Enhanced Peugeot 3008 and 3008 HYbrid4 Crossover Offer So Much More For Less

The Peugeot 3008 is the crossover that combines the best elements of an SUV, hatchback and MPV. It has been comprehensively restyled, with greater levels of equipment available as standard. The prices across the range have also been lowered making the Peugeot 3008 Crossover even better value for money. Since its launch in 2009, the Peugeot 3008 Crossover has attracted more than 500,000 sales worldwide, exceeding original projections by 50%. It has also won considerable critical acclaim from the motoring press and winning many accolades since.

OneShift Editorial Team

04 Nov 2013

Moreover, it is a pioneer for more environmentally aware motoring, offering owners the word's first diesel/electric powertrain in a Crossover. This technology is known as Hybrid4 and has won over many customers, representing 10% of 3008 sales worldwide.

The Hybrid4 was the world's first diesel/electric full-hybrid Crossover, combining a 2.0 litre 163bhp HDi diesel engine driving the front wheels with a 37bhp electric motor acting on the rear. Four drive modes - Auto, ZEV, 4WD and Sport - allow the user to prioritize different styles of driving as he terrain and conditions allow. It is a breakthrough in terms of lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, with performance figures of 69mpg and 88g/km respectively on the Combined Drive Cycle.

From January 2014, all versions of 3008 and the accomplished HYbrid4 version will benefit from extensive mid-life updates with a re-styled appearance. The enhanced visual appeal and new features bring the car into line with recent Peugeot models that include the 208, 2008 and New 308.

The distinctive character of the Crossover’s nose has been redesigned with a bold new grille and fog light surrounds, both edged in chrome. The headlights feature a new LED signature and chromed projector components. On higher trim-level models, the 3008 is specified with Xenon headlights with automatic height and directional adjustment. Overall, it’s a softer, more modern and visually streamlined nose, and the contemporary feel also extends to the rear of the car. New light clusters feature a dark tint, while the three ‘floating claw’ LED lamps have a sharp new design and appear to emerge from the lamp with a 3D effect.

Inside, the ‘Head-Up’ display now features full-colour imagery, with separate shades for different information – white for the vehicle’s current speed, orange for the speed limiter, green for the cruise control and red for the Distance Alert. A new reversing camera also makes manoeuvres easier by displaying the area immediately behind the vehicle.

Numerous storage compartments around the cabin give total space of nearly 50 litres. The central armrest conceals a ventilated cubby hole which can accommodate a 1.5-litre bottle, while the rear features two openings integrated into the floor for security.

Credits: Oneshift News Team