Our opinion on the Peugeot 2008
The Peugeot 2008 stands out in the hotly contested compact crossover and small SUV segment, thanks in no small part to extravagant styling that’s been made even bolder after a facelift. Its eye-catching looks are backed up by a well-built cabin, a decent amount of boot space, and surprisingly refined motorway manners.
Frankly, you could do much worse than the 2008 when choosing from the smorgasbord of small SUVs on offer today. However, some rivals are more fun to drive, while others are more practical. The 2008 is priced against premium competitors, which could be a further sticking point for customers seeking value. It also features Peugeot’s divisive i-Cockpit cabin design, which doesn’t suit everyone.
About the Peugeot 2008
The second generation 2008 arrived to great acclaim in 2019. In the years that followed, the 2008 became one of Peugeot’s best-selling cars, even topping the list of Europe’s best-selling small SUVs in 2021, before being given a facelift in 2023 that included a new front end incorporating Peugeot’s refreshed company logo and latest three-bar lighting signature.
The 2008 is based on the Stellantis group’s CMP small-car platform, which also serves as the base for the Peugeot 208 supermini, along with the Citroen C4 and Citroen C4 X, DS 3, Jeep Avenger, Vauxhall Corsa and Vauxhall Mokka.
The 2008’s engine range consists of a 1.2-litre PureTech petrol engine either with or without a hybrid system. Alternatively, there’s also the fully electric Peugeot E-2008, and we have a dedicated review for this car, too.
Peugeot 2008 prices and latest deals
The Peugeot 2008 line-up starts from around £29,500, rising to £33,000 for the hybrid. The electric E-2008, meanwhile, starts from just shy of £34,000 once the Government’s Electric Car Grant is applied.
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Performance, 0-60mph acceleration and top speed
The 131bhp 1.2-litre petrol is our preferred version of the combustion-powered 2008, with an acceleration time of 9.2 seconds and a top speed of 126mph. The 1.2 hybrid with 145bhp is currently the quickest 2008 model, with a 0-62mph time of 8.3 seconds, and it can continue up to a top speed of 128mph.
Town driving, visibility and parking
Around town, the 2008’s light steering makes it a great car for low-speed manoeuvres. We’ve noticed that petrol automatics exhibit a strange vibration through the interior if you try to reverse park while controlling your speed with the brakes.
