hello everyone and welcome to the peugeot 3008. yes it's another suv and yes this version has
been on sale since 2016 but there's not a hint of ageing on its strike and exterior or super
contemporary cabin the 3008 is certainly growing old gracefully but that doesn't mean there's
any less rivals fighting for the same piece of car buying turf there's the kia sportage
nissan qashqai and say it attacker the first two having recently been updated with brand new models
so has the 3008 got the substance to back up its eye-catching looks and should you consider buying
one over similarly priced rivals i'm hope ellen and this is another parker's cars review before
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at the time of filming the peugeot is available with no less than four engine choices ranging
from a 130 horsepower 1.5 liter diesel to a 300 horsepower plug-in hybrid petrol now i alluded
to it earlier but this peugeot cabin is a bit of a show stopper especially in top gt premium spec
not only is the design fresh and eye-catching but there's also plenty of premium feeling materials
on offer including dark lime wood and red nappa leather for the seats peugeot uses
this design language in all of its models but there's no denying it works exceptionally well
in the 3008 from the piano style switches on the center console to the luxurious feeling gear lever
and funky ambient lighting it's streets ahead of more mundane rivals the central infotainment
screen is eight inches as standard and controlled via touch however most trim levels get a larger 10
inch screen with most of the extra space being dedicated to on-screen temperature controls
as usual we'd rather these be physical dials and switches but at least this layout means you
don't have to dive through all the menus just to warm the car up the software itself is passable
but the menus can sometimes feel a little confusing to navigate
and the touchscreen responses are sluggish there's five available trim levels in the 3008 so make
sure you look through the brochure or configurator carefully before picking the one that's best for
you all models get standard equipment such as a reversing camera electric folding door mirrors
17-inch alloys and climate control but we definitely recommend upgrading to at least a
lure spec you get far more kit safety features and visual presence for only a small increase in price
one thing you should definitely be made aware of if you're thinking about buying the 3008 is the
unusual driving position it's all centered around where the steering wheel is and the dash display
or i cockpit as peugeot calls it as you can see it's mounted lower than on many cars which could
mean that some drivers find their view of crucial instruments is blocked most people don't have an
issue with it but the idea of looking at the dials above the steering wheel rather than through it
is unusual the upside being that when you're on a long journey you don't have to hold
your arms as high and it's less tiring the i cockpit itself has a slick range of graphics
but what we have noticed is it attracts glare from the sun especially on pre-2020 facelift models
aside from a pokey glove box storage space up front is strong you've got two cup holders
a tray for your phone and sizeable door pockets what's more i really like the split center armrest
easy to open while on the move and the sheer amount of storage space it's hiding underneath
dive into it it's very useful entry into the back seats is really easy thanks to wide opening doors
perfect for loading a child seat in once you're back here passenger space is pretty good
but not as generous as say a skoda carrock that's especially the case if you go for the panoramic
sunroof yes it lets a lot of glorious light in but the drawback is a greatly reduced headroom
all 3008 get rear door pockets and map pockets on front seat backs but if you want
usb sockets you will need to go for the gt trim or above regular petrol and diesel 3008 models
get a well-proportioned 520 litre boot with an adjustable height floor that in its lowest setting
increases space by 71 litres however if you have a hybrid model like this one the floor is fixed and
boot space shrinks to 395 liters also note that the seats fold down in a 60 40 split rather than
the more flexible 40 20 40 arrangement here at parker's cars we've developed a quick usability
test to check all of our motors and it's called hopes car olympics my name is obviously hope and
you'll know that if you're already subscribed so against the clock i've got to fold down the
rear seats so they're flat tuning the radio to absolute fm our favorite and i've also got to
set the sat nav to take me to buckingham palace but how quickly can i do it in the peugeot 3008
we're going to the rear first lever whoa springy springs and that was very energetic so be careful
with that might knock you out next one again with the spring they're flat shut that in the
passenger seat to save some time squish in there right so we have to use the piano keys and that's
why it's a little bit confusing i mentioned that earlier so we have to go into navigation first
search it's weird from this angle because the infotainment system is pointing directly over
buckingham palace it's not liking my speed come on victoria london road i think okay calculating
still still calculating there we go thank you very much now we're going
to go on the other piano key for music go on to list scroll all the way up
absolutely which one is it absolute radio here's your proof
bit emotional bit emotional i think
that was the fastest one i have done yet that was so easy i know we mentioned earlier on about
the menus being quite complicated but once you get used to using these piano keys to get around
it does make it really easy the doors made the folding down on the seats easier as well
so all in all a very fun hopes car olympics now let's see what this is like to drive
now you know me i'm a lady of the people but on this occasion the car i'm driving is the
most powerful and the most expensive 3008 on sale it's the 1.6 litre petrol engine with two
electric motors one on the front axle and one on the back that means all-wheel drive capability
and a combined output of 300 horsepower enough to get this sensible family suv from 0 to 62 miles
per hour in just 5.9 seconds it really does take you by surprise how much speed it's got okay so
it's still not what you'd call exciting even in the sportiest drive mode but it does have plenty
of real world performance which often comes in handy what's more all hybrid models get the smooth
eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard the most useful part of the hybrid powertrain however is
the all-electric range the hybrid 4 can do up to 40 all-electric miles on a single charge meaning
you needn't burn any fuel on short journeys it has the potential to be very cost effective but
just remember that if you run the battery down and don't replenish it your fuel consumption figures
will skyrocket with the optional 7.4 kilowatt charger juicing the battery up from zero to 100
takes around 45 minutes on the handling front it has to be said the significant amount of
extra weight from the hybrid technology does blunt the 3008 agility models with the smallest petrol
engines are certainly the sprightliest to drive however since the 3008 was never a sports car in
the first place the extra frumpiness of the hybrid versions isn't too much of an issue what's more
important is the overall comfort levels and that's something the 3008 does better than a lot of cars
in this segment ride comfort is cushioned and refined most of the time and the hybrid powertrain
means the engine noise is kept to a minimum fortunately i can't say the same for diesel
models as they are noticeably louder finally visibility out is good for an suv and because
the 3008 is narrower than many of its rivals it's fairly easy to drive in and around town
so if you've liked what you've seen today and are now considering treating yourself to a peugeot
3008 here's a list of my top versions that may suit your requirements because i'm very helpful
so if you want the cheapest version of the 3008 you'll need to go for the active premium
1.2 puretech 130. if you are a company car user we've spoken about how great this car is
for people like you but i would go for the hybrid version more specifically hybrid four
not only is it nice to drive and very quick but it's also in a lower bic bracket which
means it's cheaper to run just make sure that your fleet manager approves it first
finally if you want the performance model i would go for the hybrid 4 again which is called
the gt hybrid 4 300 e8 the peugeot 3008 backs up its bold design strategy with a comfortable
high quality suv package that's packed with tech and offers a diverse array of available engines
it may be getting on a little now but you honestly wouldn't know it the 3008 downsides are few and
far between and if you are considering getting a family suv then this has to be on your list
having said that my money isn't on this hybrid version yes it's quick and works well for company
car drivers but at 47 000 pounds it's an awful lot of money for private buyers therefore i reckon a
gt spec car with the 130 horsepower petrol engine is where you'll get the best bang for your buck
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