@A real bisexual petrol-head I see you comment a lot here so you must be a hater. The man tries to cove in 10 min almost all that matters. Even the damn cover and no place to store it. I was gone with my car and suddenly i had to lift something up. I couldn't do it because i had no where to store the cargo cover. if you don't like it don't watch it. easy as that
The scratchy black plastics in many of the new cars are annoying as hell. It is just something which is cheap and can ruin the whole feeling. All cheap car has these black plastics (and yes, even mid-level cars as well) and I just can't stand it. It can turn ugly really fast, so no, it is not just Matts problem. It shows dust instantly, fingerprints, scratches.... Why do the manufacturers use them? I have no idea.
the mazda design is great and sporty, peugeot have done good with the design especially the back, but the mazda feels lighter and is faster and probably the japenese quality is better so it will live longer
@@zerohour2703 Yes, it will, and the quality will be better inside too, its just the flair that the 508 holds in terms of design interior and exterior wise, its very strong. I would still favour the 6 though, it just does everything you want a car to do with elegance
@swansea007791 Still, there are some drawbacks in case of Mazda (it's the care which I consider as the best candidate to buy this Year) - I case of Wagon, You can't get with back seats split 40:20:40 :( It's a pity, it does not have the same size of boot as for example Kia Ceed... Well, design... :)
@@miskatonic6210 have you actually driven the newest revision. I own the Signature which is the top line trim in the USA with a turbo engine and the interior is approaching German levels of quality. IMO Prior to 2018, yes the onterior felt a little plasticky.
@@Highwayzero The quality is actually quite good and it's the most reliable car here. The Mazda is the least reliable car here. Stop being a delusional and uneducated fanboy
I just picked up the Opel Insignia Elite 2.0 Turbo - 170 hp. Beautiful and at 130Km (80+ mph) on a french motorway over 500km's the car returned 6.6/100 litres or 42.80 miles per gallon. I purchased based on my head - now it's also won my heart :)
@@gavin9873 I have the 2017 grand sport 1.6 diesel. My brother had 6.3 only in city/countryside and drive like a crazy. Personally I have maximum 5L/100 on autoband and 5.5 maximum in the countryside
@@MrNotorius007 Some do, but only because people like the look, not because they're a good thing. More wind noise, worse door function, less weather proof. They make sense in a soft-top, other than that they are horrible.
Agreed! Great car, good economy and best engine! I couldn't resist buying mine in the red! The only issue I have is with the saloon boot. I used to own the previous shape Mazda 6 Sport and had acres of space in the boot.
EqualsDeath no it has loads of features I said the exact same thing to my dad but then I sat in the drivers seat and went through the options we’ve had the car for a year and a half and it’s great for me as a passenger but I think he’ll be upgrading to an Audi after this.
What I find interesting is that Peugeot now owns Vauxhall. But I own the North American version of this Mazda with the turbo. Very nice car for money. Best balance of sport, practicality, looks and reliability. Mazda has really been stepping up their game. The new 3 look unbelieveable.
No it doesn't. It looks like a Mazda. In 3 years it will look old. Japanese/Korean cars are still not at the point of holding onto to their value in their looks like the Europeans.
@@c0smoKram3r The fuck? Even The previous Mazda 3 looks better than anything in its class. The new one is miles above what Audi or even Mercedes delivers in terms of looks. Hell, interior is better too.
Very happy with my insignia country tourer 2.0t. I have all options except sunroof. Very good comfort and im most impressed by the adaptive chassi. Very comfy when you want but can also be stiff and you dont feel the size of the car at all.
The Vauxhall Insignia has better colours than that unattractive white paint in the video. The Lava Red for example is, in my opinion, the best looking Insignia colour of them all. And it only costs an extra £285 (same as that white). The Insignia will look even much better if you go for the VX Line spec and then add the optional £1,295 IntelliLux LED Matrix headlights. It's just a shame that in this video, a low spec Insignia was compared to high spec opponents. Both the Mazda 6 and Peugeot 508 featured in this video are the ranging topping models while the Insignia is not. It still won the comparison nonetheless. It deserved it, because the Insignia is a very good car.
Yeah, we got an Insignia with those LED headlights and 18 inch wheels. Also it’s got a space gray paint (I think it’s called that) and it’s just gorgeous. It’s a great value too. And it’s got great build quality. Nothing rattles, shakes or anything. Edit: I just fixed I typo
@@wargames8503 yeah, we have an insignia too. But 2015 model and with xenon headlights. But for that price you find better ones like audi a4 or something like that 🙂
@@wargames8503 same here, but with dark blue color.. LED headlights are a must! especially if you drive a lot during nights.. plus, they are extremely accurate in term of detecting other cars, so you never blind anybody with automatic lights on.
JaM yeah, you just turn them on and they do everything for you. It just lights up the whole road and all of its surroundings. They’re awesome. But I don’t like the fact that on Europe models, they can’t use the tail lights as turn signals as it was designed to do. So they just stuck on some generic halogen turn signals. Also you don’t get those cool electric massage seats as standard in Europe models.
I’ve had the range topping Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 Turbo 4x4 (260hp petrol) now for 1.5 yrs and 27000kms and it’s actually the best car I’ve owned, including 3 Audis (of one S4), one MB, one VW, 2 Jeeps, 3 Hyundais, 1 Fiat, 3 Fords, 1 Chevy, a MINI and 8 Porsches. Actually I chose the Insignia over a Porsche SUV/Panamera. The total package the Insignia delivers is absolutely awesome. Besides the amazing Intellilux matrix lights which is always left at auto high beam, the Webasto heater and the super duper FlexRide chassis, I must say the BOSE noise cancelling system of the passenger compartment is my favorite tech. The mechanical 4x4 system with the active tourqe diff on the rear axel is brilliant driving on Scandinavian winter roads. And the towing capacity of 2.2tonnes makes it a capable hauler also. Brilliant car from Rüsselsheim, before any PSA interference. It’s a keeper!
@@car-mazing It was about Peugeots from the 2000s, also he wrote a piece about the 308 GTI and said that it's a car that asks for any excuse to be driven. So there-ya-go you Negative Nelly. Also on a side note: Jeremy Clarkson is an entertainer, so his reviews (on top gear) were always heavily biased for the sake of entertainment.
@@stephenmurray2851 because I bought a VW golf dsg bluemotion for better economy and its had the matrix for the gearbox go and the heater go within the first 6 months of having it. I had the Mazda for nearly 3 years and done over 50000 miles in it with no fault. The golfs cost me over £2500 to get fixed
@@4039byrne Jesus. I honestly don't think the German brands are as reliable as they once were. I'd love the mazda 6 but it's a little too big for me I think.
@@stephenmurray2851 yeah I agree. I don't feel like I lost any space getting a golf, strangely feels just as quick too (only a 1.6d). I do enjoy the smaller size of the golf. I am thinking about getting another lower milage 6. Very reasonable prices and very reliable
Just purchased a 508 First edition, i get it on Saturday, never been blown away by how pretty a car is (apart from supercars etc..) its visually stunning, and to find out its got, self park, night vision, motorway steering lane assist, adaptive cruise control, the thing basically drives itself.
@@265justy 5 year warranty and JD power survey results say you are wrong. But hey, don't let facts or the hard work PSA have put in trick you, you know best
Visually the Insignia was always going to be on the back foot with it being supplied for the test in White, which any of these cars would tend to look a little featureless. Give it a similar metallic colour to the others and it's appearance wouldn't be as cool as the Peugeot but would certainly bring it more up to par. Good value family hatchback.
Still think the Mazda would be the best long term purchase, as in the other two will start falling to bits long before the Mazda, as well as far less depreciation.
@RogerPierre your point? get outta here with that anecdotal garbage. Study after study have found Mazda to be more reliable than any European brand. Period.
@RogerPierre Mazda have improved massively over the past few years let alone the past 10-15 (when Ford had a big stake in Mazda) the quality for the value you pay is incredible. Look at the safety features you get as standard on the majority of the ranges. The mazda 6 will not lose as much money over 3 years as the other models. Stop talking rubbish. Brand snobbery
@@AR-ix8fq That's simply factualy incorrect. Porsche is currently ranked 3rd in reliability after Toyota and Lexus. Those "studies" you mentioned never include Lada or Dacia, Lada and Dacia are proven to last up to 1 million kilometers "on every car" on top of being dirt cheap to buy and maintain. Mazda is also proven and rated worse in reliability then Škoda, Seat, Peugeo, Volvo and Opel So yeah, there are around 10 European car makers that are head and shoulders above Mazda in reliability. Stop ignoring facts and don't be a fanboy
@@JamesSmith-gc4tv Their rlwkabiloty is still worse then 50% of all car makers. On top of that Peugeot keep their value more and arw more reliable. You are literally a part of brand snobery, ypu ignore facts and reality
I have to strongly disagree with Matt's recommendation to get the Mazda with a 180hp diesel. NO! If you want a diesel you get the Peugeot, or just one of the VW family. Mazda is for the 2.0 naturally aspirated old-school car with a manual, or the 2.5 with an automatic . Also I knew several people with both these engines - the petrol owners were way happier than the diesel.
Yeah its really intuitive. My partner got into my new car, looked at the radio, found the channels she wanted, and went and saved them. Easy to do and new user friendly. You don't even need a "nav" model if you have a phone with Google maps or whatever the iphones use. Just use Android Auto/Apple Car Play.
Yeah, the Mazda infotainment looks like it's from the early 2000's, and the Peugeot one looks gaudy as fuck. What's up with companies building cars and not hiring UX designers for their software?
I actually like the exterior design of the Vauxhall/Opel. It sort of reminds me of a Mercedes. But the Mazda definitely has the best interior. With the practicality of the Insignia I'd love to mix them both.
Mazda for me. Love it heaps though the Insignia (which is sold as a Commodore/Calais here in Australia) is a nice car with a good balance of tech and luxury but due to its name here its very disliked!
The Insignia is a fantastic car, I have a 2020 1.5D and it's comfy, practical and fast enough. However I have no clue how Matt managed to get only 32 MPG from this model, I've averaged 55MPG over the last 2500 miles and on a motorway run at a steady cruise controlled 70 mph it always returns 65 MPG with normal Shell diesel and 72 MPG with Shell Vpower Diesel. Methinks Matt didn't reset the trip after all his hooning around.
I love that they still make cars like that, especially the 508. I feel like everything nowadays is hatchback or SUV, and me I always loved these kind of "dad cars"
I have driven the 508 and insignia and I can say the Peugeot wins hands down on quality and feel no to mention looks.. The Mazda is a good car no denying it but to me it’s just not got that wow factor the Peugeot has..👍🏼 well done Peugeot. Nice to see something other than boring VAG all the time..
@A real bisexual petrol-head It's like comparing a Vespa to a Boeing 737 and saying the Vespa can't compete with the 737 because it can't fit 200 people on it.
Great review and even though the Peugeot and the Mazda look pretty sharp. The Vauxhall has a good blend of smart and style (in black and with the led headlights) and the insignia is quite good to drive,
It's pure badge snobery. I was mocked for buying Vauxhall the first time... was a good car with some problems due to previous usage, and then mocked for buying ANOTHER vauxhall... oh boy did I prove everyone who mocked wrong with how good the car is. My second Astra, this time a 2016 Sports Tourer. Very nice car. Apparently looks very agressive. Honestly, if they had stuck the Opel badge not the Vauxhall badge on it, would people know it was a Vauxhall? Probably not.
@@FireHawkGaming You re so damn right . I ve owned Vauxhall/Opel (in my country) for now 14 years -a Vectra 2.2 Dti, Astra Gtc 2.0 Turbo and now Insignia a facelift st opc line 2.0 biturbo(vx line in uk) . So reliable cars was all . Mile better then a booring vw . My favorite brand .
Love the Peugeot 508. I've had the opportunity to drive it several times. Very comfortable and excellent handling, like the 8 speed transmission, too. It's easily the most desirable (my own taste, of course).
Spot on idrive 2.0 sport nav + and I love it. Don't know why mat thinks it does not handle well. I looked at and drive the pug for me the quality not quite as good as 6 and the drive was bland. The vx is boring.
The problem of the estate is the impossibility to get back seats with 40:20:40 split, nor the hole through the armrest, which is a pity. Also, You can't get a manual gearbox with a 2.5 petrol engine. :(
For me either. :) Thats why I have one in black with bright leather and sport interior. The led lights are also stunning, not mentioning the bose hifi with subwoofer. Every neighbour knows when Im back from work. :)
I'd buy the Mazda all day long. After having a Mazda6 2.2 deisel ts2, I'd go for another. I did 237,000 miles on mine with the original clutch, and its still going. Still original Turbo and gearbox, dpf etc. Its been brilliant.!
I choose the 508 for the inside and outside, the design is perfect for me ! But the opel and mazda are good too! Ps: you can have real hood in the 508, unfortunately you don't have it in this one :(
I was a Vauxhall man back in the day, having owned a string of Cavaliers. I then graduated to VW then Audi, ending up with an A5 Quatro. I have just bought a second-hand Insignia Design Nav 1.6 Diesel, I needed a second car and I want to keep the milage down on the Audi, as I now have a 60 mile round trip daily commute, and its brilliant!! Comfortable, economic, and surprisingly well screwed together. Well done Vauxhall.
8:50 You are so biased against Mazda. You don't need to stick your head inside the trunk like that. You can just go round to the door. You're acting like those infomercials where they make things look more difficult than they are.
He usually likes mazda. Nonetheless, saloon without a hatch are pretty rare in Europe because when we have a bigger car it's to move stuff not like in the US where everyone drive big cars.
TTTtowelythetowelTTT I don’t think he likes Mazda, the things he pick on Mazda is ridiculous. I rmb last time his review of Mazda6 he pick the passenger row coat hanger is at the handle not at B pillar....lol its not a Bentley
@@TTTtowelythetowelTTT very interesting, I actually haven't watch that video of his before. It seems his/carwow 'divorce' with Mazda changed his view a bit ;)
Because it's nearly twice the price of the regular car - It's basically a different car in terms of performance and features, but most people won't be able to afford it... But it's nice it exists for those that can. It's more a rival for a 5 series, maybe even an M5 than these cars :) . (If the 6 MPS hadn't been so short-lived and there was a new version, again that'd be something good to compare to the GSI, but alas we can only dream about getting one probably.)
Mazda 6 is my fav but the new 508 is just super dem posh from any angle, inside out that it simply punches above its class (BMW, Merc, Audi looks generic in comparison lol ), I am thoroughly impressed with Peugeot these days, kudos 🇫🇷!
I don't understand, all the French motor journalists who reviewed the 508 agree on one thing: the 508 is most dynamic to drive, having compared it to "rivals" such as the 3 series, A5 sportback A4 etc.. How come there's such a gap btw your opinion and theirs?! There is favouritism for sure but still..
Put it simply, he picked the worst car. Before PSA bought Opel/Vauxhall, they wanted to move their 508 platform to the Insignia platform for cost sharing. They paid a visit Opel/Vauxhall HQ to find out about the viability. Just that one visit was enough to convince them otherwise. They found an aging platform that was too heavy, not electric ready and was going to take them backwards emissionwisely. They went back and decided to rebuild the 508. The Mazda has the worst diesel engine ever.
@@bimaleksono7633 Nope, Mazda is following Alfa Romeo when it comes to style. Lately Alfa made their infotainment system similar to BMW, so Mazda also followed.
I recently visited the UK and with the fuel prices there my brain would pick the Mazda 6 because of fuel economy alone, also happens to be the better looking for me, and as said in the video if you need to carry a lot of stuff just get the wagon (which looks awesome) and the new models do have Android auto and Apple carplay.
I really like the i Cockpit in the Peugeots. Bought my first Peugeot last year in the 3008 SUV. In my own mind it was a gamble, but 16,000km later, it's just a brilliant motor and Peugeot are pleasure to deal with too. The 508 has really piqued my interest but I've had my fair share of Japanese cars and it's hard to ignore the reliability of them. So far though Peugeot just haven't upped their game in design choices but also mechanicaly too. The TSI Puretech petrol engine they employ has won numerous European awards. Definitely don't knock Peugeot anyway, I took what I considered to be a gamble with the 3008 and its paid off in spades. I think the 508 may very well be my next purchase, time will tell.
8:54 its not that annoying considering the fact that you could just pull the leavers and just push whatever long item you have through as the seats will fold down by themselves
I recently exchanged my 175hp diesel Mazda6 Wagon for the 260hp petrol Insignia Country Tourer and don't regret it. And not to be sorry for ex-Mazda's Soul Red color, I paid for Glory Red.
Matts biggest problems with cars
-scratchy materials
-load lips
-fake exhausts/aerodynamics
-manual rear folding seats
and no where to store to cargo cover
For most people it’s space/maintenance cost /consumption
@A real bisexual petrol-head I see you comment a lot here so you must be a hater. The man tries to cove in 10 min almost all that matters. Even the damn cover and no place to store it. I was gone with my car and suddenly i had to lift something up. I couldn't do it because i had no where to store the cargo cover. if you don't like it don't watch it. easy as that
The scratchy black plastics in many of the new cars are annoying as hell. It is just something which is cheap and can ruin the whole feeling. All cheap car has these black plastics (and yes, even mid-level cars as well) and I just can't stand it. It can turn ugly really fast, so no, it is not just Matts problem. It shows dust instantly, fingerprints, scratches.... Why do the manufacturers use them? I have no idea.
Plastic panels
I have to say, Peugeot have done bloody great to even put me in a decision to chose between the Mazda 6 or The 508 itself..
the mazda design is great and sporty, peugeot have done good with the design especially the back, but the mazda feels lighter and is faster and probably the japenese quality is better so it will live longer
@@zerohour2703 Yes, it will, and the quality will be better inside too, its just the flair that the 508 holds in terms of design interior and exterior wise, its very strong. I would still favour the 6 though, it just does everything you want a car to do with elegance
NO RENAULT TALISMAN??
@@Steyr001 Not available in the UK unfortunately
I don’t feel you, mate. The French Vectra is something special.
I'd still go for the Mazda 6... Premium throughout and just ticks all the boxes, a great balance of everything🙌🏼
And one of the last real made in Japan cars sold in Europe.
@swansea007791 Still, there are some drawbacks in case of Mazda (it's the care which I consider as the best candidate to buy this Year) - I case of Wagon, You can't get with back seats split 40:20:40 :( It's a pity, it does not have the same size of boot as for example Kia Ceed... Well, design... :)
Premium? The Mazda?😆 It's all plastic with barely any customisation available.
@@miskatonic6210 have you actually driven the newest revision. I own the Signature which is the top line trim in the USA with a turbo engine and the interior is approaching German levels of quality. IMO Prior to 2018, yes the onterior felt a little plasticky.
@@miskatonic6210 Yes premium, yes the Mazda. You do realise premium isn't a word that has to be attached to only German cars right? 😂
The design of 508 and the look of the back in particular looks extraordinary good. Well done Peugeot.
C Mitchell
My ‘84 505 GL still looks good to me.
the front "508" mark ruined everything
But the quality is poor and not reliable
@@jhxu7293 No it's classy. just like the 504 back in the days.
@@Highwayzero The quality is actually quite good and it's the most reliable car here.
The Mazda is the least reliable car here.
Stop being a delusional and uneducated fanboy
I just picked up the Opel Insignia Elite 2.0 Turbo - 170 hp. Beautiful and at 130Km (80+ mph) on a french motorway over 500km's the car returned 6.6/100 litres or 42.80 miles per gallon. I purchased based on my head - now it's also won my heart :)
Hello can you tell me please What is the fuel consumption when driving in town vs the motorway
@@gavin9873 I have the 2017 grand sport 1.6 diesel. My brother had 6.3 only in city/countryside and drive like a crazy. Personally I have maximum 5L/100 on autoband and 5.5 maximum in the countryside
Peugeot is doing an amazing job with the design right now... That car looks smart
Man does it look good in person. Those lights are sexy af. Both front and rear.
Frameless doors are a big downer :(
asharak84 wut? Every premium car has frameless doors...
Its still a peugeot
@@MrNotorius007 Some do, but only because people like the look, not because they're a good thing. More wind noise, worse door function, less weather proof. They make sense in a soft-top, other than that they are horrible.
I own the new mazda 6 and it's absolutely lovely, best car I've had to date, and the heads up display is outstanding
outstanding in what? showing you the KM?:D
I also have a Mazda, price / quality anyway the winner
Agreed! Great car, good economy and best engine! I couldn't resist buying mine in the red! The only issue I have is with the saloon boot. I used to own the previous shape Mazda 6 Sport and had acres of space in the boot.
EqualsDeath no it has loads of features I said the exact same thing to my dad but then I sat in the drivers seat and went through the options we’ve had the car for a year and a half and it’s great for me as a passenger but I think he’ll be upgrading to an Audi after this.
Boot space is terrible though
I own the Insignia. Does everything I want and expect it to do.
I just saw today the new Peugeot on the street and it looks awesome!
insignias are so under-rated. i like them for their honest vfm
Yea Really love my 2016 model. Ok ok ofcourse meant Insignia sportstourer 😜
@@scopeglaresclips8690 i have a 2016 hyundai i30! **rim shot for no reason lol**
@@cbawitlife edited it lol
🥲😍👌
insignia is OK.. my is 2016.. I am looking for new car.. hmm insignia vs skoda.. hard questio 😉
the Mazda is my favourite.
mine too
petrol or diesel?
Mine too
@@user-cn1em2qx6fpetrol for me
@@user-cn1em2qx6f Diesels have a failing oil pipe that feeds the turbo. Very common.
What I find interesting is that Peugeot now owns Vauxhall. But I own the North American version of this Mazda with the turbo. Very nice car for money. Best balance of sport, practicality, looks and reliability. Mazda has really been stepping up their game. The new 3 look unbelieveable.
@jj d P.S.A. = Peugeot Société Anonyme
The Insignia is still a General Motors Vauxhall, as it was released just after the PSA deal was made.
No it doesn't. It looks like a Mazda. In 3 years it will look old. Japanese/Korean cars are still not at the point of holding onto to their value in their looks like the Europeans.
@@c0smoKram3r
The fuck? Even The previous Mazda 3 looks better than anything in its class. The new one is miles above what Audi or even Mercedes delivers in terms of looks.
Hell, interior is better too.
@@c0smoKram3r LOL new Mazda 3 is stunning! Go and check out the forthcoming VW Golf. It looks about as interesting as my wheelie bin!
Very happy with my insignia country tourer 2.0t. I have all options except sunroof. Very good comfort and im most impressed by the adaptive chassi. Very comfy when you want but can also be stiff and you dont feel the size of the car at all.
Omg that Mazda with the white interior looks sooo good.... the dashboard looks elegant and luxurious
And most economical too 👍🏻
And reliable, as it is Japanese car. Comparing to german and french
@@equim7363 Insignia is also reliable
I had Mazda 6 Mps 2008 and its the best car i have ever had so i go for Mazda😋
The Vauxhall Insignia has better colours than that unattractive white paint in the video. The Lava Red for example is, in my opinion, the best looking Insignia colour of them all. And it only costs an extra £285 (same as that white). The Insignia will look even much better if you go for the VX Line spec and then add the optional £1,295 IntelliLux LED Matrix headlights. It's just a shame that in this video, a low spec Insignia was compared to high spec opponents. Both the Mazda 6 and Peugeot 508 featured in this video are the ranging topping models while the Insignia is not. It still won the comparison nonetheless. It deserved it, because the Insignia is a very good car.
Ikr
Yeah, we got an Insignia with those LED headlights and 18 inch wheels. Also it’s got a space gray paint (I think it’s called that) and it’s just gorgeous. It’s a great value too. And it’s got great build quality. Nothing rattles, shakes or anything.
Edit: I just fixed I typo
@@wargames8503 yeah, we have an insignia too. But 2015 model and with xenon headlights. But for that price you find better ones like audi a4 or something like that 🙂
@@wargames8503 same here, but with dark blue color.. LED headlights are a must! especially if you drive a lot during nights.. plus, they are extremely accurate in term of detecting other cars, so you never blind anybody with automatic lights on.
JaM yeah, you just turn them on and they do everything for you. It just lights up the whole road and all of its surroundings. They’re awesome. But I don’t like the fact that on Europe models, they can’t use the tail lights as turn signals as it was designed to do. So they just stuck on some generic halogen turn signals. Also you don’t get those cool electric massage seats as standard in Europe models.
Peugeot are making some desirable cars, the 508 just looks the biz.
You are an idiot,i have a peugeot 307 hdi 2006 and is still running,(340000 km)
I’ve had the range topping Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 Turbo 4x4 (260hp petrol) now for 1.5 yrs and 27000kms and it’s actually the best car I’ve owned, including 3 Audis (of one S4), one MB, one VW, 2 Jeeps, 3 Hyundais, 1 Fiat, 3 Fords, 1 Chevy, a MINI and 8 Porsches. Actually I chose the Insignia over a Porsche SUV/Panamera. The total package the Insignia delivers is absolutely awesome. Besides the amazing Intellilux matrix lights which is always left at auto high beam, the Webasto heater and the super duper FlexRide chassis, I must say the BOSE noise cancelling system of the passenger compartment is my favorite tech. The mechanical 4x4 system with the active tourqe diff on the rear axel is brilliant driving on Scandinavian winter roads. And the towing capacity of 2.2tonnes makes it a capable hauler also. Brilliant car from Rüsselsheim, before any PSA interference. It’s a keeper!
That 508 has the coolest Interior of any sedan!
That's exactly what a "kid" would say.. but for a "man" cool ain't nothing if quality is shit!
@@victorstaniste8614 well, the quality is not shit.
Peugeot is trash, even Jeremy Clarkson did a parody of Peugeot drivers. It’s so cheap for the features because it breaks easily.
@@car-mazing It was about Peugeots from the 2000s, also he wrote a piece about the 308 GTI and said that it's a car that asks for any excuse to be driven. So there-ya-go you Negative Nelly. Also on a side note: Jeremy Clarkson is an entertainer, so his reviews (on top gear) were always heavily biased for the sake of entertainment.
Max peugeot is so bad and unreliable, it’s not even sold in North America except in Mexico 😂
Love the way the Mazda looks the best and would be willing to bet that it's reliability is better than the other two as well.
Except for the diesel engine
@@timothyandrews5975 Wasn't the diesel engine a problem in earlier models though? Like around 2014, after they've fixed it, in 2015, no issues.
True for coprofils
@@timothyandrews5975 i have a 2017 mazda 6 2.2 diesel, it's very reliable
In 2019 Mazda was so far from the top of the list of reliability in the UK and btw Peugeot was the first (had the best reliability)!
The 6 all the way for me.. As I own one. Its superb
I owned the slightly older shape. Sold it for a VW golf and really regret it
@@4039byrne Really? Why?
@@stephenmurray2851 because I bought a VW golf dsg bluemotion for better economy and its had the matrix for the gearbox go and the heater go within the first 6 months of having it. I had the Mazda for nearly 3 years and done over 50000 miles in it with no fault. The golfs cost me over £2500 to get fixed
@@4039byrne Jesus. I honestly don't think the German brands are as reliable as they once were. I'd love the mazda 6 but it's a little too big for me I think.
@@stephenmurray2851 yeah I agree. I don't feel like I lost any space getting a golf, strangely feels just as quick too (only a 1.6d). I do enjoy the smaller size of the golf. I am thinking about getting another lower milage 6. Very reasonable prices and very reliable
Can you do another video of cheap vs expensive?
Keller
Aaalaji
This guy is very bad with cheap cars.
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I luv the mazda it has a nice presence when sat in it
Just purchased a 508 First edition, i get it on Saturday, never been blown away by how pretty a car is (apart from supercars etc..) its visually stunning, and to find out its got, self park, night vision, motorway steering lane assist, adaptive cruise control, the thing basically drives itself.
508 for the win! I think it will look stunning in black!!
Anrich van Stryp red
It won't be winning in 2 years time when it's with the mechanic ..
Red
@@265justy I never view any 508 in mechanic.
@@265justy 5 year warranty and JD power survey results say you are wrong. But hey, don't let facts or the hard work PSA have put in trick you, you know best
My God that 508 looks absolutely gorgeous!
Visually the Insignia was always going to be on the back foot with it being supplied for the test in White, which any of these cars would tend to look a little featureless. Give it a similar metallic colour to the others and it's appearance wouldn't be as cool as the Peugeot but would certainly bring it more up to par. Good value family hatchback.
Are you an Octopus? 🐙
Yeees, i've always been in love with insignia and finally next year i will be able to afford it, with 23 yrs old on Balkan. GOD, THANK YOU!
go for Insignia! I did, actually :)
@Ikik Paki 2 years, 80.000 km, nothing to repair. My Insignia is 2.0T. Just standard oil, filters and brakes.
Hi, still own? Recommend over 508?
I'd go for Peugeot anyway, what a beautiful car! What an enterior!
Still think the Mazda would be the best long term purchase, as in the other two will start falling to bits long before the Mazda, as well as far less depreciation.
I will take a mazda 6, looks the best, and has the best interior. (Though the peugot has a nice rear)
Mazda 6 because is beautiful to look at, surely will outlive the other two with less trouble and the engine kicks ass
@RogerPierre your point? get outta here with that anecdotal garbage. Study after study have found Mazda to be more reliable than any European brand. Period.
@RogerPierre Mazda have improved massively over the past few years let alone the past 10-15 (when Ford had a big stake in Mazda) the quality for the value you pay is incredible. Look at the safety features you get as standard on the majority of the ranges. The mazda 6 will not lose as much money over 3 years as the other models. Stop talking rubbish. Brand snobbery
@@AR-ix8fq Mazdas have more reliable engine, but RUST is eating them. That's why Peugeot 508 with 2.0 BlueHDI engine will probably outlive this Mazda.
@@AR-ix8fq That's simply factualy incorrect.
Porsche is currently ranked 3rd in reliability after Toyota and Lexus.
Those "studies" you mentioned never include Lada or Dacia, Lada and Dacia are proven to last up to 1 million kilometers "on every car" on top of being dirt cheap to buy and maintain.
Mazda is also proven and rated worse in reliability then Škoda, Seat, Peugeo, Volvo and Opel
So yeah, there are around 10 European car makers that are head and shoulders above Mazda in reliability.
Stop ignoring facts and don't be a fanboy
@@JamesSmith-gc4tv Their rlwkabiloty is still worse then 50% of all car makers.
On top of that Peugeot keep their value more and arw more reliable.
You are literally a part of brand snobery, ypu ignore facts and reality
Peugeot 508 is perfect! Would be my choice
I have to strongly disagree with Matt's recommendation to get the Mazda with a 180hp diesel. NO! If you want a diesel you get the Peugeot, or just one of the VW family. Mazda is for the 2.0 naturally aspirated old-school car with a manual, or the 2.5 with an automatic . Also I knew several people with both these engines - the petrol owners were way happier than the diesel.
Tell me more please?
Mazda looks stunning 😍😍
100% Peugeot for me, far away
It looks stunning
It might look stunning very far away, what happens when you get nearer? merde de chien as our friendly French neighbours woukd say.
Robert Langham try to translate in french maybe, not easy
also Peugeot is the fastest at moose test
Vauxhall got the best infotainment. Fast and easy to use
Yeah its really intuitive. My partner got into my new car, looked at the radio, found the channels she wanted, and went and saved them. Easy to do and new user friendly. You don't even need a "nav" model if you have a phone with Google maps or whatever the iphones use. Just use Android Auto/Apple Car Play.
Yeah, the Mazda infotainment looks like it's from the early 2000's, and the Peugeot one looks gaudy as fuck. What's up with companies building cars and not hiring UX designers for their software?
I drive a Grandsport 1.5 165bhp petrol and love it. It does everything well and I got it at a bargain price. Would recommend...
Same here, and the automatic version is more than ok
I actually like the exterior design of the Vauxhall/Opel. It sort of reminds me of a Mercedes. But the Mazda definitely has the best interior. With the practicality of the Insignia I'd love to mix them both.
To me, it looks more like a Volvo with the round grill entry and lowered front profile.
The Peugeot has concept car interiors
Mazda for me. Love it heaps though the Insignia (which is sold as a Commodore/Calais here in Australia) is a nice car with a good balance of tech and luxury but due to its name here its very disliked!
The Insignia easily
@MindControl rubbish
Lol
The Insignia 2 is so good, it is often compared to much more expensive Audis in German magazines.
Yes, undervalued.
The peugeot 508 looks like an expensive car.. just gorgeous!!
Why thank you
It is a terrible car. Extremely unreliable. I have suffered complete trash. I mean i had to throw it to crushers
agree, like the Alfa Brera 15 years ago it looks like it should cost more than it does
It just looks like it...
@@adeeo what do you drive?
The Insignia is a fantastic car, I have a 2020 1.5D and it's comfy, practical and fast enough. However I have no clue how Matt managed to get only 32 MPG from this model, I've averaged 55MPG over the last 2500 miles and on a motorway run at a steady cruise controlled 70 mph it always returns 65 MPG with normal Shell diesel and 72 MPG with Shell Vpower Diesel. Methinks Matt didn't reset the trip after all his hooning around.
🌹PEUGEOT IS BEAUTIFUL EXTERIOR ,INTERIOR.
Mazda. No doubt. The beautiful looks outside, quality inside and has the most reliable engine of the three.
Ive had an insignia for 2 years and its been an absolutely great car. 1.6 turbo petrol 200hp. A beautiful drive.
I love that they still make cars like that, especially the 508. I feel like everything nowadays is hatchback or SUV, and me I always loved these kind of "dad cars"
I have driven the 508 and insignia and I can say the Peugeot wins hands down on quality and feel no to mention looks..
The Mazda is a good car no denying it but to me it’s just not got that wow factor the Peugeot has..👍🏼 well done Peugeot.
Nice to see something other than boring VAG all the time..
I choose 508... best of many many cars
I agree with you, the opel insignia is the most versatile,
nice work, keep it up ;)
I had the previous Peugot 508, but Mazda 6 looks more luxury, very nice
It's a shame you've used a cheap version of the insignia compared to the other cars
Not really. The displayed Insignia has extra seats and infotainment system, putting in the better equipment cathegory. Just the lights are basic.
he seems to have a habit of doing that
Good job comparing a sedan Mazda to two other hatchbacks and bashing the Mazda for not being a hatchback like the other two.
Best comment.
Commander Shepard Yeah but the Vauxhall and the Peugeot ditched the sedans. And you can’t compare estates because the 508 estate hasn’t come yet
@@gregorhorvat80 Hmmm almost makes it sound like a pointless comparison.
@swansea007791 And it's more reliable, and it's NOT A VAUXHALL. Let's ask The Grand Tour what would they have.
@A real bisexual petrol-head It's like comparing a Vespa to a Boeing 737 and saying the Vespa can't compete with the 737 because it can't fit 200 people on it.
Great review and even though the Peugeot and the Mazda look pretty sharp. The Vauxhall has a good blend of smart and style (in black and with the led headlights) and the insignia is quite good to drive,
If that badge on the insignia wasnt Vauxhall people would think otherwise on it. They really have upped their game.
It's pure badge snobery. I was mocked for buying Vauxhall the first time... was a good car with some problems due to previous usage, and then mocked for buying ANOTHER vauxhall... oh boy did I prove everyone who mocked wrong with how good the car is. My second Astra, this time a 2016 Sports Tourer. Very nice car.
Apparently looks very agressive. Honestly, if they had stuck the Opel badge not the Vauxhall badge on it, would people know it was a Vauxhall? Probably not.
@@FireHawkGaming You re so damn right . I ve owned Vauxhall/Opel (in my country) for now 14 years -a Vectra 2.2 Dti, Astra Gtc 2.0 Turbo and now Insignia a facelift st opc line 2.0 biturbo(vx line in uk) . So reliable cars was all . Mile better then a booring vw . My favorite brand .
Love the Peugeot 508. I've had the opportunity to drive it several times. Very comfortable and excellent handling, like the 8 speed transmission, too. It's easily the most desirable (my own taste, of course).
508 ❤
I have a 2014 insignia and I love it it is brilliant to drive and very comfortable
My favorite opel insignia grand sport
I would take Peugeot. Coolest car from all these, not boring as Vauxall or Mazda..
New insignia is awesome!
Opel outdone themselves with the Insignia best car for the price
Izdeglavec 24 VAUXHALL
@@Joe-qs9fw But you know its Opel, all Vauxhall did was they changed the logos
JOJI I was just saying Vauxhall because that what it is in the UK
@@Joe-qs9fw I understand that but Izde said Opel because thats the cars manufacturer
@MindControl Mine is awaiting an engine. Only on 78k miles. I'd never buy another Vauxhall as long as I live!
I would definitely go for the Mazda estate version. Not the selon, since it isn't very practical.
Spot on idrive 2.0 sport nav + and I love it. Don't know why mat thinks it does not handle well. I looked at and drive the pug for me the quality not quite as good as 6 and the drive was bland. The vx is boring.
The problem of the estate is the impossibility to get back seats with 40:20:40 split, nor the hole through the armrest, which is a pity. Also, You can't get a manual gearbox with a 2.5 petrol engine. :(
Yes both good points
Insignia Grand Sport for me.
For me either. :) Thats why I have one in black with bright leather and sport interior. The led lights are also stunning, not mentioning the bose hifi with subwoofer. Every neighbour knows when Im back from work. :)
Peugeot is the best looking both inside and in terms of exterior , i wonder if they are going to make a sport version with high HP of it ..
Look up the Peugeot Sport Engineered 508. It's a Hybrid with 400hp and will be available next year I think :)
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@@alwaysgrowing369 360Hp!
I'd buy the Mazda all day long. After having a Mazda6 2.2 deisel ts2, I'd go for another. I did 237,000 miles on mine with the original clutch, and its still going. Still original Turbo and gearbox, dpf etc. Its been brilliant.!
I’ve just bought the same car, a 2012 car with 91000 miles, have you had to change the cam chain.? I’ve been quoted £800 for the job.
Hired an Aussie Commodore recently, basically an Insignia. It was excellent. Turbo and rock solid on country roads and dirt. Impressive car.
Peugeot futuristic, Mazda elegant and Opel classy look. All three look great imo. But I would say Mazda for me =)
Peugeot the best 😍
I choose the 508 for the inside and outside, the design is perfect for me ! But the opel and mazda are good too!
Ps: you can have real hood in the 508, unfortunately you don't have it in this one :(
I was a Vauxhall man back in the day, having owned a string of Cavaliers. I then graduated to VW then Audi, ending up with an A5 Quatro. I have just bought a second-hand Insignia Design Nav 1.6 Diesel, I needed a second car and I want to keep the milage down on the Audi, as I now have a 60 mile round trip daily commute, and its brilliant!! Comfortable, economic, and surprisingly well screwed together. Well done Vauxhall.
Opel did a great job ! Insignia is my next dream car !
For me Mazda is number 1
8:50 You are so biased against Mazda. You don't need to stick your head inside the trunk like that. You can just go round to the door. You're acting like those infomercials where they make things look more difficult than they are.
He usually likes mazda. Nonetheless, saloon without a hatch are pretty rare in Europe because when we have a bigger car it's to move stuff not like in the US where everyone drive big cars.
TTTtowelythetowelTTT I don’t think he likes Mazda, the things he pick on Mazda is ridiculous. I rmb last time his review of Mazda6 he pick the passenger row coat hanger is at the handle not at B pillar....lol its not a Bentley
@@jimmychan9582 th-cam.com/video/76xUE9T3fOM/w-d-xo.html it this video at least, he is quite happy about it :)
@@TTTtowelythetowelTTT very interesting, I actually haven't watch that video of his before. It seems his/carwow 'divorce' with Mazda changed his view a bit ;)
Peugeot 508 anytime
Insignia with vx line and 20" rims look so much better in real life the any other opponent ! Why not a GSI? Stunning car
@@kola252 i m soo agreee
Because it's nearly twice the price of the regular car - It's basically a different car in terms of performance and features, but most people won't be able to afford it...
But it's nice it exists for those that can.
It's more a rival for a 5 series, maybe even an M5 than these cars :) .
(If the 6 MPS hadn't been so short-lived and there was a new version, again that'd be something good to compare to the GSI, but alas we can only dream about getting one probably.)
@@tanner1ie m5 you are joking, the gsi only has 245 bhp, the m5 has nearly 600…??
Mazda 6 is my fav but the new 508 is just super dem posh from any angle, inside out that it simply punches above its class (BMW, Merc, Audi looks generic in comparison lol ), I am thoroughly impressed with Peugeot these days, kudos 🇫🇷!
I don't understand, all the French motor journalists who reviewed the 508 agree on one thing: the 508 is most dynamic to drive, having compared it to "rivals" such as the 3 series, A5 sportback A4 etc.. How come there's such a gap btw your opinion and theirs?! There is favouritism for sure but still..
Because Carwow is sponsored by VW
@@Sto79Be i just didnt want to admit it, gonna have to find out for myself
@@Figjamxlaststar are you French?
Robert Langham Nope Australian!
@@Figjamxlaststar g'day mate :-D
Mazda for me... Vauxhall had the worse mpg... Peugeot would be ok
@A real bisexual petrol-head huh, why is that ? :o
@A real bisexual petrol-head but the new insignia has horizontal vents tho :o
Mohammed Shafi I had an insignia with that 2ltr engine and that mpg is BS. Mine averaged 60+ mpg!
PLEASEE keep on mentioning the stereo speakers in future reviews, for me and a LOT of people its a really important feature in a car
Most cars are stereo, right?
The speakers on the Astra Sports Tourer 2015-2019 SRI spec are great.
Insignia sports tourer estate in the dark green looks genuinely lovely. In saloon and white it looks gash.
Mat is like Agatha Christie with a final verdict falling on the suspect that is least to be expected from the story before.
Put it simply, he picked the worst car. Before PSA bought Opel/Vauxhall, they wanted to move their 508 platform to the Insignia platform for cost sharing. They paid a visit Opel/Vauxhall HQ to find out about the viability. Just that one visit was enough to convince them otherwise. They found an aging platform that was too heavy, not electric ready and was going to take them backwards emissionwisely. They went back and decided to rebuild the 508. The Mazda has the worst diesel engine ever.
The Mazda's interior and it's infotainment system reminds me of the one in BMW
It really is a poor man's BMW
Bima Leksono It costs almost as much as a BMW
Atleast it is more reliable then a bmw
And it doesn't come with blue tinted sunglasses, a white button up shirt and a bluetooth headset.
@@bimaleksono7633 Nope, Mazda is following Alfa Romeo when it comes to style. Lately Alfa made their infotainment system similar to BMW, so Mazda also followed.
Peugeot for me
Please make a video with the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia GSI ❤!
@carwow
I recently visited the UK and with the fuel prices there my brain would pick the Mazda 6 because of fuel economy alone, also happens to be the better looking for me, and as said in the video if you need to carry a lot of stuff just get the wagon (which looks awesome) and the new models do have Android auto and Apple carplay.
0:23 is more french !
The Peugeot looks nice
Well not'easy to choose , listen to your heart like matt says ...
Funny Thing is when the Insignia was first released, i saw one outside a pub and thought it was an Alfa Romeo Giulia for some reason
it looks like a Buick to me
Insignia all the way! (i may be biased because i do have the old insignia and i love it)
Kira Kaliandra looks like a Holden commodore mate search it up trust me
Looks like a Buick Regal.
I really like the i Cockpit in the Peugeots. Bought my first Peugeot last year in the 3008 SUV. In my own mind it was a gamble, but 16,000km later, it's just a brilliant motor and Peugeot are pleasure to deal with too. The 508 has really piqued my interest but I've had my fair share of Japanese cars and it's hard to ignore the reliability of them. So far though Peugeot just haven't upped their game in design choices but also mechanicaly too.
The TSI Puretech petrol engine they employ has won numerous European awards. Definitely don't knock Peugeot anyway, I took what I considered to be a gamble with the 3008 and its paid off in spades. I think the 508 may very well be my next purchase, time will tell.
i would take the Mazda without a doubt it combines all the best features
Gotta say exterior wise the Opel is my favourite here. They just nailed the design with the Insignia.
8:54 its not that annoying considering the fact that you could just pull the leavers and just push whatever long item you have through as the seats will fold down by themselves
I recently exchanged my 175hp diesel Mazda6 Wagon for the 260hp petrol Insignia Country Tourer and don't regret it. And not to be sorry for ex-Mazda's Soul Red color, I paid for Glory Red.
Comes out with updated peugeot engines and a facelift at the end of the year!
@@MrSparklespring No the engines are still from GM.
@@cadenrausch741 Sorry, you're correct, new engines for Astra and Insignia were still developed by GM.
Insignia best value at the beginning. What about the value after 3-4 years of use. I would say that Mazda will keep it's value the best.