Can you notice the small print that give away the id of this mysterious SUV prototype?
by Thanos Pappas
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by Thanos Pappas
Out within the chilly of Northern Sweden, our spy photographers caught a mysterious prototype testing on an ice observe with very heavy camouflage. A more in-depth look reveals that the SUV is more than likely a Peugeot 2008 in disguise, with the most recent rumors suggesting it’s destined for South America.
The cardboard-style camouflage with giant black panels taped on the bodywork cover many of the particulars of the SUV, however its id is revealed by the alloy wheels, the LED headlights, the decrease bumper consumption, the door handles, and the place of the high-mounted taillights. All these options level out to the present Peugeot 2008, though the sample on the grille seems to be a bit totally different.
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The second-gen Peugeot 2008 was initially launched in 2019, which implies that it’s already a pleasant time for a mid-lifecycle replace. The facelifted mannequin may benefit from Peugeot’s new brand, contemporary styling cues, upgraded expertise contained in the cabin, and the brand new mild-hybrid turbocharged 1.2-liter PureTech engine to be provided as a substitute for the totally electrical E-2008 variant.
Whereas we’re certainly ready for a facelifted Peugeot 2008, our spy photographers recommend that this prototype is a “new era” of the B-SUV for South American markets, that could possibly be produced within the El Palomar plant in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This model of the Peugeot 2008 would nonetheless be based mostly on the CMP structure and have tons in frequent with its European counterpart. Nonetheless, it should reportedly adapt to the particular wants of South America that means it should get cheaper supplies and totally different powertrain choices. The latter could possibly be sourced from Fiat, since each corporations are beneath the Stellantis umbrella.
We are going to hold an eye fixed out for extra sightings of Peugeot 2008 prototypes within the close to future, in an effort to see if the French automaker is certainly testing the facelifted mannequin or its cheaper cousin from (and for) South America.
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