Peugeot New 3008 GT
Instead of a 3008 GTi version that some
had hoped for when Peugeot dropped a teaser the other day, the French brand
introduced a much milder GT model and GT Line equipment grade for their new
compact crossover.
Positioned at the top of the range, the
new 3008 GT will be exclusively available with the most potent engine available
for the series, PSA’s 2.0-liter BlueHDi turbo diesel four producing 180 PS paired to the EAT6 automatic six-speed gearbox. Peugeot has not
released any performance or fuel economy figures yet on the GT or any of the
other available powertrains, for that matter.
Besides the 180 PS diesel, the GT gets
unique 19-inch wheels shod in wider rubber (235/50 R19) along with some other
cosmetic exterior tweaks such as the LED headlights and sequential indicators,
a unique chequered chrome grille, dual exhaust outlets, slightly wider wheel
arch moldings, satin aluminum trim, standard two-tone roof and optional
two-tone body.
Inside, the GT gets copper topstitching
on the dashboard trim, door trim panels and central armrests, part Alcantara or
optionally, full leather seats, genuine aged-oak trim, touches of satin steel
chrome, a flat bottom steering wheel and a copper shade for the digital
instrument panel display.
Continuing its confusing approach of
offering both a GT model and a GT Line trim, all of the components that we
mentioned before with the exception of the 19-inch wheels with wider wheel
arches that are replaced by 18-inch rims on the stock wheel arches, are
available on the 3008 GT Line that can be had with the entire range of engines
sans the 1.6L BlueHDi 100 S&S and of course, the 2.0L BlueHDi 180 S&S,
that is reserved for the GT.
European sales of the new 2017 Peugeot
3008 are expected to begin later this fall.
