2024 Peugeot 2008 And E-2008: What It Should Look Like And Everything Else We Know

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The second era Peugeot 2008 was launched in June 2019 and has turn into one of many prime gamers within the extremely aggressive subcompact SUV (B-SUV) phase in Europe and different markets world wide. Now, the time has come for a mid-lifecycle replace which might be unveiled on Might 4, with the goal of enhancing the profitable recipe with improved styling, expertise, and effectivity.

Over the previous few months, we’ve caught prototypes of the 2024 Peugeot 2008 testing on public roads, albeit with camouflage overlaying each ends. Our associates have now created lifelike renderings of the small SUV, taking design cues from the most recent fashions of the French model.

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The entrance of the small crossover is anticipated to get a bigger body-colored grille, much like those used on the 308, 4008, and 508, with Peugeot‘s new emblem. Different modifications will embody revised LED headlights with triple DRL fangs on the bumper, doubtlessly with a extra aggressive-looking decrease consumption. The profile might be much like the present mannequin, with recent choices for the alloy wheels and a unique trim piece on the D-pillar. The tail is anticipated to function gentle visible updates centered on the LED taillight graphics.

The up to date 2008 gained’t function the futuristic inside previewed by the Peugeot Inception idea, as it’s a easy facelift fairly than an all-new era. However, it’s anticipated to deliver enhancements to the digital instrument cluster and infotainment {hardware}/software program, together with extra commonplace ADAS options and new trim choices

Cleaner Powertrains And Extra Highly effective EV

The Peugeot 2008 and E-2008 are based mostly on the CMP and eCMP architectures respectively, shared with different Stellantis subcompact SUVs. The facelift might introduce the mild-hybrid 1.2-liter PureTech engine from the 3008 and 5008 SUVs, accessible in two energy outputs of 99 hp (74 kW / 100 PS) or 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS), with 15% decrease gas consumption. The one electrical motor built-in throughout the new six-speed dual-clutch transmission produces 28 hp (21kW / 28PS) and 55 Nm (40.5 lb-ft) of torque, powered by an 898 Wh (432 Wh usable) battery.

There’s a robust risk that the 2008 will supply a higher-powered model of the non-electrified 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that produces 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS) and 230 Nm (170 lb-ft) of torque. This engine debuted within the Opel Mokka in early 2023, solely accessible with a six-speed handbook transmission, and might be an choice to the mild-hybrid computerized. It’s attainable that the 1.5-liter BlueHDi diesel could also be eliminated because of the upcoming stricter emission rules.

It’s anticipated that the E-2008 will obtain an upgraded electrical powertrain utilized in different Stellantis fashions, that includes a extra highly effective front-mounted electrical motor producing 154 hp (115 kW / 156 PS) and the identical 260 Nm (191.8 lb-ft) of torque. The mix of a extra environment friendly motor and a bigger 54 kWh battery pack (up from 50 kWh) is anticipated to supply the up to date EV with an extended vary of almost 400 km (248 miles).

As talked about, the official debut of the facelifted Peugeot 2008 is scheduled for Might 4, which implies that we don’t have to attend for much longer to see it within the flesh. It additionally implies that the small SUV will launch earlier than the facelifted 208 supermini, displaying its significance for the French model.

Curiously, the 2024 mannequin yr will see a number of facelifted subcompact SUVs, together with the Renault Captur, Ford Puma, VW T-Cross, and Skoda Kamiq. We’ll have to attend and see if the up to date Peugeot 2008 will have the ability to compete and entice consumers with its enhancements.