We haven't tried it in the latest car, but it's our favourite choice for the closely related Peugeot 208 so it should be up to the job. The 129bhp 1.2 PureTech 130 petrol is the most popular The small steering wheel means the Peugeot 2008 feels surprisingly agile on the open road, too, although – like other Peugeot models – it can make it feel slightly darty on the motorway. It's not as fun to drive as a Ford Puma but it feels safe enough, and it doesn't lean too much in corners. While the ride quality isn't quite as compliant The Peugeot e-308 is an all-electric version of the existing Peugeot 308 hatchback, sitting above the Peugeot e-208 and Peugeot e-2008 in the brand's electric range. It marks the latest stage in the brand’s plans to offer electrified (including hybrid and mild-hybrid) versions of each model in its line-up by 2025. Reliability. Peugeot’s reliability has improved; Previous 2008 had a few recalls; Only one recall so far; The previous Peugeot 2008 suffered quite a few recalls throughout its life, but Peugeot’s reputation for building dependable cars has improved in the last few years, with newer models like the 3008 and 5008 proving to be more reliable. The 208 isn’t too pricey to service, even at a main dealer, and once it hits three years old it’ll qualify for Peugeot’s fixed price servicing, which starts at £115 for the most basic service. Expensive and not reliable. Memang stupid car to buy. Card PM. Report Top. Like Quote tchback/7285696 2017 Peugeot 208 1.2 PureTech Hatchback RM 41,700 4 years The Peugeot 2008 Mk1 shares a lot of its features with the Peugeot 208 Mk1 supermini, which isn’t a car that’s performed amazingly well for reliability over the years. However, it seems Verdict. Cosmetic upgrades may give the Peugeot E-208 fresh appeal, particularly with existing customers being traded into one. But the small EV market has moved faster than this car’s development. Even more impressive is the limited edition 208 GTi 30th, posting a figure of just 125g/km despite being more powerful and faster than the standard car. The 1.6-litre THP engine is used elsewhere in the range, so Peugeot 208 GTi reliability is likely to be strong enough to assuage any fears you may have. Tyre wear wasn’t a worry, the 1.2-litre engine didn’t consume any oil, and besides the usual Peugeot bugbears of lazy keyless start and bonkers automatic wipers, none of the 208’s on-board Gy7ra2.