Facelifted Peugeot 2008 priced for Oz

PEUGEOT Australia has announced details and pricing for its updated 2008 small SUV range this week.

Two variants – both with petrol power – will arrive in showrooms imminently, with pricing beginning from $39,990 plus on-road costs.

The figure represents a $1050 increase over the starting point of the outgoing range.

Allure and GT grades will reinforce what Peugeot Australia says is its “commitment to technological innovation and alluring styling”.

The petrol models will be followed by the keenly anticipated E-2008 battery electric model later in the year.

With a focus on style, the Peugeot 2008 is sculpted to become more upmarket in appearance, a look the French manufacturer says is elegant, powerful, and alluring.

The refreshed exterior design sports updated three-claw DRLs, a newly sculpted grille – featuring slats colour-coded to the body paint – and tail-lights with a “striking 3D effect”.

Matte black badging, including on the door sill font for GT grades, brings added attention to detail to the updated 2008, the Peugeot logo now found both on the grille and steering wheel.

Further changes see chrome exhaust tips, Nera black wing mirror caps, and Karakoy diamond-cut 17-inch alloy wheels on both model grades.

Further inclusions for the MY24 Peugeot 2008 range include the addition of front parking sensors, a high-definition reversing camera, keyless entry and ignition, TomTom connected navigation, and over-the-air firmware updates.

Staying inside and Peugeot says it has improved upon the design of its i-Cockpit arrangement to further optimise ergonomics and driving pleasure.

New trim joins an upgraded 10.0-inch high-definition touchscreen offering enhanced clarity and responsiveness.

The infotainment system offers “while you wait” games and updated software, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, USB-C and USB-A interface and charging ports, and wireless device charging (on GT grades).

The instrument cluster is also digitised, and measures 10.0 inches in size. The screen offers 3D projection on GT grades.

GT grades further offer LED ambient cabin lighting – which is linked with the vehicle’s driving mode. The high-spec grade now also boasts LED headlights and adaptive cruise control.

Optionally, the GT variant is available with a Style Pack – encompassing 18-inch Evissa alloy wheels in Onyx black and a sunroof – for $2500.

Paint colours include standard finish Sellenium Grey, metallic finish Artense Grey, Nera Black, or Okenite White (+$690), and premium finish Elixir Red or Vertigo Blue (+$1050).

The Peugeot 2008 continues to be powered by a three-cylinder 1.2-litre PureTech petrol engine producing 96kW at 5500rpm and 230Nm at 1750rpm.

The unit is paired with an eight-speed EAT8-series automatic transmission as standard.

Peugeot lists the combined cycle fuel consumption of the 2008 at 5.4 litres per 100km and CO2 emissions at 123 grams per kilometre.

All Peugeot passenger cars are backed by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty with included roadside assistance.

Capped-price servicing is likewise offered for five years (and 75,000km) with total maintenance costs totalling $2392 for the period.

Bundled upfront service packages are available for three-, four-, and five-year period priced at $950, $1400, and $1700 respectively.

The Peugeot 2008 competes in the popular SUV Small under $45K segment where it rivals the likes of the MG ZS, Hyundai Kona, and GWM Haval Jolion.

Year-to-date sales figures show the 2008 has sold just 73 examples, well behind the aforementioned segment leaders with 6291, 3999, and 3460 unit sales respectively.

2024 Peugeot 2008 pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.