Peugeot 2008


The Peugeot 2008 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot since 2013. The 2008 replaced the Peugeot 207 SW, as Peugeot did not plan to release an SW version of its 208.

First generation (2013–2019)

Development

It was developed under code name "A94" and is based on the PF1 platform, sharing electronic components with Peugeot 208. The revised version was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2016.
The 2008, the mass production of which also started, is the first product of the joint venture between the two companies of Peugeot and IKCO named IKAP. The 2008 features a 1.6 inline four Turbo engine, producing and of torque at 4,000 rpm. The 2008's six speed automatic gearbox transfers the engine power to the front wheels.

Transmission

It is available with a five speed manual gearbox, or a six speed manual, according to engine size. As of 2017, it became available with a six speed automatic.

Grip control

The Peugeot 2008 is available with Peugeot's grip control system. This is available on 1.6 litre petrol and 1.6 litre Diesel models. Grip control equipped models are supplied with all season M+S tyres of Goodyear.

Sales and production

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Second generation (2019–present)

On 19 June 2019, Peugeot officially announced the second generation of the model, based on PSA's new Common Modular Platform shared with other models of the PSA Groupe, such as the second generation DS 3 Crossback and the Opel Corsa F.
It was announced that it would come in Mexico in the beginning of 2020.https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/nuevo-peugeot-2008-llegara-a-mexico-a-principios-2020
It was announced that it would come in Thailand in the beginning of 18 June 2020.

ICE Versions

At the time of release, Peugeot announced five internal combustion engine options:

Petrol

1.2L PureTech 100 S&S six speed manual, or eight speed automatic
1.2L PureTech 130 S&S six speed manual, or eight speed automatic
1.2L PureTech 155 S&S eight speed automatic

Diesel

1.5L BlueHDi 100 S&S six speed manual
1.5L BlueHDi 120 S&S eight speed automatic

Electric Version

The electric drive version, named the e 2008, will feature a electric motor and a 50kWh battery, capable of 310 kilometres of range under the WLTP test.

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Motorsports

won the 2016 Dakar Rally using a Peugeot 2008 DKR, with a mid rear mounted V6 twin turbo diesel engine, offering.