2021 Peugeot 2008 - Exterior and interior Walkaround.
2021 Peugeot 2008 Review, Pricing, and specs.
2021 Peugeot 2008 - Interior.
It's always better late than never. Peugeot has always marched to the beat of its own drum, and making an SUV was a tune that it took a while to learn.
Its first in-house crack at something resembling an SUV was the first-generation Peugeot 2008. However, its wagon-esque styling, complete with hunchback roof line, meant it never struck a chord with Aussie SUV intenders. To provide some clout, the brand claims it sold only 2500 copies of its 2008 in Australia over a seven-year lifespan.
When annualised, that's just 357 cars per annum. Last month, in a year that's on track to be the lowest new-car market in a decade, Honda sold 457 CR-Vs.
However, the brand finally mastered the SUV playbook later in 2017, when it launched its first proper SUV in Australia, the Peugeot 3008. That was soon followed by the equally excellent seven-seat Peugeot 5008.
Finally, the brand has applied its recently learned technique to its new 2021 Peugeot 2008.
CarAdvicewas invited to attend the local launch event, where we briefly sampled two of three variants in the new Peugeot 2008 range – an entry-level Allure and top-spec GT Sport. A middle-rung filler called the Peugeot 2008 GT is expected to arrive before the second half of 2021.
Underneath the second-generation Peugeot 2008 is a completely new chassis architecture, shared with other compact Peugeot, Citroen and Opel models overseas, which changes its dimensions for the better.
The new 2008 is 142mm longer, 31mm wider and just 6mm taller than the outgoing car. As for new length/width/height dimensions, the tape measure says 4300mm/1770mm/1550mm.
Among its increased dimensions, the wheelbase grown by 67mm, in an attempt to improve cabin space. It also works wonders for the overall shape, now looking less stubby and less like the chap who rings the bell at Notre Dame.
The previous generation's toe-in-the-water styling is no longer, and replacing it is a full-blown attempt at a beautifully French SUV.
At the front, everything's become more upright. A dominant grille takes pride of place, and is bracketed by long, fang-like daytime running lights. Its distinctive face stands out amongst the usual crowd of same-same-themed SUVs.
Unusually, the new Peugeot 2008 wears its model badge proudly on its nose – a historic trait from its 1970s/1980s era product that's recently been reinstated for its latest-generation cars.
A sleek set of triangular-shaped creases define its side, which adds some symmetry to its profile. This three-sided design detail also flows onto the rear, where a slim set of 'three-claw' LED tail-lights are perched and connected by a glossy-black trim piece.
Overall, it looks like part of the new Peugeot SUV family. Arguably, it goes further by doing a number on the current Peugeot 3008 and 5008 and dating them significantly. Both of those models are due for a facelift mid next year in Australia, however.
As for what splits the Allure from the GT Sport, we'll start with the entry-level version.
The Peugeot 2008 Allure is priced from $34,990 before on-roads and features a 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine with 96kW of power and 230Nm of torque. A six-speed torque-converter automatic, provided by Japanese brand Aisin, is the sole transmission offered and sends power to the front wheels only.
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