Our opinion on the Peugeot 3008
The third-generation Peugeot 3008 has evolved, not just in its looks but also in terms of its technology. You can now get it with a range of modern hybrid and all-electric power to appeal to a wider range of buyers than ever before, from company car drivers looking for low tax bills, to private buyers interested in good fuel economy. It wears a sharper suit than ever before with a rakish, coupe-like profile that’s complemented by a dramatic interior that really stands out against rivals in a crowded segment, both for its design and overall quality.
Sadly, the 3008’s driving experience lets it down, with a jiggly ride and steering that lacks the responsiveness of the best around. It also has a frustrating infotainment system that’s distracting to use while on the move, and the E-3008 looks likely to lose its value more quickly than electric SUV rivals.
About the Peugeot 3008
The latest Peugeot 3008 is bigger than a Peugeot 2008, but smaller and sleeker in profile than the seven-seat Peugeot 5008. It can be had in fuel-efficient mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or quiet running E-3008 all-electric forms.
It utilises the same platform as the Vauxhall Grandland, although Peugeot’s car sports a far more striking design both inside and out.
Peugeot 3008 prices and latest deals
The Peugeot 3008 is available in two trim levels and one high-end dual-motor electric model with four-wheel drive. Pricing is toward the premium end of the mid-size SUV market with three trim levels on offer:
- Allure (from £38,000)
- GT (from £41,000)
- Dual Motor GT Premium (from £54,500)
Our Find A Car service lets you spec your ideal Peugeot 3008 and select the best offer from top dealers around the UK. Alternatively, you can lease a Peugeot 3008 or buy a used Peugeot 3008. We can help you sell your old car, too.
Performance & driving experience
We found that an unsettled ride and laggy responses hindered the 3008 and electric E-3008 against more accomplished rivals
The majority of the 3008 range comes with front-wheel drive, while four-wheel drive is reserved for the range-topping Dual Motor version of the electric E-3008. You can add advanced grip control for £300, which has a dedicated drive mode designed to help out in slippery conditions.
The 1.2 Hybrid uses a six-speed automatic gearbox, while the plug-in hybrid has a seven-speed auto. The electric E-3008 has a single-speed configuration like most EVs and is available with three different power outputs and two different battery sizes of 73kWh and 97kWh in capacity.
Performance, 0-60mph acceleration and top speed
Once on the move, the 145bhp 1.2 Hybrid provides decent mid-range performance, but its 10.5-second 0-62mph certainly isn’t quick by today’s standards. If you need a bit more get up and go, the 195bhp 1.6 plug-in hybrid manages the same sprint in 7.8 seconds and feels a lot faster.
The electric E-3008 range starts with the 213bhp 210 model, which has a decent 8.8-second 0-62mph time. The extra weight of the 231bhp long range version counteracts the additional power it has, so it’s only marginally quicker with an 8.7-second acceleration time. Finally, the 325bhp dual motor model is the quickest E-3008, with a lively 0-62mph time of 6.0 seconds.
Town driving, visibility and parking
The petrol Peugeot 3008 (particularly on the smaller 19-inch wheels of Allure trim) provides a more tolerable ride than the electric E-3008, which is hampered by a very firm low-speed ride. You feel every facet of the road surface in the electric version, every sunken drain cover, and every impact with potholes.
