Peugeot 3008 v Qashqai
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Just watched today’s twin test on the ABTO
24hrs Russian program. Very fair comparison.
3008
What I didn’t like – (or the tester)..
Why so much bare metal visible round the
door frames from the inside? Looked very down market and smacked of cutting
corners to save a few pennies.
On entering the drivers seat – DUCK or
grouse! He banged his head because the apperature is low down and once inside
not a lot of head room
Whilst the sun blinds on the rear doors are
a nice touch – they rattle when up or down!
The Chip grill – no words – just horrible
That it is more expensive than the Qashqai
by 7% here in Russia
What I did like
The boot was very cleverly designed and
larger by 50% than the Qashqai
There was a decent torch fitted in the boot
Drop down rear bumper section for easy
loading
An amazingly (one straight arm) deep
storage space between front seats
Rear door blinds ( if they didn’t bloody
rattle)
Very nice seats front and rear
Tester also complained of high road roar
and choppy ride
26 October 2009
After 12 months with the 3008 after a Qashqai - avoid! 3008 is nice to drive but plagued with problems and rattles. Auto gearbox has never worked properly plus a series of (mainly) electrical faults. Steering now pulls to the side under braking, but garage just says "they all do that, mine is even worse". Pity, because it is a nice car if only Peugeot could get their build quality right. Ran Qashqai for 3 years with virtually no problems.
15 June 2012
Welcome back, PHIR!
The 3008 generally receives fairly positive reviews and looks much better in the flesh, but I'd have to say to go with the Qashqai. I've only driven one - a 2.0 diesel with the auto 'box and 4WD. A bit over the top, perhaps. Smaller engined ones would probably be better. All in all, it's a nice car (manufactured in the UK). It won't set your world on fire, but it's a well-rounded car. They've sold over a million already for a reason.
9 March 2012
Welcome back, PHIR!
The 3008 generally receives fairly positive reviews and looks much better in the flesh, but I'd have to say to go with the Qashqai. I've only driven one - a 2.0 diesel with the auto 'box and 4WD. A bit over the top, perhaps. Smaller engined ones would probably be better. All in all, it's a nice car (manufactured in the UK). It won't set your world on fire, but it's a well-rounded car. They've sold over a million already for a reason.
Errmm fidjii look at the date!
Founder and owner of driverscar.co.uk
15 June 2012
Errmm fidjii look at the date!
I assumed it was new because the guy before posted today!
17 July 2009
4 July 2012
Coverage of the same story from BBC Sport:
"Emergency medical charity Magpas, which helped to treat Villota at the scene, said she had suffered "facial and head injuries" and was in a stable condition on her arrival at hospital.
24 May 2012
I'd probably take the Qashqai over the Peugeot anyday
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