Peugeot 2008 Key Features: Design, Technology and Performance Explained

Saudi Arabia: The Peugeot 2008 is a compact SUV that combines Peugeot’s distinctive styling with a technology-focused cabin and practical everyday usability. It features the brand’s latest design language, the Peugeot i-Cockpit®, a 10-inch HD touchscreen, driving-assistance systems and a 1.2-litre petrol engine. The Peugeot 2008 is designed to work as an everyday SUV while adding a more distinctive cabin and exterior design, with its compact dimensions and flexible boot.

Peugeot 2008 Exterior Design

The Peugeot 2008 has a bold exterior built around the brand’s latest design signature. The front end features a wide grille along with new signature lighting, while the front and rear lights use Peugeot’s distinctive claw-inspired design. Alloy wheels are also available depending on the trim level. The available exterior colours include:

• Selenium Grey
• Vertigo Blue
• Artense Grey
• Elixir Red
• Okenite White
• Black Perla Nera

The 2008 measures 4,304 mm in length, 1,815 mm in width excluding the mirrors, and between 1,523 mm and 1,550 mm in height.

Peugeot i-Cockpit Interior

One of the main highlights of the Peugeot 2008 is its i-Cockpit® layout. The setup combines a compact steering wheel with a digital instrument display and a central touchscreen to create a driver-focused cabin. The 2008 also gets a customisable 3D digital instrument panel depending on the trim, while the 10-inch HD touchscreen is available with the Allure and GT finishes. Peugeot also uses elegant piano-style toggle switches for selected functions. The interior technology package includes:

• Peugeot i-Cockpit®
• Compact steering wheel
• Customisable digital instrument panel
• 10-inch HD touchscreen
• Piano-style toggle switches
• Smartphone-type infotainment system on Allure
• Peugeot i-Connect on Allure
• Apple CarPlay®

The Peugeot 2008 also offers a panoramic sunroof as part of its higher-level equipment.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The 2008 uses a 10-inch HD touchscreen for its central infotainment system. Peugeot also lists Apple CarPlay® connectivity, while the Allure version adds the Peugeot i-Connect infotainment system. The touchscreen is positioned as part of the i-Cockpit environment, which keeps vehicle and multimedia functions within easy reach of the driver.

Peugeot 2008 Practicality and Boot Space

Despite its compact SUV dimensions, the Peugeot 2008 offers a flexible luggage area. Its two-level boot floor allows the cargo space to be configured according to the load being carried. The rear seats can also be folded to create a flat loading floor, making it easier to carry larger items.

Peugeot 2008 Dimensions

Dimension	Peugeot 2008
Length	4,304 mm
Width, mirrors excluded	1,815 mm
Height	1,523–1,550 mm
Front elbow room	1,370 mm
Rear elbow room	1,317 mm
Boot capacity	434–1,467 litres

Peugeot 2008 Engine and Performance

The Saudi Peugeot 2008 is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine and delivers a power output of 130 hp and a 6-speed automatic transmission, with a combined fuel-consumption figure of 6.5 litres/100 km.

Powertrain Highlights

Feature	Peugeot 2008
Engine	1.2-litre PureTech petrol
Power	130 hp
Transmission	6-speed automatic
Combined fuel consumption	6.5 L/100 km

The compact dimensions and automatic transmission make the 2008 suited to everyday urban driving, while the SUV body style provides additional practicality.

Driving Assistance and Safety Technology

The Peugeot 2008 comes with a range of driving-assistance technologies. Depending on the trim, the equipment includes Lane Keeping Assist, Driver Attention Alert, Extended Traffic Sign Recognition and Front Collision Warning. Blind Spot Monitoring is also available depending on the finish. The available Driving Assistance and Safety systems include:

• Lane Keeping Assist
• Driver Attention Alert
• Extended Traffic Sign Recognition
• Front Collision Warning
• Blind Spot Monitoring
• Automatic headlamp switching
• Rear parking aids
• Front and rear parking aids on higher trims

Peugeot also offers Hill Assist Descent Control as part of the Advanced Grip Control package. The Advanced Grip Control is designed to provide additional control across different road surfaces, whether you are driving on the Highway, mud, or sand. This gives the 2008 additional versatility beyond normal paved-road driving.

Peugeot 2008 Trims and Equipment

The Peugeot 2008 range includes different equipment levels, with features increasing as buyers move up the range.

Active

The Active version includes:

• Signature three-claw LED headlights
• Peugeot i-Cockpit®
• 10-inch touchscreen
• Toggle switches
• Rear parking aids
• 16-inch steel wheels

Allure

The Allure trim adds equipment including:

• 10-inch HD touchscreen
• Peugeot i-Connect
• Customisable 10-inch digital instrument display
• Front and rear parking aids
• 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels

GT

The GT represents the higher equipment level and technology, including the 3D digital instrument panel.

Final Word

The Peugeot 2008 brings together a distinctive compact-SUV design, Peugeot’s i-Cockpit driving environment and a practical cabin. Its 130-hp PureTech engine, automatic transmission, 10-inch touchscreen and available driving-assistance technologies give it a well-equipped everyday package. The 2008 provides a broad mix of practicality, technology and Peugeot design, with premium cabin technology and the higher-specification features offered on Allure and GT versions.

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