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Peugeot has a wide range of new products, but still lags behind Fiat - a brand with a very old and limited model range - in terms of sales.
These two companies are under the umbrella of Stellantis which is one of the largest car manufacturers in the world.
The French company wants to speed up its game and is working on a new generation for one of its most popular vehicles.
The latest generation 3008 has been spotted on several occasions and we have new renderings previewing its final design to share with you.
What you see in the gallery below are digital images from Kolesa.ru, depicting the third-generation 3008.
The model was originally launched in 2008 as a compact family van, which was transformed into a crossover for the second generation released in May 2016.
Camouflaged prototypes have confirmed that the third-generation model will once again undergo a metamorphosis and will receive a roof shape inspired by the shape of a coupe.
However, it will still be a C-segment SUV according to European nomenclature.
As you can see from the images, the front fascia is expected to borrow design influences from the Peugeot 408.
The latter is a more sophisticated version of the C-segment that uses the EMP2 architecture shared with the 308 hatchback and wagon.
The main similarities between the two products are expected to be the radiator grille and lower bumper grille. There are some similarities to the headlights, which on the new 3008 will be slimmer than the existing model.
Peugeot has shared official photos of the new 3008's interior.
The highlight of the cabin is the new 21-inch curved screen located atop the dashboard. For those who prefer physical buttons for the most common functions in a car, the automaker has a new i-Toggles feature.
Simply put, it's 10 touch buttons that can be configured to better suit the needs of the driver and front passenger with their favorite shortcut functions.
The STLA Medium-based model will debut in September this year when all the details will be unveiled.
The French SUV is expected to go on sale with various electric combustion engines. A fully electric version will also be available.
Peugeot has used the "408" moniker since 2010 in China for the sedan version of the 308 hatchback.
The model recently received a comprehensive update in the Bamboo Curtain Country, but it is not the car featured in this article.
Somewhat confusingly, the nameplate is now reused in Europe for a different model.
Officially categorized as a fastback, the 408 aimed at Old Continent customers has an unconventional look, like a Citroën C5
It rides on the latest iteration of Stellantis' EMP2 platform - shared by the global versions of the 308 hatchback and wagon - but Peugeot argues that it is a more advanced product and is positioned "at the top of the C-segment."
What you want to say about the design is up to you, but we have to give credit to the French automaker for daring to think outside the box.
The new Peugeot 408 is a jacked-up wagon with a swooping roofline for an unconventional body.
He has more lines and curves than we can count.
At 4,687 millimeters (184.5 inches) long, the new lion-badged vehicle is slightly longer than the traditional 308 SW model.
It is 1,859 mm (73.2 in) wide and 1,478 mm (58.2 in) tall, with a wheelbase stretching to 2,787 mm (109.7 in).
These proportions are also almost the same as the 308 wagons. The wheels can be as big as this complex 20-inch set, which is available on higher-end trim levels.
With the rear seats in place, the trunk can swallow 536 liters (almost 19 cubic feet), or up to 1,611 liters (56.9 cu ft) after folding the rear seats on versions powered only by the combustion engine.
Having a slimmer profile, it can't match the practicality offered by the 308. So you'll be sacrificing some luggage capacity for the extra styling.
There's not much to say about its avant-garde interior as most of it is carried over from the 308 model.
That's not a bad thing as the cabin looks like it was taken from a concept or luxury car.
He gets a pair of 10-inch screens and a typically small Peugeot steering wheel.
Focal's luxurious sound system with 10 speakers (including a subwoofer) was developed over three years specifically for the 408.
Peugeot will initially sell the new 408 with two plug-in hybrid powertrain options.
Both are front-wheel drive, with an eight-speed automatic transmission and an electric motor producing 109 horsepower (81 kilowatts).
What differentiates them is the 1.6 liter turbocharged petrol engine because it has different tuning levels, namely 150 and 180 hp.
Combining a combustion engine and an electric motor, the lower PHEV produces 180 hp (133 kW) and 360 Newton-meters (265 pound-feet) of torque.
Meanwhile, the more powerful variant increases its output to 225 hp (165 kW) while maintaining the amount of torque.
The 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered Concept is more potent than any production car currently in the brand's lineup. It uses a 200hp petrol engine mated to dual electric motors – 110hp on the front axle and 200hp on the rear – to produce a combined power of 400hp plus 500Nm of torque.
The all-wheel-drive car boasts a 0-100 km/h time of just four seconds, with top speed electronically limited to 155 km/h.
A plug-in hybrid using an 11.8kWh battery, the 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered is capable of a range of up to 31 miles on battery power alone and produces CO2 emissions of just 49g/km (under the new WLTP measurement system).
Improved aerodynamics include a 3D-printed front valance to direct air to the radiator and rear diffuser. Winglets on the quarter panels help circulate air over the car, aiding efficiency and range.
According to Peugeot, the Geneva concept will be finished in Selenium Gray with “Kryptonite Green” accents. The interior features an abundance of Alcantara on the dashboard, steering wheel, and headlining, as well as more Kryptonite on the stitching and panels on the dash.
According to Peugeot CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato, electrification provides an extraordinary opportunity to develop new driving sensations. “We created ‘new performance’… new features, new territories, new challenges – real enjoyment with just 49g/km CO 2 .”
Peugeot's plans for electrification include offering an EV or pure hybrid model of every model the brand sells by 2023. The 508 concept will be shown at the Geneva show alongside the previously announced 508 and 3008 plug-in hybrids.
The Peugeot 308 could be your choice if you want your next family hatchback to stand out in a sea of simple-looking alternatives like the VW Golf and Ford Focus.
Just look at the front. It's like Peugeot took the 308 and dipped it headfirst into a bucket of leftover Christmas decorations. Gleaming daytime running chrome, bright running lights, and LED lighting are everywhere, as well as a new shield-shaped Peugeot badge.
Yet, somehow, these car jewels work together to make the 308 looks classier than most other small family cars, such as the Skoda Octavia or SEAT Leon.
It's a similar story at the back, where Peugeot has added some red slashes to the brake lights on the boot lid and a set of shiny chrome exhaust trims on the bumper. However, if you look closely, the square pipe is just a plastic addition.
Luckily, there's little fakeness in the Peugeot's cabin. If a surface looks good (and most of it does), it will almost certainly feel just as luxurious. This applies to everything from the subtle dash trim and solid center console to the striking metal-effect trim around the air vents.
These vents are located right at the top of the dashboard, next to the high-mounted driver's display that replaces the old-style analog dials.
This looks very similar to the setup you get on the smaller 208 and larger 3008 SUVs and means you're peering over the wheel to read your speed, not through it.
The steering wheel itself is much smaller than most cars and sits in your lap rather than at arm's length. The layout is odd making it difficult to get a good driving position.
Very tall passengers might also struggle a little to get comfortable in the back seat of the Peugeot 308, but there's plenty of room for children to get comfortable and the boot can easily swallow the family's luggage for a weekend getaway.
The Peugeot 308 is comfortable to drive for long periods, by the way, and cruises happily at motorway speeds.
If long journeys are the norm, you'll want to check out the 1.5-litre 130hp 308 diesel engine. It's not particularly pokey, but it's mostly quiet and returns around 50mpg in normal driving conditions without much effort.
If you're not planning a long trip, you're better off with one of the 308's petrol engines or plug-in hybrids.
The 1.2-litre petrol engine produces 130hp, which is more than enough for city driving and country roads, while the 180hp hybrid is more nimble and economical – as long as you have somewhere to charge the battery regularly.
Both versions are easy to drive, quiet, and comfortable. All Peugeot 308s are easy to see and the tiny steering wheel helps ease tight city maneuvers.
By the way, every version comes with rear parking sensors as standard and you can pay extra for a higher-spec car with adaptive cruise control to help avoid long motorway journeys.
That said, even the entry-level car comes with plenty of equipment as standard, which helps justify its slightly higher price tag than some less flashy family hatchbacks.
If you're looking for something that stands out but isn't into high-end SUVs, then the new Peugeot 308 is worth a look.
The Peugeot 308 has an RRP range of £28,050 to £42,040. However, with Carwow you can save an average of £2,872. Prices start from £25,661 if paying cash. Monthly payments start from £378. Prices for a used Peugeot 308 on Carwow start from £21,490.
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The Peugeot 308 impresses inside, out, and on the road, and this quality is reflected in its price. Compared to other cars in this segment, the starting price is slightly higher than the Volkswagen Golf and more expensive than the Ford Focus.
The 308 range itself has four tiers, starting with Active Premium. For an extra £2,000, buyers can get the Allure, which adds front parking sensors (in addition to the standard rear parking sensors) and power-folding mirrors. The Allure Premium costs an extra £1,000 but includes lots of extra technology, such as wireless charging and adaptive cruise control. Finally, the GT starts at £30,030 but gets bigger wheels, a leather steering wheel, and sports suspension.
Driving performance and comfort
There's a premium feel to the 308's cabin, but this means the ISOFIX points are hidden neatly in a zip pocket, making them harder to access.
There is plenty of storage and practical additions to the 308, especially in the front center tunnel of the car. Here you'll find space under the dash, a USB charger and 12V power port as well as a charging pad for your smartphone. There's enough space to store sizeable bottles in the two center-mounted cup holders, which are covered by sliding panels to keep everything neat. Likewise, under the armrest, there is another storage area with an integrated USB port. The gear lever is also integrated in this section. It's quite small, but effective and aligns with the rest of the trim, providing a smooth layout and neat design.
The door bin is a decent size and can easily carry large bottles or other bulky items. Another plus point is the glovebox which is much larger than in previous Peugeots. It's even lined with flannel for an extra touch of quality.
There's an overall premium feel to the inside of the car, which is sure to impress many buyers and might even make people opt for a more premium model like the Audi A3.
Space in the back seat
There's not a lot of room in the back of the 308, but it's not too cramped for passengers behind the front row. Despite limited leg and knee room, most passengers won't touch the seats in front. When it comes to headroom, it's a similar story, and those looking for more space all around should try the Skoda Octavia.
While it is possible to travel with three adults in the back seat, it is not the most comfortable, which is something to keep in mind if traveling long distances. Meanwhile, there are ISOFIX points for child seats as standard, but they are hidden behind a zipper cover. On the one hand, it keeps everything neat, but on the other hand, it is a bit difficult to access. But the door opening is wide enough, so getting in and out of the seat is very easy.
Another positive is the large rear window, which lets in lots of light and also helps visibility from the front. Elsewhere in the storage corner, there's space for slim items like a laptop or tablet in the front seatbacks and the rear door bins match the front ones offering plenty of space for bottles.
Between the rear seats, there's a pull-down armrest with two cup holders, but since there's no tab to pull it down, it's not the easiest way to access it. There is also a ski hatch that allows long items to be carried on the 308, but the opening is quite compact, which would limit what could pass through the gap.
Interior styling, infotainment, and accessories
There's a premium feel to the 308 that's arguably a benchmark in the sector, but the smaller steering wheel – which blocks the driver's view – might put some off.
The 308's interior is superb, with great design culminating in a clear dashboard that stretches across the width of the car. There's a good mix of quality materials, most of which are soft to the touch and give the car a quality feel. Opt for the top-end GT and you'll benefit from a leather steering wheel, for example. This goes beyond what's on offer in the Volkswagen Golf, which has long been the benchmark among hatchbacks.
However, opinions will differ regarding the dashboard layout – Peugeot opted for a small, slightly squared-off steering wheel. For many people, it's not just the shape that's a problem, but the fact that it blocks the watch display behind it. However, this adds a sportier feel to the car and lots of manual adjustments in all directions.
A large central infotainment screen is standard across the range. Clear, responsive, and easy to navigate. Panels at the bottom of the screen make it easy to navigate various areas of the system. Menu 'buttons' are touch-sensitive, but react quickly to input.
Many people will choose to bypass the system and connect their phone, and there's a dedicated button to activate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto on the 308.
That large screen is prone to dirty fingerprints, so be prepared to dedicate a little time to cleaning it. While this may not have an impact on the appearance of what is displayed on the screen, the prints are quite visible in certain light.
Below that panel, there are also physical buttons for the car's most frequently used features. This includes interior temperature and deglazing/heating of the front and rear screens.
Boot space
At 412 liters, there's more boot space in the 308 than in the Ford Focus, Volkswagen Golf, and many other similar hatchbacks. It's also a reasonably square space, meaning uniform square or rectangular-shaped objects can fit easily.
There is a slight dip to the floor of the trunk line and the added clearance of the wide bumper may be a bit of a hassle when moving heavier items. Under the floor, there is additional storage, although the hybrid model has 50 liters less than the petrol or diesel 308.
Folding the rear seats is very easy and can be done by standing behind the trunk. This opens up a large, relatively flat load area. The ridges where the seats fold aren't necessarily a problem, but they do mean that sliding things right behind that area – right up to the back of the front seats – becomes a little more difficult.
There's also a net and tie-down point in the boot, but there's a lack of 12V sockets here, unlike almost every other car on the market!
MPG, emissions, and taxes
There's a wide choice of engines for the 308, with petrol, diesel, or hybrid on offer, and an electric 308 as early as 2023. The petrol option is a 1.2-litre with 131 hp, while the 1.5-litre diesel offers the same. amount of power.
The hybrid option uses a 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine working alongside an electric motor, producing 180hp or 225hp, depending on which version you choose.
If CO2 emissions are the main consideration, a hybrid car is the right choice because emissions are only 25g/km. Elsewhere, the petrol engine is rated at 128g/km, while the diesel is 117 or 119g/km.
All models have an automatic transmission and all are front-wheel drive.
Reliability and problems
All 308 models are covered by industry standard three-year/unlimited mileage coverage. To date – especially as this is a new model – there haven't been any recalls on the 308, but this could change as previous models have experienced problems.
Previous versions of the 308 – and other Peugeot models – paint a mixed picture of the car's level of quality and reliability. Industry surveys record mediocre scores, but that doesn't mean the newest model will suffer the same fate.
Safety and Security
This is a four-star Euro NCAP crash test rating for the 308, which doesn't compare to the Volkswagen Golf or Ford Focus, which both received the maximum five-star rating. The failure of this French model lies in the safety of adult passengers (76%), while the protection of child passengers is less good and recorded a score close to that of the Golf and Focus (84%). Vulnerable road user protection and safety assistance ratings were 68% and 65% respectively.
In terms of frontal crash protection, there are airbags and belt pretensioners as well as a complete load limiter. However, no knee airbag is offered. In terms of lateral crash protection, there are side airbags for the head and chest, although not rear ones for the latter.
Autonomous emergency braking is standard to protect vulnerable road users and for car-to-car protection, and all models feature lane-keeping assist technology. Another standard feature in the range is a category 1 Thatcham alarm with an anti-lift sensor. In addition, the hazard lights turn on automatically during heavy braking, to alert other road users of potential danger.
sleek New 508 is easily one of the most striking cars available today. It combines plenty of head-turning French styling with a good attention to detail and a smartly designed interior.
Here, we’re going to take a look at the 508 in a little more detail - so let’s see what it’s got to offer.
Styling
Featuring an exclusive exterior design the New PEUGEOT 508 is currently available with two trim levels, the 508 Allure and 508 GT. Both include sleek black styling to the grille, door mirrors and add a blackout effect with Privacy Glass to the rear and rear-side windows. The GT model features futuristic 18” diamond-cut Epherra wheels in Orbital Black.
The 508 will be available in seven bold colour choices including Selenium Grey and Elixir Red. All colours compliment the elegant and sporty body shape that’s low and dynamic, yet contradicted by the aggressive front end and muscular style.
Interior
The interior of the 508 is striking for sure. There are plenty of chrome and metal-effect elements to brighten up the cabin, with a combination of materials making for a concept-car-like feel. It’s a very special place to be, that’s for sure.
The front of the car has plenty of space, while in the back the sloping roofline gives the cabin a cocoon-like feeling to it. Sitting in the 508 is certainly an occasion.
Accentuating the sporty personality and exterior of the 508 is the perforated full-grain leather steering wheel and chrome satin finish. Further features include full LED interior lighting, aluminium pedals and aluminium door sills and in the UK, the 508 will come with AGR* -certified, electrically-adjustable heated seats and multipoint massage function for the driver for additional comfort.
*Aktion Gesunder Rucken (German association for Back Health)
Exterior
As we’ve already mentioned, the styling of the 508 makes it one of the most striking cars on the road. The front of the car features blade-like LED running lights, which give the 508 a distinctive look at night.
These are sat either side of an intricately designed grille while around the back, the roof tapers into a sharp bootline which gives the car a sporty appearance.
Technology
The 508 is jam-packed with technology, helping to reinforce its space-age feel. Certain models have Night Vision - a feature unheard of in anything but range-topping premium models until recently. It can detect obstacles ahead, and is displayed via the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit 12.3-inch digital display ahead of the driver.
This screen is joined by another large infotainment system which sits in the middle of the dashboard. Here is where you’ll access satellite navigation and media functions.
Performance
The 508 is accompanied by a petrol and plug-in hybrid engine options, all of which have been designed to be as clean as possible.
Allure - Features include:
PEUGEOT Matrix three-claw LED headlights
Safety plus pack
10” HD touchscreen
Wireless Mirror Screen® technology
180° HD colour reversing camera
GT - Features include:
PEUGEOT Matrix three-claw LED headlights
18" 'Epherra' diamond cut alloy wheels
AGR front seats with electric lumbar
Drive Assist Pack Plus
360° HD colour camera system
New PEUGEOT 508 Hybrid
You can now select a PEUGEOT 508 equipped with an efficient ICE or plug-in hybrid engine.
In electric driving mode, this 508 hybrid has a 37 mile range.
The 508 HYBRID combines the 132kW (180hp) 1.6L PureTech petrol engine with an 80kW (110hp) electric motor on the front axle, for a total power output of 165kW (225hp).
It also uses a 11.8kWh battery, with a full recharge taking less than two hours with a 7kW on board charger (cost option). According to official WLTP tests, the 508 HYBRID returns 235 mpg, with ultra-low CO2 emissions as low as 31g/km.
Less than a year ago Peugeot improved the e-208 by giving it a longer range, now it goes further by equipping it with a larger battery giving it a maximum range of 248 miles. Peugeot says the updated e-208 will arrive in 2023.
Although the new e-208 will use the same battery as its all-electric hatchback sibling, Peugeot claims the electric supermini will be capable of up to 248 miles on a single charge (up from 225 miles), while the larger e-308 has a longer range. big. “over 248 miles” according to the French brand.
The new battery measures 54kWh (51kWh usable) and comes with a power increase from 136bhp to 156bhp. The torque remains the same, namely 260Nm. Peugeot hasn't said what performance figures we can expect, but the 0-100km/h time is slightly quicker than the previous model's 8.1 seconds. Peugeot claims that recharging the new e-208 from 20 to 80 per cent using a 100kW public charging point will take less than 25 minutes.
The key to the range increase, says Peugeot, is the new chemical composition used in the battery. It's also combined with a heat pump, humidity sensors, new ratios in the gearbox and lower tire friction.
Visually, the new e-208 will be no different from the previous model. Inside we'll see Peugeot's i-Cockpit screen, consisting of a 10-inch center screen, a driver's screen and a small, flat-bottomed steering wheel.
Peugeot hasn't revealed pricing for the updated e-208, but we expect it to rise from the current car's starting price of £30,195.
