Peugeot has revealed the updated 2008 crossover, enhancing its appearance and technology while adding a new hybrid option and increasing the range and power of the electric model, the e-2008. The new Peugeot 2008 will hit Irish shores before the end of 2023 in plenty of time before the "241" registration plate in January 2024.
More lions and claws for the exterior
Up front, the facelifted 2008 receives Peugeot's new shield-shaped badge in the middle of a restyled - and wider - grille. The '2008' badge has been moved from the bonnet to the top of the grille and the whole front apron has been redesigned. Peugeot's designers have continued with the lion's claw motif of the outgoing 2008, but now it's more prominently part of the 'face' rather than found just in the headlights. The 2008 GT gets full-LED headlights with three distinct modules for a unique appearance.
At the back, all versions of the 2008 feature new LED lights, new badging and new font for the Peugeot monogram across the rear. Gloss-black door mirrors are also standard, while the 2008 GT gets a black roof as well. The final aesthetic changes involve the alloy wheels (16-18 inch in diameter), which can be had in a highly unusual design, influenced by the Peugeot 408.
More tech for the interior
The only non-tech upgrade to the 2008's cabin is the new option of Alcantara upholstery for the GT models. Those get a GT badge on the steering wheel, too, plus a 3D version of the new digital instrumentation. All variants benefit from the new - and configurable - 10-inch digital cluster and they all get a 10-inch touchscreen as well. This runs the Peugeot i-Connect system including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with an 'OK Peugeot' voice-control feature.
More range and power for e-2008
The electric version of the 2008 gets a significant upgrade to its powertrain. The 54kWh battery pack is of 4kWh larger capacity than the battery in the outgoing car, while the 156hp motor - driving the front wheels as before - is 20hp up on the current model. Peugeot quotes a WLTP range of 405 kilometres, representing a useful 100km increase.
Although Irish specifications have yet to be confirmed, 7.4kW AC charging is expected to be standard, with the option to upgrade to 11kW. DC charging at up to 100kW is possible, theoretically meaning 0-80 per cent in 30 minutes.
Enhanced petrol power
The 100hp and 130hp 1.2-litre PureTech petrol engines continue unchanged, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard or an eight-speed automatic as an extra option for the more powerful unit.
From 2024, those will be joined by a new hybrid option, using a new generation of the 1.2-litre engine and a six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox with an electric motor integrated into it. This is part of a 48-volt electrical system and Peugeot reckons it drives the car for up to 50 per cent of the time at urban speeds.
Updated MyPeugeot app
Launched at the same time as the updated Peugeot 2008 is an upgrade to the MyPeugeot app. It now includes a virtual maintenance book, while a journey can be sent to the car's navigation system from it, too. Another new feature is the ability to help with trip planning by predicting the level of battery charge remaining at the end of a drive.