Peugeot’s most affordable crossover,
the second generation 2008, has launched in the United Kingdom. The ICE-powered
models are priced at £ 20,150 (US$ 26,181) and £ 34,275 (US$ 44,534) in
the Active and GT grades, whereas the Allure and GT Line will set you back
£ 22,350 (US$ 29,039) and £ 26,100 (US$ 33,912), respectively. The
e-2008 starts at £ 28,150 (US$ 36,575), including the PiCG.
Three petrol and one diesel engine are
available for the subcompact crossover. The lineup kicks off with the 100 PS version of the 1.2-liter mill, followed by the 130 PS variant, both of which are matched to a six-speed manual transmission.
The latter is also available with an eight-speed automatic gearbox, while the
155 PS can only be paired to the self-shifting transmission.
The 1.5-liter diesel, rated at 100 PS, is matched to a
six-speed manual ‘box.
Powering the e-2008 electric crossover
is a 136 horsepower motor and a 50 kWh battery that gives it a range of up to
332 km in the WLTP test cycle. The battery is compatible with 100
kW fast charging, with 0-80 percent taking only 30 minutes, while AC and
domestic charging raise the time to 7.5 and 24 hours, respectively.
Standard gear in the entry-level
Active includes 16-inch alloy wheels, electrically adjustable and heated side
mirrors and a 3.5-inch instrument panel display, with the e-2008 bringing
pre-heating functionality and an electric parking brake. The Allure has glossy
details on the outside, LED front fog lamps, Curitiba leather and Isabella
cloth trim with light blue stitching, the i-Cockpit and a modular boot floor.
The GT Line adds a 180-degree
reversing camera, sat-nav, ambient lighting, heated front seats, 18-inch alloy
wheels and full LED headlights. The range-topping GT features Alcantara and
Isabella upholstery, panoramic glass roof and several extra safety features, of
which Active Safety Braking is standard on all
