Overall, Peugeot was the strongest-ranking French brand again, finishing 8th out of 30 manufacturers. Peugeot has a good reputation for safety and the 308 isn't any exception, getting a five-star crash-test rating from Euro NCAP. The 308 is a practical and stylish hatchback but there is a much better all-rounder in its class in the form of the Volkswagen Golf, as well as cars that trump it in specific areas - the Honda Civic is way better to operate a vehicle, for example. The Peugeot 308 came 63rd inside our 2020 Driver Power owner satisfaction survey of the top 75 cars currently for sale in the UK.

At Peugeot, the exact design is within our DNA. The model has been updated with modern new bumpers, modernized entertainment features and new safety technologies. Improved from the most recent Vertigo Blue, the brand new Peugeot 308 stands out for its boldness and fluidity. The Peugeot 308 is a functional family car that specializes in futuristic interiors and is built with fuel-efficient engines. The shape of the animated 2021 Peugeot 308 family model, including the 305, modern 306 and wide 307 animation manufactured by Pininfarina, has evolved over the years. Its front puts the Lyon in the center stage and covers all its power with a vertical checkered grille and a cover with a dynamic bumper.

It isn't all just show, either; the construction largely compliments the style, even though the Mini feels even more sturdily screwed together. The 208's interior is one of the very strikingly designed in the small car class – even including premium models, such as for example the Audi A1.The utilization of high-end materials and soft-touch surfaces allow it to be feel upmarket, too, and in the event that you select GT Line trim you'll receive some fancy ambient interior lighting. Select Allure trim or above and you'll also obtain a wireless phone charging pad. A bigger, 10.0in touchscreen with sat nav can be obtained being an option from Allure trim. At least Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come as standard so you can effectively bypass the Peugeot software. Neither screen can be as hi-def as the same in a Polo or Seat Ibiza, and Peugeot's operating-system isn't as intuitive to use, either. Entry-level Active models obtain a 7.0in touchscreen with shortcut buttons on both parties of the screen.

Inside, things have also moved up a gear thanks to a few novel flourishes such as for example Peugeot's minimalist i-Cockpit layout featuring a big 9.7-inch touchscreen instead of the most common scattering of buttons and switches. In keeping with other Peugeots, you look over, as opposed to through, the tiny controls to see the instruments – it's an unusual touch, and something you'll either get up with or won't.

The 127bhp Puretech 130 (available only with an automatic gearbox) adds much more pace, but for most it will be an unwanted expense, given that the 100 is so good. The lowest priced petrol engine may be the 74bhp Puretech 75, but when you can stretch your allowance to the 99bhp Puretech 100, you should have secured the pick of the range. It's absolutely perfect for propelling you along on A-roads and motorways without any fuss, and is livelier than a Renault Clio or Volkswagen Polo with equivalent power. The Puretech 100 is a relatively strong engine that pulls from low revs and feels gutsy in the event that you work it harder.

There are several great petrol engines, too, such as the 1.2-litre PureTech 130, that may return 51.9mpg and emits 100-108g/km thanks to its turbocharged, three-cylinder design and small size. A 1.5-litre BlueHDi 130 diesel, which could return an extraordinary 62.7mpg on the new WLTP cycle and emits 92-100g/km of CO2, has replaced the old 1.6-litre BlueHDi. Even in the standard range, you're not short of choice of petrol or diesel engines.

The 1.2-liter three-cylinder petrol engines may also be noteworthy. 1.5 is flexible, so you will need to repeat it infrequently, and that makes the 308 reasonably fast. The 129-horsepower version of 1.2 feels extraordinary and fast, however not worth the additional expense. The high-performance 1.6 petrol is reserved for Peugeot's GT and GTi models. The 109-horsepower engine is great at low revs and chooses gasoline, and this is our favorite engine. The Peugeot 308 diesel engine is a 1.5-liter engine with 128 horsepower that replaces the recently obsolete 1.6-liter with 118 horsepower – a product that's existed since the car was manufactured. Obviously, the penalty because of this speed is a significant thirst for fuel. They're very powerful and have great performance as the turbochargers rotate.

The existing model doesn't just stack up well against its mainstream rivals; the higher priced versions in the 208 range are an authentic option to the Audi A1 and Mini, for folks who aren't overly bothered about reduced badge. There's also a solitary diesel engine, but the true headline-grabber is the fully electric e-208. The newest Peugeot 208, though, is one of the good ones, and should be on your shortlist – particularly when you're prepared to cover a little more compared to the class norm for a properly special interior Peugeot 308 and a comfortable ride. It is a pretty simple model make, with four trims a selection between three petrol engines.