Back in 2013 when the Peugeot 2008 entered the market, who would have thought that, with 40,000 sales in the UK and over half a million worldwide, the new compact crossover would be such a hit with customers.
Now the Peugeot 2008 has had a makeover and update with an even more assertive, powerful and appealing SUV design. With new design additions such as wheel arch extensions, vertical front grille and scuff plates, additional paint option; new trim level; and new technology like PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® and Grip Control amongst others, the new Peugeot 2008 has become a more assertive proposition with unparalleled dynamic performance offering a unique and addictive driving experience.
It all starts right at the front where the Peugeot Lion sits proudly in the centre of the new robust, multi-faceted and vertical front grille to give a dynamic and attractive appearance, an appearance that continues over the bonnet and onto the roof with roof bars and spoiler completing the striking profile.
Helping to attract many wolf-whistles and admiring glances and stares is the new Peugeot 2008's elegant lighting signature. Keeping with the Peugeot Lion branding, the headlamps at the front are integrated into the bodywork, and boast what Peugeot have called a 'feline look’ by using intensely high-tech chrome and black mask to emphasise them; while at the back, the LED rear lamps feature new, warm-coloured lion claws with a profound 3D effect.
These attractive rear lights surround the tailgate, which itself reveals a spacious and functional boot that can be transformed from an initial 410 litre space to a 1,400 litre one in an instant by making use of the 1/3 – 2/3 modular seat backs. These are operated simply by pressing the button at the top of the backrest to tilt the seat backwards, allowing the seats to collapse automatically. There is even an additional 22 litre storage space under the boot lid along with hooks for attaching items and two storage areas on each side, one with a retaining strap and the other with a storage net.
Already available in 3 trim levels - Access, Active and Allure - the new 2008 now has the added option of the GT Line that has proved so popular with Peugeot 208, 308 and 508 customers. So now you can look sporty and chic as well as cool, as the 2008 GT Line is complemented by new alloy wheels with an exclusive 17’’ gloss black/anthracite treatment; gloss black elements replacing the standard chrome effect (including the front grille surround, fog light covers, mirror casings and roof bars); Black Chrome facets on the front grille with red PEUGEOT lettering; rear stainless steel scuff plates that mirror the exhaust tailpipe; and a ‘GT Line’ badging prominently displayed on each front wing and on the tailgate.
The new Peugeot 2008 manages to mix the robustness of a compact SUV with the high-quality trim and refined adjustments that you would find in a premium quality saloon model. Add in high-tech and chic interior lighting, and a range of other luxuries available depending on trim level selected, (For example; all models from Active level up feature a leather trimmed steering wheel, to match the gear stick surround, handbrake lever and door armrests) and you can be sure that a drive in the new Peugeot 2008 will be a comfortable one - whatever the conditions outside.
Passengers in the new Peugeot 2008 aren't forgotten either, with numerous well-designed storage areas, easily reached and easily located thanks to the front and rear dome interior lighting, and comprising of front door storage boxes, glove box, box and cup holder beside the gear stick, covered console storage, and seatback pockets in the back of the front seats, adding an extra 24 litres to the storage volume. So no problems keeping safe drinks, papers, books, tablets and smartphones.
It's not just comfort that adds to the appeal of the new Peugeot 2008; the interior has had a makeover too to continue the dynamic spirit initiated by the exterior design. And it starts as soon as you open the doors and see the stainless steel sills bearing the PEUGEOT logo, the aluminium pedals and the red-stitch edged floor mats. The red stitching continues through the seats and rear bench seat, door armrests, gear level surround, leather handbrake lever and compact leather steering wheel. Seat belts feature the same red line detail prominent in the front door grips and, continuing the red theme, the head-up display on the dashboard is lit by an array of red LEDs, reminiscent of the RedLine look of the touch screen.
Part of the "best possible motoring experience" that Peugeot have tried to ensure are the technological advances that are installed within the new Peugeot 2008.
And one of these is the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit®.
Already fitted to the Peugeot 308 and 208, this innovative driver's seat concept now makes its debut as standard in the new 2008. It comprises of four elements - a compact steering wheel for an intense dynamic feel, head-up dials, an impressive high central console and a big touch-screen for intuitive driving - and is considered by the French car manufacturer to be the identity signature for the Peugeot driver's seat.
Available on engines from 100hp, whether they are manual or automatic, with 17’’ alloy wheels, is the Grip Control feature.
Using a thumb wheel located on the central console, Grip Control is an patented adapted traction system used in low grip conditions that works hand-in-hand with the Peugeot 2008's generous 16cm ground clearance and All Season Goodyear Vector tyres to offer genuine versatility and dynamism in all weather conditions.
Working on the front wheels, Grip Control optimises traction using one of the 5 modes available to the driver, according to the terrain that the car is driving in.
Grip Control is aided and abetted by the lower weight of the new Peugeot 2008 (from just 1,045kg), and the four suspension options with specifically designed springs, shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, front axle and rear cross member, there to improve the dynamic performance of all engine specifications.
Also available with the new Peugeot 2008 are:
With its new aerodynamic body and lightness of the new Peugeot 2008 SUV comes a broad range of Euro 6 engines that includes four Best-in-Class winners and offer low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
The UK range is composed of Euro 6 PureTech and BlueHDi engines, in bothmanual and automatic, offering power ratings of 82 to 130hp. The BlueHDi engines comply with the Euro 6 standard through the exclusive combination of the SCR technology and the additivated DPF, the most effective technology on the market.
The petrol range of the new 2008 includes a choice of five engines
The Diesel range includes three engines, all of them with CO2 emissions at less than 100g/km:
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