The Peugeot 3008 may not be the first SUV you had in mind for an off-road adventure in muddy trails or deep forests; after all, it’s solely available in front-wheel drive. But, that didn’t stop the folks over at Peugeot who transformed one example into a unique go-anywhere model.

Peugeot Philippines continues its strategy to increase its presence in the compact SUV segment with the launch of a new Peugeot 3008 variant: the 3008 Active. Taking on the immense success of the 3008 SUV GT Line, this new variant comes at a price point that is P 500,000 less than its GT Line sibling.

Fancy a car far from the usual choices? Well, you’re in for a treat as French carmaker Peugeot is now getting into the multi-year zero interest deal, too.

The French car industry may not be as big as the ones from the U.S., Japan, Germany, or China, but they sure are proud of what they do.

Peugeot is now singing a different tune. After trying to go against the likes of Subaru and Mazda, they’re now going upmarket; basically, filling the white space between mainstream and premium brands—a gap left wide open with Volkswagen’s decision to go south with their pricing. It’s a ballsy move for sure, but one that suits the unconventional French brand. Leading the charge is the Peugeot 3008—the 2017 European Car of the Year and one of the finest compact crossovers of any price point available today.

Launched last November, Peugeot Philippines brought in the all-new 3008—the brand’s fresh, bold approach to the compact SUV segment. While it defied SUV convention by focusing on elements such as driving dynamics, weight, and performance, fans clamored for the return of a diesel variant, something Peugeot has built a strong reputation for locally.

Peugeot Philippines unveiled three all-new SUV offerings for the local market, an alignment to Peugeot’s global SUV offensive. The French automotive giant unveiled the all-new 2008 sub-compact SUV, 3008 compact SUV, and 5008 7-seater mid-sized SUV.

With 420 cars in contention, women have voted the Hyundai Ioniq as their World Car of the Year this 2017.

Peugeot Philippines is now making available the much-awaited European Car of the Year: the 3008 SUV. Available exclusively in the GT Line trim, the 3008 SUV is regarded as a game-changer for Peugeot. It combines style, athleticism and efficiency—reaffirming Peugeot’s stand as a leading premium automotive brand in the country.

The 2018 Peugeot 3008 boasts of a sleek and modern exterior. It displays character and strength with its wide checkered grille, long hood, large wheels, and high ground clearance. Feline-inspired LED front headlights and a high-gloss diamond roof that appears to float using chrome highlights complete the look.

Inside, the 2018 3008 features Peugeot’s next-generation iCockpit. It’s Peugeot’s way to giving a modern, ergonomic, and interactive environment for driver and passengers alike. The most notable feature of the 3008 is its 12.3-inch all-digital instrument panel. It also comes with advanced connectivity with its Mirror Screen functionality. Apple CarPlay, MirrorLink, and Android Auto are all accessible through the 8-inch capacitive touchscreen.



Enhancing the driving experience one step further, the Peugeot 3008 SUV introduces the iCockpit Amplify. Available in Boost and Relax modes, the iCockpit Amplify system changes the cabin ambiance by altering the driving dynamics, lighting, acoustics, passenger comfort, and even the fragrance inside the vehicle.

Bigger than its predecessor, the 3008 is lighter by 100 kilograms thanks to its move to Peugeot’s Efficient Modular Platform 2 (EMP2) technology. Under the hood is a downsized 1.6-liter high-pressure gasoline engine producing 165 horsepower and 240 Nm. This engine is connected to a 6-speed automatic.

Also making its debut is a new Advanced Grip Control system that automatically adjusts the driving dynamics based on 3 pre-selected road conditions: Mud, Sand, and Snow. This provides an efficient alternative to the traditional off-road systems.



Due to the extremely high level of demand for the Peugeot 3008 SUV globally, the vehicle will be in limited supply here in the Philippines this year.

Realizing the situation, Peugeot Philippines conducted a series of private preview events for clients who expressed their desire to be one of the first to drive the new Peugeot 3008 SUV.

The first batch of 3008s have already been spoken for with reservations already being accepted for the second batch which is arriving in November. The 2018 Peugeot 3008 GT Line retails for P 2,590,000.

The all-new Peugeot 3008 is off to a great start as it was awarded as the European Car of the Year by 58 European journalists. Awarded on the eve of the Geneva International Motor Show, this prestigious award joins the 20 other prizes the Peugeot 3008 has already won. It also marks the fifth Peugeot to win the Car of the Year and the first SUV honored in the history of the European CoTY prize.

Photos by Eurobrands Distributor, Inc. Press

Fuel economy runs have become fairly common for us in the motoring beat. Name every conceivable iteration from city to long-distance, track to off-road; I’ve done it most likely. But that doesn’t stop car manufacturers from using fuel-economy runs to measure the merit of their cars, especially if it’s boasting great levels of frugality. Peugeot, with the 3008, is the latest one to join the fray with an Alabang-Batangas City and back fuel economy fun run.

The Peugeot 3008’s fuel-efficiency was put to the test by the media last Thursday, June 27 as EDI staged the Peugeot Eco Fun Run. EDI invited 20 media participants to drive the 1.6L e-HDi Peugeot 3008 variants 158 kilometers from Alabang to Batangas and back in normal driving conditions – meaning the vehicles’ airconditioners were turned on and the drivers maintained speeds well above the speed limit. Given Peugeot’s leadership in diesel technology, the media easily came up with significantly good fuel economy numbers.

The Peugeot 3008 is a compact, spacious and responsible crossover. It represents a new and innovative offer, not only in the Peugeot range but also in today’s car market as a whole. Manufactured in Eastern France at Peugeot’s Sochaux manufacturing plant, its concept and specification has draw on all of Peugeot’s expertise and values.

During the The Philippine Star turnover last night, Vernon Sarne of Top Gear has gotten hold of a news nugget: one of the models that Eurobrands Distributor, the Peugeot distributor in the Philippines, is bringing in is a diesel-powered 3008 crossover.

Worldwide, there are two diesel engines available for the 3008: a 1.6-liter and a 2.0-liter. What motor will arrive in the Philippines is still uncertain according to Mr. Sarne. What's more, he has revealed that Peugeot will also be bringing in "a sedan, an MPV, and a coupe". Bringing Peugeot's Philippine total to 4 models by the brand's launch by July.

Source: TopGear.com.ph