After more than 3 years of career Peugeot 2008 The second generation is still on the podium of the best-selling urban SUV in Europe, with almost 700,000 units produced.

The Socho company presents today a mid-career restyling for its compact SUV with a slightly updated exterior, which will be launched this summer.

Peugeot 2008: subtle refinements

Aesthetically, only a trained eye will be able to distinguish the restyling version from the previous Peugeot 2008 opus: the main modifications are located on the front, with a revised radiator grille, as well as light signature which now features the brand’s three signature LED claws, accompanied by new LED headlamps. with new disks also appear, as well as two new body colors : Selenium is gray and Okenite is white.

At the rear, the taillights have also been changed, with a new light signature consisting of three twin horizontal segments. We also see the appearance of a black strip above the number plate, which houses the new high-definition rearview camera, as well as the disappearance of the brand emblem, which changes to The inscription “Peugeot” on the trunk lid.

Aboard new upholstery fabric and Alcantara are also in the program, as well as new USB-C connectors and a USB-A connector. Restyled Peugeot 2008 is now equipped with a 10-inch touch screen as standard (previously offered as standard or as an option depending on the trim), while the digital instrument cluster is adorned with a new design.

Peugeot 2008: new electrified engines

For its opening, the new updated Peugeot 2008 highlights it new 100% electric motorization with e-2008 : it is evolving 156 horsepoweri.e. 20 horsepower more than before and due to a Battery with a capacity of 54 kWh prospective to Range of 406 km WLTP. The traditional 100- and 130-horsepower gasoline engines, as well as the 130-horsepower diesel unit, remained there.

Next year, this offer will be supplemented with the arrival of a version 48V hybrid, which combines a 136-horsepower PureTech gasoline engine with an electrified six-speed dual-clutch transmission that includes an electric motor as well as a self-charging battery. Peugeot already claims fuel savings of up to 15% thanks to this mild hybridization.

From now on, the restyled Peugeot 2008 will be sold in Europe summer 2023at prices that will soon be announced by the French manufacturer.