Peugeot 3008 SUV in-depth review - Carbuyer

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The Peugeot 3008 is now a fully-fledged SUV, and a remarkably good one at that. It's styling is superb, and the interior is beautiful and practical. Its clever i-Cockpit dashboard is a 12.3-inch screen that displays your speed, navigation, phone and audio information. And a four-wheel drive-aping Grip Control system enhances traction when needed.
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[@-DC-]

psa really back in the game

[@PaulHojda]

Goodness, a Peugeot I actually like. Who would have thought

[@aleksanderhjorthaug6768]

Paul Hojda N

[@Arturo124]

2WD SUV for a price of 4WD Mazda CX-5 ? I choose Mazda.

[@a.n.alainmolengraaf2922]

what even 4WD Dacia Duster for half the price of a 2WD Mazda CX-5. why would you skip a car only because it isn't 4WD (unless you go offroad alot).

[@pierrecuaron5943]

Indeed Peugeot has improved !!

[@haihohh7394]

French cars indeed have improved a lot, seems like they're back to their glory days as in the 80s. Don't believe all the clichés which say that French engineering is bad, in fact the French are among the top in many reliability indexes.

[@Mehdi_Jabir]

Peugeot made a real master piece 😍

[@shroomyesc]

Never have i ever thought of a peugeot as this desirable

[@safwanc3043]

This is THE car. If you had any sense, you'd pick it over the overpriced German heavyweights, if obviously, you couldn't afford them

[@safwanc3043]

K_Q_ J_H it's excellent

[@NickLiang]

For the extra money you get a lot more performance, more sophisticated drive train and technological advancements. The quality of materials used is also greater. In the same sense Heinz beans taste nicer than ASDA smart price beans. You cannot compare the two, they are engineered and sold for a different demographic.

[@safwanc3043]

NickLiang I get what you're trying to say. If you can afford the Heinz, go for it. But if you wanted to, you could get two cans of Asda beans for the same price, making it better value for money, meaning you'd compromise the quality, or would you...? Either way, it's the way you look at it and personally, I'd pick the 2008 and that would be if I couldn't afford an X3, or GLC, or Q3...

[@safwanc3043]

K_Q_ J_H So get the 2008. That's what I'd do if I were you

[@safwanc3043]

K_Q_ J_H I know! And I know you like both of them but what would YOU pick? If it was between the A4 and this, then I'd pick the 3008. I generally like SUVs and this is a perfect package

[@thedons4270]

well done Peugeot, the 3008 has just won European Car of the Year 2017! well deserved

[@d0718]

It's amazing to see how James progressed as a car journalist in the last year or so. Very enjoyable review, professionally executed. Thank you!

[@weed46]

I agree

[@LewisMorleyMusic]

Dmitry L I agree, I think he's great! :)

[@SagaAcademica]

Dmitry L you are right, I also watch every his review.

[@williamtudor]

Peugeot have really reinvented themselves these past few yrs. Far better than german rivals and now far more reliable too. Who would have thought!

[@babylonian5]

franch cars more reliable then german ones? I highly doubt that time will ever come. Theres a reason renaults and pegeuts lose so much of their value over the years

[@livc444111]

Babylonian the reason French cars lose so much of their value is because of reputation. French cars where bad from 1999 until 2006 for Renault and until 2010 for Peugeot Citroen, no real quality issues since unlike VW cars

[@williamtudor]

Babylonian Already been proven. Peugeot came above every German manufacturer for reliability and customer satisfaction. Peugeot have been improving whilst Germans have massively declined in recent years. Its not an opinion either, it is objectively a indisputable fact.

[@NickLiang]

For the extra money you get a lot more performance, more sophisticated drive train and technological advancements. The quality of materials used is also greater. In the same sense Heinz beans taste nicer than ASDA smart price beans. You cannot compare the two, they are engineered and sold for a different demographic. Anything that is more complicated and performs at a much higher level will naturally become less reliable. You cannot compare the two cars. In terms of performance and price range, they are directly competing with the Japanese and Korean manufacturers and they are not even close to building cars to their quality.

[@williamtudor]

NickLiang Your comparison is ridiculous. There is no correlation between Heinz and asda smart price, and say Peugeot and VW who are on the same level. Lexus are clearly more upmarket than Peugeot, but VW? C'mon. The fact remains that Peugeot are making very reliable, stylish cars with a more upmarket feeling interior than rivals in the same segment. The scratchy plastics of VW, SEAT, Ford, Vauxhall et al just seem cheap, nasty and poorly built by comparison. I wonder why people are so butt hurt over Peugeot's obvious come back?

[@duncanidaho7494]

I see that Car wow and Car buyer are sharing filming locations

[@piotr2951]

I didn't like your first reviews James but you are doing a really good job now.

[@GeslerDavidAvalo]

I love this car ! The french did a good job 👏🏽

[@stephen10.]

lol if a british loves a peugeot french car ... it means that this car is the best of the world nowadays : ))))

[@pedroveiria1232]

stephen10 thank you Stephen 👊👍💪 and I LOVE UK London land rover jaguar fish&chips. Renault peugeot Citroën in the best car in France

[@klasseact6663]

This is really sharp lookin'🇫🇷

[@thedons4270]

well done Peugeot and their entire range the past 4 years are far more reliable and economical than any of its overrated and costly German rivals!

[@Pipsicle330]

Ross Donovan No Germans would ever alienate customers by blocking the speedo with the steering wheel.

[@Pipsicle330]

K_Q_ J_H No they didn't. Still can't see a thing in a 208 or 308. And when you resort to calling people names that just shows your lack of being able to construct anything intelligent.

[@thedons4270]

pipsicle if your not able to adjust the steering wheel and seat to suit yourself, then you should not be allowed drive a car. it seems the most pointless and only argument Ive heard from the media, mainly cos their nit picking on a car thats won European car of the year whilst not having a German badge! the 308 also will be more reliable and has a world record for fuel efficiency in its class as does the 208. these are reasons why the 308 was top of the class in last years driver power survey too, not the golf, a3 or focus. I personally think its the best looking car in its class as well 3 years after its launch with probably the seat Leon in second. Cars like the focus are totally dated looking now.

[@Pipsicle330]

I'm not the media. I can't see the dials in the 208 or 308 unless I put the steering wheel so low down that it's jammed on my legs. Awful design. My friend is much shorter and has the same problem. VAG would never sell cars with such huge flaws. If I was ever given one as a hire car I'd have to refuse to use it as I couldn't tell what speed I was doing. Shame, as I like Peugeot's but they sell 2 models that I couldn't own. In this day and age they shouldn't be alienating any customers!

[@thedons4270]

pipsicle to be honest my wife can easily see the dials by adjusting both the seat and steering wheel and Ive no problem either. I seriously cant see how anyone could not do that and be able to see the dials and without having steering wheel jammed into your legs unless the seat back is pushed horizontal into the rear seats, that your driving the car lying down. And if thats suppose to be a major design flaw then they're after a doing great job on the car altogether. what I consider a major design flaw or decision is installing software to cheat emissions testing and then introducing a cheap fix that affects the performance of the engine and the value of the car, ala VW.

[@saintsyoun]

I am beginning to change my mind of buying a Peugeot now after watching your review... I love watching your reviews in each car... The one of the best reviews when it comes to get complete knowledge of cars

[@boyserful]

after 9 years of owning a peugeot i decided last month to move on and get something else as peugeot were not progressing, look at them now loln awsome car

[@remake1990]

love your video.... i loved the slow mo trick at 06:24 you should do more of these tricks in your next videos... keep up

[@mk471329]

The car really has a very nice design. Peugeot is a very successful brand in car designs.Especially the orange color suits this car very well.

[@MyEthan1998]

this car is too damn beautiful to be driven

[@danielgreen5803]

It's a Peugeot, soon enough you won't be able to drive it anyway

[@MyEthan1998]

dave kahn haha that is probably true. My dad owns a 2013 Peugeot 508. It has already had numerous problems including its timing belt and engine mounting. I hope they are stepping up their game lol

[@thedons4270]

Ethan Wong I think that was probably an exception rather than the norm, as I also have a 4 year old 508 and have never had one single issue with it. Nothing whatsoever. The 508 also topped German TUV used car index for best in class reliability ahead of the Honda Accord. The VW passat came last.

[@fillstar84]

Excellent review and I'm quite impressed by this car!

[@g00dfeeling]

just beautiful!!

[@viquaronline]

Nice review enjoyed it

[@themadant1941]

Easily the best car in the class

[@sergeykornienko7662]

Such a cute guy

[@zaidtareen3982]

Good review dude.

[@azera55555]

wow very well engineered, impressive

[@trxndesign3331]

Waited for this video since September, good job carbuyer ! P3008 is amazing

[@jmmmcc]

Just ordered one they are good!

[@desouzalo93]

John McHale price ?

[@bellacavachon7510]

Fantastic review James, thanks.

[@jansgaard7515]

nice review James.....other brands need to Up there game now.

[@PhilippeMarchand-xw1zp]

I’ve rent one for 2 weeks in Corsica. It’s a GRRREEAAT car. It does extremely well on the little bumpy and curvy roads of Corsica. Did a bit of off road driving to get to some secretive well-hidden beaches and the lack of 4WD was not a problem at all. Compare to 3008 my every day Tiguan is dull and boring.

[@davetravels9273]

Wow the production value of the video just went up! Great job! I'm curious if Peugeot will fit a hybrid drivetrain to the 3008 down the road. Rumor has it that the new 2008 will offer a hybrid drivetrain. Rumor also has it that it will used compressed air instead of a battery, but I will believe it when I see it.

[@tomheard7844]

Stunning 😍

[@devalsays]

its looks like complete package..!

[@nultianeks]

Deval Upadhyay almost. 4x4 is missin.

[@focusaddiction3460]

They're back at making great cars since the 208. Peugeut and Ford are my favorites (the ones i can afford - doesn't count BMW and MB).

[@jamesgriffiths3659]

Ordered the GT LINE 1.6 BLUE HDi Pick it up towards end of March.

[@summerjunk929]

very informative review indeed.

[@amjid300]

Put my order in for the GT Line model. Beautiful car. Inside and out.

[@johnblaise522]

Excellent review, I'm looking at buying this car and he answered everything about it and then some. Very knowledgeable.

[@FelipeCerdaBarra]

Amazing. I want it!

[@SagaAcademica]

I would consider this Peugeot and new Toyota CHR..if you dont need an awd.

[@josephsitti4492]

I test drove a BMW series 2 active tourer because I wanted a badge and boy was it dull ! I have since test driven the Peugeot 3008 and loved it ! and have ordered one should be here middle of March can't wait

[@haihohh7394]

joseph sitti glad to hear so many people now prefer French cars over German cars

[@conorcranks5617]

Stunning car nicer than any other SUV. After my experience with my 308 would defiantly recommend to anyone. There great cars. Built very well!

[@markuslc1888]

beautiful design but the sunroof seems to start quite in the back, do front passengers even feel it, if is open?

[@s4eedm]

I’m receiving this as a company car, thanks. Great review!

[@paulbryan1969]

Well I've ordered mine today 😊 the GT version. So looking forward to when it arrives in March 😊

[@shiners3137]

Paul Bryan hey man, did you get your 3008? Just wondering how you've been finding it the last few months? I'm ordering mine in May 2018 so I'm just curious.

[@vaclavkytka2731]

did I just watch an advert?

[@robcorrente6065]

Great review of one of my favourite SUV. Thanks!

[@shiners3137]

Test drove one today, 1.2 PureTech turbo petrol. Was amazed by the pull and that was with 3 people in the car. I'll be ordering one in May. My only worry is the reports from some owners of the infotainment screen giving issues, being non responsive etc, can any current owners attest to that? Also what KM return are you getting on a single tank with the 1.2 model. I'd imagine 400 to 450km being very much acceptable.

[@laserjet2000]

Great analysis! I wish I could buy a car like this here in Brazil with the prices you have in Europe! =/

[@rui518]

I wish I could bought this car in Portugal whit the prices of other European countries...

[@MegaBenjo88]

Great suv! I test drove a 1.2 petrol, 6 speed manual. The infotainment system is sluggish and not the greatest, the gear box was really light and plastic feeling and another thing was the pedals were quite close together but other then those faults there, it’s a great suv!

[@carllake6954]

Did you find you were pressing 2 peddles together with them being close together?…I found this a problem when test driving the 2008 a few years ago, must be a French thing. However, I love the new design of the 3008 & I want to test drive it.

[@sanjogar]

My favorite was CX-5. But now... I doubt!

[@amopastorcanadense]

i had a Citroën C4 coupe and it had air vent perfume( 7 dif levels ) and GSM port in navidrive system...back in 2006 it should be pretty cool, actually Maseratti Grand Turismo used the same navigation/radio unit(RT3 model).

[@Jasit1966]

I've got one 2017 and satisfying.

[@nathaliedubois570]

Vraiment hâte d'aller essayer ce nouveau SUV 3008 ! Je vais réserver un test drive chez mon concessionnaire à Alesia !

[@harry4319]

probably the first Peugeot I've seen I like

[@michaeldean7220]

My wife did the test so I can only really comment the passenger experience. The interior finish is very slick and modern compared to it's rivals. The digital dashboard is stunning and the model I tried had a mock carbon fibre like trim. The very small flat bottomed steering will be distinctly Marmite.

[@khalidiqbalsheikh8471]

Bro i am confused between 3008 and qashkai. Which one is the best in all terms.

[@bigboybazza2001]

have orderd mine get it some time in march 3008 gt model

[@ParideNasello]

Hi James! In December I ordered a 3008 1.6 BlueHDi EAT6 but now I can change (only 450€) the order in favor of the new 1.5 BlueHDi EAT8... Could you please give me an advice?

[@moimeme0123456]

Great car !! BRAVO PEUGEOT !

[@1976DJH]

Just bought one, no regrets. Buy it you one and you will love it.

[@Riskbreaker2009]

I'm dying to see the review of the new Renault Koleos for some french comparison

[@ragingsilver]

Is the new trend for cars to have really high gear stick positions? Got a new ford Focus and I find it quite high. You get used to eventually but it's still not as comfy as my previous car.

[@davidhayes4814]

Hi sherukka, actually you are probably right because it does look lovely inside.

[@fisslewine1222]

Interior is really impressive, as I’ve been looking at Hyundai, Toyota, And Honda....and the Peugeot seems better designed for Western UXD wants...only issue I see is that it lacks 4x4 as at times you want the car to handle dirt based roads...

[@tainichitimbo2926]

@0:53 I feel the enthusiasm, great review mate.

[@kayephillips7256]

What if you have an accident and that detail on light the breaks off?

[@skidy2]

They have not moved the twin drinks holder in the centre console so when drinks are in place they get in the way in the driver trying to changing gears also the glass sun roof internal cover was better in the older car. Now its very thin mesh i don't think that will help with heating the car in the winter.

[@markwong6927]

stunning..

[@joaopedropaixao9485]

Hey Carbuyer, how the fudge do you obscure the dials of the 208 with your positioning? Are you 5ft2? I am 6ft0 and I get a clear perfect view of the dash in my 15' 208...

[@joaopedropaixao9485]

James Batchelor Can't understand it. I drive left as I'm in Europe out of UK, but I guess that doesn't make any difference. The glove box in mine is indeed way bigger than yours due to the fuse thing. The dials I can't picture it. I can even photograph and send it to you so that you can see it.

[@Pipsicle330]

João Paixão I'm 6'1 and can't see the dials in the 208 or 308. Complete fail on Peugeots part to alienate any customers. Will have to check this car out and see if it's any better.

[@rui518]

wait you are that high? and can't see it? I can't imagine your driving position its impossible to believe now, your credibility is lost whit that information...

[@tazwarhossain5283]

Which engine was shown in this demonstration?

[@NotKevinLin]

how about the glovebox? is it still tiny? he didn't mention it.

[@joshbacon8241]

I wonder why PSA don't move the fuse box over to the driver's side for right-hand-drive cars?

[@mfmf100]

I think this would have a chance here in the states considering how popular small SUVs are; this seems a nice one. Would have to be automatic though, and only the gas 1.6.

[@derbigpr500]

Who the fuck in their right mind would pick a gutless petrol over a powerful diesel? Diesels are superior in EVERY SINGLE WAY in normal, non-sports cars. They even sound nicer than 4 cyl petrol engines.

[@marcuswoodgate4026]

derbigpr500 yes definitely those 1.4tsi engines vw make and those 1.2 purtech engine peugeot make sounds absolutely shit. Although the PSA 1.6 and 2.0 BlueHDi's sound beautiful.

[@DjamKMF]

Nice review showing how the 3008's drive, style, cockpit can more than easily compete with other somewhat overpriced popular models.Now, let's check my first finances!...

[@p5ychonaut]

still its a french car. money maker for the mechanics. but true, nice looking car.

[@shroomyesc]

By local statistic though, mercedes' spend more time in maintenance than french cars. (post 2000)

[@MrRodrigo1250]

p5ychonaut in my country Peugeot just use 1.6 THP for this car (made with BMW partner)

[@MrZiemwit]

yes but who buys mercedes, this peugeot is more expensive than rav4 or new hybrid ch-r, you want toyota or french car ? I choose japan

[@shroomyesc]

MrZiemwit Well besides the Toyota C-HR being nearly as ugly as the 2016 prius, over here the C-HR is 4000€ more expensive than the respective 3008, and the RAV4 is outdated and the same price anyway. The only positive to that is the fact that the toyota has better resale value.

[@Sherukka]

french cars = which do you mean, you can't put them on the same page (Renault/PSA)? PSA = best real quality of all european cars nowadays (VW easily worst).

[@robertsmith7667]

Why didn't they bring this out earlier, already bought the kadjar now.

[@markusdeep42]

Why I do think that it manufactured on the same platform as Range Rover Evoque?

[@joshbishop7134]

My mom is trying to buy the old one....... I HATED THAT CAR. But i love this new one. Aaagghhhh

[@valleysofneptune]

The more I look at this car , the more I like it. 508 is a belter tho

[@shazpatel8936]

Should I get X1 or 3008

[@murph82]

I was really interested in this car until he mentioned the high bite point of the clutch, it really puts me off buying a Peugeot but I suppose that's more a personal issue. Might still see about a test drive as this looks like a cracking buy.

[@nousername2932]

Too bad these are not sold in North America... would love to have one.

[@jeffchristie1541]

Never ever had the problem with the small steering wheel , so it’s not “Bad” news at all !!!!

[@jean-mouledupuis5622]

Vive la France

[@user-id6ww1bv8z]

Great car it seems but how reliable is it and do repairs cost a fortune?? Is the car over computerized and are repairs only possible at Peugeot dealers??

[@tomasmalin]

Missing 4WD option is a big fail. Otherwise a very interesting crossover/SUV, though I generally don't like these.

[@seb.]

that front camera off-centered looks very odd

[@jana92360]

Lion is Back .

[@muraddawod8331]

i wish i could buy it. but here its cost 180k which is almost 38k £.. its insane right.

[@joaopedropaixao9485]

murad dawod if it had a Mercedez logo in the front you would find it cheap. This car is insanely good for the price. You get shit like this from a basic version Audi for 70k€. Peugeot asks 40k€ for a GT Line and you say its expensive lol.

[@andyfernandes5288]

What about the offset steering wheel

[@jezstokes8592]

5.23 seat didn't quite fold down on it's own - needed a push!

[@joshbacon8241]

Why is this new 3008 only available with front wheel drive?

[@stephen10.]

there is a Grip Control for sand,snow, mud and in 2019 there will be a 4X4 hybrid plug-in with 300 Horse Power.

[@1993minhnhut]

The hybrid version will be available first on the DS7 (Geneva 2017) and on the 3008 after ;)

[@rui518]

well you can chose awd or flat floor for your feet in the middle seat on the back, also the cost is much higher and Peugeot wold need to develop the thing, also forget the small weight of this car if it was awd...

[@joshbacon8241]

Personally I don't think some people will need four wheel drive anyway...

[@bucwolf]

Because it is a crossover. You also have grip control system for multiple situations such as sand or getting out of snow. If you plan to go offroad, maybe a jeep would fit better your choice?

[@swanblake]

Why would one get a crossover if it is without awd? Seems to be missing the point

[@rui518]

not really sometimes you go to bad roads but you don't really need AWD just a high car, also is better for people whit bad back is easier to enter, I would like this car I really don't drive in mountain road that often but the seating position the space and the comfort of a long suspension on travel. and have in consideration that a AWD car had a lot of complexity to the system, more fuel consumption and more parts to maintain for little performance gain specially when you have a electronic grip control like Peugeot made, used it once in a 2008 test course and it worked like a champ...

[@stephen10.]

in 2019 there will be a peugeot 3008 4X4 plug-in hybrid.

[@21jg130]

Blake Swan doesn't look too bad, vision out the back not brilliant ....I'll stick with my Forester for now

[@dimitrislouka3651]

Pls make a review for bmw m2

[@richardtuson605]

People are moving back to petrol and I'm not convinced 1.2 turbo is enough. Its 10.8 seconds 0-60 is 2 seconds off its rivals which have a 1.4/5T. Add family in and it's not going to be enough. Peugeot do seem to have improved on reliability although this model has not been out that long

[@edwardlloyd1516]

Try that 1.2, you'll love it. 130hp doesn't tell the whole story. It delivers torque like a 150hp diesel.

[@carlbravington797]

saw one the other night and the brake lights are that thin ..you can hardly see them

[@zaidtareen3982]

Your welcome.

[@veegerman6135]

Bought one 5 weeks ago. Allez les Bleus.

[@iivaridark6850]

Ay least it looks like 10 years or more ahead of Jeep Compass in style and maybe practicality... Thing is will it keep itself in order, speciaslly the 1,2 puretech had some intake valve carbon buildup. That is a costly thing to handle. Anyhow, a real automatic with a proper torque converter is a big plus! And, the larger 2,0 liter diesels seem to have rather good reputation.

[@takiman1]

How the h--k are you sitting when you drive?? Looks like you got the seat leaning forward. Must be some very local British custom