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      PEUGEOT 3008


      SA LAUNCH






                                                        he superb windless day   Forward collision warning, blind spot
        BY ALAN ROSENMEYER                              simply added to the      detection, keyless entry, electric
                                                        Peugeot 3008 launch      hands-free tailgate and heated front
      Peugeot South                                     event. Our drive route   seats feature in the GT, and the
                                                        took us around the entire
                                                                                 Allure model as well.
                                            TPeninsula along superb
      Africa chose the                       roads offering stunning scenery.    All models are powered by the
                                                                                 familiar 1.6l turbo petrol engine
      Western Cape for                       The shape of the 3008 stays the     that delivers 121kW and 240Nm

                                             same with some subtle exterior
                                                                                 to the front wheels through a
      the launch of their                    changes like the enlarged grille    conventional 6-speed automatic
                                             with accents that extend into the
                                                                                 gearbox that is smooth and almost
      medium SUV, the                        bodywork on the sides. On the       undetectable on the move. The
                                                                                 overtaking response is excellent
                                             GT version that I drove, the new
                                             slimline headlights with Matrix LCD   too, and I experienced that
      3008, which has had                    units include turning and dimming   numerous times during the drive.
                                             technology. Below them are the      In particular, the overall ride and
      a facelift.                            unique sabre tooth daytime running   handling proved the vehicle’s
                                                                                 ability when tackling Ou Kaapse
                                             lights.
                                                                                 Weg as well as Chapmans Peak.
                                             At the rear, the lion’s claw rear lights   Once again, I have to single
                                             now include the turning indicators as
   WATCH       https://www.youtube.com       well. GT models also feature 19-inch   out the small Peugeot steering
                                             alloy wheels and a black diamond
                                                                                 wheel which feels great in your
    THE VIDEO     watch?v=PvRzGUl4zPw        roof.                               hands and adds to the sense of
                                                                                 responsive handling but still seems
                                             The big changes can be found in     to block the driver’s view of some
                                             the interior and in the technology.   of the instrument panel, no matter
                                             Exclusive to the GT model, the
                                                                                 how you position the seat and
                                             Nappa leather interior comes in either  wheel.
                                             black or red. Other perks include
                                             wireless smartphone charging, a     From a very personal point of view,
                                             10-inch touchscreen with lots of    I would specify the black Nappa
                                             features including 3D navigation, and   leather instead of the optional red as
                                             a premium Focal HiFi audio system.   featured on the launch cars.
                                             Technology highlights include
                                             Adaptive cruise control, advanced   The 3008 range is priced at
                                             emergency braking with night        R514 900 for the Active, R574 900
                                             functioning radar detection, Visiopark   for the Allure and R644 900 for the
                                             360 deg vision camera and seat      GT. A 5-year/100 000km service plan
                                             massaging for the driver.           is standard.
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