Peugeot presented in Paris the new 3008

The car exhibited at the Paris motor show on the same stand with 3008 DKR and a large 7-seater 5008. Creating a new 3008, the company decided to take advantage of the growing popularity of crossovers. For this reason, the model is completely abandoned the form factor of a minivan and became a full-fledged crossover With class. The novelty will be able to bring diversity to the market with huge competition, thanks to the bold design and futuristic interior with the second generation of the Peugeot i-Cockpit.

In Paris a the GT Line in a more aggressive body with led headlights. Visually, this version can be distinguished by the roof and mirror caps in black, two exhaust pipes with chrome tips, two-tone 18-inch cast disks and stainless steel inserts. Peugeot 3008 GT Line will receive a number of changes in the cabin, including the seat upholstery in Alcantara and chrome inserts.

GT Line located in the line between the normal version and the flagship GT. For the average the Peugeot 3008 will be available the following range of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines:

1.2-litre PureTech 130 S&S 6-speed mechanics 6SMT in the base;
1.2-litre PureTech 130 S&S 6-speed automatic;
1.6-litre THP 165 S&S 6-speed automatic;
The 1.6-litre BlueHDi 100 S&S 5-speed mechanics BVM5;
The 1.6-litre BlueHDi 120 S&S 6-speed mechanics 6SMT in the base;
The 1.6-litre BlueHDi 120 S&S 6-speed automatic;
The 2.0-litre BlueHDi 150 S&S 6-speed mechanics 6SMT;

If You want something more powerful, we recommend GT with the 2.0-liter turbo diesel BlueHDi S&S 180 HP is paired with 6-speed automatic.

3008 the second generation is 100 kg lighter than the current model and 8 cm longer, which made the interior more spacious. Speaking about the interior, it is worth noting a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument panel and multimedia system with 8-inch screen. The problems of the previous version of the i-Cockpit with the review was removed, due to the fact that Peugeot slightly lowered the steering wheel and made the top flat that allows noise to watch on the dashboard.

In addition, in the lounge there is acoustics from Focal on 515 watts with 10 speakers, a subwoofer and 12-channel amplifier. Practical motorists will be interested in the trunk, the volume of which increased by 90 litres to 1,580 litres with the rear seats folded.

The production of second-generation 3008 will be launched at the PSA plant in Sochaux, France. Sales in Europe will begin at the end of the year, and the first day will be available version of the GT Line and GT.