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2020-01-09T10:23:12.967Z


With an extroverted design, upgraded passenger compartment and three different propulsion units, the new 2008 Peugeot wants to do the B-SUV segment with what the 2008 does in the senior category. We took a tour ...


Act in pleasure unit and propulsion units

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With an extroverted design, upgraded passenger compartment and three different propulsion units, the new 2008 Peugeot wants to do the B-SUV segment with what the 2008 does in the senior category. We went on a tour of the Provence vineyards and wineries to get to know the new lion cub

Shay Erez

09/01/2020

Encouraged and carried on by the waves of success in 2008 in the segment above, Peugeot launches the new 2008, a compact family jeep that goes right into the heart of the growing competition in the B SUV category, the second largest market in the automotive sales market today. Into this battle for customers' hearts and minds, the veteran manufacturer comes out with a new platform, three different propulsion units, bold exterior design, a host of active safety systems and a new and upgraded generation of the 3D i-Cockpit concept in the passenger compartment.

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The story of the numbers

The new 2008 has finally jumped the step it was missing in the previous generation which was more of a high station wagon than a leisure jeep. Because the previous generation that came into the world in 2013 was really a slightly elevated station wagon version, but this time in 2008 the 2020 axis no longer leaves room for doubts or interpretations and is a proud compact family leisure vehicle sitting on CMP (Common Modular Platform), a new platform of The manufacturer can also be found, for example, in 208 and Opel Corsa, which is pre-designed to carry all the new types of propulsion we will come to later.

No longer a high station

First Driving: The New Peugeot 2008 (Photo: Manufacturer, Manufacturer Website)

In terms of dimensions, the overall length stretches to 430 cm, 15 cm longer than the previous generation. The width is 177 cm (6 cm wider), the height of 153 cm (155 including roof bars) is lower than two centimeters in the previous generation, the trunk has grown to 434 liters (1015 liters in the folding seats) and of course the change The most blessed of the passengers is the wheelbase that is no less than seven inches long and stands at 261 cm. The result is a larger and more spacious vehicle and therefore more useful for the needs of the young family, when even adults over 180 cm will find themselves sitting comfortably in the back seat with ample room for the head and legs.

When it comes to design, the new 2008 doesn't take prisoners. Prominent and impressive in Vapan, which the indifferent will also find it hard to ignore and the less indifferent will stare at him with unashamed glances. Starting with the aggressive front with the huge grill and the lower diffuser with the LED lighting units in the form of predatory claws, tall and sculpted silhouettes and impressive rear ones reminiscent of the 2008, the 2008 is definitely a legitimate candidate for the category title.

Stretch in all directions

First Driving: The New Peugeot 2008 (Photo: Manufacturer, Manufacturer Website)

Inner beauty

The 3D i-Cockpit concept is not new and has been accompanying the manufacturer's passenger compartments for several years, but in 2008 Peugeot introduced the fourth generation in front of the driver's eyes a spectacular dashboard with a clear three-dimensional display that takes exactly three seconds to get used to and from there it has been Incredibly comfortable including the intuitive interface that skips between displays with a finger command.

The center console, of course, includes a 10-inch screen for multimedia (interfacing with smartphones) with the interesting addition being an optional focal sound system that includes 12 speakers of 515 watts, which sounds great. Those who do not know the brand, which is less common in Israel, are only told that their headphones are sold at a price of 3,000 euros and upwards.

The new generation of the 3D i-Cockpit

First Driving: The New Peugeot 2008 (Photo: Manufacturer, Manufacturer Website)

Underneath the screen are touch keyboards that control the air conditioning and multimedia system, a refreshing but not necessarily user-friendly gimmick that forces the driver to look at it briefly to find the desired key. Underneath the "piano" keys is a mobile niche that also allows wireless charging.

The i-shift gear selector is very convenient and simple to operate and grip and cup holders complement a wonderfully practical and pleasant driver environment. The electric seats are comfortable and supportive, the small steering wheel is small and comfortable to the touch and only the threshold of the raised door at the entrance looks a bit awkward and unnecessary. The seats in the back as mentioned are spacious and also suitable for two large adults and overall, the interior of the vehicle, pleasant and very successful.

Mobile stand and wireless charger behind it

First Driving: The New Peugeot 2008 (Photo: Manufacturer, Manufacturer Website)

Which engine would you like for you?

All of the above is moving through one of the three possible propulsion units, gasoline, diesel or electric, and the good news for the local market is that all three come to Israel.

In the gasoline segment is a 1,200 cc three-cylinder Pure-Tech engine that comes in three power levels, 100, 130, and 155 horsepower, with the weakened 6-speed manual gearbox while the 130 and 155 kW versions. In an 8-speed automatic box.

In the diesel segment, a 1.5-liter four-cylinder BlueHDi turbocharger is found at both suppliers, 100 or 130 horsepower, with the weaker version being equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission and the 130-horsepower version for an 8-speed automatic box.

And of course there is also an electric motor that produces 100 kW (136 horsepower) that is rolled into a single-speed box and limited to a maximum speed of 150 km / h. The maximum travel range is 310 km according to the WLTP standard and can reach 80% of the battery (50 kWh) in half an hour. The price of course is not yet published but it will be interesting to see if the importer will give the buyers of the electric version a home charging stand as they did with the MG ZS EV.

Gasoline, diesel and electric versions will all be coming to Israel

First Driving: The New Peugeot 2008 (Photo: Manufacturer, Manufacturer Website)

Rotation between the vineyards

Due to such and other constraints on the part of the organizers, at the launch event we had to drive very little and quite on each version, with the tram we could not get at all due to short-term, large queue, and small stock of cars. What we did manage was to drive the petrol and diesel versions only a few dozen miles on each car, when we had to share two drivers as well. So the conclusions are only an initial impression on the paths of roads that wind their way between the vineyards and wineries of Provence, with very few roads or vacant roads and the truth is that they really didn't need it.

Reasonable performance for its type of use, the 155 kW agile, but less comfortable due to the tire cut

First Driving: The New Peugeot 2008 (Photo: Manufacturer, Manufacturer Website)

These are not cars designed to give a head out of the traffic light or break the Norburgring lap highs. A spacious compact family car is not judged by its accelerations from the scene but for intermediate and safe acceleration all engines knew to give enough power available in the throttle command. In favor of the insistents, it is said that the gasoline version that produces 155 horsepower will accelerate from zero to 100 in 8.2 seconds (0.9 seconds faster than 130 kW) and the maximum speed is 198-208 km / h respectively. The intermediate accelerations in the senior version are not bad at all, the gearbox is excellent and also in the weaker version we did not need special prayers to come out and complete agile and safe indirect.

More leg room at the back and more room for the adult head

First Driving: The New Peugeot 2008 (Photo: Manufacturer, Manufacturer Website)

The diesel engine 130 horsepower jumps up to 100 km / h in 9.3 seconds and stabilizes at a maximum speed of 195 km / h. The aforementioned intermediate accelerations, though not as fascinating and breathtaking, proved to have a wide band of power and did the job whenever we sought to provoke the many speed cameras in the area.

What was a bit of a flaw in the strong version was the low-cut 19-inch rims that did not cope best with the area's graveled asphalt. In the diesel version with an 18-inch rim and 130 kW gasoline which is locked in a 17-inch rim, the situation has already improved a lot. On fuel consumption under such conditions nothing can be delayed and only says that it moves in the 20 km per liter area, again, A parameter that will wait for a local test.

As mentioned, we did not have the opportunity to drive the electric version, and we will wait for her test in the country when it arrives in the first half of 2020.

Dashboard with 3D view

First Driving: The New Peugeot 2008 (Photo: Manufacturer, Manufacturer Website)

Time for an intermediate summary

The new Peugeot 2008 is a beautiful, attractive, comfortable and comfortable car that fits the family and social needs of a couple or a young family 2 + 2 for home - work - shopping - classes or weekend trips. The meticulous and spacious passenger compartment and the Verstyle trunk are responsible for the high usability of the vehicle and the variety of engines will allow customization to suit the needs and budget of the customers. A variety of safety systems and autonomous levels at Level 2 such as lane keeping, auto braking, traffic lights, adaptive cruise control or independent parking only add credits that are not missing here anyway.

First Driving: The New Peugeot 2008 (Photo: Manufacturer, Manufacturer Website)

Given the popularity and success of the 2008 coupled with the impression from the initial meeting, we have a good basis for assuming that the future of the Israeli market during the first half of 2020 will continue this progress of Peugeot, which slowly but surely buys a growing clientele. Estimated price range? We estimate the NIS 120-130,000 according to finish levels and engines.

Here he will face some of his key competitors, the ones already here like Kia Stonick, Seat Aruna, Volkswagen Tee Cross and those like Renault Capchor, Nissan Jook and Hyundai and the new ones that will also be around this time.

Design properties cleaner from 2008

First Driving: The New Peugeot 2008 (Photo: Manufacturer, Manufacturer Website)

On the technical side: Peugeot 2008 (155 kW)

Engine, propulsion: gasoline, turbo, 3 cylinder, front
Volume: 1,199 cc
Power / rpm (kW): 5,500 / 155
Torque / rpm (kg): 1,750 / 24.5
Gearbox: automatic, planetary, 8 gears

Measurements:
Length (cm): 430
Width (cm): 177
Height (cm): 155
Wheelbase (cm): 261
Trunk (liters): 434

Performence:
0-100 acceleration: 8.2 seconds
Maximum speed: 208 mph

Competitors:
Renault Capchore, Nissan Jock, Kia Stonick

Estimated price:
NIS 120-130,000

Source: walla

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