Peugeot 3008 confirmed for Australia

By Alborz Fallah | July 13th, 2009

Peugeot’s crossover vehicle, the 3008 has been officially confirmed for Australian showrooms for around March 2010.

The French built 3008 is expected to come in two variants, firstly in a 2.0-litre HDi (March 2010) and then followed by a 1.6-litre petrol turbo (April 2010). Both variants will be offered in six-speed manual and auto.

The 3008 is aimed at those wanting a car with a command driving position but without the need for all the typical features of an SUV.

It will be offered in front-wheel drive only but will come packed with a variety of features such as six-airbags, 17-inch alloys and glass roof.

Peugeot Australia is expecting to sell around 550 3008s per year. Pricing is currently estimated to be around $40-48,000 depending on variant.

The 3008 will also be offered in a diesel-hybrid variant as an All-Wheel Drive in Australia by 2011. Making it Peugeot’s first hybrid in the market.

The hybrid variant is expected to have at least 200bhp with CO2 emissions no greater than 109g/km. The 2.0-litre diesel will power the front wheels while an electric engine will be in charge of the rear wheels.

Although not officially confirmed, Peugeot expects fuel economy figures of below 4L/100km for the green car. The hybrid will also be able to engage an “electric-only” mode.

Tim

I don’t get this thing. It is basically a 308 riding a bit higher and with a different style (doesn’t look pretty either way), although the interior looks nice.

It is overpriced for what it is. This or a top spec turbo Forester with all the goodies? I would take the Subaru.

Oh and with the 4007 just announced, looks like Peugeot will basically compete with itself as they are very similar vehicles size and money wise.
http://www.caradvice.com.au/ alborz

Tim, the 3008 is for a different Audience than the 4007 according to Peugeot. I had the exact same thought as you but the marketing and planning for the cars is aimed completely different buyers.
Yanzo

who designed the interior? looks similar to the R8. still wouldn’t buy it
Myke

Why didn’t they launch the 4007 under Citroen, considering they sell it as the C-Crosser in Europe and therefore allow Peugeot to concentrate on just the 3008? Therefore Peugeot doesn’t have to worry about shooting itself in the foot and Citroen would have a crossover vehicle.
Alex

Myke, it works both ways. This is basically Peugeot’s version of the C4 Picasso which they already sell here so it would just be one or the other going into competition with itself. Besides, the 4007, though not the best looking vehicle, is far less messy looking and far more desirable than the C-Crosser.

Why anybody would buy this car I have no idea. The C4 Picasso looks so much cooler and much less awkward and although this does have a nice interior (it does look an awful lot like the R8′s, doesn’t it?), so does the Citroen. I am very glad I don’t need anything like this. You would really have to love having a family to be OK with driving a car like this.
Jake02

Alex:
Peugeot’s C4 Picasso is called the 5008 – it’s also just been launched in Europe.

I really like the 3008. All you tools don’t get it but I do. It’s a compact SUV without 4WD and since almost all compact SUVs sold here are 4WD only, you cannot say whether the customers really need 4WD or not. Some people do buy them just for the up-high driving position like a friend of mine ATM – he’s looking at a Tiguan

Peugeot need more of thier range from Europe (just like every other car maker here) and this is a step forward. Good on them!
Shak

Jake im with you. I just some how like this car. Maybe its the French charm i dont know, but i just seem to get this car. The car that peugeot need now is the 308cc, and the RCZ.
NIKE

Guys,I have had a fair few cars in my time, all the way from holdens to toyotas, Mazda’s etc. I have just bought the 308 touring and I can tell you that Puegeot know how to build cars. For that matter all European cars have exceptional build and fantastic engines. The 3008 looks awesome and sharing the 308 engine which has been designed in conujunction with BMW and Citreon. The gear box is designed by Porsche.
The Peugeots have so many features built in to the car that its actually amazing value for money.
Aleks

Still no steering wheel controls, seriously how hard is it to put a bunch of buttons on a steering wheel.
Golfschwein

They’re immediately behind the steering wheel on stubby stalks, Aleks, for both cruise and stereo. You can see one of them in the picture. I have friends who own a Scenic and a 407 and they like the controls sited there.

You didn’t realise the controls are behind the wheel, but you could take you argument further: “How hard is it to reach the volume controls on the dash or the cruise controls on a stalk?”
mdt

Aleks, having owned both a Peugeot (a 206, with audio controls on a stalk behind the wheel) and a VW (a Jetta with audio controls on the steering wheel itself), in my opinion the stalk is a better option. The controls are always in the same place no matter which position the wheel is in, and the controls themselves were logically arranged and could be operated without needing to stop and think about it. Certainly no more difficult than operating the indicators or the wipers.
Alex

Jake02, the 5008 is the Grand Picasso competitor. I was talking about the standard Picasso. I’m not sure now, do they sell the standard C4 Picasso in Australia?
o

nah alex they only sell the 7 seater
Mumble Duck

Wow, it looks like an even more uglier 308! How is it possible you say? Well it obviously is!
Nor

Don’t even go near this car.

We purchased a brand new one and within the same day, the alternator needed replacing. Then, in less than 2 weeks, the gear box has problems. Even the servcing guy at Peugeot told us he doesn’t know what the problem is as he hasn’t seen this before, and needs to wait for advice from France!!

Needless to say, we still haven’t got the car back.