The test mule for what appears to be the Peugeot
1008 SUV has been spotted once again, after being
sighted for the first time in Southern Europe in August 2017. Nothing has
changed since then – the prototype is still clad in the body of a 208, albeit
raised considerably and fitted with fender flares that denote the wider tracks.
When viewed from the side, the rear doors are
clearly longer, suggesting at a longer wheelbase. Besides that, we know little
of the baby crossover, and it’s unclear when the successor to the 1007 will
make its debut, both in concept and production form. While the 1007 featured a
pair of sliding doors, its successor may skip that in favour of conventional
hinged doors.
The 1008 will be the
entry-level crossover for the French automaker, sitting below the 2008 in
segment and price point. Power will likely come in the form of a three-cylinder
petrol engine in varying outputs, with power sent to the front wheels through a
manual transmission as standard. There should also be an automatic transmission
available.
With Groupe PSA now the owner of the Opel and
Vauxhall brands, there is also the likelihood that they could receive a version
of the upcoming small crossover. For the Opel/Vauxhall brands, this new model
will slot in below the Mokka X, which is a full-fledged B-segment crossover.
