Peugeot 2008
The Peugeot 2008 (pronounced as Two Thousand and Eight or in French: Deux Mille Huit) is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot since 2013. The 2008 replaced the Peugeot 207 SW, as Peugeot did not plan to release an SW version of its 208.
Peugeot 2008 | |
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![]() Peugeot 2008 (second generation) | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Peugeot (Groupe PSA) |
Production | 2013–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Peugeot 207 SW Peugeot 1007 Peugeot Bipper Tepee |
First generation (2013–2019)
Peugeot 2008 I | |
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![]() 2017 Peugeot 2008 (facelift) | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Peugeot (Groupe PSA) |
Production | 2013–2019 |
Assembly | France: Mulhouse (Mulhouse Plant) Brazil: Porto Real (PSA Brazil) China: Wuhan (DPCA) Iran: Tehran (IKAP) Malaysia: Gurun (NAM) |
Designer | Pierre Authier |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | PSA PF1 platform |
Related | Peugeot 208 Citroën C3 Picasso Opel Crossland X |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Petrol 1.2 e VTi/VTi 82 ch 1.2 e THP 110/130 ch 1.6 VTi 120 ch 1.6 THP Flex 165/173 ch Diesel 1.4 HDi 68 ch 1.6 e HDi 92/115 ch 1.6 BlueHDi 75/100/120 |
Transmission | 5, six speed manual or 4, six speed automatic according to engine size |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,538 mm (99.9 in) |
Length | 4,158 mm (163.7 in) |
Width | 1,740 mm (68.5 in) |
Height | 1,557 mm (61.3 in) |
Curb weight | 1,045 kg (2,304 lb) |
Development
It was developed under code name "A94" and is based on the PF1 platform, sharing electronic components with Peugeot 208.[1] The revised version was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2016.
The 2008, the mass production of which also started, is the first product of the joint venture between the two companies of Peugeot and IKCO named IKAP. The 2008 features a 1.6 inline four Turbo engine, producing 163 hp (122 kW) and 243 N⋅m (179 lb⋅ft) of torque at 4,000 rpm. The 2008's six speed automatic gearbox transfers the engine power to the front wheels.[2]
Transmission
It is available with a five speed manual gearbox, or a six speed manual, according to engine size. As of 2017, it became available with a six speed automatic (1.2 turbo petrol).[3]
Grip control
The Peugeot 2008 is available with Peugeot's grip control system. This is available on 1.6 litre petrol and 1.6 litre diesel models. Grip control equipped models are supplied with all season M+S Tyres of Goodyear.
Sales and production
Year | Worldwide production | Worldwide sales | Notes |
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2012 | 80[4] | 80[4] | Total production reached 80 units.[4] |
2013 | 78,900[5] | 74,500[5] | Total production reached 78,900 units.[5] |
2014 | 204,553 | ||
2015 | 231,934[6] | ||
2016 | 251,491[6] |
Gallery
- Peugeot 2008 VTi Allure (Germany; pre facelift)
- Peugeot 2008 VTi Access (Germany; pre facelift)
- Peugeot 2008 Crossway (France; facelift)
- Peugeot 2008 (Europe; facelift)
- Interior
Second generation (2019–present)
Peugeot 2008 II | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Peugeot (Groupe PSA) |
Production | 2019–present |
Assembly | France: Mulhouse (Mulhouse Plant) Spain: Vigo (Vigo Plant) China: Wuhan (DPCA) Malaysia: Gurun (NAM / MGC Asia) |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | Common Modular Platform |
Related | Peugeot 208 II DS3 Crossback Opel Corsa F |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.2 L PSA EB2 I3 75 kW (petrol) 1.2 L PSA EB2DTS I3 97 kW (petrol) 1.2 L PSA EB2ADTX I3 115 kW (petrol) 1.5 L PSA DW5 BlueHDI I4 75 kW (diesel) PSA DW5 BlueHDI 100 kW electric |
Electric motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (e 2008) |
Transmission | six speed manual eight speed automatic Single speed (electric) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
Length | 4,300 mm (169.3 in) |
Width | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
Height | 1,540 mm (60.6 in) |
On 19 June 2019, Peugeot officially announced the second generation of the model, based on PSA's new Common Modular Platform (CMP) shared with other models of the PSA Groupe, such as the second generation DS 3 Crossback and the Opel Corsa F.[7] It was announced that it would come in Mexico in the beginning of 2020.[8]
It was also announced that it would come in Thailand on 18 June 2020.
ICE Versions
At the time of release, Peugeot announced five internal combustion engine (ICE) options: [7]
Petrol
1.2L PureTech 100 S&S six speed manual, or eight speed automatic
1.2L PureTech 130 S&S six speed manual, or eight speed automatic
1.2L PureTech 155 S&S eight speed automatic (only for GT trim)
Diesel
1.5L BlueHDi 100 S&S six speed manual
1.5L BlueHDi 120 S&S eight speed automatic
Electric Version
The electric drive version, named the e 2008, will feature a 100 kW (134 hp) electric motor and a 50kWh battery, capable of 310 kilometres (193 miles) of range under the WLTP test.
Gallery
- 2008 (rear view)
- Interior
- e 2008
Motorsports
Stéphane Peterhansel won the 2016 Dakar Rally using a Peugeot 2008 DKR, with a mid rear mounted V6 twin turbo diesel engine, offering 340 bhp (254 kW).[9]
References
- "PSA-COM - supported Peugeot control units".
- "Iran Khodro Industrial Group News Website". www.ikcopress.com.
- Kyle Fortune. "Peugeot 208". telegraph.co.uk.
- "Memento Mars 2013" (in French). PSA Peugeot Citroën. 21 February 2013: 50. Retrieved 31 July 2013. Cite journal requires
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(help) - "Memento Mars 2014" (in French). PSA Peugeot Citroën. 1 March 2014: 65. Retrieved 25 June 2014. Cite journal requires
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(help) - "Sales Per Model – 2016". PSA Peugeot Citroën. 11 Jan 2017. Retrieved 18 Sep 2017. Cite journal requires
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(help) - "PEUGEOT ELECTRIC REVOLUTION CONTINUES WITH THE ALL-NEW 2008 SUV AND E-2008 SUV". Peugeot Media Site. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/nuevo-peugeot-2008-llegara-a-mexico-a-principios-2020
- "Up close with the Peugeot 2008 DKR". www.topgear.com.