2018 Peugeot 3008 pricing revealed

A dramatically expanded 3008 medium SUV line-up will spearhead the relaunch of the Peugeot vehicle range in Australia.

There are four model levels in the all-new second-generation range, with the existing Active grade joined by the Allure, GT Line and GT.

Pricing before on-road costs for the five-seat-only Mazda CX-5 rival will start at $36,990 – or $39,990 drive-away -and stretch all the way to $49,490.

The old 3008 was priced at $35,490 Active 1.6-litre petrol and $38,990 for an Active 2.0-litre diesel.

All 3008s will continue to be front-wheel drive, six-speed auto and use updated versions of the current engines. However, the top-spec model will be diesel-only and the other three petrol-only.

While expanded, the pricing and range of the new 3008 avoids the sub-$30,000 price-point that the heavy hitters such as the CX-5, Hyundai Tucson and Toyota RAV4 start at.

We’ve already gone into some detail about the equipment and drive experience of the new 3008 here.

The 3008 is the first model launch for new Australian PSA importer (Peugeot, Citroen and DS), Inchcape, which took over from Sime Darby on June 1. Inchcape is also the highly successful Australian Subaru distributor.

Baseline equipment in the new Active includes front, front-side and curtain airbags; stability and traction control, lane departure warning, driver attention and distance alert, Isofix child seating, programmable cruise control, speed limit recognition and recommendation, front and rear parking sensors and a reversing camera (360 degrees on all bar Active).

The second generation of Peugeot’s divisive i-Cockpit will also feature in the 3008. This system includes a recommended seating position that effectively dumps the small steering wheel in the driver’s lap.

But a whole suite of driver assist systems including autonomous emergency braking are standard only on the GT and GT Line, offered as an Advanced Safety Pack option with the Allure and not available with the Active.

Off-road oriented Grip Control, which comprises retuned traction control, hill descent control and off-road tyres, is unavailable on Active and optional on the other three models when fitted with the petrol drivetrain.

City Park active parking assist and a hands-free tailgate are also optional on all bar Active, where it is unavailable.

Comfort equipment in the new 3008 includes dual zone climate control, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Mirrorlink, compatible smartphone induction charging, voice recognition, sat-nav, three 12v sockets, aluminium roof bars, a choice of 17-inch through 19-inch alloy wheels and LED headlights on the two GT models.

The top-spec GT picks up heated front seats, while the driver alone gets eight-way power seat adjustment. No model gets leather seat trim standard, but only the Allure misses out on it as an option.

The rear seats are split-folding with boot controls and open luggage space up from a highly-competitive in-class 521 litres to 1670 litres.

The upgraded THP petrol engine makes 121kW and 240Nm, up from 115kW, while the BlueHDi diesel makes 133kW and 400Nm.

On the European NEDC standard, the petrol engine claims a combined cycle 7.0L/100km, while the diesel claims 4.8L/100km. Both engines have stop-start and achieve the Euro 6 emissions standard.

The petrol makes it from 0-100km/h in 9.9 secs and to the diesel in 8.9 secs and both have a top speed just beyond 200km/h.

Fuel tank capacity is 53 litres, the petrol has a braked towing capacity of just 600kg while the diesel is far more impressive at 1700kg.

The 3008’s overall length is 4447mm, it is 1826mm wide and 1624mm wide.

2018 Peugeot 3008 pricing (plus ORCs):

Active $36,990

Allure $39,490

GT Line $43,490

GT $49,490