Peugeot’s SUV range is the market benchmark, with a wide range of engine options and three body types
With an electric alternative such as the Peugeot e-2008, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive plug-in hybrid versions in the Peugeot 3008 and a model with up to 7 seats in the Peugeot 5008, the French brand has one of the most advanced and complete SUV ranges from the market. Thanks to Grip Control traction control technology and the four grip modes, the Peugeot 2008, 3008 and 5008 perform with ease in extreme conditions. Off-road performance reaching the highest level with electrification thanks to the Peugeot 3008 Plug-In Hybrid 300 4×4, with all-wheel drive.
The Peugeot 2008, 3008 and 5008 are characterized by their design, the latest comfort and driver assistance technologies and efficient, powerful engines, guided by electrified alternatives that preserve the interior space, design and sensations of the thermal versions and take them to the new dimension of electric mobility. These three models stand out for their modern and elegant design and the equipment of the exclusive Peugeot i-Cockpit driving position. In addition, they have driver assistance functions that anticipate the arrival of the self-driving vehicle.
Grip Control technology is one of the hallmarks of Peugeot’s SUV range. Optimizes the traction and grip of the front wheels on low-grip surfaces. It is specially designed to ensure grip and safety not only on icy or snowy surfaces, but also on muddy terrain. It is activated via the rotary knob on the center console. The driver can choose from one of four available operating modes, which modulate the transmission of engine torque to the front axle and regulate braking depending on the terrain. In addition, it is complemented by the automatic hill descent system, which allows you to descend very steep slopes with little grip in complete safety, even in extreme conditions of snow, ice on the road or tracks.
The technological part is one of the strengths of the Peugeot SUV range. Its driver assistance functions, such as automatic emergency braking, collision warning, speed sign recognition or parking assistance and the Visiopark 360º vision camera, present in the 3008 and 5008, place it as one of the most advanced alternatives on the market. In addition, they have functions that regulate the safety distance, allow parking with minimal driver intervention or correct the vehicle’s trajectory.
The Peugeot 2008, produced in Vigo, is the lion brand’s offer for the urban SUV segment. A vehicle whose characteristics make it very suitable for use in city traffic and at the same time give the possibility to leave the asphalt on off-road terrain. Inside it has the new generation of the i-Cockpit that projects information in 3 dimensions. The new generation of Peugeot’s compact SUV offers a choice of petrol and diesel engine versions and a powerful 100 kW (136 hp) electric version.
The new Peugeot 3008 stands out for its groundbreaking design and unmistakable profile, which includes the characteristics that characterize SUVs: a front with vertical lines, a long, horizontal hood, a raised body, protective profiles, large wheels and a long distance to the rear. mostly. It includes driver assistance functions in the segment such as Night Vision, which is able to detect pedestrians or animals on the road more than 200 meters away, at night or in poor visibility. The range has two plug-in hybrid motorization alternatives Plug-In Hybrid, 225 and 300 hp. The Plug-in Hybrid4 version combines the versatility and interior space and four-wheel drive of a high-end SUV with up to 300 hp power with low CO2 emissions figures and autonomy in electric mode, so you can enjoy the benefits of the Zero label from the General Traffic Directorate.
Plug-in versions of the 3008 offer up to four different riding modes. The electric mode stands out for its comfort level, while the hybrid mode selects the optimal type of energy at all times to achieve minimum consumption. The sport mode, for its part, makes the most of the mechanics of these models by adding an extra electric boost to their performance. The 4WD all-wheel drive offers a high level of safety and traction on difficult terrain, with the added option of low-speed electric drive. The power is evenly distributed to the 4 wheels of the vehicle on wet, muddy, snowy or winding roads.
The Peugeot 5008 reaches the SUV segment with space and modularity as its features. With the option to choose between a 5-seater or 7-seat passenger compartment, it offers a wide range of possibilities, both for the transport of people and freight and has the largest luggage space in its category, with 780 liters in the 5-seater version.
The new Peugeot 3008 plug-in hybrids have two engine variants. The HYBRID4 300 e-EAT8 model with an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive has emissions of just 29 grams of CO2 per km and up to 59 km of 100% electric autonomy. In the 225 hp HYBRID 225 e-EAT8 model with automatic gearbox and two-wheel drive, CO2 emissions are 30 grams per kilometer, while the fully electric driving range is 56 kilometers.
The all-wheel drive HYBRID4 version is made with the combination of a 200 hp petrol engine and two electric motors: one at the front coupled to the automatic gearbox developing 110 hp (81 kW) and the second at the rear axle with 112 hp (83 kW). The combined power of the system reaches 300 horsepower. The 4WD mode, also available in electric mode, provides better traction on uneven roads and terrain. The result is impeccable grip: whether on wet, muddy, snowy or winding roads, the power is distributed electronically and evenly to all four wheels of the vehicle. The two-wheel drive HYBRID version of the “plug-in” 3008 combines a 180 hp petrol engine with a 110 hp (80 kW) electric motor to achieve a combined power output of 225 hp.
The lithium-ion battery has a capacity of 13.2 kWh and two types of integrated chargers are available, with a 3.7 kW single-phase charger as standard and an optional 7.4 kW single-phase charger. Estimated charging times are: with 7.4 kW charging station, fully charged in 1 hour and 45 minutes; with 16 amp reinforced plug, a full charge is completed in 4 hours with the single phase built-in charger; With a conventional 8 amp plug, a full charge is made in 7 hours.
Source: La Verdad
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