Peugeot 3008 is as sleek as a hatchback..Ride it for the fun of handling
Jul 09, 2025
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3008 is a model that has recorded high sales in Korea. The second-generation 3008, which started pre-contracting at the end of 2016, became popular with more than 1,000 contracts at the time of pre-contracting. In 2018, he led the sale of Peugeot along with the long wheelbase model 5008. It played an important role in making Peugeot into the top 10 domestic import car market.
The new 3008 appeared desperately to continue its popularity at home and abroad. From style to coupe-type SUV, which is often introduced by premium brands, it has been changed. Electric cars and hybrid power trains are the main focus. In Korea, smart hybrid models that were first introduced through 308 and 408 were brought.
It is scheduled to be officially released on July 11, and we found out the charm of the 3008 through a test drive before its release. There are two kinds of burps. It is 44.9 million won for Allure and 49.9 million won for GT. The vehicle to be tested is a GT model with an additional 5 million won.
Pixel LED headlights, 3D tail lamps, black spoilers, etc. are added, and heated steering wheels, electric trunks, driver's electric seats, first row ventilation seats, massage seats, etc. are optional trim.
The color of the test car is white, and the design of the front and rear part is well harmonized with black two-tone loops and black spoilers. The front part is an intense figure that anyone can see is Peugeot. The three-line daylights, which embody the shape of a lion's toenail, are connected to the graphic inside the headlamp and become an intense point.
Grill is an extended form of digital graphics with the latest style. Among them, the name of the vehicle is engraved on the front, which is the characteristic of the new Peugeot emblem and Peugeot.
Side part looks sluggish. The coupe-type SUV style was emphasized through a loop line that came down sharply from the C pillar. In particular, the rear overhang is short, completing a sporty posture. For reference, the 3008 has a full length of 4545mm and a width of 1895mm. It has a height of 1650mm and a wheelbase of 2730mm.
The wheel is 19 inches tall and stylish in black two-tone. The Michelin tire, measuring 2255 R19, is an e-primary model developed for the electric power train.
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The three aeropins protruding from the cladding show improvements in aerodynamic performance as well as design traces in line with the three lines at the front.The shield-shaped Peugeot emblem attached to the front fender acts as a design decorative element that feels like Ferrari.
The rear part also has a good Peugeot image.It has become sportier than the existing model. The same goes for the curved spoilers shown in 408. The 3D LED taillamp applied to the GT model completes a sporty image by lighting three lines in an oblique shape inside a black panel.
More things have changed in the interior. Peugeot is famous for the originality of the eye cockpit, which is designed to look at the instrument panel above the steering wheel.The all-new 3008 shows the pinnacle of the eye cockpit design. The interior, called the next-generation panoramic eye cockpit, can be appreciated in GT trim.
The panoramic curved display with a total size of 21 inches is designed as if floating in the air, which sets it apart from other vehicles as well as visibility while driving.Generally, wide displays are provided in the form of being attached to dashboards.
Peugeot's is held from the back and has a floating bottom, providing a high position for eye cockpit down and showing a different design. Usually, popular brands do not use many exotic designs for cost reduction purposes, whereas Peugeot is a brand that has applied a large amount of novel elements in the form and material of interior design.
On top of that, Peugeot's small and angular steering wheel is refined in hot fashion while keeping its shape. Perforated leather is used in the position where the hand is placed, so the grip is excellent and the diameter is small, so the taste of the hand is different even in small movements. You can quickly feel that handling is different even if you move a little at a slow speed in an alley with good elastic suspension coordination.
The electronic gear is located at the front in the form of a toggle. A parking brake, a drive mode adjustment button, and an emergency light are attached to a typical gear seat. The seat of the GT model has a variety of functions. In addition to ventilation seats that imported cars are stingy, adaptive bolsters that reduce upper body tilt at sharp curves were also applied for the first time.
In the case of row 2, it is a coupe-type SUV, but the headroom was not as narrow as expected. However, it seems clear that there is a loss of trunk space. In the case of second-row heating space, there is enough space under the first-row sheet, so it is relaxed. The central tunnel part of the second row was slightly raised, so it was not comfortable to board in the middle of the second row.
Because it is a GT model, it is equipped with an electric trunk.Due to its relatively short battlefield, long wheelbase, and coupe-type line, the trunk space marked 588 liters is small compared to its equivalent. Press the circular start button located next to the electronic toggle gear to go for a test drive.
The 3008's power train is based on a series three-cylinder 12-liter Pure Tech gasoline engine. It has a maximum power of 136 horsepower and a maximum torque of 230 Nm. A six-speed dual-clutch transmission is applied to it. When starting at low speed, a smooth start is possible without the unique groaning feeling of the dual clutch.
The reason is that the transmission integrates an electric motor with a maximum output of 15.6 kW. Because it assists the engine's power during acceleration, the start is soft and the emotional shift unique to the dual clutch is controlled as much as possible.
It is soft enough to feel that it is a dual clutch transmission only in some situations, such as suddenly taking your foot off the Excel while driving. It is characterized by smooth movement like CVT in most driving situations.
Peugeot's unique handling is still alive. In general, the disadvantage of SUVs is that they have a relatively high center of gravity compared to hatchbacks or sedans, so rolling is relatively common and steering of handles is also dull. The 3008 shows shrewd movements as if the steering wheel and the body were moving as one as if driving a hatchback.
In terms of space, it may feel lacking in the same class, but instead, it shows a level of performance compared to the same model in terms of motility and steering. Inevitably, you have to operate a high-end SUV, but if you can't miss sleek handling such as the hatchback model, it will be a good choice.
The acceleration to the early 100 km/h is mild. High-speed stability is very good. It didn't give me anxiety even if I speed up. For drive mode, there are three. The difference between eco and normal was not significant.
In the case of sports mode, there is a difference in speed change. The disadvantage is that it intentionally delivers a little emotional and sporty tone, but the acceleration is not excellent, but the dynamic feeling is not great.
Overall, excellent handling that keeps wanting to drive doesn't want to save praise. Instead, what I felt in the situation of rapid acceleration is the regret of the output. Its rigid body stiffness and acceleration compared to excellent handling are simple.
Among ADAS systems, adaptive cruise control was also used for a long time. Acceleration and deceleration are natural to maintain distance from the car in front.It is regrettable that the test is insufficient in various situations because there are no vehicles rushing in, but we will check in detail through individual test drives later.
High-speed driving of the 3008 was easy. The true value of 3008 is revealed in the curved national road and in the city. The driving fun was high on the curved national road due to its excellent handling. It feels like driving a hatchback.Motor interventions that generated 5.2kg.m of power were active in city driving, so it was possible to operate with just a motor when stopping and in low-speed sections. According to
Peugeot, it is explained that up to 50% of the city section can be operated without engine intervention. It is comparable to the latest full hybrids, not mild hybrids.
Because it has a relatively short battlefield and coupe-type SUV style, the space is inferior to domestic cars in its class.Instead, the mild hybrid system, which emphasizes sleeker movement and softness, is expected to be an indispensable choice for consumers who pursue both the advantages of SUVs and the fun of driving.
Editor Song Moon-cheol mc.song@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
