{"id":19897,"date":"2021-02-07T10:29:11","date_gmt":"2021-02-07T07:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/?p=19897"},"modified":"2026-03-27T20:24:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T17:24:40","slug":"escape-the-ordinary-peugeot-introduces-all-new-2008-suv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/escape-the-ordinary-peugeot-introduces-all-new-2008-suv\/","title":{"rendered":"Escape The Ordinary: PEUGEOT Introduces All-New 2008 SUV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

(7 Feb 2021, Dubai, UAE)<\/strong> PEUGEOT today unveiled the all-new 2008 SUV in the GCC. As the third member of the French brand\u2019s stylish SUV line-up, the new PEUGEOT 2008 is an ultra-modern interpretation of the instinctive and versatile driving experience that exemplifies the brand\u2019s vision of an exciting future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the new PEUGEOT 2008, the French automaker has designed a car that will bolster its line-up further, delivering masterful power and efficiency. It is a versatile car that continues to demonstrate the compatibility between technology, style and driving pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rakesh Nair, Managing Director at Groupe PSA in the GCC, said: \u201cThe 2008 is a welcome addition to our already impressive line-up in the region. It is powerful and distinctive in style, and fulfils our ambition to turn over a new and remarkable page in the history of PEUGEOT SUVs. We are excited to further strengthen our line-up by blending chic styling, supreme comfort and premium, cutting-edge technology for our customers in the GCC.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exciting choices<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With its powerful and distinctive style, the new 2008 sits at the heart of PEUGEOT\u2019s line-up, and is offered with two engine variants for the region. It includes a 1.6 litre engine coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission producing 115 hp and 150 Nm of torque. On higher grades a punchy 8-speed automatic, turbo engine that delivers 155 hp and 240 Nm of torque is available for those who need an enhanced dynamic driving experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both engines are in-line with the latest Euro 6 standards and have undergone stringent and successful hot weather testing prior to their release in the region. Not only are they strong and reliable, but also promise unrivalled fuel economy with the EC5 averaging 14.7 kilometres\/litre and EB2 averaging 17.8 kilometres\/litre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cutting-edge technology: PEUGEOT i-Cockpit\u00ae<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putting the latest technology at the driver\u2019s finger tips, the 2008 introduces a new interpretation of PEUGEOT\u2019s innovative iCockpit\u00ae system, first seen on the 208. The PEUGEOT i-Cockpit\u00ae 3D is a world-first in the segment, including a compact steering wheel for better handling and grip, a large HD touch screen, and now, an innovative 3D heads-up display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The central touch-screen is perfectly positioned and accompanied by seven \u2018piano key\u2019 toggle switches which operate the main i-Cockpit\u00ae features: radio, air conditioning, navigation, vehicle settings, telephone, phone mirroring and ambient-lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An impressive array of equipment and driving aids<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2008 offers a wide range of the latest-generation driving aids including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n