Video Summary
- The Peugeot 2008, with its concept car looks and posh interior, made rivals like the Skoda Kamiq, Volkswagen T-Roc, and Ford Puma look ordinary when it launched in 2019.- With its minor 2023 facelift, the most noticeable change is the new grill design borrowed from the 408.
- The traditional lion logo has been replaced with Peugeot's new shield.
- If buying an entry-level Active trim, the grill comes in a gloss-black finish. Step up to Allure or GT trims for a body-colored grill.
- The bumper has a more aggressive design and incorporates Peugeot’s three-claw light signature.
- On the bottom levels, eco-LED headlights are standard; the top GT model gets full LED headlights.
- The design of the real lights has been changed, as well, now offering new horizontal LED light bars that broaden the rear’s look.
- The Lion badge has been deleted from the rear, replaced with Peugeot script on the boot’s leading edge.
- Also new are the alloy wheels; entry-level Active only gets steel wheels with a plastic cover. Allure or GT trims get proper alloy wheels with a new design.
- Interiors got a mild facelift, with the biggest difference being a new infotainment system.
- All 2008s now have a 10-inch touch screen; the entry level Active is standard definition and lacks a customizable homepage.
- Allure or GT trims get a high-definition touch screen and a customizable homepage layout.
- The top GT trim introduces a 3D effect to the dials, although it may not be desirable.
- Interior design holds up well against competitors, using soft-touch materials, while the “faux” carbon fiber trim is not for everyone.
- Getting in and out is not easiest due to the narrow door apertures, though once inside, there is quite a bit of room. There is adequate legroom and space to get feet under the seat in front.
- The engine lineup is simple: two petrol engines.
- The entry-level 99-bhp 1.2 PureTech turbo. While that doesn’t sound like a lot of power, it’s punchy enough.
- The 129-bhp 1.2-liter engine, PureTech 130. a great fit for the 2008 that is flexible and responsive.
