Right now the new-gen Peugeot 3008 is electric only, but internal combustion power is still on the cards!

The Peugeot 3008 has been quite the breadwinner for the French brand since its debut back in 2007. The car took a huge leap forward with the unveiling of the 2nd-generation model in 2016, which brought a chic design both inside and out, connectivity and a pleasant drive.

Now the fresh new-gen Peugeot 3008 has been revealed, boasting a wild new look and new platform. Physically, the new model features a longer wheelbase which will increase rear passenger legroom. This new STLA medium platform will be used across the Stellantis family, so expect many new models from Peugeot, Opel, Chrysler, Citroen, DS, Jeep, Fiat, Alfa underpinned by this architecture. This platform will also be able to support mild hybrids and plug-in hybrids, which will come later.

Right now, the Peugeot 3008 will be electric only, with the three variants separated by outputs and battery size. At the bottom of the range is the single motor with 157 kW and 343 Nm, which gives it a 0-100 kph time of 8.7 seconds and has a range of 525 km from a 73 kWh battery.

At the top of the pile is the twin-motor all-wheel drive model with 240 kW and 509 Nm, which is capable of dashing to 100 kph in 6.4 seconds. Peugeot claims the same range (525 km) as the entry-level model, which we find difficult to believe as surely the heavier mass of the additional motor will impact the range…

What about the other powertrains on offer? Nothing was confirmed immediately for the new-gen Peugeot 3008, but a report from Australia’s Carsguide confirms internal-combustion power is on the cards.

Peugeot Australia boss Kate Gillis said, “We’re not only on an electrification journey, consumers are [too] … and that’s why choice is so important for us. They’re going ‘ok, am I ready for electrification? Maybe not, but I love the style, I love the design, can I get in that now’, well you can with a combustion engine. So,PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle)is a step in the direction of electrification – there’s a lot of confidence and safety for people – so why wouldn’t we give our customers that choice?” she told Carsguide.

Peugeot said the new electrified 3008 will be hitting European showrooms in February 2024 with the hybrid models arriving by the end of the third quarter of 2024.

Further Reading

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