The Peugeot 3008 is the French company' s entry into the highly competitive C-segment SUV market. Two variants of the 2019 Peugeot 3008 are available in Malaysia, 2019 THP Plus Active and 2019 THP Plus Allure, priced from RM 150,888 and RM 163,888, respectively. Peugeot 3008 is currently competing against Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester, and Mitsubishi Outlander.

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Design

For starters, the design of the Peugeot 3008 features elegant French flair that is refreshing in the sea of Japanese (and Chinese) marques. Couple that with SUV-esque design elements such as the integrated front and rear skid plates, roof rails, and fender flares, there' s no mistaking the Peugeot 3008 for anything else on the road.

Dimensions

Lighting

2019 Peugeot 3008 THP Plus Active has a pair of Halogen Projector headlights and the Allure version has the LED headlights. Both variants have the LED combination tail lamps. Daytime Running Lights, Front & Rear Foglamps are equipped. Moreover, there are Map lights inside and auto headlamps outside.

Wheels

Both variants have the same front and rear tyres spec of 225/55T18. Active variant has the 17-inch alloy wheels, which are the smallest in the line-up.

Dashboard

A tilt & electric adjustment steering is equipped on the 2019 Peugeot 3008. And the steering wheel is multi-functional. There are also the Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System for the front air-conditioner. Dashboard design is pretty stylish and modern.

Instrument Cluster

Coming standard is an 8.0-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch instrument panel. Peugeot calls it a “head up”, but it’s not the type which is projected onto the windscreen, but rather a raised screen which sits high above the steering wheel. And there is also a Full LCD Monitor.

Space and Practicality

There are totally 4 cupholders inside the cabin, 2 in the front and 1 in the rear. The hands-free tailgate is a useful feature and the load bay is sizable for storing a wide variety of goods.

Boot

The folding bench seat has a 2/3 - 1/3 ‘Magic Flat’ capability to optimize loading with a flat floor so you can create an interior space to suit you. To access the ‘Magic Flat’ function, a simple pull of the release switches in the boot is all that is required, to extend the already impressive boot space from 591 litres to the full 1670 litres of capacity available (including spare wheel well).

2019 Peugeot 3008 Specs and Features

Safety Features

2019 Peugeot 3008 hasn' t gone through any safety test yet but the 2018 Peugeot 3008 has scored a 5-star rating in the Euro NCAP. Here is the safety features list of 2019 Peugeot 3008:

• Airbags (Driver / Front Passenger Seat and Front Side)
• Airbag Disable Function
• Seatbelt Reminder for All Seats
• Blind Spot Info System
• ABS/EBD
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• ISOFIX
• Child Safety Lock (Electric for rear doors)

Comfort Features

The interior has more avant-garde feel with the ambient lighting. Both variants have the rear parking sensor with front and rear cameras. Auto Parking, Auto Start / Stop, and Hill Start Assist are available.

Infotainment

An 8-inch touchscreen with Full LCD Monitor is loaded on the Peugeot 3008. With crystal clear graphics, the 8.0" capacitive touchscreen houses several key technological features. Capacitive technology helps to give Smartphone levels of responsiveness whilst multi-touch technology brings greater levels of functionality. In-keeping with the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® theme, the touchscreen is angled towards the driver. For greater accessibility the touchscreen is accompanied by stylish satin chrome piano key toggle switches, these enable direct access to the wealth of functionality available. Apart from that, 2019 Peugeot 3008 THP Plus Active has only 4 speakers while the Allure variant has 6 speakers.

Engine

Providing conviction and motivation to the Peugeot 3008 SUV PLUS is the 1.6-litre THP engine - a powerplant that combines high pressure direct injection coupled with advanced turbocharger technology.

Transmission

Peugeot 3008 is loaded with the 6-speed automatic transmission.

Drive System

The drive system of 2019 Peugeot 3008 is front wheel drive.

Acceleration Time

2019 Peugeot 3008 has recorded a tested acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h of 8.9 seconds

Engine Performance

The 240Nm it produces arrives at an early 1400rpm, ensuring a highly responsive drive, while the 167PS accelerates effortlessly all the way till the 206km/h mark.

Transmission Performance

Smooth transmission for Peugeot 3008, but from the driver position, it seemed to require more effort than a T-shape shifter.

Steering and Handling

2019 Peugeot 3008 owns a good steering & handling quality. With a raised driving position and increased ground clearance, the New Peugeot 3008 SUV PLUS gives you a commanding view of the road ahead.

Sound Proofing

The NVH levels for 2019 Peugeot 3008 are pretty good. Even with a full-length panoramic roof, road and wind noise are not obvious inside the cabin.

Passenger Comfort

Peugeot 3008 corners flatter than most cars in the segment and with the smaller wheels, actually crosses better over the bumps too.

Fuel Consumption

According to the Peugeot Malaysia, the Peugeot 3008 could return a fuel consumption of 6.5 litres every 100 km.

Prices of the locally assembled 3008 SUV have gone up across the board but so are the equipment levels. Like before, the 3008 range consists of the entry-level Active SUV Plus and range-topping Allure SUV Plus, both variants are now RM 9,000 pricer than the fully imported models. They are more expensive but with more features.