The second generation Peugeot 3008 debuted just a year ago, with an opportunity months after having a first contact in Bologna, Italy.
A couple of months ago, the 3008 made history within the framework of the Geneva Auto Show by crowning itself as European Car of The Year 2017, becoming the first SUV in history to achieve the prestigious recognition.
Behind that controversial appearance between the MPV, hatchback and SUV that had the 3008, the forms are now well defined, aggressive and even dramatic, very ad hoc with what is expected for a vehicle segment, but with the freshness and attractiveness they usually Have the French designs.
Built on the new EMP2 platform, the new 3008 is 8 cm longer than its predecessor, with a total of 4.4 meters, which translates into better interior space and a larger 90-liter loading area, for a total of 520 liters. Even with the above, the average weight was reduced by 100 kilograms. At the level of dimensions, it is placed as one of the smallest of the category, slightly above the SEAT Ateca that measures 4.36 m, although far from the CR-V that measures 4.6 or the new Tiguan that measures 4.7 m
Almost premium interior
If the exterior of the Peugeot 3008 2018 looks attractive and distinctive, the interior is that same story but enhanced several times.
The first thing that comes to us is a wraparound cabin, visually very impressive and with a high level of materials and reinforcement, it is dominated by two large color screens of high resolution, this new cabin concept is called i-Cockpit and deserves a separate article . However, in summary, it is a fixed and floating (BMW or Mazda style) 8 "touch screen to the center of the board from which information related to the audio system, browser, interface with the mobile phone (with compatibility For Apple Carplay and Android Auto) and some other functions. This screen is complemented by a 12.3-inch screen that replaces the cluster of instruments (like the Audi Virtual Cockpit) and from which are graphed the attendances to driving, speed, navigation and travel computer, all through very attractive graphics and animations .
The gearshift lever is by-wire, very similar to what we have accustomed BMW and whose operation is more like a Joystick. Finally we find two cupholders and a space destined for the cell phone that has an induction charger.
Equipamiento como de marca de lujo e incluso superior
La Peugeot 3008 no solo viene a competir contra Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5 o VW Tiguan, sino que apunta a robar algo de la clientela de Audi Q3, BMW X1 y Mercedes-Benz GLA, aquellos compradores que sean racionales y capaces de ver más allá de la potencia de los emblemas premium.
Y es que en las variantes tope de gama la 3008 2018 ofrece equipamiento que las de lujo dejan como opcional claro con un cargo adicional considerable e incluso, algunos elementos que tendríamos que escalar a segmentos muy superiores para encontrarlos.
Empezando por los asientos con masajes, el modelo francés ofrece en las variantes un sistema neumático de ocho compartimientos, un sistema de aromaterapia con diferentes fragancias (como de Serie 7 o Clase S) y un sistema de audio firmado por la marca Hi-End FOCAL, con 10 bocinas.
Handling
An attractive design, a modern and well-built interior, or all the possible equipment are not enough to aim at the top of its category and it would be more difficult to try to steal customers from the premium brands.
However, as long as we could prove it, he proved that he has solid arguments in handling. It plants very well and is able to roll with aplomb and confidence at very high speeds, even requiring much more than what average consumers will do, showed a very neutral and predictable behavior, presenting a slight understeer very to the limit.
