Peugeot has revealed its redesigned 3008 SUV ahead of its Paris show debut in September. At just 4,450mm in length, it is one of the most compact models in its segment but offers greater passenger and luggage space over the outgoing model. With a longer wheelbase and an overall length just 80mm longer than the current model, interior space has greatly improved, most notably for rear occupants who now have an additional 24mm legroom, 4mm elbow room and 36mm headroom. Front elbow space has also increased by 17mm despite the width of the new model being identical to the outgoing version at 1840mm, and height being 19mm lower at 1620mm.
Luggage space has also improved – capacity of 520l (under the cover) is almost 90l more than the previous generation. Like the previous version, the cover can be removed and the second row of seats folded flat; boosts capacity to 1,580 litres, one of the largest and most versatile load capacities in the segment, according to the automaker.
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Reduced weight, improved driving experiences
Despite the improvements in passenger and luggage capacities, the new model is, on average, 100kg lighter than the previous generation versions. This has been achieved though intelligent design and use of materials to provide improved efficiency, better fuel economy, increased performance, a more dynamic driving experience and class leading safety. Very High Strength Steel (VHSS) and Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) have been used with a thermoplastic boot floor and tailgate plus aluminium wings, front suspension arms and rear seat frames. More refined engines also allow for a reduction in sound-deadening materials.
The latest generation i-Cockpit includes advanced sensory engagement for both driver and passengers as it features sensory buttons. By pressing a dedicated key – next to the toggle buttons – there is the opportunity to further enhance the driving experience: with i-Cockpit Amplify. In this way, all the senses are immediately aroused:
- Sight – by varying the intensity of ambient lighting and the colour screens
- Hearing – via the musical ambience settings
- Touch – via the multi-point massage embedded in the seats (with up to five programmes)
- Smell – via the aroma from the fragrance diffuser
As in the 308, sight, touch and hearing benefit from the supplementary characteristics of the Driver Sport Pack.
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By GlobalDataTwo environment ambiences are offered from launch: an atmospheric ‘Boost’ focused on an energised driving experience and a ‘Relax’ mood for a more relaxed driving environment.
With Amplify, occupants are treated to three exclusive fragrances from internationally renowned perfumer, Scentys and Antoine Lie. This includes ‘Cosmic Leather’, a vibrant and sensory fragrance, ‘Aerodrive’, a lively and stimulating fragrance, and ‘Harmony Wood’, an authentic and relaxing fragrance. Fragrance diffusion is adjustable, with three levels of intensity.
Intelligent design
The folding bench seat has a 2/3 – 1/3 ‘Magic Flat’ capability to optimise loading with a flat floor. The original adaptable moving boot floor, initiated on the first 3008, has been evolved with two positions to allow the optimisation of boot space and removable side-panels that can be affixed to the side boot trim. For the carrying of long objects, the front passenger seat can be folded to allow a smaller width item of three metres to be carried (like skis) on all versions. This functionality can be further completed with a hands-free opening tailgate, allowing a simple gesture of the foot under the rear bumper to open or to close the motorised tailgate.
Always-on connectivity
The new 3008 SUV responds to the driver’s need to stay connected while driving and includes MirrorScreen, induction smartphone recharging (for equipment compatible with the Qi standard) and 3D connected navigation.
The 3D navigation stretches realism even further by displaying images of buildings and monuments, while taking into account the contours of the terrain. With a simple touch of a control knob on the steering wheel, it can be transferred from the touch-screen to the digital instrument unit for easier viewing. With TomTom Traffic its connectivity gives real-time visibility of events essential to the journey and access to various other information: local weather, car-parks, service stations, and so on. There is also an option to subscribe to TomTom to receive information on permanent danger areas and temporary risk areas reported by the community.
With the Mirror Screen function, a smartphone screen can be reproduced on the touch-screen to make best use of its applications. It is compatible with MirrorLink protocols (Android smartphones), Android Auto and Apple Carplay (iPhone 5 onwards). And with a touch of a button on the steering wheel, there is a remote voice recognition function through the smartphone (Android S-Voice and Apple Siri).
A claimed automotive audio first
For the first time, technology from French acoustics specialist Focal will be factory fitted to a production model.
The 10 speaker system includes mid-range woofers with polyglass technology for balanced and clear sound and TNF tweeters with inverted aluminium dome technology for optimal sound output and clear high-pitched notes. A 200mm Power Flower subwoofer features triple coil technology for clear and dynamic reproduction of low frequencies while an active 12-channel amplifier delivers 515 watts.
Mobility extended: with great innovation
With the launch of the 3008 SUV Peugeot can offer its customers a new range of individual mobility solutions:
- A folding scooter with electric assist (e-Kick) by Micro
- A folding bike with electric assistance (e-Bike) by Peugeot
This unique offering is designed for customers seeking additional mobility solutions to and from their vehicle to help them easily make the latter stages of their journeys to their final destination. To ensure perfect integration into the boot and immediate availability, ‘dockstations’ hold the e-Kick or e-Bike in place in the boot and recharge the batteries while the vehicle is running.
A safer and more capable SUV
Available on the new 3008 is Active Safety Brake and Distance Alert, a distance alert function (risk of collision warning) with automatic emergency braking (to avoid a collision or to limit the severity by reducing vehicle speed) and Active Involuntary Crossing Line, a lane departure alert for safer driving with visual and audible warnings and active vehicle control.
The new model also has the Driver Alert Warning function; with constant analysis of vehicle trajectory against road markings, it can then trigger several levels of audible and visual alerts and remind drivers to take a break after two hours of continuous driving and at a speed greater than 65km/h (40mph).
Additional to this are safety features such as Automatic High Beam Assistance, to automatically switch between high beam and low beam depending on the lighting conditions and oncoming traffic, Speed Sign Detection and Recommendation, standard on all trim levels, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop function, Active Blind Spot Monitoring System and Park Assist, which allows the vehicle to park itself with minimum input from the driver. Finally, Visiopark 1 & 2, with Visiopark 1 including a 180° view camera on the tailgate and Visiopark 2 adding the same camera to the front bumper for a complete 360° exterior vehicle view on the interior touch screen.
Designed for efficiency
The new 3008’s aerodynamic design has been optimised to deliver class leading efficiency, with an excellent CdA from 0.76dm2. Ultra low rolling Resistance (ULRR) tyres are also fitted as standard to all 3008s opted with 17″ and 18″ or even the larger 19” (205 55 R19) wheels, further enhancing efficiency.
A full range of performance engines
The 3008 SUV comes with a range of fuel efficient Euro6.1 petrol and diesel engines.
Four petrol models are available:
- 1.2L PureTech 130 S&S 6-speed manual (6SMT)
- 1.2L PureTech 130 S&S 6-speed manual (6SMT) optimised low fuel consumption models
- 1.2L PureTech 130 S&S 6-speed Automatic (EAT6)
- 1.6L THP 165 S&S 6-speed Automatic (EAT6)
There are five diesel engine options, with BlueHDi technology capable of reducing emissions to just 100g/km:
- 1.6L BlueHDi 100 S&S 5-speed Manual (BVM5)
- 1.6L BlueHDi 120 S&S 6-speed Manual (BVM6 – for normal and low consumption versions)
- 1.6L BlueHDi 120 S&S 6-speed Automatic (EAT6)
- 2.0L BlueHDi 150 S&S 6-speed Manual (BVM6)
- 2.0L BlueHDi 180 S&S 6-speed Automatic (EAT6)
Arriving in the UK for January
The 3008 SUV will be officially revealed at the Paris Motor Show 2016 in September where pricing and specifications will be announced. It will be available to order in the UK – its largest RHD market – from November with first deliveries in January 2017.
Peugeot steps up a gear with new 3008
