Peugeot South Africa has launched its facelifted 2008 range in South Africa, with the new line-up comprising four derivatives.
The expanded local range starts with the Active 1,6 HDi (in manual) for R274 900 and runs through to the GT Line 1,2 PureTech (in automatic) for R349 900. That means the naturally aspirated 1,6-litre petrol mill used across the pre-facelift line-up has been culled.
So, the 2017 line-up includes these two new engine choices, two transmission choices and three trim levels.
The 1,6-litre HDi turbodiesel engine is mated exclusively to a five-speed manual gearbox, and powers the two cheapest models in the range. It makes 68 kW and 230 N.m, with the latter on tap from just 1 750 r/min, sprinting from standstill to 100 km/h in 11,5 seconds before topping out at 181 km/h. Claimed combined fuel consumption comes in at just 4,0 L/100 km.
The 1,2-litre turbopetrol engine, meanwhile, is married to a new six-speed automatic transmission and provides urge to the two most expensive variants. This three-cylinder engine is worth 81 kW and 205 N.m (with peak torque arriving at 1 500 r/min), enough for a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 10,1 seconds and a top speed of 188 km/h. And the claimed fuel consumption? Peugeot reckons it is good for 5,4 L/100 km.
All models feature a three-year or 100 000 km warranty and a three-year or 45 000 km service plan (with intervals of 15 000 km).
Look out for a full road test of the Peugeot 2008 1,6 HDi Allure model in our upcoming April 2017 issue…
Pricing:
Peugeot 2008 SUV Active 1,6 HDi: R274 900
Peugeot 2008 SUV Allure 1,6 HDi: R299 900
Peugeot 2008 SUV Allure 1,2 PureTech (auto): R324 900
Peugeot 2008 SUV GT Line 1,2 PureTech (auto): R349 900