The 2008 is the latest expression of Peugeot’s renewed brand positioning and cements the company’s arrival within a highly competitive sector, pushing customers’ expectations to a new level.
The car oozes desirability, with an athletic design, engaging driving experience, high levels of comfort and equipment and outstanding quality in materials and finish.
Peugeot’s stunning new compact crossover builds on the success of the popular 208 supermini. With its perfect mix of contemporary styling, clean and efficient engines, together with a versatile cabin, it’s an exciting addition to Peugeot’s already comprehensive line-up.
The Peugeot 2008 brings a new level of innovation to the B-segment by combining the expertise and experience of two acclaimed Peugeot vehicles; as a compact crossover, it blends the success and design of the award-winning 3008 with all the features, performance and state-of-the-art engines of the new 208 supermini.
With a characterful on-the-road presence, the 2008 is intended for young city-dwellers who love the urban environment but also enjoy escaping from it at every opportunity. In keeping with the dynamism of its profiled silhouette, power comes from the latest generation of low fuel consumption Peugeot engines.
With e-HDi diesel and three-cylinder petrol technology, Peugeot’s urban crossover stands out from the competition due to CO2 emissions starting at just 98g/km. Fuel economy can be as high as 61.8mpg. Measuring 4.16 metres long and 1.74 metres wide, the Peugeot 2008 brings together the robustness of an SUV with the practicality of space, comfort and modularity. It puts a new twist on the existing Peugeot family face, as seen on the 208.
Agnès Tesson Faget, 2008 product project manager, said: “We wanted to create an exceptional space for our customers, which takes care of all the occupants and offers them new sensations. The unique ergonomics of the instruments and controls, the careful choice of materials, the quality of assembly, the light ambience... the 2008 stimulates the senses.”
The interior of the Peugeot 2008 provides the driver and passengers with a spacious and flexible cabin, with a cockpit-style instrument panel and aircraft-type handbrake.
A smart, satin, chrome finish to the air vents, handbrake lever, steering wheel, gear lever and touchscreen trims all add to the level of luxury.
Safety, as you would expect, on the 2008 is at the highest level. The large seven-inch touchscreen – standard from the Active Version – is at the driver’s fingertips and by minimising commands for control of the infotainment system, it allows the driver to keep his eyes on the road ahead.
Cruise control with speed limiter is standard on all versions, as are all round airbags. Also on every 2008 is ESP with Anti-Skid Regulation (ASR), Stability Control (CDS), Emergency Braking Assistance (EBA) and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD), as is Isofix mountings for child seats in the rear.
The New Peugeot 2008 starts at €16,900 and will be available this summer.