Although he missed a bit the prestigious “Car of the Year” award. (it came third behind the Renault Scénic E-Tech and the BMW 5 Series), the new Peugeot e-3008 is a long-awaited model that is crucial for Peugeot.

The new 3008 changes everything

Its second generation, which rocked the family SUV segment when it was introduced in 2016 (with the Car of the Year award in 2017), is now coming to an end, and its replacement became urgent. Because, on the other hand, its competitors did not sit idle: Renault Austral, Espace, Scénic and soon Rafale, Volkswagen Tiguan, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage and even Ford Kuga have updated and threaten its hegemony. Well he was what he said the first best-selling compact SUV (C segment) in France in 2023 with 30,370 units, just ahead of the Renault Austral, and its 29,894 units. To maintain its leadership, Peugeot updated it in a completely new generation presented in the fall. For the first time in its history, now it will be powered by an electric motor, called e-3008. His style has become more streamlined than before, and also more aggressive. It develops from 210 to 320 horsepower and promises from 527 to 700 kilometers of autonomy.depending on the selected version. It is also offered as a hybrid with a new 1.2-liter Puretech mild hybrid engine that develops 136 horsepower combined. Already open for order, its prices start from €37,730 in the hybrid versionand 44,990 euros in the electric version.

The presentation of the new e-5008 will take place soon

But the 3008 is inseparable from its big brother, the 5008! Since the first generation in 2008, these two have been a couple, The 5008 is a more family-friendly alternative, offering seven seats. Now that the new e-3008/3008 is up and running, Peugeot is preparing the appearance of the new e-5008, which is starting to take shape…If the 3008 has evolved into an SUV coupe, the 5008 will have a much more traditional silhouette, just like the current generation. The goal: to maximize the comfort of the passengers and their luggage. In the first press release issued yesterday and accompanied by a teaser video, Peugeot confirms it will still be offered as a seven-seater, with easy access to the third row of seats. Like the 3008, it will be equipped with the new Peugeot i-Cockpit Panoramic, which combines 21-inch digital panel for the instrument panel and infotainment system. The video also hints at this the seats of the 2nd row will be independent, unlike the 3008, which settles for a 2/3-1/3 split seat. Like its younger brother, it will be offered with electric and hybrid engines, and should use the same blocks.

His official presentation, which will finally allow us to discover his outerwear scheduled for March.

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