2025 Peugeot 3008 Hybrid assessment

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, virtually 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, nevertheless, 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 characteristic 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 will probably 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 characteristic within the 308 hatchback, 408 liftback, 2008 small SUV, and the new-generation 5008 massive SUV.

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

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 worth has solely risen incrementally.

Our top-spec 3008 GT Premium Hybrid as examined, nevertheless, 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 stage, but it surely’s nonetheless less expensive than extra premium, swoopy choices just like the Audi Q5 Sportback and BMW X4, and it’s surprisingly reasonably priced in comparison with smaller SUVs just like the Audi Q3 and particularly the BMW X2 – plus you don’t must tick a number of possibility 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 evening 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.

It is a helpful characteristic, 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 want a quieter noise or no noise in any respect, however I assume you may’t have every part.

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

When you’re in, there are stunning Nappa leather-trimmed seats which can be amongst my favourites thus far in a mainstream automotive, principally 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 folks of many various sizes and statures.

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

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

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

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

Whereas I don’t love the piano black panels on every of the steering wheel spokes, I do respect all of the buttons are bodily and never touch-sensitive like different carmakers are doing. The buttons have a clicky motion when pressed, they usually’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 to discover a excellent place. The truth is, this is without doubt one of the first Peugeots I’ve pushed the place I can place the steering wheel in a approach 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 prime of the dashboard in a approach 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’ structure.

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 possibly often 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 by 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 possibly can even show mapping on the digital instrument cluster, like quite a few tech benchmarks. With Apple CarPlay linked Apple Maps shows on the display screen, and with Android Auto linked Google Maps are displayed.

Not like many automobiles 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, nevertheless, that the digital instrument cluster doesn’t have touchscreen performance.

The touchscreen infotainment system does have quite a bit happening with completely different menus, house pages and the like, but it surely’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 spread 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 pace or temperature. Fortunately for a lot of, it’ll probably be a set-and-forget factor if you first hop in.

Certain there are some bodily shortcut buttons on the centre stack, however I typically forgot they have been there. The one which received probably 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 linked wirelessly I didn’t expertise any dropouts, which is shocking given there are a lot of 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, but it surely barely charged my telephone. It’s additionally unusually askew to the remainder of the cabin. I respect the completely different angles because it creates an attention-grabbing design, but it surely’s a trouble 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 in contrast to some other mainstream mid-sized SUV available on the market at this worth level. The configurable inside ambient lighting particularly seems phenomenal on the textured segments of the dashboard at evening.

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

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

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

Regardless of wanting cool, the 3008’s inside design isn’t at all times totally useful. 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 will make extra sense to group these collectively given how typically they’re used.

Up entrance there’s a shocking quantity of cupboard space. These embody good-sized cupholders with enamel to safe drinks, a storage cubby with a lid that homes two USB-C ports and a 12V socket, and a giant 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.

Shifting to the second row, it isn’t the most important house in its phase. 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 bear in mind in case you steadily have greater than two folks 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 typical incidence in mid-sized SUVs. Headroom, nevertheless, is surprisingly good given the glossy 3008’s swoopy coupe-like roof profile.

Within the second row there’s sufficient house for 2 folks, although pushing it to 3 would probably 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 perform through which you’ll kick your leg beneath the bumper to open the tailgate. That is helpful in case you’ve received your fingers full with groceries, prams or young children.

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

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

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

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

Disappointingly, there’s no spare wheel beneath the boot flooring, which isn’t shocking given the 48V battery pack is situated beneath the boot flooring – the place a spare tyre would often go. As a substitute, there’s a tyre restore equipment, which is nowhere close to as helpful in case you steadily journey in rural areas away from tyre restore retailers.

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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 the vast majority 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 somewhat addictive.

After working for lengthy sufficient to prime 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 tougher.

This automotive will fortunately drive round on EV energy, and even speed up with mild 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 probably 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.

The truth is, 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 keeping 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 implies that even in EV mode you may really feel the automotive altering by the gears. It’s somewhat unsettling at first, however after a when you get used to the feeling.

Not like 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 sometimes fireplace up right away in case you speed up tougher from a standstill, or on a hill, when the electrical motor helps cut back the load on the engine.

This automotive can sustain with the site visitors away from the lights, but it surely 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, they usually do as they recommend: both boring or heighten the throttle response. For almost all of my testing I caught with Regular because it felt probably the most pure.

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

The automotive is able to slowing down itself to round 20km/h if you let off the throttle fully however after that, to come back to an entire cease, you should press the brake pedal. This may 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 sometimes switches off when slowing down and you’ll hear the electrical motor flicking again by gears. It’s a cool sound that permits you to know the automotive is recuperating power if 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 improbable job of absorbing and rounding off just about all city street imperfections. This makes the journey supple and comfy for all passengers.

Regardless of being lounge-like, this automotive nonetheless feels mild and nimble on metropolis streets. It’s surprisingly chuckable. A significant component in that is probably 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 sometimes have digicam programs that sew the rear digicam collectively if you reverse.

Getting out on the open street, you may inform this mild-hybrid powertrain is extra at house within the metropolis, but it surely’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 energetic and helps with acceleration so the three-cylinder engine doesn’t battle a lot. You do finally run out of puff, however at that time you’re near the posted pace restrict anyway so it’s not a giant situation.

At larger speeds the regenerative braking helps you keep pace on downhill sections so that you don’t want to make use of the brakes so typically. That is helpful since you recuperate power 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 stage 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 automobiles with low-profile tyres.

The steering fortunately companies up at larger speeds, which makes the automotive really feel extra substantial, but it surely nonetheless feels dynamic within the bends. It pairs nicely 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 easy 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 enough 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 features a lane centring perform 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 helpful on long-distance freeway journeys.

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

That is helpful in case you’re travelling in low-light areas and need to preserve 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 equipment
• 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 material mixture upholstery
• Guide entrance seat adjustment

3008 GT Premium Hybrid provides:

• ‘Pixel’ LED headlights
• Palms-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 protected?

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

Normal security gear consists of:

• 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
• Site 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 automobiles 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 gorgeous 3008 mid-sized SUV.

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

The inside additionally options so many various textures and angles. Plus the know-how seems and feels high-end, even when some components 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 improbable and has loads of character. In every day use, it’s one of the crucial electric-heavy mild-hybrid powertrains I’ve pushed and it’s very fuel-efficient in consequence.

The truth is, in some cases this automotive was extra fuel-efficient than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, which says quite a bit about how superior this automotive’s powertrain know-how is.

Nevertheless it’ll be attention-grabbing to see how punchy this engine is in bigger automobiles, as a result of even on this mid-sized SUV acceleration can typically really feel enough at greatest.

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

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

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