The all-new Peugeot 3008 is a curious-looking French car aimed to compete at the SUV market in the Philippines. An attention-grabber with an exceptional-looking interior and a space that fits five adults comfortably no matter how long the journey is. This Peugeot SUV rides high, step inside and you’ll see that it offers the best all-around visibility and a cabin that’s classy and full of plush materials. As for the boot, luggage space is a priority. The rear seats can be folded down 60/40 with a touch of a lever. Safety features are also class-leading in the market with a hill start assist system, six airbags, and a distance alert system. Under the hood is a 1.6L turbo gasoline engine with 165 hp and 240 Nm of torque mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Tech equipment also includes a 6-speaker 10-inch or eight-inch touchscreen audio system, LED ambient lights, and a panoramic sunroof.
Platform, Chassis and Powertrain
The Peugeot 3008 rides on the PSA EMP2 platform that the automaker shares with its partners and other vehicles. This gives the 3008 a smooth ride, as it comes with a pseudo-MacPherson suspension at the front and a rear axle with a deformable cross member. Stopping power comes from ventilated discs at the front and solid discs at the back. Under the hood, the Peugeot 3008 is powered by a 1.6-liter twin-scroll high-pressure turbocharged gasoline engine that produces 165hp and 240 Nm of torque. power is sent to the front wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Chassis
Class
Compact Crossover SUV
Body Style
5-Door SUV
Platform
Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform
PSA EMP2
Powertrain
Engine
1.6L Twin-Scroll Turbo High Pressure
Power Output
167hp, 240 Nm of torque
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Technology Features
For its technology, the Peugeot 3008 comes with the brand's i-Cockpit system, this gives the driver access to a 12.3-digital instrument cluster along with an ultra-responsive 10-inch capacitive touchscreen infotainment system that is angled towards the driver. The 3008 also gets an advanced grip control system, this gives the vehicle access to several different driving modes that can change its handling characteristics on and off the road, it also comes with cruise control for better convenience when driving the vehicle.
Exterior
The Peugeot 3008 comes with a tough exterior look with full LED headlights on either side further accented by sharp angular LED daytime running lights. It also comes with a large grille that houses the brand's logo at the center. At the rear, it carries the same bold and angular front design language with its much squarer tailgate that comes with the new Peugeot full-LED taillights featuring the 3D lion claw lighting signature along with scrolling indicators. Moving on to the side and the vehicle comes with 18-inch wheels that are wrapped in 225/55 series tires. Other exterior features for the 3008 include time adjustable intermittent wipers for the front and rear, halogen fog lights, body-color door handles, side mirrors, and a rear spoiler.
Interior
On the inside, the Peugeot 3008 comes with a futuristic-looking cabin thanks to the placement of its infotainment system that comes with a 6-speaker sound system along with its digital gauges. The vehicle also goes a different route with its premium interior as it comes with soft to the touch and textured materials that further emphasize its premium cabin. It also comes with leather seats that come with stitching, a power-adjustable driver's seat, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with multi-function controls and paddle shifters. Other interior features for the 3008 include dual-zone automatic climate control with rear air-conditioning vents, a wireless mobile phone charger, USB ports, and 12-volt socks that are strategically placed in the cabin.
Safety
For its safety features, the Peugeot 3008 comes well equipped. It comes standard with 6 airbags, two of which are for the front passengers while the other two are located along the sides of the vehicle, it has access to ABS with EBD, ISOFIX tethers, an electronic stability program, hill start assist, hill descent control, cruise control, and seat belts all around.
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What has cat-like looks, a turbocharged engine, and a unique set of features? It this the Peugeot 3008 which is the middle child in the brand's crossover lineup in the Philippines. It aims for the premium segment but without the premium price tag and it gives you a great interior to boot. Find out what else is special about this crossover with our review of the 2022 Peugeot 3008 on this episode of Behind the Wheel.
