Launch
The Peugeot 3008 was initially unveiled to the public in Dubrovnik, Croatia in April 2009. In May 2016, it was officially launched and was made available in January a year after.
In February 2012, the Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 was released and was offered in a four-wheel drive, Sport, Auto, and a version fully dependent on the energy from the battery pack.
In the Philippines, the Peugeot 3008 Active Petrol variant entered the market in 2019.
Exterior
The Peugeot 3008, measuring 4,510mm long, 1,850mm wide, and 1,626mm tall, is a striking sight to behold whether on the road or while resting its powerful and efficient engine.
It has a commanding presence courtesy of finely balanced details such as a sculpted, checkered grille paired with the French carmaker’s signature LED headlights, raised height, mighty shoulder lines, perfectly vertical bonnet, chiseled chrome wing inserts, and stainless steel arches on the roof. The back is designed with a stunning gloss-black rear panel and the company’s trademark claw-effect LED rear lights.
Supporting this elegant and sporty SUV is a pair of 18-inch Los Angeles Diamond Alloy wheels.
Interior
The cabin of the Peugeot 3008 can comfortably accommodate five fully grown adults. Its spacious cabin is filled with plush materials that are designed to provide ultimate comfort while traveling. Highlights include the Meco fabric seats and trims, mechanically adjustable front and second-row seats, electric power steering wheels with control switches, auto and Bi-zone climate control, central armrest with chiller compartment, and three 12 volts sockets.
Technology & Safety Features
The Peugeot 3008 is fitted with an eight-inch capacitive touchscreen with Bluetooth, USB, and MP3. It paired with two tweeters and four speakers.
In terms of safety, it is equipped with four airbags, ABS, electronic stability program, parking sensor, advance grip control, hill start assist, cruise control, seat belts with pretensioners, and more.
Platform & Chassis
The Peugeot 3008 is built using the PSA PF2 platform. It is equipped with a Pseudo McPherson front axle suspension at the front and an axle with a deformable cross-member at the back. Braking is assisted with ventilated discs at the front and solid discs at the rear.
Engine & Drivetrain
The Peugeot 3008 is a front-wheel-drive vehicle available in a 1.6-liter and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gas or diesel engine. All are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and can produce 150 to 165 horsepower with 240 to 370 Newton meters depending on the variant.
