New Peugeot 3008 Hybrid PHEV Review and Road Test

[@AlignmentCoaching]

Thanks for this. I’ve learned a lot! The rental company knew nothing about the car and didnt Include the cable. Even the Peugeot dealer couldn’t explain all things to me (specially the B mode!), tho I was in rural France and don’t speak a lick of French.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Glad it helped, Garrett! Have the rental company sorted a cable for you now? *A

[@Sneaking]

Great review, thanks. Much better than all those short ones! Also, i like the fact that you both share the review and i like listening to two different persons. Another great thing is the instruction bits. That is super helpfull! You got another subscription. 👌👍

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Kaenssneak for the feedback - love the profile pic, The Italian Job 😆😆😆

[@richie4421]

Love your videos thanks both! Just bought this car today and looking forward to many years with it!

[@PlanetautoUK]

That’s great news, glad we could help Richie, keep us posted with your adventures

[@mattsbeamer]

I did comment yesterday. I don’t know where my comment ended up. I really enjoyed the review. Very high quality editing. I also love the look of this version. Especially the front end with the whiskers and long tiger teeth. I was never a fan of the previous version but this gets the thumbs up from me :) cheers

[@PlanetautoUK]

Very strange, thank you for recommenting if there’s such a word 😆 yes impressive model, thank you Matt

[@MR_D4VE]

Good review but can I correct a couple of points as I’ve had the Hybrid4 version for six months. The paddles only change gear when the ICE is running and have no effect on the level of regen which is fixed at one level. The MPG you showed and quoted is purely that of the ICE (the electric only consumption was above in miles/KWh) and NOT the combined hybrid figure. This can be viewed in the i-Cockpit when you press the end of the right hand stalk. Lastly, you can use B mode for one pedal driving but it’s actually better to stay in D mode and coast as much as possible as this is far more efficient. Then only use B mode when you really need to slow the car. Again, thanks for the great review of a brilliant car.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Ah excellent, we need this kind of feedback as for the systems there’s very little depth on KZbin etc - thank you David

[@keithware5314]

Another great review. You have shown what great consumption you can get when you regularly charge the battery. I always plug my PHEV Ioniq in after each journey. Some thoughts are that PHEV batteries will suffer from being regularly depleted and fully charged, I disagree with that because it has a buffer each end and when hard acceleration is called on the engine kicks in and takes the strain from the battery therefore the battery doesn't get too stressed. After 3 years I'm still showing 100% on my battery. We will inevitably all go electric in the future but I think this vehicle is a great way to ease yourself into full ev and not having to worry about the charging infrastructure which is not there yet, but they are making head roads into country wide reliable coverage.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Keith, it’s remarkable how much the battery increases economy in a PHEV. That’s interesting to hear, you’d think there’d be some degradation in a year let alone 3, around here there’s quite an infrastructure for charging.

[@keithware5314]

@@PlanetautoUK That is encouraging to hear the infrastructure is good around there. What I forgot to mention is the majority of PHEVs can't be rapid charged which apparently is also a contributor to degradation.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Ah yes that would sense, thank you - there’s lots of type 2 round here and 3 rapid chargers in Carnforth alone strangely no RC in Morecambe

[@TrojanThugMusic]

Great car. Great review. Thanks for posting 😉👍

[@PlanetautoUK]

Ta muchly Trojan

[@justice4g]

the new front looks so much better in white than other colors, the design needs that extra contrast

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes, we’d certainly agree that M Hall - we are rather fond of Peugeot design language of late.

[@roderickmedina2565]

Great review. Just a note and a question, on the rt side of the icockpit, you'll see the battery indicator. What should you do if you ran out of battery power? Should you stay on hybrid mode or shift to sport mode? I don't think the recharge is not enough specifically if your doing a long drive.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you, and a good question, we’ll see what we can find out.

[@kittycheng2712]

Hi, I love your video, very informative and I trust you as you both are the real users. May I ask you two questions? they all exaggerate about their mpg or electric range. 1/. Do you actually test or know about the real/genuine electric range? 2/. I mainly do school run/clubs and errands around town. Is it wise to have PHEV instead of self-charging hybrid e.g. Rav4 or Lexus? FYI, I do long journey probably 1 or twice a month (about 75miles one way journey). I am currently a Peugeot 3008 petrol user, going to upgrade a next level SUV as PHEV or just Hybrid. Now it just narrow down to Rav4 hybrid or Rav4 PHEV or Peugeot 3008 PHEV. Thank you for your help. Kitty

[@PlanetautoUK]

Hi Kitty, glad you like what we do! To answer your questions, we only show the mpg or range that we experience in the vehicle. If we mention it, it's because it's what's been recorded during our review (so it''s all our own experience, if that makes sense!) In terms of the RAV4, we've not had one on review yet, but hope to soon. We are looking forward to being able to compare the two. Hope this helps. *A

[@kittycheng2712]

Thank you so much. Wish you both all the best. 👍

[@PlanetautoUK]

@@kittycheng2712 thank you Kitty

[@bobbyo7822]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@PlanetautoUK]

Good too hear and you’re welcome Bobby

[@aseem9]

Hey guys, fantastic comprehensive review once again. Just curious how would you compare this to MG HS PHEV? I can say Peugeot is better looking especially the front end. How would you compare the drive between the two?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes, the Peugeot design language is very nice, interestingly I’d say the MG powertrain seems a smoother transition, and ride is similar, MG is quicker & better economy in the Peugeot, hope this helps Aseem, thanks *B

[@Naomigoodlet]

Great review. Thankyou.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Naomi

[@welshlad6427]

Really enjoyed this review. Very informative and all done at a nice pace. Could be my next car? Between this and the new Kia Sportage 🤔

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Welsh lad, this typically is the format we use for all our reviews great to hear liked it , also we do have a new Sportage in May.

[@welshlad6427]

@@PlanetautoUK will check it out. Do you guys have any preference between the two cars?

[@elizabethjoseph2407]

Sorry if you answered this in the review and I missed it. On average, how many miles do you get on a) a full electric charge and b) a hybrid mode? Also, on average how much money do you think you'd save getting this over a purely petrol model per month if using on average 1/3 tank fuel a week at £60 per tank

[@PlanetautoUK]

We’ll have a think, anyone want to add their experiences? Feel free 😊

[@elizabethjoseph2407]

@@PlanetautoUK thank you. It looks like the hybrid insurance is a lot high than my current petrol 3008 anyway so the benefits may outweigh the cost for me sadly

[@PlanetautoUK]

That’s a shame, insurance is a strange one nowadays, thank you Elizabeth

[@alansimpson835]

Push n' pop. Love it. Catchy and makes me think of those sweets from the 90s. Strange that they don't offer rapid charging although I suppose it would boost the price somewhat The sills covering the doors is a nice touch too

[@PlanetautoUK]

Hi Alan - glad you liked it! Did you know that you can still get Push Pops? Retro sweeties - yay! It would have been nice to have the rapid charge, but it's not too bad as is...*A

[@alansimpson835]

@@PlanetautoUK now there's another reason to be cheerful on a Friday. We have a couple of quirky sweet shops here in Aberdeen so I must search. I was quite excited to see that Melody Pops still exist too.

[@MR_D4VE]

The upgrade 7.4kw onboard charger reduces the 0-100% charging time to around 1 3/4 hours but costs an extra £300.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Ooo Melody pops need to try those, just found this comment 😆😆

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes, a worthy investment

[@mehdiyazdankhah8694]

You wanted to test the Peugeot 3008 Hybrid 4. It is hard to imagine how a car can last in the ridiculously bad weather of London. One question, why didn't you test the full option Peugeot 3008?

[@PlanetautoUK]

You think London’s bad, where we test them is far more seasonal, and honestly they walk it - same with EV - Stellantis sent us this one 😊

[@davidhu3]

extremely good video!

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thanks, Hu - glad you liked it. *A

[@Philip20hk]

Thank you

[@PlanetautoUK]

You’re very welcome

[@robcurston4467]

FANTASTIC review

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you very much Rob

[@mehdiyazdankhah8694]

If possible, check the Peugeot 508 version with 365 horsepower

[@PlanetautoUK]

Do you mean the PSE? If so there’s a review on our channel, hybrid monster

[@konsen6149]

Good to know Peugeot start making again nice looking, good roadholding , comfortable and durable cars like previous legendary Peugeot 404 and 504. Please Peugeot stop making poor quality,sporty but unsporty and unreliable models like those from year 1990 till 2013 like the 407, 307,206,605,607,106,206, 207,108 Good review.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Yes there’s some amazing models currently available, thank you Kon

[@ellisrochlin2267]

Tell you what is a downer and has been since introduced since say 2017 is for the more ( my favourite) gt ish versions is the BLACK DRK ROOF LINING , bad. Especially in dark days and nights , about 8 months a year. Another beef i have is the RIDICULOUS MPG NUMBERS the manufacturers give for a hybrid . This model fully charged and a gallon of petrol will give on average 65 to 70 mpg .So thats about £8.to £9.00 petrol and elec for 65/70 miles a pop , NO CHANCE OF 250 MPG COMBINED , LOL😅 Ps. your in the lesser loaded allure design I believe. Please please explain how you got 155 mpg combined ??

[@PlanetautoUK]

Dark interiors seem to be the norm with many manufacturers - mpg is a strange one with hybrid low-ish on motorways and silly high at low speeds on B roads.

[@jacobbh02]

would you recommend this over the MG EHS PHEV?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Good question, the best bet is to drive both, both have there strengths.

[@lalvarez30]

This or the volvo Xc40 phev?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Good question, we’ll tell you when we get chance in the Volvo

[@Zaches76890]

What do the paddles on the back do?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Off the top of our head, we think it was regen braking levels when in B- we’ll double check though

[@Zaches76890]

@@PlanetautoUK I think that in the 2020 modell the paddles was for changing gears in sport mode, but I don't know if it's the same for 2021

[@PlanetautoUK]

It was but this is PHEV with a battery mode

[@MR_D4VE]

The paddles can be used to change gear when the ICE is running. They have no effect in electric mode at all.

[@Theoriginalramjammer]

This or the X2 phev?

[@PlanetautoUK]

Erm, X2 is way quicker, and handles superbly

[@Theoriginalramjammer]

@@PlanetautoUK decision made!

[@pebbels3150]

Great Car 🤗

[@PlanetautoUK]

Oh yes, thank you Stefan

[@ramzirami1183]

Best review

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you Ramzi

[@ramzirami1183]

@@PlanetautoUK From your followers. Your channel is great, delves into the analysis. They carry on. Good luck 👌👌👏👏

[@PlanetautoUK]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@ramzirami1183]

@@PlanetautoUK for nothing , You're welcome 💝

[@Trevorfoggia]

I wish they would make a diesel,hybrid so you can have long distance economy and city clean driving. Surely that’s got to be better than petrol hybrid power.

[@PlanetautoUK]

When petrol hybrids are offering up to 250 mpg, with fewer emissions, it makes sense they are making these rather than diesel hybrids. It won’t be long before even these are phased out in favour of full EV. *A

[@MR_D4VE]

I’ve done a couple of 200 mile trips in my Hybrid4 version and returned just under 80mpg, starting with a full battery. Better than any diesel I’ve ever owned. But if I keep it charged and only do local journeys, I use absolutely no fuel at all provided I stay within the 35+ mile range.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Impressive

[@AlignmentCoaching]

Rented this vehicle and still driving now. The back seat has no leg room. I’m certain he shifted up the front seat...I’m only 5’9” and the front seat is almost flush against the back.

[@PlanetautoUK]

Was he very tall?

[@ellisrochlin2267]

I am same size , so my 5ft 8 daughter sat behind me . We didn't find it cramp at all . Maybe you hired the 2008 ?

[@PlanetautoUK]

We found it rather roomy too Ellis, thank you

[@mikebutt45]

I intend buying or leasing a Hybrid SUV, but the theft of the CATS is putting me off totally ! All car manufacturers should have a TILT Alarm as standard, (which means alarm goes off if car is jacked up). If this was the case I would definitely buy. Comments welcome please ! !!!!!

[@PlanetautoUK]

That's a good idea, Mike! Would like to see this kind of common sense approach across all manufacturers, tbh...*A