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308-based crossover snapped undisguised

Our spy photographers have captured the first undisguised pictures of the Peugeot 3008.

The ‘crossover’ is based on the 308 hatchback, and is meant to combine MPV practicality with occasional off-road ability. Apart from the absence of concept car jewellery, the 3008 is little changed from the Peugeot Prologue concept car that was revealed at the Paris motor show in October.

The most obvious rival to the 3008 is the Nissan Qashqai, which has enjoyed considerable success across Europe since it went on sale last year. Peugeot will also be hoping that the butch styling helps to attract buyers who would otherwise go for a conventional C-segment MPV, a segment that the company has chosen not to compete in.

The platform is shared with the Peugeot 308, and when the 3008 goes on sale next year, power will come from the PSA group’s familiar range of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines.

However, there’s also the strong possibility that Peugeot will offer the 3008 with a hybrid drivetrain. Peugeot recently announced that it would put the world’s first diesel hybrid into production within two years, and the 3008 could well be that car.

Matt Rigby

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spooner 22 November 2008

Re: Spied: Peugeot 3008

I think that looks alright. The nose is better than recent Peugeot efforts, although still not as slick as recent Citroens. Don't the lights look a bit Ford too?

Brooklands 22 November 2008

Re: Spied: Peugeot 3008

Who on earth designs cxxp like this? The body looks so overweight it makes the wheels look tiny, the headlamps look tiny because of the over wide middle section and the badge is so large it would fit just right on a HGV vehicle. Ugly is an understatement. Some people say it depends on personal taste, but there is a limit to that rule. I just hope that when somebody buys this garbage, it comes with a free psychiatrist!!

Peugeot sack the stylists, that is if you actually employ any and create some cars to be proud of. Also reduce the size of your cars as they are much larger than they are supposed to be in each model range, even more than the competition. This increases weight, lowers mpg and makes it harder to park. It also makes it less likely to fit into the average garage. You may be able to drive into the garage, but you cannot open the door to get out.

Jaydub 20 November 2008

Re: Spied: Peugeot 3008

macaroni wrote:
Ne'ermind, I'll console myself tonight with a thrash in my 1988 205 1.9gti.

I am feeling very jealous this morning