New-look 2017 Peugeot 2008 now on sale in Australia

Brett Davis

Looking for a new small SUV? The refreshed Peugeot 2008 has just touched down in Australia, priced from $26,490.

Distinguishable by its new-look front end with a more sophisticated grille, “feline-look” headlights, and new LED taillights, Peugeot says the design previews the future of all Peugeot SUVs.

The three-tier lineup includes the base Active, Allure, and the top GT-Line. This is the first time a GT-Line is being offered for the 2008 range. In Australia the GT-Line effectively replaces the old Outdoor variant, featuring a number of sporty highlights.

All variants come with a rear-view camera and a 7.0-inch touch-screen interface with Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink technology as standard, with the higher grades adding sat-nav, autonomous emergency braking, and some luxury items including special trims and dual-zone climate.

Under the bonnet for all is the company’s new-to-Australia 1.2-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder producing 81kW and 205Nm, sent to the front wheels. It’s attached to a six-speed automatic co-developed with Aisin, with a fuel consumption average of just 4.8L/100km. Acceleration from 0-100km/h is done in a claimed 11.3 seconds.

In the back, the PSA PF1-based 2008 offers a decent-sized cargo area for its class, rated at 410L (917L with rear seats folded).

See below for starting prices (excluding on-roads), and further below for highlight standard features of each variant:

2017 Peugeot 2008 Active – $26,490
2017 Peugeot 2008 Allure – $30,990
2017 Peugeot 2008 GT-Line – $32,990

ACTIVE

  • 7.0-inch multi-function display screen
  • Trip Computer
  • USB and Bluetooth Connectivity
  • Arkamys Digital Sound Processing
  • Mirror-Screen Connectivity (inc MirrorLink and Apple Car
    Play)
  • Tokyo Cloth Trim (Black)
  • 16-inch Alloy Wheels with Space Saver spare wheel
  • Single Zone Air-conditioning
  • Rear Parking Sensors
  • Reverse Camera
  • Electric Door Mirrors with Folding function
  • Front and Rear Fog Lights
  • Programmable Cruise Control with Speed Limiter
  • Leather Steering
  • Wheel with Audio Controls
  • Cooled Centre Console compartment

ALLURE (IN ADDITION TO ABOVE)

  • Park Assist (self-parking)
  • Satellite Navigation
  • Active City Brake
  • 17-inch Eridan Alloy Wheel
  • Grip Control
  • Fog Light Cornering Function
  • Automatic Wipers
  • Automatic Headlamps
  • Electro-chromatic Rear View Mirror
  • Rear Privacy Glass
  • Dual Zone Air-conditioning
  • ‘Oxford’ Premium TEP/Cloth Trim

GT-Line (IN ADDITION TO ALLURE AND ACTIVE)

  • GT-Line-specific ‘Dynamic’ TEP/Mesh Cloth with Red Topstitching
  • Red highlights to interior door handles, seat belts and handbrake
  • Specific smooth leather steering wheel with red contrast stitching
  • ‘Redline’ theme for 7.0-inch Multi-function Colour Display Screen
  • Alloy door sill trim
  • Alloy sports pedals
  • Red LED instrument panel surround
  • Perla Nera Black highlights for roof rails, rear door trim, spoiler and mirror shells
  • Specific rear bumper with chrome exhaust
  • Gloss black grille surround incorporating red ‘PEUGEOT’ lettering
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