Peugeot E-3008 review: The family-favourite SUV gets reinvented
On the GT’s 20-inch wheels, the ride feels soft at first, with well-managed body control in a straight line and gentle corners. There’s a lot of anti-roll in the chassis, though, so if you go faster or corner harder, the ride firms up and feels less well controlled.
While the steering is precise, the assistance is inconsistent with an over-light and disconnected feeling as you turn away from the straight ahead, followed by a firm resistance as the wheel is turned further. It doesn’t help you to place the car’s nose accurately into a corner, and if you just select the Sport setting, the weighting gets stronger, but this inconsistency remains.
Verdict
Since its launch in 2008, and through two generations, the 3008 has kept the tills ringing at Peugeot thanks to its sharp design, decent ride and handling and good pricing. This all-new, third generation Peugeot E-3008 is pleasant enough to drive, but the use of the same platform that underpins the larger 5008 means that it’s heavy – especially the EV model.
While fleet buyers and those who run their cars through the books will find the tax advantages of the electric battery well nigh irresistible, private buyers might be tempted to save at least £11,200 and opt for the much cheaper hybrid version.
I, for one, wouldn’t blame them.
The facts
On test: Peugeot E-3008 Standard Range GT
Body style: Medium family SUV
On sale: Now, with first deliveries in early 2024
How much? From £45,850
How fast? 105mph/0-62mph in 8.7sec
How economical? At best 4.47m/kWh (WLTP combined), on test 3.7m/kWh
Electric powertrain: 73kWh (net) lithium-ion NMC battery; single synchronous permanent-magnet AC electric motor, front-wheel drive
Electric range: 326 miles (WLTP combined), 270 miles on test
Charge times: 20-80 per cent charge on 160kW DC charger, 20 minutes. 60mins on a 50kW DC charger. On a 7.4kW wall box 10-100 per cent in 9hrs 52mins
Maximum power/torque: 207bhp/253lb ft
CO2 emissions: 0g/km (tailpipe), 28.8g/km (well-to-wheels)
VED: £0
Warranty: 3 years / 100,000 miles
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