“Being part of a new milestone within the rich history that the lion brand has with the Argentine public is a great reward for the entire Peugeot Argentina team. This launch fills us with pride, not only because of the cutting-edge product that we are presenting, but because it is produced in our El Palomar plant for the entire region and also because it embodies the best know-how of the entire Stellantis team as a whole,” he said at the presentation. Martín Zuppi, president of Stellantis Argentina.
Design
The Peugeot 2008 adopts the brand’s new lighting signature. It is characterised by three vertical LED light claws that are integrated into the bumper inserts. In the GT versionsThe three-claw effect is extended for the first time to the lighting function of the full LED headlights through the use of three optical modules.
It also receives a new front end, incorporating the new PEUGEOT emblem, and a body-coloured front grille for the GT version or piano black for the Active and AllureThe GT version includes a two-tone body, with a black roof and a panoramic sunroof.
It features 17-inch alloy wheels. It measures 4.30 m long, 1.992 m wide and 1.55 m high and the boot offers a volume of 419 litres.
Turbo engine
The new 2008 is presented in Argentina with a single engine, the multi-award-winning T200 turbo engine with 120 hp and 200 Nm of torquecombined with the seven-speed CVT automatic transmission.
The increased power and torque combined with a robust yet lightweight structure takes the SUV from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.3 seconds with a top speed of 190 km/h.
The CVT automatic transmission has three operating modes: Automatic, Manual – which allows sequential changes using the gear lever or the paddles behind the steering wheel – and Sport, which adds sportiness to driving.
It maintains the i-Cockpit, an ergonomic dashboard design that includes Sport Drive steering wheel small size and flat base, raised instrument panel, easy-access touch screen, and the series of “toggle” keys, which allow direct access to the main functions of the vehicle.
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The GT version adds a leather steering wheel with GT green stitching, as well as decorative trim on the dashboard in gloss black. The touchscreen, which is combined with a new 10-inch 3D digital instrument cluster and holographic technology for the GT version and 2D for Active and Allure, represents the latest generation of the i-Cockpit.
At the centre of the dashboard is the brand new i-Connect entertainment system, which features a 10.3-inch high-resolution touchscreen. Another new feature is wireless duplication of the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems, which allows connection to smartphone resources without using a cable.
Security
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The SUV features numerous driving aids (ADAS). The Peugeot driving assistant includes for the Allure and GT versions: Vision Park 360º, autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping assistance, blind spot alert, speed limit reading and indicator, recommended rest indicator, collision risk alert, automatic high beams.
Among the features available for the entire 2008 range are: hill start assist, driver and passenger front airbags, front side airbags, ISOFIX and TOP TETHER seat mounts, tyre underinflation alert (iTPMS) and, in the Allure and GT versions, curtain airbags.
Versions and prices
The new Peugeot 2008 goes on sale in Argentina with the following prices in pesos and VAT included:
2008 Active: $31,200,000
2008 Allure: $33,000,000
2008 GT: $35,900,000
Source: Ambito
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