their knees brushing the front seat backs even if their heads are clear of the ceiling. Ultimately a VW Polo is better at accommodating people in the back.
The Peugeot 208 is the first small car to offer petrol, diesel and electric options. If you have access to charging at home or work, the EV is a superb choice.
The 208 comes with the choice of three different 1.2-litre petrols, a 1.5 diesel or pure-electric version. Unless you’re doing huge mileage then ignore the diesel and head straight for the 100hp 1.2 petrol, which is punchy, yet smooth and will return more than 50mpg if driven carefully. If you have the budget and the charging, though, the pure-electric e-208 is even punchier around town and more relaxed thanks to its silent operation.
If you really value the way your small car makes you smile on a winding B-road then a Ford Fiesta is a better buy, but for most the way the 208 steers and changes direction eagerly will be more than enough. Less impressive is the way models with larger alloy wheels deals with bumps in town.
Nevertheless, the Peugeot 208 should be cemented on your to-buy list. It looks brilliant, its interior is one of the best of any small car, it’s keenly priced and the fact you get the option of a superb electric version mans it stands out against most small cars.
Make sure you check out our Peugeot 208 deal pages to get that keen price down even further.
How much is the Peugeot 208?
The Peugeot 208 has a RRP range of £19,080 to £26,930. However, on carwow prices for a new Peugeot 208 start at £17,055 if paying cash or £223 if paying monthly - saving on average £2,115. The price of a used Peugeot 208 on carwow starts at £8,888.
Our 3 most popular versions of the Peugeot 208 are:
Model version | From | |
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1.2 PureTech 100 Allure Premium 5dr | £19,431 | Compare offers |
1.2 PureTech Active Premium 5dr | £17,271 | Compare offers |
1.2 PureTech 100 GT 5dr | £21,186 | Compare offers |
How practical is it?
Two adults will have no issues in the front, but space in the back is more limited. The 208’s boot is also average in size for the class.
At the end of the day, small cars are rarely seen with more than a couple of people onboard. Even so, bare in mind that a VW Polo will accommodate people and luggage better.
What's it like to drive?
The Peugeot 208 is the first small car to offer petrol, diesel and EV power. All are fitting engines, but the EV makes the lightest work of town driving.
It’s no surprise that the e-208 is the most expensive version, but it’s a shame, because it’s the nicest to drive in town. It has punchy but silent performance – perfect for urban driving
What's it like inside?
The Peugeot 208’s interior not only looks superb, it is also well built from quality materials. Its infotainment system has all the kit you want, too, although it can be tricky to use.
Peugeot 208 colours
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- Cash
- £17,055
- Monthly
- £223*
- Used
- £8,888
Build your own 208 on carwow
Save on average £2,115 off RRP
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.