The Peugeot 2008 changed my mind about small SUVs! REVIEW

Introducing the new Peugeot 2008! It’s a family-friendly small SUV with interesting exterior looks that deliver an impressively sensible real-world economy. What’s more, pick up a range-topping GT model and you’ll have a car with a 1.2-litre engine and 153hp! But with so much choice out there, does it really offer enough to stand out in the crowded small SUV market? Join Mat in his brand-new review and find out!

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[carwow]

12:19 Sorry guys, but Mat's review of the Ford Puma isn't live... yet! But you'll be seeing it soon!

Either way, let us know - would you choose the 2008 over the new Puma?!

[KidTempered]

Ive watched this review at least 10 times. I was looking for a new, reliable family car for some time and finally I bought that 2008 (not trough Carwow) 130hp manuel. I paid the car right away and it felt weird to spend so much money at once but I think it is worth it. What Im trying to say is: Mat's reviews are spot on. This vehicle puts a smile on my face every time I drive it.

Thanks !

[petermalkin]

I watched this review and took Matt's advice and bought one. The finish is just not like Peugeot of old its really beautifully made and very solid -more Audi standards than Peugeot amazingly. Driving it feels quite special somehow -more than the sum of parts. Have put all-season tyres on it and it goes through the recent snow without noticing -its a great vehicle !

[arfer]

So far, 5 years of trouble-free motoring from my 2008. Not a single fault. 1.6 e-HDI automatic....a great engine. 60MPG combined. Amazing.

[boltmix]

Ok, Peugeot needs to make another RCZ with their current interiors and exterior design

[inasu]

These French car companies are now killing it with the design.
I thought Mat wouldn't like it because it doesn't have the BMW idrive system.

[cessnaflier]

This reminds me of top gear's last review of a Peugeot and how they showed the potential of this manufacturer! Looks like some one has had a design meeting in Paris and decided to create magnificent outputs again! Love the way this is designed!

[Sayemmmm]

I like it when Carwow review less known cars
Like ppl don’t look at this car as a car they’d buy but you guys r proving them wrong
Keep it up

[Hadhoudtn]

This week I saw a 2008 in real life and couldn't stop staring at that beautiful thing. The Renault Captur feels like a joke compared to it.
The last time I stared that much at something it was a beautiful lady with a big tight rear bumper :p
The french are rocking it with their beautiful designs (specially PSA brands) and we definitely need Matt's reviews of the brand new DS4 and the Peugeot 308. Also a review of the low cost brand new Dacia Sandero is needed !

[dmertens]

If we watch Peugeot 10 years back, they really did made some progress

[javedanali]

Definitely PEUGEOT people have a TIME MACHINE which they used to bring so futuristic models in present.

[franceme]

It's a beautiful car .... For what others have on offer, this Peugeot 2008 and the new Renault Captur both are brilliant

[philipscott]

We have these cars at work and it amazes me carwow have not found issue with the low steering wheel which, when you raise it, you cannot see the dials

[peterhollis]

I had a short list of small SUV's that I was interested in and after test driving where I could and looking at all the reviews possible I came to the conclusion that the 2008 was the best of the current line ups, this review went a long way to making that choice and watching the same reviewer testing all the cars on my list really helped get a consistent view. I took delivery of a Vertigo Blue GT Line a couple of weeks ago and all I can say is Mat got it spot on, this car is punching above it's price range and compared to the VW's the quality of finish is far Superior. I originally looked for brand new but got a deal on a pre-registered 20 plate with 10 miles on the clock for £6k under list price, I think I got a bargain for the money.

[medilyesoudhini]

I've watched so many videos of this guy that i know when to skip 5 or 10 seconds when he starts talking about the pop-up banner in the right hand corner of the screen 🤣

[QantonisQ]

Another car with headlights condensation issue -> 1:23
I though this issue had solved years ago but they bring it back... nice, not nice!

[steveg]

Having just test driven and ordered one today, it's a 10 from me ! Nice review.

[fredericrenaud]

When I was a kid and my father was driving a Peugeot 305, he used to tell me that rear windows would not go all the way down for child safety reasons. I never questioned that, he was my father after all... But Matt, you've been shaking my certitudes with your obsession...

[justinchan]

Peugeot, please make the RCZ great again

[ObitoUchihaisgay]

You can subscribe a GT version with insurance, tires, service, repairs, registration and everything else for 460€/month here in Austria. I'm convidering it since it costs 36.000€ here