Peugeot 2008: sophisticated urban mini-crossover

August 05,2015

In the constantly evolving urban world, a new generation of car buyers is emerging. Eager to always be on the move, they feed on dynamism. Agile and diverse, they look for products that reflect their personality.

Drawing strength from this observation, Peugeot came up with a specification with ambitious objectives.

From the start, Peugeot incorporated the DNA of the crossover into this new concept. The result is a vehicle that combines an accomplished driving experience with a stylish design mindful of practical advantages—the perfect collaboration between engineer and designer. Thus was born the Peugeot 2008.

The new Peugeot 2008 offers a rich and varied experience in the B-segment. At just 4.16 meters long, the 2008 innovates by uniquely combining the driving characteristics of a hatchback and the strength of a mini SUV with an on-board area, which invites you to enjoy and relish each and every moment inside the vehicle.

Equally at ease in town as it is on the open road, the Peugeot 2008 can let you either enjoy the city or escape from it with confidence due to its extended mobility features.

Stimulating and versatile, the new Peugeot 2008 addresses the needs the demanding city dweller. It is the epitome of what a sophisticated urban mini-crossover should be.

Reinventing standards

The new Peugeot 2008 reinvents the standards of large-volume vehicles in the compact car segment.

Innovative from first glance, it successfully merges the two worlds. The strong stylistic trend affirms its identity for practicality, volume and a truly comfortable driving experience.

With its higher driving position, the new Peugeot 2008 has pronounced wheel arches that give it an appealing road presence and stance.

The black bumpers and body sills serve to protect it from abrasions with the addition of front and rear body protection and side moldings in stainless steel.

The car’s fascia adopts the latest Peugeot style codes, with panel fit features that work seamlessly and precisely.

Finely sculpted, the bonnet lines infer both lightness and strength, while the floating grille face—a current signature feature in Peugeot’s latest line of vehicles—harnesses aerodynamic performance and efficiency.

The innovative headlamps are both sharp and precise, acting in perfect congruence with the car’s bodywork to give an outline of a cat’s pupils. This look is emphasized further by LED daytime running lamps.

The new urban crossover has elegant and sophisticated sculpted wings and sides, indicating clear athletic qualities. The generous glazed surfaces, which feature a LED track that adorns the panoramic glass roof, promise a spacious interior open to its surroundings.

The 2008’s rear also combines strength with dynamism. The boot volume, with a low loading sill, has above it a roofline with dynamic curves, inspired by the RCZ.

The wide tailgate is framed by lamps secured to the bodywork. Floating inside their housing, the three luminous claws highlighted in the tail lamps are lit at the base by LEDs that appear suspended.

Inside, the dynamic and elegant movement continues as Peugeot’s innovative driver’s seat concept—the i-Cockpit—asserts itself confidently to give the 2008’s driver a commanding view of the road.

Unique feature

Composed of a compact steering wheel for an intense dynamic feel, head-up dials so that you can read information without taking your eyes off the road, an impressive high central console and a huge touchscreen entertainment interface for intuitive driving, the i-Cockpit is a feature unique to Peugeot that has been saluted by the public, the press and customers alike.

The 2008’s panoramic “Cielo” roof, adorned by mood-inducing LED running lights, also adds a flavor of sophistication as well as an air of space inside the vehicle.

Add to the entire experience the body hugging leather seats and you have arguably the most comfortable, classy and safe interiors in any B-segment offering available today.

The new Peugeot 2008 urban mini-crossover rounds out the package with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine that delivers 120 horsepower while providing the best emissions in its class.

This latest-generation gasoline powerplant draws from the very essence of the lightness and proficiency to offer an exceptional driving experience that is both Earth friendly and fuel-efficient.

The new Peugeot 2008 urban mini-crossover is available in Peugeot dealerships nationwide at an introductory price of P1.39 million.

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