In Australia, the made-in-France 2018 Peugeot 3008 will be offered in four trim grades, with a pair of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines and one ‘EAT6’ six-speed automatic transmission. Both get a Stop&Start idle-stop system to reduce fuel use in traffic.

The range will open with the familiar Active from AUD 36,990 before on-road costs, moving through to the Allure, GT Line and GT models. The Active will also be offered with a limited-time ‘launch special’ drive-away price of AUD 39,990. The GT will be the preferred option for those needing more get-up-and-go or greater towing capability, but at AUD 49,490 before on-road cost, the ask is not small.


Engine options will include a 1.6-litre ‘THP 165’ turbo petrol engine for the Active, Allure and GT Line, offering 165 Hp of power (at 6000 rpm) and 240 Nm of torque – the latter coming on stream from 1400 rpm. The 2.0-litre ‘BlueHDi 180’ turbo diesel, available with the GT model only, will offer 181 Hp (at 3750 rpm) and 400 Nm, with peak torque available from 2000 rpm. Regardless of trim grade, the petrol engine lists fuel use at 7.0L/100km on the combined cycle, while the diesel cuts that number to 4.8L/100km. CO2 emissions are listed at 156g/km and 124g/km respectively. Both engines are compliant with Euro 6 emissions standards.

The new 3008 is available only in front-wheel drive, although Peugeot says it can accommodate lightweight off-roading through its optional Advanced Grip Control, with Normal, Snow, Mud, Sand and ESP Off features, along with Hill Assist Descent Control on steep slopes. For those daring a quick launch, Peugeot says the petrol 3008 will get from standstill to 100km/h in 9.9 seconds, with the more powerful diesel getting there a full second quicker at 8.9 seconds. Braked towing capacity is 600 kg for the petrol models and 1700 kg for the diesel.


The new 3008 measures 4.45 metres long overall and rides on a 2675mm wheelbase – the latter measuring 62mm longer than in the old 3008. Width is unchanged at 1.84m, but interior space is increased with, in particular, an additional 24mm in rear leg room and 36mm in rear head room (in models without sunroof). Storage capacity in the rear is listed at 520 litres with the back seats upright, expanding to 1580 litres when folded flat.

Peugeot’s new-generation i-Cockpit cabin technology features across the range, highlighted by a 12.3-inch digital instrument display behind the steering wheel and an 8.0-inch touch screen in the centre of the dash. As with other Peugeot models, the 3008 features a compact steering wheel that the driver looks over, rather than through, when viewing the instrument display.

The new 2018 Peugeot 3008 is on sale now, with an Australian media launch set for August 10 and 11.