NEW Peugeot 308 review: the posh Peugeot?

Peugeot is moving upmarket, but has it gone too far with the new 308?

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The humble family hatchback has fallen out of favour with buyers craving an SUV, but all the major brands still have something to offer in the segment – not least because hatchbacks still sell in reasonable numbers. Which is why Peugeot has introduced a new 308.

We won’t dwell on the car’s looks for too long, although Peugeot has worked hard to give the 308 a distinctive style that makes some of its competitors look a tad dull. The firm’s trademark ‘fang’ daytime running lights sit astride pinched LED headlights that flow into the grille, and there are plenty of creases and slashes in the bodywork heading to the rear, which features ‘three-claw’ rear lights.

It all looks very premium, and this feel continues inside, with our GT Premium-spec car boasting a classy mix of fabric, piano-black plastic and man-made leather. But how does Peugeots push upmarket translate out on the road? Nicola Hume finds out in this in-depth review.

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Chapters
00:00 Does this look like a Peugeot?
00:26 All about the 308
1:06 Diesel engine noise and performance
2:05 Handling and ride
3:16 Tricky driving position
4:20 Interior
5:44 Luggage space
5:54 Design: what do the public think?

[rchatte]

I've got one of these. Really like it, engine pullls really well for a 1.2, good lease deals too.

[garnray]

Can someone explain her that the steering wheel is totally adjustable ? Been driving a Peugeot since 2018, I got used to the steering whee in less than 5 minutes and I absolutely love it. Same about my wife. You guys need to stop spreading BS about Peugeot's steering wheel. It's just great.

[jeshurunagyei]

I really really like this reviewer! Her style is so much more personable than many others

[nathanb]

I love that Peugeot is trying to move upmarket with much more stylish models like this new 308 😃👍

[Figjamxlaststar]

God help me, i hate these reviewers that complain about the steering wheel. You can clearly see that she has the steering wheel to low, and too far forward. ……SO GUESS WHAT, lift the steering wheel up, its not that

[jamgou]

Love your reviews, Nicola! Very entertaining and proper opinions, rather than stat regurgitation. Great job!

[JTheAndroidFreak]

Lovely review mate and great idea to talk to the average Joe. The car is definitely appealing and they have done a good job. Thumbs up given 👍

[Anashere_Narrnda]

since peugeot launched 3008 in 2017 which i own btw in the GT trim which also won the car of the year in Europe
since then peugeot doing a fantastic job
everyone who sees the cabin thinks it's a lambo and the exterior designs r even more amazing
well done peugeot

[huflakki]

Great review guys, love the vox pop on the styling!

[Perl]

Am I the only one that prefers the old badge? I got a 3008 in October and was delighted that it came with the old badge!

[jamesmccormack]

Peugeot are really stepping up their game lately, the 308 and 408 are handsome looking cars interiors really nice too. Much better than some current premium models👌 The 208 is an awesome wee looking car! Seems to be a trend for Peugeot they go through phases of making really good cars then go through a phase of not so good cars the back to good again. Looks like we are in a good design stage at the moment.

I have to say though the people on the street?? It's clearly a Peugeot they all have the same or similar front end haha

[callumweir]

Still waiting on my 308 GT Premium (180 hybrid). No date for build/delivery yet and ordered late Jan.

[adamrichardson]

It looks beautiful from the front especially.

[andrewlittle]

I had 2 405 GTXs j the 1990s and I loved them., but I’m really not sure about that weird driving position. Glad Peugeot are heading back to producing quality drivers cars again!

[sevesellors]

Great review Nicola looks a nice car but which one in the class would you choose? Golf, 308, Astra, DS4?

[gregsantos]

Oh yes! definitely good looking car! We here in the Philippines They presented the 2008 and 3008 recently, both are marvelous crossover, how i wish i could buy one. 😊

[donsazon]

Apart from some design tweaks it still looks like the previous 308, really wasn’t hard to guess. Why didn’t you raise the steering wheel if it was hitting your legs?

[yrsport]

Love your style for review, hope another episode for this car. I still in my T7 308 2012, handling superb but firm. This new one are have softer suspension?
Unfortunately, daeler here only sale the SUV 3008 and so on.

[PratabAli]

It was noisy but I sort of liked that growly noise.

[klausschelling]

I am sorry but this review reveals your total incompetence and even condescendence.
The whole of Europe knows that Peugeot has been making GREAT CARS, that look utterly stylish and beautiful since at least 2014.
Have you not tested or just looked at the Peugeot 3008 ??? The Peugeot 508 ?
"It looks nice for a Peugeot"... Peugeot is going premium, it's time to wake up and smell the coffee, as you say in England.
It seems that this host isn't aware Peugeot have really levelled up. Sad that so many English people still live in the past, still use silly stereotypes, etc.. about French cars. I am German and I see French cars everywhere in Germany and they look really great, deliver quality and offer better value for money than German cars (which are overly expensive).
To sum up : incompetent host who hasn't done her homework. It seems that she is surprised that a Peugeot can be that good and such reaction exposes her incredible ignorance. In Germany, she would have lost her job for gross incompetence.