DRIVEN: All-new Peugeot 208 VTi tested in Malaysia

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UPDATE: The Peugeot 208 has been officially launched – read our launch report here.

These are indeed exciting times for the car buyer. Auto manufacturers are coming up with interesting products, vehicles with good specifications, design and driving dynamics that well eclipse their predecessors.

As consumers, we have nothing but to gain from this. At this point of time, we get better looking cars with way better specifications for the same price tag, if compared to say half a decade ago. On top of that, we also now have more variety in terms of brands and models.

Certainly, the B-segment arena has become very boisterous. The introduction of a fun, good-looking B-segment hatch with above average specifications was kicked started by the Ford Fiesta in Malaysia. There’s also the likes of the recently-launched Kia Rio, another vehicle with a bag full of features.

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The latest brand to join the mix is Peugeot with its 208, which is available locally in both five-door and three-door forms. At the time of writing, the price hadn’t yet been revealed, but stay tuned for it as the car is set to be launched later tonight.

So, if you’re in the market for a foreign, above average B-segment hatch and your budget is anywhere between RM80k to RM95k, the Peugeot 208 might be in your shopping list, but is it worth your consideration?

The Peugeot 208 is a very good looking car – it breathes the brand’s most updated design language as seen in the 508. Personally, the front end looks aggressive and sharp thanks to the large and wide grille, a bumper that has a protruding lower lip and of course those striking headlights.

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And talking about the headlights, you get projectors with Peugeot’s LED Signature Lighting as standard. Fog lamps are also standard. The front area is pretty much the same for both the five-door and three-door, while the side profile is where things start to get different, due to the door configuration.

The wheels are also different, the five-door getting 16-inch two-tone “Helium” alloys while the three-door wears 17-inch two-tone alloys in an “Oxygen” design. The three-door can be further differentiated from its more practical sibling by the full-chrome side mirrors.

Both variants share the same rear look, except for a lower bumper designed to accommodate a visible single chrome tail pipe for the three-door. The five-door’s tailpipe is hidden in comparison. The highlight of the rear is definitely the tail lamps, which seem to have elements of the 508, with its stroke-ish design. The tail lamps have been given the LED treatment as well.

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Available body colours for both models include Digital White, Platinum Black, Virtual Blue and my favourite, Rogue Red. There is also another colour called Passion Silver, which is only available for the five-door. Overall, the 208 scores well in the exterior looks department.

Inside, the car is dressed with plenty of modern design elements. You’ll see gloss black handles on the door cards, and this treatment follows through to the centre console and the instrument panel. You will also notice chrome elements in the car, at the side A/C vents and door handles.

However, I don’t really understand the slightly different chrome treatment given to the gear gaiter. Chrome treatment elsewhere looks and feels premium except for the one here, which looks a little aftermarket. Overall, the cabin feels roomy and it doesn’t feel cheap. There is a certain premium-ness to it, especially thanks to the overall design and the soft-touch dashboard. It is not as soft-touch as the 508, but it’s good.

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The storage compartments are decent, with cup holders in front of the gear lever and other storage areas like the centre arm rest and in the door cards. There is also a compartment on the right side of the multi-function steering wheel, which is where you can place your Touch N’ Go and other access cards (for your condo or office parking). The glove box (with cooler) is a let down though, which is apparent in the 508 too. Not much space here. In terms of legroom, the 208 actually surprised me a little. With someone sitting comfortably in front, I had ample leg room in the rear of the five-door, which is the only model we got to test, and there are no issues with head clearance as well.

Switches and controls are well-positioned, no problems here, and tactility is good. The thing that I really love about the interior is the instrument panel – the wide look of the panel and the design of the RPM and speed clusters with an LCD display placed in between is pleasing to the eye. This design is apparently drawn by a superbike’s instrument panel. Also evident is a glow below the panel, part of the mood lighting effects of the 208, something which has started to trickle down the “vehicle chain.”

The other highlight of the 208’s interior is the touchscreen control unit, which Peugeot calls the Interactive HD Colour Touchscreen. The unit allows you to control different aspects such as all media functions including playlists from your FM, USB and Bluetooth streaming (no CDs here), communications via Bluetooth, where you can make and receive calls (this is also assisted with the controls on the steering wheel) and other vehicle functions and settings.

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The screen is definitely large enough and is of course full colour, and as far as the design of the user interface is concerned, it looks decent. In terms of the control via the touchscreen, it’s also decent. Being so used to or rather, spoiled by the smoothness and sensitivity of Apple’s iPhone and iPad products, we do tend to expect anything that is “touchscreen” to perform as good.

In any case, I believe that the Interactive HD Colour Touchscreen is likely to get better and better (as long as Peugeot continues to develop it) and we might see a version that is closer to perfection in the next Peugeot vehicle or in the 208 facelift. All in all, a lovely, good-looking interior which is spacious enough for its segment and which feels premium, again for its segment.

Before I talk about the available interior specifications, I must compliment the Arkamys 3D audio system with its six speakers that is offered as standard. To music lovers out there who appreciate good sound quality like me, the audio system in the 208 will definitely meet your expectations, sound-wise. During the drive, we had music playing from a USB drive (given by the event organiser) as well as streamed via my iPhone 5’s Bluetooth, with good clarity right through.

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Other interior features which are offered standard for both models include digital dual-zone air conditioning, sports steering wheel with controls and height/reach adjustability, semi-bucket front seats with six-way adjustment for both driver and passenger (yes, passenger as well), 60/40 foldable rear seats giving you 1,152 litres of boot space and a 12V power socket (two would have been better), among others.

In terms of difference between the five-door and the three-door, there only two major differences: combination of leather and fabric for the three-door while the five-door gets full fabric and a panaromic roof for the three-door. The glass roof also comes with mood lighting effect, a rather neat feature.

Safety features are identical on both models. They include six airbags, ABS with EBA and EBD, ESP with Anti Skid Regulator (ASR) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) which can be deactivated, hill-start, auto-hazard on de-acceleration and two ISOFIX anchorage points on the rear seats. There’s also a centralised electric child-lock switch, which means you don’t need to manually lock or unlock it at the rear door itself.

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Other features include electric power steering, rear parking aid with audio and visual assistance, auto wipers and auto headlights and “follow me home” lights with remote function.

Meanwhile, the steering wheel is small, but somewhat nicely sized and yes, the rim is also thick enough. The overall feel of the steering wheel is good and sporty, though in terms of height adjustment some might find that the wheel is unable to be set as high as you’d want it to be.

At its highest point, it blocked my view of the instrument panel, which is something I don’t like. My first impression was not all that positive about the steering angle, but after a few kilometres, I got used to it – I was able to sit comfortably while being close enough to the controls, have a good view and most importantly, being able to control the steering wheel effectively.

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Acceleration from the 1.6 litre four-pot with Dual Variable Valve Timing & Lift (VTi) is decent, with enough pulling power, not bad considering that the car was pretty much loaded up throughout the entire drive. The engine churns out 122 PS and 160 Nm of torque, enough juice to get about and handle long distance driving.

The 208 uses a four-speed auto box with Tiptronic and Sport Mode, which pretty much holds gears longer before switching. At first glance, the term “four-speed” might stick out like a sore thumb, but it was enough to serve the 208’s purpose. Yes, transmission performance could be better, it could be snappier during gear changes but performance is adequate.

At cruising speeds on the highway at 110 km/h, the engine runs at 3,000 rpm and wind noise was quite well suppressed. The 208 felt quite planted even at higher speeds – we managed 170 km/h with three occupants on board including myself. The suspension travel was pretty good as well, not too bumpy and not too soft, and this applies to the rear cabin too. In terms of overall ride, the 208 is quite a comfortable car. The seats offer good seating posture – there certainly wouldn’t be too much fatigue over long distances.

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In terms of handling, I am impressed with the Pug, which has MacPherson struts up front with an anti-roll bar and a cross member axle at the back. I had the chance of pushing the 208 around some sharp bends and it delivered well, with good stability and predictability. I was having fun pushing the car, although slower traffic was a pain.

Bump absorption over road irregularities was also up to expectations. I managed to spend some time in slow traffic conditions and as expected, the 208 has no issues with slow manoeuvrability. The turning radius was up to expectations too.

In conclusion, the Peugeot 208 should definitely be in your shopping list if you’re looking for a car in this segment. The 208, like its highly competitive rivals, help raise the bar in terms of features offered to the car buyer. The 208 is a looker, has a beautiful cabin, drives well and comes with a lot of features.

It is versatile enough to be used as a practical Point A to B runabout but also has enough style to impress your fashion-conscious friends. For those who crave for more power, let’s just hope Nasim brings in the GTi!

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Harvinder Sidhu

Harvinder Singh Sidhu thinks there's nothing better than Formula 1, not even sliced bread. Having written about cars since 2006, he plunged head first into the industry out of a passion for all things four-wheeled and everything in between. The F1 enthusiast has been following the sport since 1999 and has been keeping up with it since. In between races he keeps himself busy as the host of the Driven motoring show and as our version of the Joker.

 

Comments

  • cosmothegod on Apr 17, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    We finally have enough cars for a decent comparison chart. Prices, safety(active/passive), power, comfort. 208, new Fiesta, Rio, citroen C3, neo, prius c etc etc..

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      • toyota prius C not ugly? u need glasses bro

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      • toyofan on Apr 18, 2013 at 1:33 am

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        • Ah Jib Gor 2.0 on Apr 18, 2013 at 11:44 am

          Prius C does indeed have that Conti look, but that of the 70’s. I can’t help but to think that it looks like the Citroen GS of the 70’s.

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      • It looks much better than dugong and siti robot..

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      • Unlike you VS. Both ugly AND boring. Muahahahaha…

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      • rafiq on Jun 10, 2013 at 11:32 pm

        I bought a 207 and never got to enjoy it. All my emails to Naza motor were never answered so all my queries gone with the wind. There is no service centre in Pahang, and I used to travel to Kemaman and even that branch closed, so I sold my car. 208 is an exciting car but Naza mootors will fail me again, so I hold on till they set up centres in the East coast especially Kuantan and Raub. Naza motor should give customer THE CONFIDENCE. Right now, I am shaken.

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        • You’re just one in a huge boat. My friends have the older 206 and the new 308 Turbo. Both tell me to look another way cause of the service. Sad truth. Naza are you listening?!

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  • Sam Nate on Apr 17, 2013 at 5:42 pm

    Oh there’s always AT only, too bad. save the manuals!!!!!

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  • cosmothegod on Apr 17, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    don’t forget renault clio..

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  • Heskey on Apr 17, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    First!!!

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  • sepul on Apr 17, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    Few things lack from the UK spec; two 12V socket (we get only one), a manual transmission, and a diesel engine option.

    I still can’t accept the glove box size.

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  • seancorr on Apr 17, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    Wow, Harvinder is back writing articles!

    Nice car the Pug 208 is, both inside and outside though the 7″ screen could have a better use to serve as a navigation screen and the rim design on the 5 door could have been better.

    But overall…not bad! Maybe somewhere down the road they could add a rear top spoiler at no cost haha!

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  • Fuel consumption figures?

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    • kolejeon on Apr 18, 2013 at 5:00 pm

      If almera can easily score 22km/l. I wonder how this car perform?

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  • assface on Apr 17, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    CAN SOMEBODY TELL ME WHY PUG IS OFFERING A 4 SPEEDO GEARBOX ?!?

    That just bloody spoils the cake !!!

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    • frenzyaustin on Apr 17, 2013 at 8:10 pm

      Erm…. Cheaper to build? Less problematic? Or those French lazy to add few more gears?

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      • not really. actually, manuals are cheaper since less internal parts. no need bigger and heavier torque converter and planetary gearset. pug offering only auto for malaysia market due to the demand. currently, more than 70% malaysian drivers opt to auto.

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        • frenzyaustin on Apr 17, 2013 at 11:53 pm

          I mean their auto box. Why can’t they offer a better box instead of a dated 4 speed. Ford fiesta can even offer a 6 speed and Kia too. They charge a premium but get a 4 speed?

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          • sepul on Apr 18, 2013 at 9:06 am

            The new Rio is a 4 speeder.

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          • big dick on Apr 21, 2013 at 5:43 pm

            The French are using Malaysia as test market….

            Thats why we are not getting the best spec!! (hence 4 speedo gearbox)

            I stand corrected

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    • devil on Apr 17, 2013 at 11:38 pm

      both almera and vios offer 4 speeders.

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      • laluan sehala on Apr 20, 2013 at 11:26 pm

        yup, and yet they sell by the bucket load. doesn’t make a big deal to those who don’t need those extra cogs.

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    • if there WAS a 5 or 6 speed auto in peugeot’s inventory for the 120hp VTi engine, it would surely have been specced in. thing is, there simply isn’t.

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  • hey. the price is there already. I clicked on the ad at the header of your blog.

    5 doors – OTR + insurance = RM 85 888
    3 doors – OTR + insurance = RM 95 888

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  • ABTguy on Apr 17, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    4 speed auto box is a deal breaker !

    Why the hack they refuse to bring in just 5 or 6 speed box. I would prefer to pay a small premium for that !

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    • Well, you are paying a premium over it here, no matter it’s 4 speed box or 5/6 speed box.

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  • Katak on Apr 17, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    Should come earlier. Too late already. Just got my Fiesta.

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  • nones on Apr 17, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    what? This french supermini goes to 85K. Naza empire is untouchables..good luck.

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  • aretick on Apr 17, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    is it true that pug power 11okm/h at 3000rpm??????
    my gen-2 1.3AT can go 120km/h at 3000rpm
    such a waste for 1.6VTi

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    • klimk on Apr 17, 2013 at 11:22 pm

      At 3000rpm, my Fiesta is doing close to 140km/h

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    • frenzyaustin on Apr 17, 2013 at 11:54 pm

      My Saga FLX also doing 3000 rpm at 110 kph with 5 person in car. Maybe the difference between CVT and 4 speed?

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    • JeremyNg on Apr 18, 2013 at 1:19 am

      My Saga BLM manual doing 3800 rpm @ 110km/h …. it the first generation that come with extremely short gear ratio !! It’s extremely noisy due to unrefined CamPro

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    • donnyyen on Apr 18, 2013 at 7:07 am

      gen2 1.3 AT is by far the worst car from proton .

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    • That has nothing to do with power.
      It’s the gear ratio.

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    • Medic on May 20, 2013 at 10:43 am

      My golf does 2200 rpm at 110km/hr speed limit.

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    • troller on Jul 29, 2013 at 2:54 pm

      my lawnmower goes like 800rpm at 10km/h… lol

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  • Sam Loo Jr on Apr 17, 2013 at 9:41 pm

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    • JeremyNg on Apr 17, 2013 at 11:29 pm

      lose 70% in a year ??!! are you mad or what ??!! Don think we are stupid and childish as you ~ if you care about RV go get a bloody house and take public transport

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    • money spent can be gained back..

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    • loss 70% value in 1 year, means the price will drop to rm26k. damn. i hope that will be true. i’m gonna buy that.

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  • GreenMonster on Apr 17, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    Haters gonna hate but this car has what it takes to capture the mass. Sleek and sexy look, reasonable drive performance, affordable to most young adults and appealing to both male and female. If I’m Honda, Toyota or Ford, I will be be afraid.

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  • omg who would want to pay NEARLY RM90K for such a small, 4 speed and little resale value car

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    • amirad on Apr 17, 2013 at 10:33 pm

      Is 4 speed autos really that bad that in real world driving conditions it really feels handicap? Is everything about numbers? 10 speed tiptronic, 310 bhp, 450 Nm torque, 0-60 mph 4.7s, max. speed 289 km/h etc. Then people will say its good and now worth buying.

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      • “At cruising speeds on the highway at 110 km/h, the engine runs at 3,000 rpm”

        Lemme see, maybe a CVT or a 6 speeders are running at 2,100 rpm = fuel saving? Not real world enough?

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      • Espresso! Quick! on Apr 17, 2013 at 10:59 pm

        unfortunately, these keyboard warriors only know numbers. little about really driving.

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      • koochai on Apr 18, 2013 at 9:38 am

        driving both auto 4-speed myvi & 6-speed fiesta week-in week-out. trust me…it’s not just about numbers as some people might think…

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        • Espresso! Quick! on Apr 18, 2013 at 5:37 pm

          Then I’s suggest you try the 208 out first, objectively. The 208 is nothing like a Myvi.

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  • klimk on Apr 17, 2013 at 11:25 pm

    I would really like to know the driving dynamics compare to Fiesta

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    • You can check it out here;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umdmfWcWR6Y

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  • donnyyen on Apr 18, 2013 at 7:03 am

    when nexus 4 and nexus 7 tablet out people start complain the price LG has markup and compare to iphone price same to US .

    the car here sold 2-3 times more ,
    and this kind of engine / body spec sold with a premium price .

    how many are willing to buy and pay rather than defend it?

    anyone that have brain will choose a better value car rather than payin 5 digits blindly to
    tax / goverment

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  • synzz on Apr 18, 2013 at 8:50 am

    if only the GTI was here.

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  • Xefron on Apr 18, 2013 at 9:12 am

    Gonna test drive it and compare it with Preve.Huehuehue.

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  • Abg Long on Apr 18, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    Really is a beauty inside out!! 208 & 508 both i like.

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  • Maserati on Apr 18, 2013 at 3:04 pm

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    • David D on Apr 22, 2013 at 6:42 pm

      Well, Maserati, or shall i call you ‘Mamapapamsia’ as per your Low Yat username, you seriously can’t stop dissing cars you don’t like just because of all these issues? You have just changed from a rubbish commentator, all the way to an absolute parasite, who tries to stir up hatred in every single posting.

      So you say a Peugeot drives like crap, don’t you? Well, judging from all the baseless rubbish you post, it is obvious that you DON’T own a French car, instead relying on rhetoric to get your message across. But, then, when Jap cars get condemned for their unreliability, you say nothing. Absolutely nothing.

      Last but not least, if you wanna boast about how you drive a Golf GTI and compare it to a small Kia Rio, which is of a much different class, it already goes to show your sheer arrogance. You think just because you are rich, you can go around dissing other brands, and insulting owners like us? Well, how about having a slap to your face for being this stupid, bastardized moron who deserves nothing but a hard slap to the face. I don’t drive a Peugeot, just an Accord and a Spectra, but your rubbish attitude disgusts me till kingdom come!

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    • Harvin on Sep 05, 2013 at 2:10 am

      you sir , a typical dickhead?

      What do you drive? A proton? OH WOW REAL FANCY.
      if you had a car the same name as your user name you woulnt be commenting on it matey

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  • michelin on Apr 18, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    how is the performance of after-sales service of NAZA currently?

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  • Hadi75 on Apr 18, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    110kmh at 3000rpm….modern trucks can do better than that….

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  • atifjeelan on Apr 18, 2013 at 5:20 pm

    For me its still a nice car inside out. interm of specs, defenitly 208 deliver the best value for money.

    pros: Nice tail design, HD Interactive Screen,6 air bag

    cons: quite ugly looking for the face

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    • hmm..i have the exact opposite.. i dislike the tail, somehow i feel that the rear bumper is too ‘fat’..doesn’t gel well with the car body… real light assembly is nice though..

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  • TopGear on Apr 18, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    Noticed in the photo that all units of PUG 208, come with
    plate no W12345A … is this the new no plate for KL ?

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    • Cookie Monster on Apr 19, 2013 at 12:21 am

      Temporary plate for unregistered cars. You will see this plate no on those spy shot cars too.

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  • stephen t on Apr 19, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    I have seen the car but on the touch screen, I never tried it. the review seem to suggest the screen is not as good as iPAD which make me suspect this is a resistive touch screen device. Since this is common on most control unit for automotive.

    if this is true. I think the UI can be improved but the wish of getting better sensitivity on the touch panel is going to be limited as it is not using the same tech as we all get so used to now.

    well I could be wrong since the review didn’t specifically describe and I didn’t really try the unit

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  • burn1892 on Apr 19, 2013 at 11:42 pm

    just got back from a test drive…overall very nice..to make it easy, spaciousness is better than a myvi…comes with a free ipad mini, not sure if its a nationwide pug promo tho’

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    • helios on Apr 21, 2013 at 1:56 am

      where did u go for test drive? i went to ttdi plaza no such offer of ipad mini. hmm the salesperson hiding it?

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  • love the look! but have reservations on the service you get from naza.

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    • That’s what I heard from friend of mine who own PGU. Poor service & double standard. Like to hear from other PGU’s owner

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  • Mechanic on Apr 26, 2013 at 10:09 am

    oooo… Its a Peugeot. My advise, avoid this brand here in Malaysia. (Frm. Me who drive Peugeot car).

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    • rafiq on Jun 10, 2013 at 11:18 pm

      I bought a 207 and never got to enjoy it. All my emails to Naza motor were never answered so all my queries gone with the wind. There is no service centre in Pahang, and I used to travel to Kemaman and even that branch closed, so I sold my car. 208 is an exciting car but Naza mootors will fail me again, so I hold on till they set up centres in the East coast especially Kuantan and Raub. Naza motor should give customer THE CONFIDENCE. Right now, I am shaken.

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  • yes, naza service think twice..thrice !! 2 years ago i was a casual reader just like most of us, never take seriously about all those ppl complaining bout naza service, until the day i had some issues with my car during warraty period..the nightmare begins….

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  • Sam Loo on Apr 28, 2013 at 11:52 pm

    And most of all, Trade in Value of Pijat just as bad as kimchis

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  • 4-speed? LOL!
    last year i considered to buy 207, then after test-drove it; the only word that goes to mind: it sucks – gear change is NO BETTER than my ’03 Kia Spectra; 4 speed auto-gearbox? what, is this vehicle designed in 1985?

    and now they continued using 4-speed gearbox. i’d rather have 3 MyVis at home then having one of these relic at home.

    btw all the MyVis at home are 5-speed manual, and they are AWESOME (relative to pug 206/207)

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    • laluan sehala on Apr 29, 2013 at 2:43 pm

      that’s where you are, that’s where you’ll stay. and all the better for it.

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  • Can anyone tell me if this Pg 208 can only run on Ron 97?

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  • The first batch of 100 units sold since last week. Another 500 units coming later. Waiting list is 1.5 motnhs to 2 months now. Yesterday the salesman at TTDI showed me the new booking for the day was more than 20 units at TTDI alone. I have test drive the car last weekend and I do agree it was not as responsive as Fiesta but it is technically fully imported from Europe as compared to Fiesta which is assembled in Thailand with their local content (more plasticky) compared with 208. Just booked the 3 doors. Ford’s service centre isn’t any better either. Need to check with my salesman on the Ipad Mini though. Thanks for the tip.

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  • adrian on Jun 05, 2013 at 12:40 am

    Yeah, just test drive the 208 yesterday at TTDI. SA never mention about the ipad too but a minimal discount only. Going to book 1 soon. As for the service centre SA did mention not to go to Glenmarie. Other places is ok.

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  • Guys can i have your opinions on 208 gearbox ? do we expect problems like other pf models ? Thanks

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    • fedupwithAL4 on Jun 17, 2013 at 10:15 pm

      Dear Cody,
      typical AL4 behaviour…2nd to 3rd jerking is normal…just ignore it..
      Aftr service, mechanic will reset the whole thing…u need to retrain ur gear shift pattern again…(at least 50km to get the ecu to memorize ur driving style…adehhhh…)
      first2-3 yrs solenoid will kong…then kong again on the 5th yr….now I’m running on my 3rd solenoid…haha..
      they revised it to AL6…last I heard still the same problem…I guess probably due to additional rule they added in the gear change logic..autoadaptive as they called it…but then, machine can never replace the human thinking in changing gears…how I miss shifting stick again…huhu

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    • I am driving 4 gear 308 vti for the last three years. This tiptronic auto adaptive system gets information about your driving style and adjusts itself. This is the reason I get a very good fuel economy although it is a 4 gear system. This is an advantage over other 4 gears offered by japanese or ford for example. I dont have any problem yet as far as gear or other issues. Only the battery life is approx one year which is short in my opinion. This is due to the fact that the coolant circulation pump is run by the battery and not by the engine. This is standard in all european cars, hence the battery runs out quickly. This is problematic for us in ASIA but is a good thing in cold countries where the pump do not work until the engine becomes warm. This saves a couple of mililiters of fuel on every engine start.

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  • kimaisa on Sep 08, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    May I know how much roughly the cost for the maintenance/service? The range price would be sufficient enough. How much the regular and major service would cost?

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  • I managed to spend some time in slow traffic conditions and as expected, the 208 has no issues with slow manoeuvrability.

    objection please… it jerks a lot due to gear changes during low speed…the salesman also agrees and told me that when braking,it will jerk…

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    • really bad on Jan 28, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      Drove both the 308 and the 208… for those saying that the 4-speeder is ok and decent, please go and test drive both these cars and you will notice the difference. The 4-speeder is absolutely horrible and the worse part is the engine noise, do not expect it to be as quiet as a merc or other german marques but come on.. to hear the engine revving like it is out of air all the time is ridiculous. drove the 308 and was immediately impressed, 6 speeder very smooth and responsive and the cabin was so much quieter. The 208 is stressful to drive IMHO but the 308 turbo is an absolute darling. I know this 2 cars are differently priced, but for something thats almost 90k in price, the 208 deserved at least a better gbox.

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      • really bad on Jan 28, 2014 at 3:33 pm

        just to add in, the 208 4-speeder does not just jerk constantly, it also seems to cant make up its mind when it should upshift or even downshift, dragging each gears and making the whole car feels uncomfortable. Surely they can make this better with even a 5-speeder gbox, this 4 speeder is really horrible.

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  • Fazrbulous on Jan 08, 2014 at 9:26 am

    Hi, I went for a test drive last Friday for Pug 208 5 doors.Yes, they are offering the mini i pad.I am sorry, I am not an atuo-vocab literate, but from my experience of a test drive in Putrajaya, the handling, cornering and braking are better than Prius C. The look ..yes..it’s sexy, very beautifully designed and the interior is much much nicer than Prius C (again). I have also seen the 208 GTI…aouww…but have not test drive it. Interior…yes! Great and the leather smells awesome!

    Em…I wish that Pug 208 has the auto start button and the keyless entry feature..the I’ll buy it without hesitation..(maybe..haha!)

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  • Verlyn Cheah on Sep 29, 2014 at 11:51 pm

    How is the after sales service for Naza Peugeot 208?
    Roughly how much per service?
    How is the petrol consumption?

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  • Cant wait to have 1..maitainance cost high or low?service

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