Peugeot has just launched its first SUV – the 4008 – in South Africa. Sitting above the 3008 in the local line-up, this new French SUV benefits from the PSA/Mitsubishi partnership and is built on the same platform as the Mitsubishi ASX and Citroen C4 Aircross.
At the front, there’s the large Peugeot floating grille, two side air intakes and dramatic sweptback headlamps that are highlighted by the curved LED daytime running lights. Carrying your eye to the clean and neat of the car is an angled character line running up the side of the vehicle. Overall, the appearance is dramatic, but also elegant.
Inside, Peugeot claims that you will find “high-grade” materials with soft touch finishes and metallic accents adding some high-end feel to the cabin.
There is only one engine on offer locally and the 4008 also only comes in all-wheel-drive form. The naturally aspirated 2,0-litre with 110 kW and 197 N.m of torque is mated with a six-speed CVT transmission system. “Why a CVT?” you ask. Peugeot claims the “CVT was chosen because of its smooth operation, broad versatility and proven efficiency, allowing both the convenience of fully automatic operation, and the additional control of six, manually selectable ‘virtual’ ratios”. For those wanting a two-wheel-drive option, the all-wheel-drive system offers a choice of three driving modes – two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, and locked four-wheel drive for the more tricky off-road situations.
There are two specification levels on offer – Active and Allure. Standard features across the range include seven airbags, climate control, auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, 18-inch alloy wheels and an audio system that comes with USB and Bluetooth capabilities.
“The arrival of the 4008 allows Peugeot to participate in the growing compact SUV market for the first time,” says Francis Harnie, managing director of Peugeot South Africa. “It’s a particularly popular segment in SA, where active and outdoor lifestyles favour the versatility and all-terrain capability of an SUV.”
Prices:
4008 2,0 CVT Active – R363 900
4008 2,0 CVT Allure – R388 500
The price includes a five-year/100 000 km warranty, a five-year/100 000 km full maintenance plan and five years of emergency roadside assistance.
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