The all-new Peugeot 2008 has been officially presented by the French car
manufacturer. The vehicle looks very much
like a smaller version of the 3008 and Peugeot will hope to emulate the success
of that model with the smaller 2008.
The new Peugeot 2008 will be
offered with a selection of petrol, diesel, and electric powertrains. In terms
of petrol units, customers will be able to opt between three different
1.2-liter PureTech three-cylinder powertrains pumping out 99 hp, 128 hp, and
153 hp respectively. A 1.5-liter BlueHDI diesel version with 99 hp is also on
offer with a manual transmission.
Perhaps of even more importance than the petrol and
diesel models is the e-2008, the all-electric version. Powering this model is a
50 kWh battery pack and an electric motor with 136 hp. This powertrain supports
100 kW rapid charging which means its battery can be topped up to 80 per cent
capacity in just 30 minutes. The Peugeot e-2008 has an WLTP range of 193 miles
and because the battery pack is positioned under the floor, the vehicle has
just as much trunk and interior space as its ICE siblings.
All Peugeot 2008 models come adorned with a raft of
impressive technologies and safety features. For example, there is the Drive
Assist system which includes lane positioning assist, lane departure warning,
and adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go functionality. The 2008 is also
equipped with Full Park Assist, Automotive Emergency Brake Assist, Active lane
(or verge) keeping assist, Driver Attention Monitoring, Peugeot Smartbeam
Assistance, Speed limit recognition and recommendation, Extended traffic sign
recognition, Active Blind Spot Monitoring, and an electric parking brake. The
SUV is also equipped with a 10-speaker Focal audio system and Peugeot’s 3D
i-Cockpit complete with a tiny steering wheel and a head-up display.
As the new 2008 is based around the company’s Common
Modular Platform, it is 14 cm longer than its predecessor while being 1.7
meters wide and 1.54 meters high. All models feature 360 liters of trunk
capacity as standard.
The new Peugeot 2008 will launch next year with
prices to be announced at a later date.
