AEB rolled out across local Peugeot range

Update, January 30: New distributor Peugeot Citroen Australia has advised motoring.com.au that autonomous emergency braking remains unavailable for the 208 and 308 GTI models. According to the distributor, the use of larger radiator and exclusively manual transmission precludes the sports-oriented 208 and 308 from being fitted with AEB. This is an issue for Peugeot globally, not just the Australian market.

The chase for sales continues at Peugeot, with recently appointed local distributor Inchcape commencing deliveries of upgraded models for 2018.

Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) as standard is the major change for 2018 models of 208, 308, 2008 and 3008. In addition, the price of the entry-level 208 Active variant has been reduced below $22,000 (now $21,990).

Previously the 208 Active was priced at $22,190, which followed a price reduction as recently as August. The new reduction is a further $200 off the price. Other 208 variants are unchanged from the 2017 model year. The new cars, in production from October, are hitting the showrooms now.

AEB is also offered as standard now for the 308 Active, along with other new features: driver attention detection, high-beam assist, speed limit recognition and lane departure warning. Facelifted late last year, the upgraded 308 range (pictured) is also on sale from this month, for no additional cost.

Like the 208, the 2008 SUV adopts AEB for the base-grade 2008 Active variant, but without change to pricing. All other 2008 variants carry on unchanged from the 2017 model year.

Finally, the 3008 SUV is now fitted with AEB across the range, following the upgrade of both the 3008 Active and Allure variants, on sale from this month like the other 2018 models. The mid-range 3008 Allure also picks up active cruise control. Prices for the 3008 range are also unchanged.