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PEUGEOT 3008 SA LAUNCH

By Alan Rosenmeyer

eugeot South Africa chose the
Western Cape for the launch of its
Pmedium SUV, the 3008, which has
had a facelift.
The superb windless day simply added to
the Peugeot 3008 launch event. Our drive
route took us around the entire Peninsula
along superb roads offering stunning
scenery. But, it's meant to be all about the
car.
The shape stays the same with some
subtle exterior changes like the enlarged
grille with accents that extend into the
bodywork on the sides. On the GT version
that I drove, the new slimline headlights The big changes can be found in the particular, the overall ride and handling
with Matrix LCD units include turning and interior and in the technology. Exclusive to proved the vehicle’s ability when tackling
dimming technology. Below them are the the GT model, the Nappa leather interior Ou Kaapse Weg as well as Chapmans Peak.
unique sabre tooth daytime running lights. comes in either black or red. Other perks
include wireless smartphone charging, a Once again, I have to single out the small
At the rear, the lion's claw rear lights now 10-inch touchscreen with lots of features, Peugeot steering wheel which feels great
include the turning indicators as well. GT including 3D navigation, and a premium in your hands and adds to the sense of
models also feature 19-inch alloy wheels Focal HiFi audio system. Technology responsive handling but still seems to
and a black diamond roof. highlights include adaptive cruise control, block the driver’s view of some of the
advanced emergency braking with night instrument panel, no matter how you
functioning radar detection, Visiopark 360 position the seat and wheel.
degree vision camera and seat massaging
for the driver. From a very personal point of view, I would
specify the black Nappa leather instead of
Forward collision warning, blind spot the optional red as featured on the launch
detection, keyless entry, electric hands- cars.
free tailgate and heated front seats feature
in the GT, and the Allure model as well. The 3008 range is priced at R514 900 for
the Active, R574 900 for the Allure and
All models are powered by the familiar 1.6l R644 900 for the GT. A 5-year/100 000km
turbo petrol engine that delivers 121kW service plan is standard.
and 240Nm to the front wheels through a
conventional 6-speed automatic gearbox Watch the video of the Peugeot 3008
that is smooth and almost undetectable launch by clicking on this link:
on the move. The overtaking response https://www.youtube.com/
is excellent too, and I experienced that watch?v=PvRzGUl4zPw
numerous times during the drive. In

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