The Peugeot 2008 is the French automaker's entry into the local subcompact crossover market. It's sole variant in the local market is the 2008 Allure 1.2 Turbo AT, which is priced at Php 1,750,000. Under the hood is a 1.2-liter PureTech turbocharged gasoline engine good for 130 horsepower and 230 Nm of torque. As standard, the engine sends power exclusively to the front wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission.
When it comes to dimensions, the 2008 is 4,300 mm long, 1,770 mm wide, and 1,550 mm high, with a wheelbase rated at 2,605 mm. In the local market, this French subcompact crossover is competing against the likes of the Subaru XV, Kia Seltos, and Mazda CX-30.
Launch
The first generation Peugeot 2008 was released in 2003 as a replacement for the Peugeot 207 S. Its production was the result of the collaboration between the premium French carmaker and IKCO or Iran Khodro, an Iranian automobile maker. The first Peugeot 2008 was powered by a 1.6-liter Turbo engine mated with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Its second-generation was announced on June 19, 2019. The revamped crossover was offered in four engine options and was built based on the premium French carmaker’s Common Modular Platform.
In the Philippines, the new Peugeot 2008 was launched at the 2022 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS).
Peugeot 2008 Exterior
The Peugeot 2008 measures 4,300 mm long, 1,770 mm wide, and 1,550 mm tall. It flaunts a dynamic exterior that can brighten up any road. Notable features include front LED with Signature Illumination, integrated daytime running lights, full LED claw-designed tail lights, a wide chrome grille, and a pair of 17-inch Black Onyx and Diamond Cut alloy wheels.
Peugeot 2008 Interior
The Peugeot 2008 Philippines offers a comfortable cabin that can accommodate five adults. Interior highlights include leatherette seats, a 10-inch head-up instrument panel, and a compact multifunction steering wheel.
Technology & Safety Features
The Peugeot 2008 is equipped with a floating-type seven-inch multifunction touchscreen with MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
In terms of safety, the Peugeot 2008 is equipped with an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) that includes Active Blind Spot Detection, Active Lane Keep Assistance, and Advanced Driver Attention Warning. Other safety bits are High Beam Assist, Active Safety Brake, a reverse camera, among others.
Platform & Chassis
The Peugeot 2008 was manufactured using the PSA's new CMP platform (Common Modular Platform).
Engine & Drivetrain
The Peugeot 2008 is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive crossover. It runs using a 1.2-liter PureTech turbo engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission guaranteed to produce 130 horsepower with 230 Newton Meters of torque.