The Peugeot 3008 is the top seller in the C-SUV segment and we are enjoying our journey with the best seller.

From the very beginning, the latest generation 3008 was destined to take the top spot in the rankings, and it did. Cause; A wide economical range of engines, beautiful design, and behind the wheel the French know how to ensure the comfort and safety of their passengers.

So we decided to drive the Peugeot 3008 diesel version and see how comfortable and economical it is according to today’s data.

Firstly, the distance from the ground is 219 mm, which gives us the ability to tackle off-road without stress, as well as with the confidence of the Advanced Grip Control system. The latter has four traction options: “Normal”, “Snow”, “Mud” and “Sand”. Depending on where you are driving, the car automatically adjusts throttle response and ESP.

Under the hood we have a 1.5 diesel engine with a capacity of 130 hp. and a torque of 300 Nm, agile in our reactions and at the same time with low fuel consumption. In particular, in the city it reaches 6.5 l / 100 km, and during our trip along the highway, the price dropped to 5 l / 100 km.

The interior is what we’re used to from Peugeot with the i-Cockpit and plenty of room even under the armrest. The driver’s landing is high, all-round visibility allows you to confidently drive a 4.5-meter car. The Peugeot 3008 is designed for comfortable and economical transportation, so its driving performance is decent and it does not set fire to… asphalt. If you’re looking for performance, of course, then the Plug-in Hybrid version is the one to suit you.

The Peugeot 3008 leads in sales in the C-SUV category with 2,410 registrations (data as of October 2022), according to official SEAA figures. The starting price of the model is 33,300 euros.