Next-gen Peugeot 3008 and 5008 to unveil in Q2 2023; EV trims also on cards

KUALA LUMPUR: During the recently held E-LION event, the French automaker Peugeot talked about its development strategies for the coming years. Among the company’s several exciting and hopeful plans is the introduction of the next-gen models of the brand’s popular SUVs - 3008 and 5008.

Peugeot has confirmed that the global premiere of the all-new 3008 and 5008 will be held in the second half of 2023. The fully-electric trims of both models - e-3008 and e-5008, will be a part of the range in line with the brand’s electrification push.

While the automaker did not reveal the changes in the non-electric models, it did spill some beans on their electric counterparts. As per that, the brand will first introduce the e-3008 first, which will be its first model to underpin the all-new STLA Medium platform. It can accommodate large batteries and is expected to offer a range of up to 700 km on a single charge. 

The said platform can also host a slew of other advanced technologies such as - 

• A wide range of connectivity and AI capabilities that can support autonomous driving in the future
• A steer-by-wire system enabling “new ways to control the vehicle” 
• Next-generation of Peugeot’s i-Cockpit dashboard design
• Revamped interior space and function 

The BEV-focused platform will also help the engineers to take on a completely new design language by offering “more flexibility and freedom to reimagine the overall proportions.” 

While Peugeot did not mention about the upcoming e-5008 specs, it is also likely to be based on the same platform with most of the features shared between the two EVs.

A quick glance at Peugeot electrification roadmap

The automaker aims to become a 100% fully battery-electric vehicle brand by 2025 with a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2038. It will be rolling out the electrified models of its entire lineup in 2023 along with the introduction of a new range of 48V mild-hybrid (MHEV) powertrains.

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