- Carried-over powertrain
- Features AEB and Lane Keeping Assist
- One variant only, priced at RM 126k
Bermaz Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd, the new sole distributor for Peugeot brand in Malaysia, has launched the all-new 2022 Peugeot 2008. The model comes locally-assembled (CKD) at the Stellantis manufacturing plant in Gurun, Kedah and is priced at RM 126,753 (OTR without insurance and SST) for the sole Allure variant.
The 2022 Peugeot 2008 is a B-segment SUV goes against rivals like the Proton X50, Honda HR-V, Toyota Corolla Cross, Subaru XV, and Mazda CX-30.
All vehicles built at the Stellantis manufacturing plant in Gurun undergo specific endurance and quality testing in Malaysia, and the all-new 2022 Peugeot 2008 has completed 200,000 km of testing in Malaysia’s climate and environmental landscape.
Powertrain in the 2022 Peugeot 2008 is carried over from the previous generation – a 1.2-litre Puretech 3-cylinder turbocharged engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, driving the front wheels. However, outputs have been bumped up to 130 PS/230 Nm.
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The 2022 Peugeot 2008 gets full LED headlights and the “triple-claw” vertical DRLs, with a single strip that stretches to the lower half of the bumper.
Over to the rear, the triple-fang theme also graces the taillights along with a smoked look. Wheels are 17-inch items wrapped with 215/60 profile tyres.
Inside, the layout and design are reminiscent of the 3008 and 5008 with the i-Cockpit design. There’s a 10-inch fully-digital instrument display and a compact steering wheel designed in a way to be position below the instrument display.
A 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto takes centre stage, while audio is piped in through six speakers.
On the safety front, the 2022 Peugeot 2008 comes with six airbags and for the first time in a Malaysian-spec Peugeot, ADAS is included, with:
- Active Safety Brake (AEB)
- Active Lane Keeping Assist
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Driver Attention Assist.
There's also High Beam Assit and Visiopark 1 which consists of a 180-degree rear view camera.
Exterior colour line-up for the 2022 Peugeot 2008 includes Amazonite Grey, Pearl White, Nera Black and Orange Fusion, making a total of 4 colours available.
The 2022 Peugeot 2008 comes with a 3-Year Free Service Maintenance with a mileage limit of 60,000 km, whichever comes first. It also comes with a standard 5-Year/100,000 km warranty, whichever comes first.
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