Peugeot 208 Hatchback (2012 - 2019) 1.2 PureTech (110bhp) GT Line 5d EAT6 Owner Review

Good fun to drive - comfortable around town, and has more than enough power to overtake comfortably on the motorway. I have to admit that the car does look rather deceptive - and the look of surprise on other driver's faces always makes me smile when the little Pug zips past them on the motorway - with minimum effort. (It runs just under 2500rpm at 70mph.) The EAT6 gearbox is a world away from it's predecessor, and is a lot more robust. The only thing I would say is that the 1st gear is a little short - but the rest of the gear ratios are well set. As an automatic, it's easy to use in town, but I have to admit that I tend to drive the car as a two pedal manual out of town. For the money, it's a well equipped car - and despite me saying that I wouldn't use the reverse sensors or the cruise control, I wouldn't be without either of these now The reverse sensors make parking a lot easier, and the cruise control means that you don't have to spend so much time watching the speedo with average speed cameras The dual zone climate control is a doddle to use, and the touch screen is also good - but it does show the fingerprints rather well - but the screen is easily cleaned with any good quality glass cleaner. The audio system is also good - it links to my MP3 player via the USB port and should I decide to use my phone as a satnav, it connects via Bluetooth and still allows me to listen to music via the Bluetooth connection. I would recommend is getting carpet mats, as the brushed stainless steel pedals look very pretty, but can be slippery in the wet. And if buying this as a used car - take the top level on the extended warranty, as the "standard level" doesn't cover the work needed on the rear wash pipe. Without the warranty, the repair would have been about £160, as the repair needs to have the headlining removed to access the feeder lines. Aside from the silly issues, this has been a cracking little car, and one that I am very happy with. Service intervals are 12k miles or 12 months, and at the time of posting this review, the road tax is £20 per year.