Peugeot 108

Peugeot 108 1.0 Active (2019) Review

Fast Facts

Price: R179 900
Engine: 1.0-litre naturally-aspirated 3-cylinder
Power/Torque: 53 kW / 93 Nm
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Fuel economy: 4.3 L/100 km (claimed)
Load space: 196-780 litres

Pricing & Warranty

The 1.0 Active costs R179 900 and comes with a 5-year/100 000 km comprehensive warranty, a 5-year/ 100 000 km comprehensive service plan.

Verdict

The Peugeot 108 is the first of many new models that Peugeot/Citroen will be re-/introducing in South Africa. While it is essentially a platform-sharing exercise with sister brand Citroen and Toyota, the 1.0 Active brings a bit more tech and safety features to the table. The lively engine suits the playful and compact nature of the car and any suspicions of it being underpowered will be allayed, especially if it's just one person in the car. There's also that excellent fuel consumption to keep in mind. Okay, so in terms of practicality, it is outgunned... Renault's Sandero offers much more passenger space and luggage capacity, for example, but that being said, the Peugeot's features and extensive after-sales package count for a lot.

While many (still) question the reliability of Peugeot, the 108 is mechanically similar to the Aygo and Toyotas are renowned for endurance and fuss-free ownership. The icing on the cake with the 108 is the Peugeot Pride back-up that underpins the product. The 1.0 Active comes standard with a 5-year/100 000 km warranty, a 5-year/100 000 km service plan, roadside assistance, 24-hour customer care contact centre, licence renewal reminder, as well as service plan and warranty expiry notifications. No other budget car in South Africa can match that level of after-sales back-up! If you don't need to cart many passengers or much cargo around, the Peugeot 108 offers a lot for its price. Plus, it should be cheap to own and run.

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Peugeot 108 1.0 Active (2019) Review

The Peugeot and Citroen brands have been relaunched in South Africa, so it's time to sample what they offer. First up: the budget-friendly Peugeot 108. Does it have what it takes to be competitive in this hotly-contested segment? We like: Low cost of ownership, low fuel consumption, numerous...
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Tested: Peugeot's 108 is a chic, and safe option

Verdict

Once again, whether the Peugeot 108 is the right car for you depends on what you’re looking for. If space or performance are priorities then you might want to look elsewhere, but if you’re seeking a chic and Eurocentric car that’s packed with comfort and safety features then this Peugeot will be right up your alley.

Of course, there’s also the Volkswagen Up to consider, which has a similar starting price but with a bit less spec, and you might also be looking at the new Hyundai Atos, which comes at a 20 grand price saving, but keep in mind that it has less safety features and only a two-star safety rating.

If you’re buying a car for your student child, the 108 is an especially appealing package, particularly considering the safety features fitted as standard.

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Tested: Peugeot's 108 is a chic, and safe option

It's not the biggest, nor the most powerful option at the price, but the 108 has a quality feel and impressive features count.
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Thousands of students will be waiting with bated breath on their matric results, while others will be hoping they’ve done enough to secure admission to their university of choice.

If you are one of the lucky ones to gain acceptance to university, you’ll be needing a set of wheels to get you to uni and back home again. Unfortunately, sometimes the car we want is just a bit out of reach financially.

Luckily, we at Wheels24 understand the need to have your own ride. That’s why we came up with a few options for you (and your parents) to look at.

Our criteria was simple: it has to be a hatchback with a starting price of under R200 000. If the range had more than one model, the most expensive one should not exceed R200k, either.

Furthermore, you’d find that all of the cars in our list is fitted with air conditioning, power steering, and a sound system that can play your music either via Bluetooth or an AUX connection.

Renault Kwid: R144 900 - R154 900

Datsun Go: R159 100 - R184 200

Hyundai Atos - R159 900

Peugeot 108 - R179 900

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We list four cars, from four reputable automakers, that we think are ideal fits if you're heading to university this year.
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ChrisThomas said:
They’re selling end of cycle 208s brand new for a similar price from what I’ve seen lately (looking for a car for my brother in law at the R180k mark) so me thinks if people are going for a pug they’ll go for the 208 instead at the same money.
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That could be a possible smaller factor yes but I just think in the local market "budget sector" Peugeot has no real name for itself. The top dogs here are Suzuki, Hyundai. To a lesser extent Kia & Toyota.

I still feel the 108 is severely underated though.
 
hmm.. so if setting your mind to it (and they allow this), buy a sh!tbox for less than 15k, trade it in for the 108 and profit :) ..well, profit if you dont want to trade in your current car
 
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