Peugeot 3008 Plus

Overview

One of the most futuristic looking SUVs in recent times, the Peugeot 3008 in Malaysia is available in its second generation avatar. In the Malaysian market, the Peugeot 3008 is available in two different petrol powered variants – Active and Allure. The Peugeot 3008 is available in five color options – Metallic Copper, Pearl White, Ultimate Red, Magnetic Blue, and Amazonite Grey

Interior & Features

The overall cabin of the 3008 is a mirror image of that of the larger 5008, which looks very futuristic with its concept-like design layout.

The steering wheel looks very unique with its hexagonal center and flattened theme at the top as well as bottom portions. The fully digital instrument console too gets the same hexagonal theme as that of the steering wheel and has a crisp and funky looking display to it.

Even the other parts of the cabin have got the same futuristic appeal. The slim AC vents with chrome touches along with the free-standing 8-inch trapezoidal touchscreen infotainment system look trendy. On the other hand, the brushed aluminium and piano black finishes on the center console looks inspired from the cockpit of a fighter jet with the toggle like switches for automatic climate control.

When it comes to features, the Peugeot 3008 is loaded with an 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat with memory function, adjustable seat cushion, manually height-adjustable co-driver seat, heating and massage function for front seats, leather upholstery, cruise control, electric parking brake, 6 speakers, dual zone climate control, push-button start with keyless entry and onboard wi-fi.

Given that it’s a five-seater with pretty good wheelbase, the Peugeot 3008 offers a very accommodating and spacious cabin on the inside.

Exterior

In its current avatar, the Peugeot 3008 has ditched its drab looking MPV-ish stance for a really swanky design. The new 3008 is designed to turn many heads for sure, the credits of which goes to its futuristic appeal.

The new Peugeot 3008 is adorned with a redesigned front fascia, where a smiley-like chrome grille sits at the center. The comma-shaped headlamps with full LED projectors and daytime running LEDs above them look quite distinctive and really nice. The silver skid plates, as well as large bumper design with body cladding extending till the upper portion of the fog lamps, give the 3008 a rugged stance.

From the side, the 3008 shares a lot of design with the 5008, and looks similar to it with its shorter wheelbase. The high shoulder line and uniquely styled blackened C-pillar give the 3008 a muscular stance. The 5-spoke machined alloy wheels look wonderful and give the 3008 a sporty stance.

At the rear, the 3008 gets piano black finish between the large rectangular full LED tail lamps. Like at the front, the rear too gets high body cladding and silver skid plates to make it look rugged and sophisticated at the same time.

Ride & Handling

The Peugeot 3008 is underpinned with Pseudo MacPherson axle at the front and rear axle with a deformable cross member at the rear. The overall suspension setting offers a plush ride quality, but given its two-wheel drive layout, off-road driving might not be a go-for thing in this SUV.

Engine & Fuel Consumption

Peugeot has made the 3008 available in two variants, each one which comes with the same 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol motor. Mated to a conventional 6-speed torque converter, the engine is good enough in producing 165 bhp of maximum power and 240 Nm of maximum torque outputs.

Braking & Safety

The Peugeot 3008 is blessed with a lot of safety kit like front, side and curtain airbags, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, seat belt pre-tensioners with force limiters, Electronic Stability Program, front and rear parking sensors, 360 degree rearview camera, hill start assist, hill descent control, cruise control with speed limiter, ISOFIX mounts and blind spot information system.

Verdict

The Peugeot 3008 offers the best of both the worlds of outright luxury and practicality in one dynamic looking package. While the exterior looks are something to die for, the cool looking interiors is an equally captivating place to be in.