Peugeot prepares for the future with new 2008 SUV and e-2008 SUV

By CARSIFU | 19 June 2019


COVENTRY: The all-new Peugeot 2008 SUV will be the second vehicle to follow the ‘choose your Peugeot, choose your powertrain’ philosophy when it arrives later this year.

The all-new Peugeot 2008 SUV will be available with a choice of 100% electric, petrol or diesel powertrains.

Combining class-leading levels of technology, an instinctive driving experience and sharp design, the all-new Peugeot 2008 SUV will offer a unique proposition in the compact SUV segment.

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The all-new 2008 SUV features Peugeot's latest 3D i-Cockpit with hologram technology and a state-of-the art head-up display, increasing driver reaction times.

The all-new e-2008 SUV is powered by a 100kW (136bhp) electric motor and 50kWh battery. Under WLTP testing, the 100% electric zero-emission SUV will achieve 193 miles of range.

Capable of supporting 100kW rapid charging technology, an 80% charge will take just 30 minutes, while a full charge using conventional 7.4kW and 11kW fast chargers will take between eight hours and five hours.

With the MyPeugeot app, owners will be able to pre-set the charging times, heating and air conditioning on their all-new e-2008 SUV, as well as check its current charge level remotely.

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The all-new Peugeot 2008 SUV features the latest Euro 6d petrol and diesel engines. There will be three petrol and one diesel engines to choose from, based on Peugeot's three-cylinder 1.2 PureTech petrol engine and the four-cylinder 1.5 BlueHDi diesel.

The all-new Peugeot 2008 SUV comes with class leading technology and safety features, including Drive Assist (Lane Positioning Assist and Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go), Full Park Assist, Automatic Emergency Brake Assist, Active lane (or verge) keeping assist, Driver Attention Monitoring, Peugeot Smartbeam AssistanceSpeed limit recognition and recommendation, Extended traffic sign recognition, Active Blind Spot Monitoring and Electric parking brake.

It has a premium hi-fi system developed by French specialist Focal and was more than three years in  development. Made up of 10 speakers, Focal has utilised technologies usually reserved for living room installations to fine-tune the acoustics.

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Other features include the latest version of the Peugeot 3D i-Cockpit, with a compact steering wheel and a new head-up display.

On the head-up display, information is projected in hologram form close to the driver’s eye-line, helping to improve reaction times.

The centre console comes with a 10-inch colour touchscreen (depending on trim), with TomTom Traffic connected 3D Navigation.

Every all-new 2008 SUV model will also come standard with MirrorScreen, enabling MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

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Available in Active, Allure, GT Line and GT trim levels, both the all-new Peugeot 2008 SUV and all-new e-2008 SUV are an extension of the current Peugeot design philosophy, featuring sharp angles and distinctive looks.

The all-new Peugeot 2008 SUV and all-new e-2008 SUV will be available in a range of vibrant colours, including a new and exclusive metallic paint, Fusion Orange.

David Peel, Managing Director of Peugeot UK said: “The all-new 2008 SUV is the second vehicle introduced into the Peugeot range where the customer can choose from a conventional petrol or diesel engine, or a 100% electric variant without compromising on technology, looks or driving sensations.

"We strongly believe in choosing your Peugeot and then choosing your powertrain. The all-new 2008 SUV is also another step forward in our commitment of having an electrified version, across our entire Peugeot range, by 2023.”

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