The Peugeot 2008 is one of the newer additions to the compact crossover class that now includes models like the Nissan Juke and Vauxhall Mokka. It takes the 208 supermini as its base, sharing engines and many of the interior components. It's front-wheel drive only an all variants weigh just over a tonne, so as a result drive only and all variants weigh just over a tonne, so as a result fuel economy is as high s 74.3 mpg in the 1.6 litre e-HDi 92 model. There's a hint of 208 in the styling, but the 2008 is both wider and longer, as well as riding 96mm higher. Peugeot is hoping to draw buyers away from cars like the Juke, but it's also worth looking at the 2008 . Peugeot says the price gap between the models is only about 800 pounds.
The Peugeot 2008 is clearly inspired by the 208, featuring the same stylish swpt-back headlights, bold chome grille and defined creases. Inside it's best to go for Allure trim because then you get stylish blue LED surrounds to the dials and a laser cut LED pattern in the rooflining. There's a range of eight different engines for buyers to choose from but we'd recommend the 1.6 litre e-HDi diesel, either with 91 bhp or 113bhp. Both provide more than enough punch and both are incredibly refined on the motorway, even more so than the 1.6 litre petrol engine, can sound a little strained. The early 2014 a three-cylinder turbocharged petrol will replace the 1.6 petrol, improving refinement, performance and emissions.
All Peugeot 2008 models come with six airbags as standard, and while it hasn't been tested by Euro NCAP, it's expected to get the same five-star rating as the 208. It's a bit early to discuss reliability but the 208 has stood the test of time remarkably well and it's more than likely the 2008 will perform just as well. The inferior feels solid enough, with no flimsy stalks or buttons. The boot is 75 litres larger, at 360 litres, and the back seats are more than spacious enough to seat tall adults. Peugeot has concentrated on making the boot loading lip nice and low, its putting heavy bags into the back. The 1.6 litre e-HDi diesel is the most efficient engine in the range, with CO2 emissions of 98g/km and fuel ecconomy of 74.3mpg when combined with the EGC gearbox.The entry-level 1.4 HDi diesel performs just as well, with an official fuel economy of 70.6mpg. The petrols aren't quite as good, with the 120bhp 1.6 VTi managing 47.9mpg and the 82bhp 1.2 VTi claiming 57.6mpg. The three-cylinder turbo engine, arriving in early 2014 to better both of these figures, while boasting as much as 130bhp.