The 2023 Peugeot 3008 Philippines is a five-seater compact crossover SUV. Under the hood is a 1.6-liter inline-4 gasoline engine equipped with a twin-scroll high pressure turbocharger. It is then paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox. With that setup, the 3008 can produce up to 165 horsepower and 240 Nm. Power is then sent to its front wheels.
Size-wise, the Peugeot 3008 has a length of 4,510mm, a width of 1,850mm, and a height of 1,628mm. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,730mm, and a ground clearance of 198mm.
As of 2023, Peugeot 3008 price in the Philippines amounts to Php 2,090,000 for the lone 1.6 Turbo AT variant. The lowest monthly amortization for this model is at Php 25,191 over a 60-month contract with 50 percent downpayment.
Locally, the 3008 competes against the Hyundai Tucson, Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and the Kia Sportage, among others.
Launch
The Peugeot 3008's current generation premiered at the Paris Motor Show in September 2016, offering a selection of gasoline, diesel, and hybrid powertrains. Peugeot Philippines premiered the model in February 2022, replacing the first-generation model and bringing only a single gasoline engine option.
The 3008 is one gorgeous looking crossover
Peugeot 3008 Exterior
The 2023 Peugeot 3008 measures 4,510mm long, 1,850mm wide, and 1,628mm tall. Its extensive list of exterior features includes automatic LED headlamps, LED taillights, a power tailgate, power folding side mirrors, rain sensing wipers, dual exhaust tips, and a set of 18-inch alloy wheels.
Peugeot 3008 Interior
At the most, the 3008 Philippines can seat up to five occupants. On its well-arranged dashboard are physical controls for its automatic dual-zone air-conditioning system. It also gets an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a tilt and telescopic steering column, front center armrest, a panoramic sunroof with slinding sun blinds, LED ambient lighting, as well as leather clad seats.
Technology & Safety Features
Providing entertainment to the 3008’s occupants is a 10-inch floating type touchscreen headunit. Phones can connect to this headunit via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also has Bluetooth, and numerous USB ports. The said screen is then linked to a six-piece speaker system.
Other high-tech features avaialble on the Philippine-spec 3008 include a wireless phone charger, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and 12-volt power outlets.
For safety, this crossover comes standard with dual front airbags, plus side and curtain airbags. It is also kitted out with anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, stability control, an anti-skid system, child seat anchors, rear and front parking sensors, hill start assist, and hill descent control.
Those are then backed up by several driver assist features like an active blind spot monitoring sytem, lane keep assist, and driver attention warning.
Platform & Chassis
The 2023 Peugeot 3008 uses the PSA EMP2 platform. It shares this with numerous other car models produced by the Stellantis group of companies.
For suspensions, it uses a MacPherson strut for the front, and a torsion beam for the rear. Braking is then handled by disc brakes for all four wheels, and it also gets an electronic parking brake.
Peugeot 3008 Engine & Drivetrain
The Peugeot 3008 2023 runs on a 1.6-liter inline-4 gasoline engine equipped with a twin-scroll high pressure turbo. Power output is rated at 165 horsepower and 240 Nm of torque. A 6-speed automatic gearbox spins the front wheels.