2025 Peugeot 3008 Hybrid evaluation

Issues are altering at Peugeot Australia and the primary in a recent suite of latest fashions from the French model is the third-generation Peugeot 3008 mid-sized SUV.

Bringing an all-new, nearly coupe-like SUV design, plus a new-generation i-Cockpit curved infotainment array and extra superior STLA Medium underpinnings, this automotive was initially meant to launch in Australia with an electrical powertrain because the E-3008, nonetheless, that is now anticipated to reach later in 2025.

Peugeot Australia introduced a pivot in technique final 12 months that included phasing out plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and delaying electrical car (EV) launches, that means the 3008 is now the primary car to function the model’s new 48V mild-hybrid (MHEV) engine.

Gone are the pure petrol and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) choices of the previous-generation mannequin, which can be changed from launch by solely the 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol MHEV powertrain, producing 100kW os energy and 230Nm of torque.

This engine was revealed in 2022 and has been supplied in different markets since 2023, within the previous-generation 3008 and 5008 SUVs, amongst others.

Whereas the 3008 is the primary car to realize the brand new MHEV powertrain in Australia, it gained’t be alone for lengthy. It’s additionally set to function within the 308 hatchback, 408 liftback, 2008 small SUV, and the new-generation 5008 giant SUV.

Given this mid-sized SUV now has a brand new design, brisker tech, in addition to a brand new 48V mild-hybrid engine, ought to or not it’s close to the highest of your purchasing checklist? Learn alongside to search out out.

How does the Peugeot 3008 evaluate?

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How a lot does the Peugeot 3008 value?

It’s not low cost, however in comparison with the previous-generation non-electrified 3008, the asking value has solely risen incrementally.

Our top-spec 3008 GT Premium Hybrid as examined, nonetheless, is priced from over $70,000 drive-away in Victoria. That’s not fairly as costly because the $80k-plus previous-gen 3008 PHEV, however nonetheless… Yeesh.

Clearly, this mid-sized SUV is way pricier than mainstream rivals just like the top-selling Toyota RAV4 and even the European-flavoured Volkswagen Tiguan at base degree, however it’s nonetheless less expensive than extra premium, swoopy choices just like the Audi Q5 Sportback and BMW X4, and it’s surprisingly inexpensive in comparison with smaller SUVs just like the Audi Q3 and particularly the BMW X2 – plus you don’t must tick a number of choice packs to get all of the options.

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What’s the Peugeot 3008 like on the within?

Put bluntly, this cabin is a magnificence to behold, particularly at night time time.

Strolling as much as the automotive, there’s no must fish your key out of your pocket, and even press a button on the door deal with. It has proximity unlocking, and likewise proximity locking which unlocks or locks the automotive as you stroll up or away.

This can be a useful function, although the automotive performs an annoying chime when it locks. It’s loud sufficient that folks typically crane their neck to see the place the sound is coming from. I’d choose a quieter noise or no noise in any respect, however I assume you may’t have all the pieces.

Like many higher-riding crossovers, the 3008 is a simple automotive to get into. You step throughout into the cabin, reasonably than hopping up or bobbing down. It is sensible why individuals with restricted mobility like these sorts of vehicles.

When you’re in, there are stunning Nappa leather-trimmed seats which can be amongst my favourites thus far in a mainstream automotive, largely as a result of the entrance seats provide a lot adjustment and options.

They each have 10 methods of electrical adjustment, plus beneficiant electrical lumbar assist, an extendable seat cushion, and electrically adjustable facet bolstering. This implies the seats can match individuals of many alternative sizes and statures.

Whereas there’s loads of area for drivers with longer legs to stretch out, the entrance passenger space is extra confined.

Different options the entrance seats provide embrace heating and air flow, the latter of which was actually useful within the sweltering Melbourne warmth. There’s additionally a therapeutic massage operate that got here in useful after my again began to get sore.

It’s cool to have these seat-related capabilities, however it’s irritating that you’ll want to use the touchscreen to show them on and off. I’m all for a minimal cabin design, however you may’t beat purposeful bodily buttons and switches.

Forward of the motive force is a traditional Peugeot function: a small, dinner plate-sized steering wheel. It’s so cute and I really like the way it chunky it feels within the hand. The leather-based wrapping additionally feels buttery mushy.

Whereas I don’t love the piano black panels on every of the steering wheel spokes, I do admire all of the buttons are bodily and never touch-sensitive like different carmakers are doing. The buttons have a clicky motion when pressed, and so they’re additionally logically positioned.

One other factor in regards to the steering wheel I like is there’s loads of tilt and attain adjustment, that means many individuals with any size arms or legs will be capable of discover a good place. Actually, this is among the first Peugeots I’ve pushed the place I can place the steering wheel in a method the place I can truly see this instrument cluster.

Behind the steering wheel is the centrepiece of the cabin. There’s a floating 21-inch curved show that homes the digital instrument cluster and touchscreen infotainment system.

It’s mounted on high of the dashboard in a method that doesn’t take your eyes too removed from the street. The best way it additionally wraps across the cabin promotes a cockpit-type really feel, which is unquestionably what Peugeot goes for with its ‘i-Cockpit’ format.

Each the screens are high-resolution and seem to have sufficient processing energy, which implies new pages load rapidly. However when the automotive first boots up, it may sometimes lag for a second at start-up, particularly when it’s sizzling.

The digital instrument cluster particularly has a lot configurability. There are a number of completely different pages you may cycle via and customise to your coronary heart’s content material with a number of widgets. I personally favored to have the hybrid system readout and journey meter on show.

You may even show mapping on the digital instrument cluster, like plenty of tech benchmarks. With Apple CarPlay related Apple Maps shows on the display screen, and with Android Auto related Google Maps are displayed.

In contrast to many vehicles with curved shows, there’s no bodily be part of, seam or bezel between the 2 completely different shows. As a substitute, they mix into one another seamlessly. It’s price noting, nonetheless, that the digital instrument cluster doesn’t have touchscreen performance.

The touchscreen infotainment system does have so much occurring with completely different menus, house pages and the like, however it’s by no means too laborious to navigate. That is largely because of the small touchscreen beneath the curved show, which may be configured with a variety of shortcut buttons.

Disappointingly, the local weather controls are built-in into the touchscreen, which is irritating in case you’re on the transfer and need to change the fan velocity or temperature. Fortunately for a lot of, it’ll seemingly be a set-and-forget factor whenever you first hop in.

Certain there are some bodily shortcut buttons on the centre stack, however I typically forgot they had been there. The one which acquired essentially the most use was the rear defogger as a result of there’s no rear wiper to clear water.

When it comes to smartphone mirroring, there’s each wired and wi-fi types of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. With my iPhone 15 Professional Max related wirelessly I didn’t expertise any dropouts, which is stunning given there are numerous recognized interference factors throughout my typical journey into the workplace.

There’s additionally a wi-fi telephone charger on the base on the centre stack, however it barely charged my telephone. It’s additionally surprisingly askew to the remainder of the cabin. I admire the completely different angles because it creates an fascinating design, however it’s a problem to position your telephone in properly.

I do know I’ve already talked about it, however this cabin is so stunning and visually interesting. It’s not like another mainstream mid-sized SUV available on the market at this value level. The configurable inside ambient lighting particularly appears phenomenal on the textured segments of the dashboard at night time.

Then there’s additionally the textile dashboard and centre console inserts. They’ll seemingly polarise potential patrons, however they do break up the monotony of various plastics and metals.

It’s stunning what number of soft-touch finishes there are up entrance. The armrests particularly are a number of the softest and plushest I’ve ever skilled.

One thing I don’t love in regards to the cabin, nonetheless, is the liberal use of piano black surfaces throughout the dashboard and centre console. It appears cool for a short second when the automotive is brand-new, however it will get dusty rapidly, dirty from fingerprints, after which scratches simply when cleaned.

Regardless of trying cool, the 3008’s inside design isn’t at all times fully purposeful. Take the gear selector for instance. It’s mounted on the dashboard subsequent to the steering wheel, which is sensible from a ergonomic standpoint, however the electrical park brake is way away on the centre console. It could make extra sense to group these collectively given how typically they’re used.

Up entrance there’s a stunning quantity of cupboard space. These embrace good-sized cupholders with tooth to safe drinks, a storage cubby with a lid that homes two USB-C ports and a 12V socket, and an enormous centre console field with air flow. The one letdown is the tiny glovebox, which is probably going a tradeoff in right-hand drive variations of this mannequin.

Transferring to the second row, it isn’t the biggest area in its section. There’s no noticeable step down in high quality, however for a mid-sized SUV it’s on the smaller facet. That is one thing to remember in case you steadily have greater than two individuals within the automotive.

At a leggy 182cm, I needed to splay my legs on both facet of the seat in entrance, which isn’t a standard incidence in mid-sized SUVs. Headroom, nonetheless, is surprisingly good given the glossy 3008’s swoopy coupe-like roof profile.

Within the second row there’s sufficient area for 2 individuals, although pushing it to 3 would seemingly make issues too squishy.

When it comes to second-row facilities, there are heated outboard seats, air vents on the again of the centre console, two USB-C ports, a fold-down armrest with cupholders and a telephone slot, in addition to different small storage nooks.

Across the again there’s an influence tailgate that opens rapidly and quietly. There’s even a hands-free operate through which you’ll be able to kick your leg beneath the bumper to open the tailgate. That is useful in case you’ve acquired your palms full with groceries, prams or young children.

As soon as the boot is open there’s a good quantity of area given the plunging rear roofline. Peugeot claims there’s 520 litres of cargo area with the rear seats upright, increasing to 1480 litres with them folded.

There’s a dual-tier boot ground which lets you both maximise cupboard space or increase the boot ground so it’s degree with the rear seats after they’re folded.

Talking of folding the rear seats, this may be achieved in a 40:20:40 configuration, that means the center seat can fold down independently. That is useful in case you’ve acquired 4 passengers and nonetheless want to hold a protracted merchandise within the boot.

Boot-related facilities are slim, however there’s a lightweight and a variety of various hooks. There’s additionally a 12V socket within the boot.

Disappointingly, there’s no spare wheel beneath the boot ground, which isn’t stunning given the 48V battery pack is situated beneath the boot ground – the place a spare tyre would normally go. As a substitute, there’s a tyre restore package, which is nowhere close to as useful in case you steadily journey in rural areas away from tyre restore outlets.

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What’s beneath the bonnet?

Whereas Peugeot claims this automotive has a hybrid powertrain, in actuality it’s a 48V mild-hybrid. This new 1.2-litre three-cylinder MHEV drivetrain will quickly energy the facility nearly all of the Peugeot vary in Australia.

Whereas our noticed gas consumption determine was larger than the declare, this included some freeway driving, and likewise driving on actually sizzling days when the engine refused to change off as typically, if in any respect.

One of the best gas consumption determine we noticed throughout our week of testing was 4.3L/100km, which was throughout an everyday morning commute into the workplace from my house. So relying on how and the place you drive, you possibly can see nearer to the declare with out hypermiling.

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How does the Peugeot 3008 drive?

Urgent the beginning button ignites the small-capacity turbo triple just for a short second. It has a thrummy, off-beat sound that’s cute, completely different from most of its four-cylinder rivals and a little bit addictive.

After operating for lengthy sufficient to high up the tiny battery pack, the engine then switches off and can keep off except you name upon additional energy, or the local weather management has to work more durable.

This automotive will fortunately drive round on EV energy, and even speed up with gentle throttle functions. It’s additionally potential to drive this automotive in built-up areas and never have the engine fireplace in any respect, particularly if the roads are flat.

This powertrain is essentially the most electric-heavy 48V mild-hybrid I’ve ever pushed. It’s much more so than the Mazda CX-60, which turns its engine off steadily, even when that’s typically to its personal detriment.

Actually, throughout my typical on a regular basis commuting to and from the workplace, which is a few 20km journey, greater than 10km was typically coated utilizing EV energy alone, in line with the automotive’s instrument panel. Which means for over 50 per cent of my inner-city journeys I wasn’t utilizing any gas in any respect.

The 15.6kW/51Nm electrical motor is built-in into the six-speed dual-clutch transmission, which signifies that even in EV mode you may really feel the automotive altering via the gears. It’s a little bit unsettling at first, however after a when you get used to the feeling.

In contrast to different dual-clutch autos, this one isn’t the snappiest on the market. Gear shifts can typically be leisurely, particularly between first and second gear, and the drop in momentum can typically be sufficient for the engine to kick in to proceed acceleration.

Talking of acceleration, what this mild-hybrid powertrain is able to is nothing greater than first rate. The petrol engine will usually fireplace up right away in case you speed up more durable from a standstill, or on a hill, when the electrical motor helps scale back the load on the engine.

This automotive can sustain with the visitors away from the lights, however it struggles to get forward with out revving out the poor little three-cylinder. It makes some fruity noises, however you may inform it prefers to be pushed with extra docile throttle inputs.

There are ‘Eco’, ‘Regular’ and ‘Sport’ drive modes, and so they do as they counsel: both uninteresting or heighten the throttle response. For almost all of my testing I caught with Regular because it felt essentially the most pure.

Including to the overly electrical nature of this automotive, slowing down is sort of EV-like as a result of the regenerative braking is powerful. Actually, it’s nearly one-pedal driving-like.

The automotive is able to slowing down itself to round 20km/h whenever you let off the throttle utterly however after that, to come back to a whole cease, you’ll want to press the brake pedal. This could create a disjointed feeling as a result of the transition from regen braking to bodily friction braking isn’t at all times seamless.

Including to this, the petrol engine usually switches off when slowing down and you may hear the electrical motor flicking again via gears. It’s a cool sound that permits you to know the automotive is recuperating vitality whenever you decelerate.

Regardless of having the ability to hear some electrical motor whine on the odd event, the 3008’s cabin is immensely quiet and insulated. The acoustic and laminated windscreen and entrance home windows do a very good job at suppressing exterior noises.

The suspension additionally does a incredible job of absorbing and rounding off nearly all city street imperfections. This makes the journey supple and comfy for all passengers.

Regardless of being lounge-like, this automotive nonetheless feels gentle and nimble on metropolis streets. It’s surprisingly chuckable. A significant component in that is seemingly the dinner plate-sized steering wheel, along with the sunshine but direct steering really feel.

On the parking entrance there are entrance and rear parking sensors, which is typical. There’s additionally a correct 360-degree surround-view digicam, which is refreshing to see as Peugeots usually have digicam programs that sew the rear digicam collectively whenever you reverse.

Getting out on the open street, you may inform this mild-hybrid powertrain is extra at house within the metropolis, however it’s nonetheless able to freeway and freeway driving at 100-110km/h with out a lot fuss in any respect.

Above 60km/h the engine stays on just about continually, except you’re coasting downhill, as a result of the electrical motor isn’t highly effective sufficient to proceed the momentum.

Fortunately the electrical motor remains to be lively and helps with acceleration so the three-cylinder engine doesn’t battle a lot. You do ultimately run out of puff, however at that time you’re near the posted velocity restrict anyway so it’s not an enormous concern.

At larger speeds the regenerative braking helps you keep velocity on downhill sections so that you don’t want to make use of the brakes so typically. That is useful since you recuperate vitality to then use it once more when powering up hills.

Though the automotive felt quiet round city at low speeds, it goes to a different degree on the freeway. I haven’t pushed a mainstream automotive that’s this quiet in a very long time. There’s barely any street or tyre noise, which is uncommon in European vehicles with low-profile tyres.

The steering fortunately companies up at larger speeds, which makes the automotive really feel extra substantial, however it nonetheless feels dynamic within the bends. It pairs effectively with the compliant suspension, which makes the automotive really feel tied down and limits the physique roll that’s inevitable in higher-riding crossover wagons.

It appears the French nonetheless know methods to make a automotive really feel each nimble and smaller than it’s within the metropolis, but planted and dynamic out on the open street.

On the security entrance, the adaptive cruise management is nice. It retains an sufficient distance between the automotive forward and doesn’t freak out when a automotive cuts in entrance of you. The lane-keep help system additionally does what it ought to and isn’t overly intrusive.

This top-spec car additionally positive aspects a lane centring operate which pairs with the adaptive cruise management. It takes extra direct management of the steering inputs, however by no means an excessive amount of, which is useful on long-distance freeway journeys.

Lastly, this automotive has vibrant LED headlights which carry out a enjoyable animation upon unlocking and locking. There’s additionally an adaptive high-beam operate that dips sure components of the high-beam when it detects lights up forward.

That is useful in case you’re travelling in low-light areas and need to hold your high-beams on as a lot as potential.

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What do you get?

Peugeot has mentioned there are three trim ranges of the 3008 Hybrid coming, although for now solely the entry-level Attract and top-spec GT Premium can be found. The mid-spec GT remains to be “coming quickly”.

Peugeot 3008 Attract Hybrid:

• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Tyre restore package
• Heated, power-folding facet mirrors
• Puddle lights
• Acoustic windscreen
• Privateness glass
• Computerized LED headlights
• LED tail-lights
• Rain-sensing wipers
• 21-inch curved show
  • Digital instrument cluster
  • Touchscreen infotainment system
• Related satellite tv for pc navigation
• AM, FAB, DAB+ digital radio
• Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Wi-fi charger
• 4x USB-C ports
• 6-speaker sound system
• Keyless entry and push-button begin
• Proximity locking and unlocking
• Twin-zone local weather management
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• LED inside lighting
• Paddle shifters
• Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel
• Leather-based and cloth mixture upholstery
• Guide entrance seat adjustment

3008 GT Premium Hybrid provides:

• ‘Pixel’ LED headlights
• Fingers-free energy tailgate
• Acoustic and laminated entrance home windows
• Diamond Black distinction roof
• Diamond Black rear spoiler
• Panoramic glass sunroof
• LED tail lights with ‘Claw Impact’
• Focal 10-speaker premium sound system
• Cabin air high quality administration system
• Prolonged inside ambient lighting
• Contact-sensitive LED inside lighting
• Full grain leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Leather-based-effect centre console
• Rear armrest with ski flap
• Nappa leather-based upholstery
• 10-way electrical entrance seat adjustment
• Driver’s seat reminiscence
• Entrance seat extendable seat cushions
• Heated and ventilated entrance seats
• Massaging entrance seats
• Heated outboard rear seats
• Lane centring

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Is the Peugeot 3008 secure?

The brand new-generation Peugeot 3008 hasn’t been crash examined by ANCAP or Euro NCAP but.

Normal security gear contains:

• Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
  • Low-light pedestrian, bike owner detection
• Ahead collision warning
• Multi-collision braking
• Computerized post-collision braking system
• Anti-Slip Regulation
• Blind-spot monitor
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Adaptive cruise management with cease and go
• Lane departure warning
  • incl. unmarked street edge detection
• Lane-keep help
• Driver consideration monitor
• Visitors signal recognition
• Entrance and rear parking sensors
• Encompass-view digicam

GT Premium provides:

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How a lot does the Peugeot 3008 value to run?

Peugeot Australia backs its vehicles with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee.

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CarExpert’s Tackle the Peugeot 3008

Peugeot automobiles have been left-of-centre for years now, and this development continues with the quirky but visually beautiful 3008 mid-sized SUV.

It seemingly gained’t tickle everybody’s fancy, however I’m an enormous fan of this automotive’s angular exterior design, particularly at night time time when you may expertise the distinctive lighting signatures.

The inside additionally options so many alternative textures and angles. Plus the know-how appears and feels high-end, even when some parts aren’t overly ergonomic.

I sit up for this new 48V mild-hybrid engine proliferating all through the Peugeot vary as a result of on this automotive it’s incredible and has loads of character. In each day use, it’s some of the electric-heavy mild-hybrid powertrains I’ve pushed and it’s very fuel-efficient because of this.

Actually, in some cases this automotive was extra fuel-efficient than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, which says so much about how superior this automotive’s powertrain know-how is.

But it surely’ll be fascinating to see how punchy this engine is in bigger vehicles, as a result of even on this mid-sized SUV acceleration can typically really feel sufficient at greatest.

One of many largest catches, nonetheless, is the value. Certain, it’s technically solely a little bit dearer than the previous-generation non-mild-hybrid mannequin it replaces, however this SUV remains to be significantly dearer than mainstream rivals just like the RAV4 and Volkswagen Tiguan, particularly in top-spec guise as examined right here.

But it surely’s nonetheless cheaper than premium-brand rivals just like the Q5 Sportback and BMW X4, and likewise extra inexpensive than smaller luxurious SUV ‘coupes’ just like the Q2 and X2.

Finally, all of it relies upon the way you have a look at this automotive. From a mainstream car viewpoint, it’s insanely plush but costly, however from a premium car perspective it’s very competitively priced and comes packed full of ordinary gear.

Worth for cash apart, I didn’t need to give this automotive again after our week of testing. It’s that good.

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