It has been almost ten years since Peugeot introduced their brand-new crossover 3008. It might looked strange, with MPV styling, but for upcoming model, a lot of changes will be applied. We know that because 2017 Peugeot 3008 was spotted in street testing. Among many modifications, new platform is the most important. It will make this crossover more interesting and attractive. The PSA with PF2 concept add new look, while there are parts of EMP2 architecture.
2017 Peugeot 3008 engine
Source of power for the 2017 Peugeot 3008 is in 3- and 4-cylinder units. Also, petrol and diesel variants are available, and hybrid could be offered, but after some while. Base unit should be 1.2-l 3-cylinder drivetrain. It is the same engine exploited by Peugeot 308. There, front-wheel drive comes standard, and same situation is with new Peugeot 3008. However, higher trims get AWD as additional option. Four-cylinder engine comes with 1.6-l displacement. It can deliver 154 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque.
2017 Peugeot 3008 diesel
Beside petrol units, new Peugeot 3008 will be available in diesel variant. Two powerplants are prepared. A 1.6-l four-cylinder unit can develop 108 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque, while bigger, 2.0-l motor offers 161 hp, and lineup top, 251 pound-feet of torque. If hybrid variant appears, electric motor is going to be mated to diesel unit. This could be first vehicle to be massively produced with combination of diesel and electric power.
2017 Peugeot 3008 release and competition
Experts predict that one of the biggest European car shows in 2016 will host premiere of brand-new vehicle. It will probably be Geneva or Paris. Crossover is launched as 2017 year model and price is going to be modified. Current model is valued around $30,000, while base SUV of 2017 Peugeot 3008 could be priced higher for couple of thousands of dollars. Crossover segment is being very popular recently, and competition is tough there. So, when SUV from French carmaker appears, its main rivals are going to be Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportag.
