2019 Peugeot 2008 SUV. 2nd generation
Peugeot 2008 is a mini-SUV produced by the French automobile maker, Peugeot, since 2013. In 2019, the second generation of this compact 5-door SUV entered the market.
With the change of generations, the Peugeot 2008 has become bigger, more stylish and more advanced.
Exterior
The ‘second’ Peugeot 2008 looks more aggressive and sporty than the ‘first’ one and has much in common with the Peugeot 3008. The SUV has ceased to be too compact: it is 4,300 mm long (+141 mm), 1,770 mm wide (+31 mm), has a 112 mm wheelbase and the distance between the axles of 2,650 mm. Moreover, the trunk of the second generation Peugeot 2008 is now 405 liters deep instead of 360 liters, plus there are additional 29 liters under the floor.
And the true fans of this French ‘lion’ will be delighted with a small trick, formidable side lights, decorated in the style of lion’s claws. Be sure that the second generation Peugeot 2008 is a high-quality, stylish and functional car.
Modifications
The 2019/2020 Peugeot 2008 is a front-wheel drive 5-door SUV. And Israeli buyers can choose between the 1.2-liter petrol and 1.5-liter diesel engine versions. Both of them are turbocharged. All engines comply with Euro 6 environmental standards and are equipped with a start-stop system. The petrol version of the new Peugeot 2008, on average, consumes 4.8 liters, and the diesel one - 3.8 liters. Note that both versions can accelerate to 100 km in about the same time, just over 9 seconds. The second generation 2008 is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission, regardless of the engine type.
Trim versions
In Israel, there are two trim versions of the 2020/2021 Peugeot 2008: Active and Premium. The latter offers more options, such as adaptive cruise control, a driving mode selection system, a traffic sign recognition system. The Premium version’s interior is additionally equipped with decorative interior lighting, a center front armrest and tinted glass, 1-zone climate control and air conditioning, as opposed to just the air conditioner in the Active. Both trims comprise an on-board computer and an electronic dashboard, a multifunction steering wheel, a start-stop system and electric mirrors.
