
Peugeot 2008 2013 - Present

The Peugeot 2008 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot since 2013.
The 2008 (pronounced Two Thousand and Eight, or in French: Deux Mille Huit) replaced the Peugeot 207 SW, as Peugeot did not plan to release an SW version of its 208
Peugeot 2008 | |
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![]() Peugeot 2008 (first generation)
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Peugeot (Groupe PSA) |
Production | 2013 – present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Peugeot 207 SW Peugeot 1007 Peugeot Bipper Tepee |
First generation (2013–2019)
First generation | |
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![]() 2017 Peugeot 2008 (facelift)
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Peugeot (Groupe PSA) |
Production | 2013–2019 |
Assembly | France: Mulhouse (Mulhouse Plant) Brazil: Porto Real (PSA Brazil) China: Wuhan (DPCA) Iran: Tehran (IKAP) Malaysia: Gurun (NAM) |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | PSA PF1 platform |
Related | Peugeot 208 Citroën C3 Picasso Opel Crossland X |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Petrol 1.2 e-VTi/VTi 82 ch 1.2 e-THP 110/130 ch 1.6 VTi 120 ch 1.6 THP Flex 165/173 ch Diesel 1.4 HDi 68 ch 1.6 e-HDi 92/115 ch 1.6 BlueHDi 75/100/120 |
Transmission | 5, 6-speed manual or 4,6-speed automatic according to engine size |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,538 mm (99.9 in) |
Length | 4,158 mm (163.7 in) |
Width | 1,740 mm (68.5 in) |
Height | 1,557 mm (61.3 in) |
Curb weight | 1,045 kg (2,304 lb) |
Development
It was developed under code name "A94" and is based on the PF1 platform, sharing electronic components with Peugeot 208.
The revised version was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2016.
The 2008, the mass production of which also started, is the first product of the joint venture between the two companies of Peugeot and IKCO named IKAP. The 2008 features a 1.6 inline four Turbo engine, producing 163 hp (122 kW) and 243 N⋅m (179 lb⋅ft) of torque at 4,000 rpm. The 2008's six speed automatic gearbox transfers the engine power to the front wheels.
Transmission
It is available with a five speed manual gearbox or a six speed manual, according to engine size. As of 2017, it is also available with a six speed automatic (1.2 turbo petrol).
Grip control
The Peugeot 2008 is available with Peugeot's grip control system. This is available on 1.6 litre petrol and 1.6 litre Diesel models. Grip control equipped models are supplied with all season M+S tyres of Goodyear.
Sales and production
Year | Worldwide production | Worldwide sales | Notes |
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2012 | 80 | 80 | Total production reached 80 units. |
2013 | 78,900 | 74,500 | Total production reached 78,900 units. |
2014 | 204,553 | ||
2015 | 231,934 | ||
2016 | 251,491 |
Second generation (2019–)
Second generation | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Peugeot (Groupe PSA) |
Production | 2019– |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | Common Modular Platform |
Related | Peugeot 208 (second generation) DS3 Crossback Opel Corsa F |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.2 L I3 75 kW (petrol) 1.2 L I3 97 kW (petrol) 1.2 L I3 115 kW (petrol) 1.5 L I4 75 kW (diesel) 100 kW electric |
Transmission | 6-speed manual 8-speed automatic Single-speed (electric) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2650 mm |
Length | 4300 mm |
Width | 1770 mm |
Height | 1540 mm |
On June 19, 2019, Peugeot officially announced the second generation of the model, based on PSA's new Common Modular Platform (CMP) shared with other models of the PSA Groupe, such as the second generation DS 3 Crossback and the Opel Corsa F.
ICE versions
At the time of release, Peugeot announced four internal combustion engine (ICE) options:
Petrol
1.2L PureTech 100 S&S six speed manual
1.2L PureTech 130 S&S six speed manual or eight speed automatic
1.2L PureTech 155 S&S eight speed automatic (only for GT trim)
Diesel
1.5L BlueHDi 100 S&S six speed manual
Electric version
The electric drive version, named the e-2008, will feature a 100kW electric motor and a 50kWh battery, capable of 193 miles of range under the WLTP test.
Motorsports
Stéphane Peterhansel won the 2016 Dakar Rally using a Peugeot 2008 DKR, with a mid rear mounted V6 twin turbo diesel engine, offering 340bhp.