Peugeot 2008

The second-generation Peugeot 2008 has been launched in Malaysia, with official distributor Bermaz Auto Alliance (BAASB) offering the B-segment SUV in a sole Allure variant. The 2008 is the third SUV to be introduced by the company.

In terms of pricing, the 2008 in Allure guise retails at RM126,753 on-the-road without insurance, which includes a five-year, 100,000-km manufacturer warranty as well as a three-year, 60,000-km free service maintenance package. Four colours are offered: Amazonite Grey, Pearl White, Nera Black and Orange Fusion

The entire dashboard layout is tastefully designed with extensive use of textured soft touch material and gloss black inserts with satin chrome trims. The centre console features a partially free-standing touchscreen infotainment which can be a little hard to reach due to the i-Cockpit unique driving ergonomics.  

The Peugeot 2008 has a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment display with 6-speaker Arkamys 3D sound audio system

The ‘head-up’ instrument panel is positioned slightly raised and deeper into the dashboard, allowing driver information to be viewed above, rather than through the steering wheel and is therefore accessed without taking your eyes off the road.

In this car, you sit high on the plush leather seat, giving a commanding view out the front windscreen

The compact sports steering wheel sits lower compared to a more conventional design, bringing your arm closer and lower while driving which Peugeot claims not only reduce driver fatigue but offers more precise steering maneuverability.

Peugeot 2008 offers decent storage space underneath the front doors and a small armrest storage compartment to keep your stuff organized. 

The car comes with convenient, rear USB ports

The Peugeot’s interior, oozes class, polish and zany French styling and ergonomics. 
The seats, dashboard and even steering hints the exclusivity of the car.

The car’s boot space is now larger by 74 litres, at 434 litres

Dimensions for Length, Width,and height in (mm) are 4,300  x 1,770  x 1,550. Wheelbase is 2,605 mm.

The Peugeot's exterior style gives it a lot of street presence, especially with the powerful front fascia. The car's "three-claw" LED daytime running lights, which culminate in an illuminated slash that spans the length of the bumper, give it a KISS vibe, while the huge grille with its network of chrome "dashes" and 2008 emblem provide lots of welcome jewellery.

Strong haunches lead to slender full-LED taillights, which bear the "three-claw" lighting trademark once more. The spaced-out Peugeot script that is all the rage these days is held by the black tailgate bar (again, covered by the paint), while the chrome bar on the black bumper is evocative of the bigger 3008.

The headlamps are LED daytime running lights

Taillamps are full-LED taillights

The addition of autonomous emergency braking (branded as Active Safety Brake) to Peugeot 2008 on top of the existence of ABS with EBD and brake assist as well as stability control.

The car sits on 17-inch two-tone rollers

The Peugeot 2008 has high beam assist, a blind spot monitor, active lane keeping assist, driver attention warning and camera-based autonomous emergency braking (branded as Active Safety Brake).

It comes equipped with 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), ABS with EBD, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), anti-whiplash front seats headrest, and 2 ISOFIX child seat anchor

Driver assistance includes Hill Start Assist and Peugeot Park Assist

It is built with a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The last item supports both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and is hooked up to six speakers.

Standard 6 speaker audio system. 

The Peugeot 2008 runs on a PureTech 1.2 litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine that develops 130 hp and 230 Nm of torque. The figures are 20 hp and 25 Nm more than the previous 2008, which also had the three-potter engine, but was a lower-tuned version making 110 hp and 205 Nm.

The Peugeout is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Six-speed automatic sourced from Aisin that drives the front wheels.

When pushed harder, the cars might seem a little awkward in the bends and easily unsettled at higher speeds, which is understandable for a car designed for comfort. While the car is well insulated and has low NVH, when pushed hard, the 3-cylinder engine's droning sound may be heard within the cabin.

The Peugeot soundproofing system allows for a cabin that is more pleasant to be in.

Comfortable Ride- Peugeot has always been known to have sophisticated ride quality. The raised ride height allows more suspension travel and offers a comfortable ride over road imperfections.

Interior Design- The interior design is modern and feels more upmarket than the price tag suggests. While the i-Cockpit layout may not be for everyone, the attention to detail is commendable and the materials used are luxurious to the touch.