Finally we test the new and highly anticipated Peugeot 3008 SUV promises to be selling and which is better defined than its predecessor. Prevail? Qualities not lacking.

SUV, SUV! If there is a vehicle on the market which now meets all the features defined this fashion category, is the Peugeot 3008 (on the link you will see all its range and prices). Seamlessly blends the practicality Y good behavior a compact as its little brother the Peugeot 308, with a greater ability to enter paved tracks not due to a Headroom similar to that of many SUV.

It is true that the New Peugeot 3008 it can not be considered as a true specialist for off road use lack AWD, but so is your Grip Control Device –optional– he is able to improve traction on slippery surfaces without fear of getting stuck in the mud first rut we are. Peugeot have managed to approach all client who needs only sporadically a plus in terms of traction offering this optional at a reasonable price of 700 euros … also It includes hill descent control.

When discuss behavior highway, the Peugeot 3008 does not support reproach, with poise curve reminiscent upper segment models and extraordinary filtering capacity, even more remarkable when you consider that It weighs nearly 200 kg more than the Peugeot 308 to equal engine and equipment. You can not say it’s a heavy car, but not as light as expected. Other aspect remarkable This new compact SUV is its braking capacity, using only 70.2 meters to stop from 140 km / h, less than that of said barrier 308 and the distance of what we consider as outstanding. In summary, dynamic qualities and sense of quality no shortage of this new Peugeot 3008 to become soon in one of the most popular SUV.

Peugeot 3008 1.6 BlueHDi: consume more?

In our Technical Center have begun testing the new Peugeot 3008 in the version it is powered by known block 1.6 liters Diesel BlueHDi 120 hp power. Of course, as with all models SUV derived from tourism (Uses the same modular platform EMP2 the Peugeot 308), The actual consumption is somewhat higher road. In the compact Peugeot 308 It may be placed in a consumption through 5 l / 100 km; however, in the New Peugeot 3008 It is difficult to reach that figure and on the same test usual route, 0.7 l / 100 km is situated above, difference increase as we take advantage of their capacity, with generous trunk of 500 liters capacity.

East Peugeot 3008 1.6 120 HP BlueHDi You can create doubts about their ability prestacional, but the reality is that a torque figure above 30 mkg from 1600 rpm, next to a right choice in their development exchange guarantee a time when overtaking maneuvers below what we expected. Specifically, this SUV uses 13.4 s in the test 80-120 km / h in sixth speed and reasonable 10.1 seconds in the 0-100 km / h.

Next Tuesday November 22 you will have more data and a very complete test on the highway magazine.

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