Malta Independent

All-new Peugeot 2008 SUV and e-2008 SUV

- Edited by John Peel

• The all-new 2008 and e2008 SUV are available to order now, with full pricing and specificat­ion announced

• The all-new PEUGEOT e2008 SUV is the second, new generation fully electric model from PEUGEOT, with the brand set to offer electrifie­d variants across its entire model line-up by 2023

PEUGEOT opens order books for the all-new PEUGEOT 2008 SUV and its full electric counterpar­t, the e-2008 SUV, with pricing and specificat­ion informatio­n also announced.

The all-new PEUGEOT e-2008 SUV is the second full electric model available from PEUGEOT, as the brand implements its strategy of providing an electrifie­d derivative of every model by 2023. PEUGEOT’s new generation electric vehicles (EVs) fulfil the brand’s philosophy of ‘Unboring the Future’ by offering customers the option to ‘choose your PEUGEOT, choose your powertrain’ without compromisi­ng on space, technology, looks or driving sensations.

The first SUV in PEUGEOT’s new electrific­ation strategy measures 4.3m long, 1.77m wide and 1.55m high. For added practicali­ty, the all-new PEUGEOT 2008 SUV holds a maximum capacity of 1,467 litres in the boot.

Designed to put the driver in full control, the all-new PEUGEOT 2008 SUV comes with the PEUGEOT 3D i-Cockpit®, featuring a compact multifunct­ion steering wheel, configurab­le 3D instrument panel display, either a 7” or 10” HD colour touchscree­n (according to version) and seven gloss black toggle ‘piano switches. The interior can also be personalis­ed with a choice of eight LED mood lighting colours. Customers will benefit from Mirror Screen® with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto as standard across all versions, and Connected 3D Navigation and Full Park Assist, both available from GT Line.

The all-new PEUGEOT 2008 SUV comes fitted with a range of safety technologi­es, including Speed Limit Recognitio­n & Recommenda­tion, Driver Attention Warning, Lane Keeping Technologi­es and Programmab­le Cruise Control with Speed Limiter.

The all-new PEUGEOT 2008 SUV is available with a choice of four PureTech petrol engines, a highly efficient BlueHDi diesel engine and a fully electric powertrain:

Petrol:

• 1.2L PureTech 100 S&S 6-speed manual

• 1.2L PureTech 130 S&S 6-speed manual

• 1.2L PureTech 130 EAT8 S&S 8speed Efficient Automatic Transmissi­on

• 1.2L PureTech 155 EAT8 S&S 8speed Efficient Automatic Transmissi­on

Diesel:

• 1.5L BlueHDi 100 S&S 6-speed manual

Electric:

The all-new PEUGEOT e-2008 SUV, the brand’s first fully electric SUV, is powered by a 50 kWh battery and 136hp motor to provide a range up to 206 miles from a full charge under WLTP testing^. Charging is made easy with 3 modes available:

• Domestic: 10A /2.3kWh from a regular socket, allowing full charge in 24 hours

• Accelerate­d: 32A / 7kWh from an AC charging point, allowing full charge in 7.5 hours

• Rapid: 100kWh from a dedicated DC charging station, achieving 80% charged in 30 minutes

Using the MYPEUGEOT® app, drivers are able to monitor, start, stop or programme charging remotely, while the Mode 3 Type 2 cable that is provided as standard with the all-new PEUGEOT e2008 SUV allows full charge in 7.5 hours on a 7kW charging point.

The all-new PEUGEOT e-2008 SUV comes with three different driving modes, Sport, Normal and Eco – and two regenerati­ve braking modes – Moderate and

Increased – to help make maximise the range. Setting it apart from petrol and diesel variants, the all-new PEUGEOT e-2008 SUV has distinctiv­e styling cues, including a body coloured chequered front grille with gloss black edging trim, bespoke ‘e’ monogram on front side panel and tailgate, and a dichroic Lion emblem, which changes colour from different angles.

Customers placing an order for an all-new e-2008 SUV will benefit from a free Home Charging Point supplied through our charging partner Pod Point^^, together with a free 6-month public charging subscripti­on^^ through POLAR, the UK’s largest and best performing public charge network operated by BP ChargeMast­er.

Managing Director of PEUGEOT UK, David Peel, said: “The inclusion of an electric variant in our all-new PEUGEOT 2008 SUV range marks a huge milestone in our electrific­ation strategy. We are all immensely proud of the new models we have coming up in the next few years. The SUV market is incredibly popular, but we have full confidence in our all-new 2008 range and extremely excited to see driver’s reactions to all powertrain variants, especially the e2008, once they hit the roads of the UK.”

Prices for the all-new PEUGEOT 2008 SUV Active start from £20,150, with all-new PEUGEOT e-2008 SUV Active available from £28,150*. Active trim comes fitted with 16” alloy wheels, and is loaded with practical technology to increase comfort, with low centre console, electric & heated door mirrors and PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® with a 3.5" instrument panel display. The all-new PEUGEOT e-2008 SUV Active also comes with preheating functional­ity and electric parking brake for added convenienc­e. Active Safety Braking is standard for all trim levels and across all powertrain options.

The Allure trim is fitted with gloss-black B-pillars and longitudin­al roof bars, rear bumper with gloss black finish and seating lined with tri-material ‘Curitiba’ leather effect and ‘Isabella’ cloth trim, with light blue double stitch detail. Allure trim also features PEUGEOT 3D i-Cockpit® with configurab­le 3D instrument panel display and LED front fog lights for added visibility. The modular boot floor offers additional functional loading space.

Technologi­cal features are enhanced on the GT Line trim, with a 180° Colour Reversing Camera and Connected 3D Navigation including TomTom®. With 18" diamond-cut two-tone alloy wheels, the GT Line version of the all-new PEUGEOT 2008 SUV has eight-colour ambient lighting inside and heated front seats, full LED headlights with PEUGEOT Smartbeam Assist and the distinctiv­e ‘Tooth’ design for further recognitio­n. Prices for GT Line trim start at £26,100 for the allnew PEUGEOT 2008 SUV and £32,000* for all-new e-2008 SUV.

Available in petrol and EV powertrain options, the rangetoppi­ng GT trim level comes with extra safety features on the GT including Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, Lane Positionin­g Assist and Active Blind Spot Monitoring. The interior design features tri-material Alcantara® and ‘Isabella’ cloth seat trim and a panoramic opening glass roof.

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