PEUGEOT 3008; Excellent family car; great price: New PEUGEOT 3008 Review & Road Test

If you're after a quality mid sized SUV, then the New Peugeot 3008 should definitely be one to consider. The New Peugeot 3008 is arguably one of the most stylish SUVs on the market, so it's good news that it backs up its smart looks with an extremely practical five-seat cabin, some excellent build quality, a choice of some strong engines and a rather decent driving experience. Find out what we thought of the New Peugeot 3008 and whether it warrants a test drive!
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[@alanhartley]

I live in France. Apparently you're not getting the same car in England as we are getting here. First; the autonomy. On full electric, the official Peugeot figure is 55 kilometres (34 miles). Most of the reviews here (France, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany) say 40-50kms, (40kms=25mi). I live in the mountains and am getting 40kms, which is double the 12 miles he states in this video! Secondly, I was supplied with a cable which you can plug into an ordinary (16amp) wall socket and recharge a fully depleted battery in 7 hours; very handy for overnight charging. Thirdly, you can recharge the battery while rolling; useful in the future when fossil fuel driving will be banned in town centres. As far as the steering-wheel is concerned, it IS smaller, but you get used to that. To see the instrument panel, you just have to raise your seat. you will be able to see it before hitting the roof. It is not good if you want the wheel in front of you're face (why?) or if you are a dwarf. Otherwise, I agree, a great car to drive.

[@AlexisDelatolas]

I also test drove it for a full day and we got 46km in fully electric so I don't know where he got 12 miles from... And when the battery is depleted it still keeps working as a hybrid since it's recharging while driving. I even did a full acceleration with 0km range and it didn't feel any slower... And it keeps shutting off the engine at times and uses the electric motor even in 0 range.

[@jubelnoorislam8676]

Loved how you explained it better than carwow presenter Said all the point that I was looking for. 1st time I saw your review and have to rate you better than other review channels... keep up the good work player

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Thanks so much for the comment always appreciated

[@TrueSkeptic77]

Love the small steering wheel, wouldnt change it for anything.

[@7000bass]

Excellent review. No nonsense, straight down the line and snappy all bells and whistles info and details. Own the previous model when it came out, I’ve loved it. Apart from all the other stuff that makes this a great car, it’s the i-cockpit experience that makes it a dream to drive. Got the 1.2 three cylinder petrol, keeps with everything on the outside lane. I love the wheel, jack up the seat for a great road view. Been driving 52 years. Thanks for the review..

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Thanks for the great comment

[@Anashere_Narrnda]

i have the 2018 pre facelift 2.0 GT and i love my car front more than this new one,i think it looks more unique best car i've ever owned,bargain for the money,timeless design inside and out and very reliable,just passed 200000km with mine,sports mode is another story and oh yeah watching this great review by being massaged in my 3008

[@richardwilton722]

I sat in a 3008 in the showroom, and the instruments were clearly visble over the top of the steering wheel, without any compromise on the driving position. I thought the whole idea of an SUV was to sit high anyway. Took one for a test drive and placed an order.

[@winniekotei5856]

Great review!! Very insightful. Quick question, can you decide to use the normal engine and not engage the electric?

[@jonlorange4043]

The Best review I have seen. All the information you need and no-nonsense. Very well done, thanks a lot.

[@raydriver7300]

I keep my fire extinguisher in the centre arm rest. Just thought I’d share 🌞

[@sarakirk9542]

Hey! I have ordered a GT version but HDi blue diesel in gorgeous Celebes colour. Cannot wait to receive mine. It’s a beautiful stunning car. Love every angle and little quirks. I currently have a mark 1 3008. To say I love this car is an understatement. The level of comfort they bring is second to none. And the range on the diesel fuel is outstanding. It will be a wrench to part with my current 3008 and switch to the new one. My vehicle doesn’t have stop start so I hope to save even more fuel with the new version. Hope it goes even further than my current one Exiting times and thank you for your honest review

[@infinity4774]

Great review!

[@JD-ok4cb]

Great review..... one of the best I've seen. But please, please, please, film it in at least 1080p. :)

[@Retromansite]

Thanks AJ you’ve sold me. The facelift version arrives in Australia this month and can’t wait. Your commission cheque will be in the mail - not really but as always thanks for the great review.

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Thanks for the comment always appreciated. Guess I will take a rain check on the cheque then

[@neelucookson6730]

Had a merceedees but awaiting hip replacement and getting in and out became impossible due to car being so low so purchased 23 plate 3008 and what an impressive car it is the interior is actually superior to the merc

[@rc4me288]

Nice review thanks

[@vplph]

good review, great energy!

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Thanks for the comment

[@brianlynch9419]

Great Reviews thank you , better drive , Ford Kuga st line X , or Peugeot 3008 GT line ?

[@gunnarelisigurjonsson2587]

I just don't understand the reason for a plug-in hybrid... Just get a normal hybrid.. That said I just got my 2021 3008 1.2 automatic. In that red ( allure ) I like it alot. We had looked at few different cars but this one was just a clear winner...

[@petergeorge9080]

I was told the Apple Car Play on the 3008 was wireless but mine will only work on a cable. Do I have a setting wrong?

[@chia-chingyeh6822]

I like the way you talk about this beautiful car. I actually got a 3008 last week and it has been fantastic. I am Taiwanese and live in northern Taiwan.

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Thanks for the comment appreciated

[@sharonhum9012]

@@AJThePlayerKZbinChannel j

[@TheGarethLusk]

What a cracking review. Just ordered my 22 plate to replace my 18 plate. Crackin family car and from drivers perspective i would struggle to find anything to rival the finish and the icockpit

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Really appreciate the comment thankyou

[@stevenrobertson2466]

Best review so far, all the others to be fair are just not enough detail often is some of the good points i.e like the door seals and not getting mud or dirt over your legs/trousers or long skirt. My only grip is the bonnet is not heavy am 5'7" and i lifted it today to put in some oil with one arm. Maybe its the fact the car is to high as you lift it up towards the main window screen!? I can see over the steering wheel easy and never hsd s issue with thr Cruise control. Its just the sat-nav i hate...I have the 1.2cc 2019 Allure model and twice in the last 6 months i got a small scare when hitting i believe black ice. The car take over the stearing it breaked put the hazard light on and i felt useless, i was shocked to what just happened. Can anyone tell me more about this please thank you. Lastly don't but a new GT line go 2nd hand with low mileage and only one owner thats whst i do.... Cheers

[@benperry5257]

Fantastic in depth review, great car!

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Thankyou for your comment, appreciated

[@cyruslad5462]

What happens if you do a couple hundred motorway miles with economy? Do you loose some of the 300bhp/4wd when the battery is depleted?

[@thepauldyason]

I have the petrol version in GT Premium and I love it. The cubby hole, which is huge as you said, is also air conditioned so can keep your drinks cool

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Another great comment

[@ruralrob228]

I really enjoyed this review. You covered and explained a lot more than a lot of other review channels do.I'm undecided between a 3008 GT line premium or a Volvo xc60 obviously big difference in price and I would be buying a used one probably (2018) any comments on the 2 cars?

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

As you’re probably aware I’ve reviewed by Cars and I really think both cars perform very well. However and there’s always a however I think The Volvo might be just that little bit more comfortable and if the secondhand market price isn’t much different I might actually be swayed towards the Volvo. The Volvo also carries a little bit more status I hate to say it but it’s true. Both cars are really good at the end of the day but I think the Volvo just slightly has the edge. Many many thanks for your comment hopefully this might help your decision

[@ruralrob228]

@@AJThePlayerKZbinChannel many thanks for your reply! .Just waiting for lockdown to end so I can test drive both cars ,much appreciated once again.

[@pap_chr5063]

@@ruralrob228 Hi my brother has the Volvo xc 40 r design T4 it's a great car ,quick, reliable and comfortable.But that peugeot looks so much better, it's one of the best looking SUVs available right now.And it's pretty reliable, I would go for the 3008 easily

[@simongalea996]

What a great review, so nearly there on buying one. Vertigo Blue GT Plug In. Some one needs to give me a push (4 month wait) as I’ll be saying goodbye to a Lexus NX which is absolutely beautiful. Am I mad?

[@leemason666]

Nice review. Wish you had the electric battery charged so you could give it some welly and really show the 300bhp in action. I have the 3008 GT Line 1.6 THP 2017 model and had it for 3 years now. I love the car and it’s my 5th Peugeot so far. I have 1 year left on my PCP but really don’t know what to do and whether I should buy it outright or upgrade to this hybrid 4 version? When I upgrade my cars I like to feel like I’m in something different each time though. The thought of having a 300bhp engine though sounds awesome. Only issue I have is I don’t have a drive way and live on a Cul De Sac so a home charger is out of the question which would mean having to rely on Supermarket chargers. 🤔 What would you recommend?

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

I have to be completely honest here and I would not recommend you buy an electric car as unfortunately you definitely need a way of charging overnight and the current situation with public chargers is very hit and miss.

[@leemason666]

@@AJThePlayerKZbinChannel Thank you AJ. I appreciate the advice. I think I will just keep my current 3008 a few more years as I do love the car and I suppose once I’ve paid the balloon payment off then I will be car finance free for the first time in years.

[@dmd40j]

A really good explanation of everything on the car. I am going to buy one.

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Thanks for the comment

[@pap_chr5063]

Amazing car the best in the category

[@barryrathbone]

I’ve got the GT Line as a hire car at the moment and agree with your comments. Lovely comfortable car but that steering wheel takes some getting used too!

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Hope you’re enjoying the GT line and many thanks for the comment

[@davepage1151]

Must be pre facelift you’ve got/had as a hire car as there isn’t a GT Line trim level on the model in the review, they dropped it as a trim level in the facelift. They even have now dropped it on the new 2008 despite it initially being a trim level name, they’ve changed the GT to GT Premium and changed the GT Line to GT. Just a marketing way of removing things and disguising price changes by playing with trim names. Either way the pre facelift and facelift drive the same so your experience is the same whichever you drive. I got used to the small steering wheel really quick and struggle more driving our other car as the car is almost half the size but the wheel feels like I’m steering a ship.

[@allanbriggs9007]

Took us 30sec to get used to the small steering wheel - love it.

[@leifandersen2756]

French cars has never been my cup of tea.There are too many problems with the electronics and much more.Especially Citroen is bad, but the Peugeot shares many parts with the Citroen .What is a plus with French cars are the suspension which gives a comfortable ride.I think that Renault is the best French car.I prefer cars from Japan, because there are not any problems with them.

[@Fernando24279]

You are actually a really good salesman! Please review the active pack version (manual)

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Thankyou for your comment.

[@jmdoerrbad]

i drive a 2017 manual diesel 3008 and am fully content with it. i will probably buy another allure version of the new 3008 in 2022

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Many thanks for your comment always appreciated

[@davepage1151]

I’d recommend the auto if you look to change for another 3008. I got the auto as the need to have an auto was the reason I changed cars, but it’s really surprised me and I won’t buy a manual again. Also look at Allure Premium upwards on the facelift as amongst other additions the Allure I believe still has the 8” screen where from the Premium up you get the 10”.

[@mrm5183]

Can I ask why the allure? I am currently ordering a GT version which I was told it was better than the Allure but seen a few people on here mentioning the Allure

[@johndemeyer4613]

it is a pity that this is another review of the top model, less than 5% buys the 4x4, even so less then 10% buys a hybrid. I am sure that a next review will tell something about the models we do buy.

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Sadly we don’t get a choice of vehicle it’s what is available on the press fleet. Thanks for the comment

[@memeguyTM]

You can see from this that so many Renault folk moved over to the PSA group.

[@veegerman6135]

Just one point of issue - the bonnet is not ' fairly heavy'. Given the size, I found it remarkably light.

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Depends how strong 💪 thanks for the comment

[@allanbriggs807]

I'm an old bloke - no trouble lifting the bonnet.

[@jivinman]

I bought one of these after they first come out,2017.That was after reading a review by Chris Evans.I can honestly say it is one of the best cars I have ever driven and ow ned. And that includes the many Range Rovers that I had in the past.I will NOT give this car back,sell it or otherwise;it is just TOO GOOD.BTW I am 74 years and a petrolhead.

[@davepage1151]

There is no GT Line on the facelift as they’ve dropped that trim level even on the new 2008 which initially had it (GT Line has gone, the old GT is now GT Premium, the old GT Line is now GT). In the U.K. on the facelift, the 3008 trim levels it’s Active Premium, Allure, Allure Premium, GT, GT Premium.

[@mrm5183]

What’s the difference between GT & GT Premium? Thanks in advance

[@Bunce1949]

Have they dropped the 2 litre diesel auto with 180 PS? The reason I ask is it had 295 lb/ft of tourque which as a caravanner is really needed for towing. The smaller diesel has less torque unfortunately, and looses a bit of weight in the process, also not a benefit to caravanners but obviously aimed at economy.

[@allanbriggs9007]

I have a 2022 Peugeot 3008GT HDi (2.0L diesel) I live in Australia and 2022 is the last of the diesels in Australia. The bast engine ever put into a Peugeot. Impossible to kill it.

[@TrueSkeptic77]

Good looking car, but the 2008 is better looking. Peugeot has really lifted the last years.

[@mrm5183]

Anyone else annoyed every time he says “3 double owe 8” 😩 It’s 3 THOUSAND & 8 !!!!

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

😆

[@allanbriggs807]

Im have never heard it pronounced 3 Thousand and 8. It has always been 3owe 8 and 3 double owe 8

[@jonpatton7129]

Another great review! I really like this new Peugeot styling. Whoever the designer is, is playing an absolute blinder!! No longer the poor quality, badly made ugly duckling!

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Great comment and agreed

[@burpeesandbeard232]

hold on...at 5:43 " to lift someone in there"?

[@andreascotto5342]

Nice car indeed: looking between this 3008 and Skoda Karoq, hard choice

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Skoda!

[@andreascotto5342]

@@AJThePlayerKZbinChannel I looked at both videos, test drive both, visually I like more the 3008, but build quality even if I am not an expert the skoda build is still better. Is like choosing between a prettier woman or a more practical one 😅

[@andreascotto5342]

@@AJThePlayerKZbinChannel Can please tell why to pick a skoda karoq over a 3008, what would be the main reason or the one that makes you keen more to a skoda than to the 3008?

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Build quality and reliability

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Go with the practical as you can never trust the pretty one😜

[@francescomisuraca6277]

👍👍

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Top man as usual thanks for the comment

[@louisdelaporte2637]

You are supposed to look over the steering wheel, not through it. Only the English....

[@allanbriggs807]

I am astounded at the number of car reviewers who don't know how to set a driving position - unbelievable!!!

[@alexandrucraciun1798]

@@allanbriggs807They should buy one and they will see that the perfect position can be reached

[@kolelegodi6022]

Very very good car. Pity Peugeot South Africa is horrible on marketing 😢😞!!!

[@pierrelarouge]

The fake exhaust thing shocked me, I could never own a car with fake exhausts, its like a toy car.

[@alexandrucraciun1798]

There are 2 exhaust ports right underneath the fake grills. The sound you get is amazing.