Peugeot 3008 plug-in hybrid joins the lineup, starts from around £40k

The Peugeot 3008 is back and has been reborn as a coupe-SUV this time around. Originally launching with the all-electric E-3008 and a self-charging hybrid 3008 model, the lineup is to be expanded with a plug-in hybrid version. While the entry-level Hybrid model starts from £34,660 and the all-electric E-3008 costs from £45,850, the new plug-in hybrid has been confirmed with a starting price smack bang in the middle at £40,650.

This generous choice of power options puts Peugeot’s family SUV squarely up against a host of rivals, from the Volkswagen ID.4 and Skoda Enyaq to the Hyundai Tucson.

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The coupe styling isn’t merely for show, helping to make the SUV more aerodynamically efficient and improve range and efficiency. It gets a sloped roofline at the rear for a sporty look and adopts Peugeot’s latest design language, with aggressive front and rear fascias and LED light signatures with three-piece elements on either side.

Despite the car’s new tapering design, Peugeot says the new E-3008 will offer just as much boot space as the more upright outgoing model, at 520 litres. We were given a chance to sit in the new E-3008 and found that headroom was generous, with lots of legroom in the front and back seats. The gear selector has been moved from the centre console onto the dash, allowing for more storage space in the front, which includes a bin with a hinged lid.

What’s the Peugeot 3008’s interior like?

The inside features a new dashboard design and upgraded infotainment compared to the outgoing model. There’s a curved 21-inch screen that sweeps from ahead of the driver and to the middle of the dash, featuring the brand’s latest Panoramic i-Cockpit system and finished with a fabric surround. Peugeot has also added its “i-Toggle” touch-sensitive panel beneath the main screen, and users can now configure up to 10 icons split over two pages – with a swipe left or right they can find the item they need. The infotainment system is also Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible and gets Peugeot’s latest voice assistant.

The 3008 can be ordered in a choice of two trim levels available on all powertrain options. Entry-level Allure gets half faux leather and half fabric upholstery sourced from mostly recycled materials. Peugeot says 500kg of sustainable, eco-friendly materials are used in the 3008. Allure also gets keyless go, a reversing camera, rear parking sensors, LED headlights and 19-inch alloys among other features.

GT is the next step up, adding two-tone paint with a contrasting coloured roof, Alcantara upholstery, 20-inch wheels, upgraded pixel LED headlights, parking sensors up front, heated steering wheel and front seats with an option massage function and wireless smartphone charging. 

Driver assistance tech is strong, too, including autonomous emergency braking and long-range blind spot monitoring fitted as standard. Upgrading to the GT model brings semi-autonomous adaptive cruise control, along with technology to help the car stay in its lane or change to the adjacent one on command.

What engine and electric motor options are there?

The latest addition to the 3008 lineup, sitting above the standard Hybrid and below the all-electric E-3008 is the Plug-in Hybrid 195 model. This offers the best of both worlds if you want to take a step towards an electric vehicle but want the versatility of a petrol for longer drives, as it offers up to 52 miles to a charge of its 21kWh battery and can be driven in EV mode up to speeds of 83mph.

The 1.6-litre petrol engine is paired with an electric motor for a peppy 192bhp, so it should feel brisk. One big advantage to this model is the fact that it’s cheaper to buy than the electric E-3008 while still sitting in a low Benefit-in-Kind company car tax bracket of 8% thanks to low emissions of just 19-20g/km.

The entry-level E-3008 gets a 73kWh battery with a front-mounted electric motor producing 207bhp and capable of a 0-62mph time of 8.8 seconds. Peugeot also quotes an impressive official range figure of up to 326 miles to a charge. The other single-motor electric model is slightly more powerful with 227bhp, but acceleration is nearly identical given its heavier 98kWh battery. It’s also the longest-range model, capable of up to 435 miles to a charge.

The most powerful version is an all-wheel drive, dual-motor variant that gets 315bhp. It’s capable of a faster 0-62mph time and gets the same 73kWh battery as the single-motor car, as well as the same official electric range.

The self-charging hybrid option utilises the same powertrain found in the 3008’s bigger sibling, the 5008, combining a 1.2-litre engine with a small electric motor and battery. This system produces 134bhp and drives the 3008’s front wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox. As expected, acceleration is slower than its electric counterpart, with 0-62mph achieved in a shade over ten seconds. Peugeot is yet to reveal details for the plug-in hybrid powertrain option.

How much does the Peugeot 3008 and E-3008 cost?

While the Peugeot 3008 originally launched solely with the E-3008 EV and self-charging hybrid model, the plug-in hybrid has joined the lineup as of September 2024 with deliveries starting in early 2025. The plug-in hybrid costs from £40,650 in Allure trim, while opting for GT adds almost £4,000 to that price

The existing self-charging hybrid model is unsurprisingly cheaper, with a starting price of £34,660 for the Allure trim, jumping to £38,160 for GT.

There’s a hefty price bump if you want pure battery power, the E-3008 starting at £45,850 in Allure trim, increasing to £49,650 for the GT model. The more powerful models aren’t available yet, but will cost even more, starting from £48,550 in Allure and a whopping £52,350 in GT trims. Pricing and availability for the dual-motor E-3008 variant is yet to be confirmed.

What does it mean for car buyers?

• Widened range of powertrain options to better suit buyers
• Range of up to 435 miles on E-3008
• PHEV deliveries to start in early 2025

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