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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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