Peugeot 3008 review - Interior & comfort

We’ve already mentioned Peugeot’s aims to take on the likes of Audi and BMW in the premium mid-size SUV class, and arguably its most credible threat is with its styling and interiors. The 3008 certainly boasts sharp lines and distinctive elements like Peugeot’s ‘Claw effect’ lighting.

Cabin quality impresses too, with attractive materials and a unique design that gives the front seats a cocoon-like feeling. The expansive 21-inch curved screen also makes a big statement when you sit in the car, and a separate row of controls beneath the central air vent makes navigating features a bit easier.

Is the Peugeot 3008’s infotainment and sat-nav system easy to use?

This is the latest evolution of Peugeot’s i-Cockpit layout, which traditionally sees the instruments perched above the dash, so you look over the small steering wheel instead of through it. The traditional binnacle has been swapped for a gigantic screen, but this does throw up its own issues. Namely, the infotainment touchscreen is quite far from the front passenger, making it quite a stretch if they want to pick music or input a route. There is, of course, voice control to get around some of these issues if you don’t mind talking to the car and learning which prompts work best.

Is the Peugeot 3008 well equipped?

There are just two trim levels, and neither is what you’d describe as basic. Even the more affordable Allure trim comes with the attention-grabbing 21-inch curved display panel, 19-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control and features like keyless entry, so it feels like a thoroughly modern car. GT adds adaptive cruise control with ‘Stop & Go’, ambient lighting, heated front seats, leather-style upholstery, a contrasting black roof and Pixel LED headlights, along with 3D-effect ‘Claw’ rear lights.

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What options should you choose on the Peugeot 3008?

There aren’t heaps of optional extras or customisation choices on offer, but if you go for Allure it’s possible to add most features from the GT individually, if one really takes your fancy. You could add the adaptive cruise control that can accelerate and brake in traffic if you do lots of motorway driving, for instance. It’s also possible to add Peugeot’s Advanced Grip Control with three driving modes for slippery conditions, and unlike quite a few rivals, a 360-degree camera view costs extra for both versions.