Peugeot has announced that the new 3008 GT will be the range-topper, for now.

The Peugeot 3008 made its internet debut last month (May 2016) with its official unveiling set for the Paris Show later this year. Local models will hit the market in early 2017.

The GT incorporates a few design tweaks to individualise the compact crossover's appearance and receives the most powerful version of the 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine (134 kW).

The exterior of the GT model benefits from a model-specific front bumper and LED lights. The tailpipes for the GT model are chromed for a bit of sporty edge, whilethe “black diamond” (two-tone) roof is a standard finish. The 2-tone paint scheme (Coupe Franche) is also available, but as an optional extra.

The final touch for the exterior is 18-inch 2-tone diamond-cut aluminium wheel rims and chrome door mirror shells

Inside the GT

The GT line gets the all-new i-Cockpit system, with a configurable instrument cluster. The infotainment system has also gone through a re-think and features 3D navigation as standard. TomTom plans to implement the live traffic updates to the navigation system for free for the first 3 years, Peugeot said in a statement. The contoured seats are covered with a 3-material TEP/Alcantara trim, or optionally, Nappa leather. The compact steering wheel sports the GT logo in chromed steel on its flat-bottomed end.

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