Carbuyer Magazine – August 2019

Peugeot 3008

Da

ta

Sheet

Price £25,080 -£37,050

Bestfamily cars

Headto Carbuyer.co.uk forvideoreview,

full specifications,prices and much more...

THEPeugeot 3008is nowafully fledged SUV,unlikeits high-riding

MPV predecessor.Not only doesthismeanit’s moreintunewith

current trends,butPeugeothasalsopulledout allthestopsto

makethe 3008 one of the best cars in averycompetitiveclass.

It’s better than its predecessor in almost everyway,but standsout

forits design,buildquality and practical interior.The 3008canstand

against thetop-sellingNissan Qashqai,SEATAtecaandRenaultKadjar.

From behind the wheel, it’seasytoforgetthatthe 3008is abig car.

Even in sharpcorners, there’shardly anypitchorroll. There’sarange

of punchy yetefficient engines,too.Another highlightis the interior

design and itscleveruse ofmaterials, potentiallymakingit the

Frenchmanufacturer’s best-ever interior.Thedashboardisstylish

and modern,butnot at thecost of simplicity or ergonomics.

Front-seatpassengers areabletostretchout in the 3008,butit’s not

quiteasroomyasits exterior dimensionsmightleadyoutobelieve.

Those in therear do prettywell forspace.Thebackdoorsopen nice

andwide, while headandlegroom aregood in the outer twoseats. At

520 litres,thePeugeot 3008hasabiggerboot than most of its rivals.

Forour money,Allureoffersagoodblend ofvalue andkit; theGTis

only availablewith thebiggestdiesel, soworksout ratherexpensive.

“The 3008 is goodto drive, economical

and hasagreat interior,making it a

strong candidatefor family buyers”

Good practicality, excellent

interior,easy to drive

Expensive options,seats

uncomfortableforsome

Engines:1.2&1.6 petrol,1.5 &2.0 diesel

Trim levels:Active,Allure,

GT Line,GT Line Premium,GT

Economy:40-56mpg Road tax:£145

0-62:8.0-11.5sEuro NCAP:★★★★★★★★★★

Carbuyerrating

★★★★★★★★ 4.6/ 5

Ourpick

1.5 BlueHDi 130

S&SAllure

£28,500

Owners’rating

★★★★★★★★ 3.7/5