Peugeot E308 SW - Time to put the boot in I'm afraid.......

Although the 5 door version of Peugeot's electric 308 had to make way for the Renault Megane and MG4 in a recent triple test, there is one advantage that might just stand the Peugeot apart - the fact that you can have it as an estate. So, to find out if this helps address a lot of the issues we felt hampered the hatchback, Bryan put the new SW (station wagon) through a standalone road test review to find out if this is the pick of the new 308 range.

AutoEV - all electric, all independent.

0:00 - Introduction
01:29 - Titles
01:37 - Meet the car
04:42 - Styling
10:01 - Practicality
12:10 - Interior
20:56 - Usability
22:05 - Performance & Handling
30:38 - Pricing
32:!3 - Competition
33:59 - Pros & Cons
34:46 - Summary

#electriccars #familycars #peugeot308sw #peugeot308 #newcars #estatecar #peugeot #newpeugeot

[allanchapman]

Station Wagon is the Australian name for this type of car .

[dcvariousvids]

If you’re need an estate care, you’re probably going to be happy with a plodder. Either for work or for tripping with the whole family.

Is it rated to tow and if so, what are the limits, in-braked & braked?

[ISuperTed]

I have an e208 as a company car which is great for a second car. I’m thinking next year I’ll get a family EV and the e308 looks a very nice car. However, I have to echo your thoughts Bryan, it’s just too expensive to consider, unless my company get massive discounts (which they may).

I do know though that an e208 is now very expensive on my company lease scheme, more than a Model 3 (yes really), so my guess is the e308 will be priced out of consideration for me.

[jimmyc]

I have the PHEV 225 GT Premium, which should have come with 3D dash and wireless charger but because of Supply Chain issues, I was paid for the missing items, though the dealer fitted the wireless pad later on. Mine has a sunroof and a powered seat which reverses when I get in and out of the car. Mine does have all the toys, 360 camera, powered boot, heated and massage seats. 0-60 in 7.6 secs so not slow slow. They stopped the Premuim models because of the Supply Chain issues I recon.
I also paid less than the allure price you mention too.

[martinwood]

Is it a full glove box, or a peugeot special half box with a bulky fuse panel taking up the room?

[chriswatson]

Great review…unless the dealers offer eye watering discounts then they won’t shift very quickly

[bellshooter]

Great review, hit the nail on the head, performance, range and price are the issues.

[Koulis_]

This size of car should have at least a 64kwh battery.

[stphnwheeler]

Another Excellent Review. A good-looking car but this car appears to be average in many areas to command such a price.

[willielarsson]

Cars are just so expensive these days.. for this price you want more equipment. Manufacturers are taking the proverbial

[paulhammond]

Looks good internal set is good but as you say why no wireless charging and an electric with no cable storage, why. Range is poor and why the false exhaust. Not too impressed overall.

[simonevans]

My fondness for Peugeot is rapidly evaporating, In inverse proportion to price increases. Be interesting to see what dealers do as who cares what Peugeot `want`?

[jaapboode]

Good test, sympathetic presentation. For those who think they can hang a trailer behind it: towing weight is zero. Another good reason to look forward to another car. Peugeot has completely lost its way with its price policy. The car looks nice, but my money is not ugly either.

[chriswiser]

This car inside and out is the best looking estate there is so yes it has a premium.You wsnt to play you have to pay. Sure there are faster ones yadda yadda.But thats not what this car is about.Skoda absolutely boring and a money pit VAG car.BMW, Audi faster but uglier inside and out and again reliability wise money pits.Only Benz has a somewhat similarly stylish estate but the 308 still looks better outside and especially inside.S long as you are over your boy racer phase in life this car is superb

[sIightIybored]

MG5 isn't a competitor except showing up in the same search category on autotrader. It's so tiny in the back it might as well be a hatchback.

There is hopefully still the enormous Stellantis discounts from new. Would hope when VED starts not to fall afoul of the premium uplift. Might be reasonable in a few years used.

[Hell-Hound]

It's a bit "fur coat and no knickers"

[FamdeWittHamer-umoo]

The steering wheel blocks the view on the display…. Aarrgh!

[simonpaine]

Those rear wheels just don't look happy at all!
What's up with that?

[Petelmrg]

What a pity Renault aren’t doing a Megane Estate; it would cover all the shortcomings of this pretty dreary offering. I think the Megane is way better looking as well.

[willielarsson]

You lost me at no storage for cables.. smacks of laziness and or a shortcoming that engineers couldnt or wouldn’t overcome. Disappointing car. But good review