The 208 GTi 208hp edition will come in Malaysia ?

I can't drive manual hahaha

It's already in showrooms. RM 143,888

Do you have any relatives/friends driving 208? I would really love to know more about their feedbacks.
Heard that 208 has quite serious problems with its build quality. Am not sure if it's true. Saw brand new 408 turbo @ RM87k but that's probably gonna bring a whole lot of problems.
I came across some reviews from foreign websites claiming that this engine is very good, but I would love to get some feedbacks from local owners. It's been barely 1 month since Nasim introduced this model so... so far i haven't found even 1 lol.

How do you think about the build quality of your peugeots?
It was my first choice until I realized that the monthly installment will start killing me after 2 years. To me, RM95k+ for a B-seg hatchback is not really worth the money. Money matters more lol.
Am going to view 208 in the showroom on tomorrow. Fiesta's center console is really a big problem to me. The only reason why I'm considering the current gen is the promo.

bro, where u get 87k for 408? i see in peugeot website it is almost 140k leh

Reliability is the only issue that matters the most to me.

Let me do a quick breakdown of the B segment hatchbacks

Ford Fiesta Ecoboost:
This is a very good driver's car, great handling, good performance and good fuel economy. Yes I agree the interior is ugly, so if you can wait, wait for the next gen Fiesta, should be coming out late this year
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars...ecs-and-gallery
Do note though, Sime Darby motors servicing has quite a bad reputation.

Peugeot 208:
Very good performance on paper, interior is quite ok. BUT Peugeot is known to have serious reliability issues plus Peugeot Malaysia service center is also known to be slow. Personally i'd say stay away from Peugeot cars.

Mazda 2:
I have a M2 sedan, really great handling, performance is above average and the interior is very nice and simple, plus fuel economy is top of its class due to its 14:1 compression ratio, again top of its class. Plus the exterior is sexy. Bad thing about the M2, its one of the more expensive B-segments, suspension and steering is known to have issues though you can warranty and Mazda service center are quite good, I've had mine for 5 months now no issues yet. Its a fun little car but rear seat is the most cramp in its class, more of a driver's car.

Honda Jazz:
Most practical of the B-Segments, magic seats have alot of customizability, boot space is the best in B-segment hatchbacks, rear seat is super spacious, also alot of cubby holes and cup holders. You can fit a washing machine with the seats folded down. Reliability is pretty good and since Honda has many customers, spare parts are easy to source. On the negative side, its the most boring to drive, the CVT is not responsive, suspension is floaty, performance is so-so, the Jazz is the least fun to drive

VW Polo:
Not much experience with the Polo 1.6. On the plus side, its the cheapest to own at 77k before rebates. The 1.6 MPI uses conventional automatic unlike the dreaded unreliable DSG in the previous 1.2 TSI. Also its the cheapest continental car you can get, fit and finish is also good.

Exactly what I'm looking for.

TS, tumpang thread yea...
I'm also considering to get a hatchback card something within 100k.
Since the new Rio is out, any comments?

Skip the Rio I would say, we're getting the old engine here, which is low on power and doesnt have good fuel consumption. Unless we suddenly get the 1.0 Kappa turbo like in other markets, I'd write this off the list.

Just recently I tested out the new Peugeot 208, and I must say I'm really impressed by the package you get for a damn low 73k price tag. Engine is nice, and the turbo doesn't have much lag unlike the 1.2 TSI in Volkswagen Vento. Interior is amazing and beautiful, with some very nice fit and finish, soundproofing is really good. Handling is good as well though not as good as the Mazda 2, but engine is very torque y. Now I can't really say much about the reliability, it is a completely new engine though that Peugeot claims to be more reliable than their Prince engines of the past. There is a 5 year warranty on the engine and gearbox. But really for 73k its a damn good price.

Haven't driven the Peugeot before but what I can tell you about fiesta is its a fun car to drive but its pricey on the other hand. Peugeots are also not popular with their reliability compared to ford and so yea

VW have released the new Polo in other markets. It's bigger than the old (current) model. That might be worth waiting for.

If the TS values reliability, he should buy the Jazz.

Latest Polo under MQB platform is nice but do not know when it will enter into the Malaysia market.

"Stay away from Peugeot"

Mazda 2 is better than Jazz if you do not mind the small interior space and with Naturally aspirated engine. Jazz is just a basic boring mass production car by Honda.

But hearing so much negative comments on the after sales service and maintenance for Peugeot....doesn't sound promising...
I'm just a working adult, don't hope that my car will give me problem in the long run....

If that's the case then do consider the Mazda 2, since your budget is 100k. Go test drive it, its really fun to drive and since its an NA engine, you don't have to worry about Turbo maintenance.

What's NA engine eh? sorry ah, noob driver here.
I read a bit about Mazda 2, and comments are mostly about it's a 'driver's card not 'passengers', as the space is pretty limited for rear passengers.. hmm...