The Peugeot 2008 crossover has reached its second generation and like its 208 relative, it now spawns an electric variant. Time to dish out the newest version of one of Peugeot's popular crossovers that caught every Europeans' attention since the first one came out many years ago.
The all-new Peugeot 2008, priced at 22,100 Euros plus additional costs, has evolved from a sleek-looking compact crossover that draws resemblance to the 208 to a sleeker crossover that is utterly mistaken to its big brother, the 3008. Being a French crossover, the new 2008 champions itself with its new design, high-tech interior others would call it minimalist, new powertrain, and new safety tech.
Let's take a deep dive into the design first and from every angle, the new model does look like the 3008, meaning that the new model's falling prey to the Russian doll effect some would definitely taking note for. On the inside, the new model, like today's Peugeots, falls prey to the minimalist route that caused speedo boys running scared because you can't find any buttons to control the aircon and the volume. Only the touch screen, ladies and gentlemen.
While the minimalist dashboard scares away speedo boys, the accommodation is rather great by crossover standards. It seats up to five people and has decent cargo space big enough to fit just about everything.
The new Peugeot 2008 offers a choice of petrol and diesel engines as well as the first ever electric powertrain that can go up to 320km in one full charge according to WLTP standards. While the 1.2 PureTech petrol engine and 1.5 BlueHDi diesel engine weren't too shabby on the roads, the diesel-powered one is the one to avoid because this is Europe today and diesels are going to be outlawed by law with petrol to follow shortly.
Common sense the powertrains can be, the new 2008 is front-wheel drive only by default but the Advanced Grip Control, the one championed by its rival compatriot, the Citroen C3 Aircross, makes it more capable on either tarmac, gravel, and snow. With its car-like handling, tall ground clearance, and this, the new 2008 feels like it's capable of doing today's chores without breaking a sweat, well almost.
Because the new 2008 is all about common sense for the commoners, it features Peugeot Drive Assist Plus, a wide array of semi-autonomous driving aids that let itself do the talking on the road as well as other safety features such as Active Safety Brake, Distance Alert, and many others. Noticeable as such but it's worth attention-grabbing.
The new 2008 is the modern crossover that is not worth the wait for some but worth the shot by many looking for something that has space, tech, ecology, performance, and versatility. Like it or not, the new 2008 is common sense on the road and looks like Peugeot's are on the SUV offense right now.
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