2014 Peugeot 208 Active 1.4 HDi
Summary:
So far so good
Faults:
Nothing so far.
General Comments:
Good looking Pug 208. A very sharp looking little car. Even the typical grey color of modern cars cannot dull its looks.
1.4 diesel is a good one, not very fast, but with always around 60 mpg, who can complain? Insurance and tax is as cheap as it gets also.
Interior modern and comfortable.
Smooth and quiet to drive. Plenty of space for its size.
Way more advanced car than previous 206 and 207 models in terms of drive-ability.
The 208 is a fine choice so long as you find a looked after car. And avoid the 1.0/1.2 "pure-tech" petrol's - I could be wrong but I do not think my 1.4 HDi diesel engine has the "wet-belt" which famously is awful, so I will check with my mechanic and have the belt/chain changed regardless. But if it's a simple design it should not be a problem or too expensive to change.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th June, 2025
5th Apr 2025, 17:36
Watch out for future reliability of this car - I believe you have a "wet belt" engine. Known to be troublesome as the miles rise. Look it up.