The new-generation 2021 Peugeot 2008 has finally arrived in Australia, with two powertrains and a starting price of $34,990 plus on-road costs.
Under the skin the 2008 rides on the PSA Group’s Common Modular Platform (CMP) and brings a host of new driver assistance and active safety features unavailable on the previous model.
UPDATE, 25/06/21 – Peugeot has confirmed pricing for the new mid-range GT model. We’ve updated this article and brought it forward.
Further, an overhauled design inside and out pitches the French crossover as a more premium offering to take on the mainstream and German luxury brands.
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Pricing
- 2021 Peugeot 2008 Allure: $34,990
- 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT: $38,990
- 2021 Peugeot 2008 GT Sport: $43,990
All prices exclude on-road costs
Engines
All 2021 Peugeot 2008 models use a turbocharged 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine.
In the Allure and GT, the petrol engine makes 96kW at 5500rpm and 230Nm at 1750rpm. Meanwhile, the GT Sport develops 114kW and 240Nm.
Both models are front-wheel drive, though the Allure and GT use a six-speed automatic while the GT Sport gets and eight-speed auto – both sourced from Aisin.
Fuel Consumption
The 2021 Peugeot 2008 uses 6.5L/100km on the combined cycle in the Allure and GT and 6.1L/100km in the GT Sport.
Both versions of the 1.2-litre turbo petrol are Euro 6 compliant.
All models have a 44L fuel tank.
Dimensions
The 2021 Peugeot 2008 measures 4300mm long, 1770mm wide, and 1550mm tall.
Behind the second row of seats, there’s between 434L and 545L of capacity with the second row in place depending on configuration, expanding to 1015L-1467L with the rear bench folded.
Those figures put the 2008 at the upper end of the small SUV class for practicality.
Servicing and Warranty
The Peugeot 2008 is covered by the company’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty with roadside assistance and Service Price Promise program for the same five-year period.
The first five years of servicing will set you back $2235 in the Allure and GT, and $2466 in the GT Sport.
Safety
The Peugeot 2008 has a five-star rating from ANCAP based on Euro NCAP testing conducted in 2019. It received a score of 93 per cent, the child occupant protection score was 87 per cent, vulnerable road user protection was 73 per cent, and safety assist was 72 per cent.
All models come standard with the following safety equipment:
- Traffic sign recognition
- Lane-keep assist
- Driver attention monitoring
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
- Reversing camera with rear parking sensors
While all 2008 models feature autonomous emergency braking (AEB), the GT and GT Sport add low-light pedestrian and cyclist detection, plus automatic high-beam and blind-spot monitoring.
The GT Sport adds lane-positioning assist (lane centring) and adaptive cruise control with stop/go.
Standard Equipment
Standard equipment on the 2008 Allure includes:
- 96kW 1.2-litre Puretech engine
- Six-speed automatic
- LED headlights
- LED tail lights
- 17-inch diamond cut alloy wheels
- Gloss black roof bars
- Peugeot 3D i-Cockpit with configurable instrument panel display
- Modular boot floor
- 7.0-inch touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB digital radio
- Keyless start
- Cloth trim with leather effects
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Cruise control
- Lane departure warning
- Speed sign recognition
- Rear parking sensors
The 2008 GT adds:
- Full-LED headlights with “3-Claw” design
- Auto high-beam
- 10.0-inch touchscreen
- Satellite navigation
- Keyless entry
- Wireless phone charging
- AEB with low-light function
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Front parking sensors
- Interior ambient lighting (eight colours)
- Green stitching elements
- Rear privacy glass
- Black Diamond roof
- Gloss black side mirrors
- Black headliner
A $2690 option package adds:
- Nappa leather-accented seats
- Heated front seats
- Power driver’s seat with massaging
The 2008 GT Sport adds:
- 115kW 1.2-litre Puretech engine
- Eight-speed automatic
- 18-inch Onyx Black alloy wheels
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Lane-positioning assist (lane centring)
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
- Nappa leather-accented seats
- Heated front seats
- Power driver’s seat with massaging
- Frameless rear-view mirror
An electric sunroof is optional on the GT and GT Sport ($1990), and a total of seven colours including special tri-coat/pearlescent paint finishes are available – metallic finishes are $690 while pearlescent and tri-coat finishes are $1050.
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