2017 3008 (ENG) - First test drive and review
Local Peugeot distributor Nasim Sdn Bhd is among the busiest car companies in 2010 with some new models their sleeves An MPV is on its way; the RCZ should do by the end of this year and the 207 sedan codenamed T33 is scheduled for a Q3 Start But for now, the 3008 is the last car badged lion hit our market, a vehicle type midsize crossover SUV row against the popular Honda CR-V SUV Peugeot prefers the term for our market, as it is more widely used.
To be launched on Monday, 7 June 3008 should be able to make CR-V prospects think twice before you commit because it gives Honda a good rampage on paper, in terms of technical specifications and the equipment account the actual price will seem at launch, but we understand that it is around RM150K, right smack in the territory CR-V.
The update 3008 is now officially priced at RM143,888 OTR with insurance, with an additional RM1,500 premium if you choose body paint Pearl White.
We have already rolled, and our impressions after the jump.
The 3008 is another model generated PSA Platform 2 behind also, among others, family 308, the RCZ, 5008 MPV and the Citroën C4 double zero range in the name represents an extension of the Peugeot traditional range, a new type of vehicle beyond the traditional supermini, hatchback C-segment and D-segment types of room.
At first glance, the 3008 looks compact and less stocky than a CR-V is actually 200 mm shorter than the Honda and lower too, but 2613 mm wheelbase of the Peugeot is a short fraction of 2,620 mm CR V 3008 footprint is actually the middle of the 308 sedan and seven-seater 308 SW Think like a riding over 308 with more space and a bigger boot and you are not far.
With three journos to a car, I started the media preview player sitting back from the same seat in the 308, the atmosphere here is much more airy and pleasant, thanks to the largest roof over the high turnover and interior color light our tester had gray leather seats Legroom is not as extensive as the CR-V, but more than enough for this 175 cm writer, and there is a good space under the front seats back foot as in fact I'm more comfortable here than in a large luxury sedan recently tested.
There are also retractable blinds for the rear window seats are of the firm variety, which is a problem, but the back seat could be more sculptural Similarly, the cupholders in the fold down armrest could go far.
It was a cloudy day, so we took the opportunity to open the panoramic glass roof for natural light Peugeot said it measures 17 square feet, but all you need to know that it is seriously huge and one piece, without the B-pillars connecting bar as in the 308 Turbo, it will be one of the characteristics of the star of 3008.
Another feature is highlighted within Multiflex It is composed of a starting stage which can be set to three different positions, folding rear seats flat and folding the passenger name record before This means a flat floor of the door behind the dashboard, which is 2 to 62 meters length very useful for trips to the home improvement store with all the seats up, the boot of 512 liters is large, well-shaped and easy to access with a low height of the lip thanks to the tailgate divided; the upper portion tilts upwards as a sedan while the lower part tilts downwards as in pick-up trucks latter can withstand 200 kg evenly distributed, so go ahead and use it as a bench It is also built in torchlight as car expenses when you moor.
All very useful, but one of my favorite parts of the 3008 is the cockpit Now the word cockpit is often used by the road testers to refer to the driver space, but Peugeot calls it the inspired pilot area aviation 3008 a cockpit to support this notion are a row of toggle switches below the central vents, high center console and a head-up display range in the display driver of the line of sight speed and the state of the cruise control, is not the data projected onto the windshield t and on other systems, but on a transparent panel which s Brightness retractable and height can be adjusted This is another characteristic star that's bound to impress many in showrooms.
In my opinion, the recent Peugeots cabins were brilliant, both in design and quality, and the 3008 follows form, it is probably a good thing that doesn edge architecture does share the 308 generic style too much a good thing can be boring instead down the concentrate route driver with all wrapped controls him around, the high and wide center console cords effectively off the driver, who stays with a powerful feeling and comfortable workspace, not unlike that in the sports car bucket lined leather handle for the front passenger can see little use, but it looks cool.
Also nice are the simple black dial brands, more like very dark gray inserts and just the right amount of chrome to the driving position, you can choose low-slung car or SUV as high perch, but I found all to be slightly shifted to the left My left knee was perpetually in union with the center console when there was plenty of room on the right Keep in mind that the ergonomics vary between individuals; s what I could clumsy me perfectly acceptable to you, or vice versa.
All along the way, I also noticed poor rear vision off the shoulder and cumbersome to use the cruise control rod; the latter is completely unsighted behind the wheel while I fumbled my way and guessed course, it won t be a problem once you have learned the other wow gadget system is the electronic parking brake, which operates as provided and saves space.
Peugeot says MPV versatility, so let's look at the storage ideas If the first thing you see is the super small glove box despite its great concern opening don t, you are compensated with a very, very deep storage box 13 5 liters between the front seats, large door compartments and another cubby beneath the steering wheel, but with two cup holders used, I was hoping maybe Peugeot forgot to convert to smaller cubby holes to hold my key mobile portfolio, but the lid of the center housing opened right at the driver's control for cars right.
The 3008 is powered by the THP 156 engine, a family member of the modern twin-scroll turbocharged Prince engine and direct injection, it produces 156 hp and 240 Nm of torque from only 1 6 liters Although s 16 horses more than the 308 Turbo here, the 3008 feels less force than the sedan, which is expected as it's is a larger and heavier vehicle.
Himself, some complain about the lack of pace and get up to highway speeds is quite effortless He bit his cavernous 4.500 to 6.000 rpm, but our test car had a watertight motor the factory with only 40 km on the clock roar road and wind noise are well isolated from the cabin, even at speeds well beyond the national limit.
More important partner powertrain is the new AT6 automatic gearbox six-speed here, which sends the unit with four forward gears history books for good, in the range from now, there won t be good Peugeots handicapped by poor most automatic transmissions, because it co-developed with Aisin unit moves smoothly, fast and above all smart this powertrain combination is the exact same combo that will go in the RCZ entry level .
Dynamic control roller is a system which combats excessive roll when not as complicated bends Adaptive Drive in the BMW X5, DRC is essentially a passive hydraulic system with a central module connecting the two integrated rear shock absorbers in the rear cross member, this module consists of a reservoir and a floating piston hydraulic compensation pressure is 20 bar.
And it works The 3008 feels agile on winding roads, and very flat corners for SUV Hydraulic light direction without EPS is accurate and fast, while the low rolling resistance 225 50 R17 Michelins offer good grip and maneuverability on wet, he poured in some areas during our test drive really push hard and the front will gradually wash off but raise and ll go back perfectly safe and drama free 3008 processing capacity is certainly more than this a typical SUV driver would need, but the high speed ride on the most extensive undulating roads could be a little more settled a pleasant drive across.
As for the equipment, we can expect a new model Nasim fill to the brim, and the 3008 addition obliges the glass roof above highlights, HUD, DRC, Peugeot SUV comes with six airbags, ESP, ABS EBD brake assist, automatic headlights and wipers leather Being a French car, the 3008 is rated five stars Euro NCAP.
Considering what you get, the 3008 is a good value if the price indicated is true RM150K The first 100 units are fully imported CBU from France before the local assembly starts Gurun.
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