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Peugeot 3008 (2017 – present) | Expert Rating [hide]

Summary

The Peugeot 3008 is a medium-sized SUV/crossover, which was launched onto the UK market in 2017 and replaced a people carrier model with the same name.

The 3008 has received unanimously positive reviews, with scores ranging from good to outstanding. It has been the highest-ranked medium-sized SUV/crossover in our Expert Ratings index for the last two years, although its current Expert Rating of 75% (as of December 2021) has now fallen behind the Skoda Karoq.

The Peugeot 3008 has won numerous awards both in the UK and overseas. It has been particularly praised for its design, comfort, practicality and driving dynamics. More recent reviews have not been quite as favourable as those when the model was new, as the Peugeot i-Cockpit design is not to everyone’s taste and some newer rivals are considered better performers.

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An updated model arrived in the UK in early 2021, which is a facelift of the existing car rather than an all-new model.

There is a question mark over the 3008’s reliability, however. In a 2021, What Car? rated the Peugeot 3008 diesel 20th in its list of the most unreliable new cars on sale.

Key specifications

Body style: Five-door SUV/crossoverEngines: petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid
Price: From £27,555 on-road

Launched: Winter 2016/17Last updated: Winter 2020/21
Next update due: TBA

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Peugeot 3008 (2021 facelift)

Peugeot 3008 (2017-2020)

Media reviews

Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

The Car Expert

Score: 8.6 / 10“The Peugeot 3008 instantly propels itself into contention for the most stylish member of the ever-widening compact SUV club, especially once you get inside it.”
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Auto Express

Model reviewed: 2020 updateScore: 8 / 10“The revised 3008 still sits somewhere near the top of the family SUV class. The updates to the high-quality cabin and even more generous equipment lists should have some appeal for upgrading owners and new customers alike.”
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Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 10 / 10“The Peugeot 3008 is a front-running crossover that offers a spacious, upmarket cabin and plenty of kit.”
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Auto Trader

Model reviewed: 3008Score: 9 / 10“Already a strong player in the family SUV market, Peugeot’s updates to the 3008 make it an even more appealing option.”
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Autocar

Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric hybrid Allure PremiumScore: 7 / 10“Still cuts a dash next to most compact SUVs, but it isn’t the slickest, quickest, roomiest or best-value plug-in option in its market niche. PHEV a mixed bag to drive.”
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Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 7 / 10“In challenging company, the Peugeot 3008 promises more than it delivers.”
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Business Car

Model reviewed: HybridScore: 8 / 10“The Peugeot 3008 Hybrid is user-friendly and offers a quality feel and low BIK tax rates.”
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Car

Score: 6 / 10“Refreshing an already really good package works too, and the new look on the Peugeot 3008 is a cracking one.”
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Car Keys

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 9 / 10“The Peugeot 3008 is a bit of a Swiss Army knife of SUVs; it’s comfortable, refined and quiet yet good fun to drive around twisty roads. With a variety of efficient powertrains, there’s likely to be an engine setup to suit most buyers, too.”
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Carbuyer

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 9.2 / 10“The Peugeot 3008 is good to drive, economical and has a great interior, making it a strong candidate for family buyers.”
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Model reviewed: 3008 GT LineScore: 8 / 10“A stylish exterior, classy interior and comfortable ride make the Peugeot 3008 GT Line a deservedly popular SUV.”
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Carwow

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 9 / 10“The Peugeot 3008 is an SUV with upmarket looks, a big boot, stylish interior and decent levels of equipment. It dash could be more intuitive to use, though.”
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Company Car Today

Model reviewed: Premium Hybrid4 300“A notable update to the front-end styling makes one of the more distinctive in the crossover breed even more so. Otherwise the changes are minimal, but no major surgery was required to an already competitive model.”
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Model reviewed: Hybrid4 300 automatic“Compelling on paper, great to drive and offers strong fleet credibility. Buyers might baulk at the sky-high price though.”
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Daily Mail

Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol automatic GT LineScore: 9 / 10“In conclusion, I am proposing a solid four stars minimum for almost everything – but a whopping five stars once you’ve clunk-clicked ready to enjoy your trip. This car is all about that interior – I think I could actually move in and live in there.” (Chris Evans)
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Daily Mirror

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“If you’re considering buying an SUV, the Peugeot 3008 should be in your top three wish list.”
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Evo

Model reviewed: 3008 GTScore: 8 / 10“Range-topping 3008 delivers on style and quality but just misses out on class honours for driver appeal.”
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Fleetworld

Model reviewed: GT Hybrid4Score: 8 / 10“Almost as good to drive and practical as the standard 3008, this is the pick of the Peugeot plug-ins – it’s costly though.”
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Green Car Guide

Model reviewed: 1.6-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid Hybrid4 GTScore: 8 / 10“The Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 is a spacious family SUV that’s also fun to drive, helped by the small steering wheel, as well as looking stylish inside and out. So overall it’s a fairly compelling proposition, however it comes at a price.”
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Honest John

Model reviewed: 1.5-litre diesel automatic“It’s fair to say that the ‘anthrompometric’ seating position and i-cockpit of the 3008 take a bit of getting used to. You look over the small steering wheel, not through it. The seats initially feel a bit small and hard. But give it 500 miles and it makes almost every other car feel like they came out of the stone-age. It’s brilliant.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)Score: 8 / 10“The Peugeot 3008 is practical, good to drive, comfortable and packed with high-tech equipment. It’s also one of the best large crossovers on sale, which is saying something given the strength of the competition.”
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Parkers

Model reviewed: Range reviewScore: 8 / 10“Crossover maxes out on style, practicality and economy”
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The Sun

“The Peugeot 3008 is an Audi, it’s a Mercedes – a Range Rover. It’s every premium SUV you’ve sat in, except it costs just a nudge over 20 grand.”
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The Sunday Times

Model reviewed: 1.6-litre diesel manualScore: 8 / 10“In one leap the 3008 has transformed from dull-but-capable MPV to stylish and practical SUV. It’s a journey even Bear Grylls would be proud of. Just don’t expect him to ditch the Land Rover for a 3008 on his next expedition.”
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The Telegraph

Model reviewed: (range review)Score: 8 / 10“While it’s not the cheapest SUV, the Peugeot 3008 is a practical, comfortable and fun SUV that also happens to have the most interesting interior in its class. It is arguably Peugeot’s best car, and a very credible rival to the Nissan Qashqai and SEAT Ateca.”
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Top Gear

Model reviewed: 2021Score: 8 / 10“The Peugeot 3008 remains one of the very best SUVs.”
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Score: 8 / 10“Lots of crossover showroom appeal, and lives up to it out on the road.”
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What Car?

Score: 8 / 10“Stylish, practical and good to drive, the well-equipped Peugeot 3008 is one of the best small SUVs you can buy.”
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Which?

Model reviewed: Range overview“The second-generation Peugeot 3008 is nicely built, comfortable to drive and spacious inside. The interior mixes style and substance to great effect, too. It’s pricey, though, and is up against rivals that are even more well-rounded.”
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Model reviewed: plug-in hybrid“In hybrid form, the Peugeot 3008 offers a wide spread of attributes. It’s lively in a straight line, easy to drive and spacious. Equipment is generous, and the well-built cabin is comfortable and stylish. If your journeys are mostly short, running costs should be low. Despite its high price, it’s a great choice.”
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Safety rating

Overall rating: 5 stars
Date tested: September 2016

86%

ADULT OCCUPANT

85%

CHILD OCCUPANT

67%

VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

58%

SAFETY ASSIST

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Eco rating

No eco rating

The Peugeot 3008 has not been lab tested by Green NCAP. This is a new initiative, launched in 2018 as a sister organisation to Euro NCAP.

If and when the Peugeot 3008 is tested, we’ll publish the results here.

Awards

Trophies, prizes and awards that the Peugeot 3008 has received

2020

Auto Express Driver Power – Best Mid-Size SUV
DieselCar & EcoCar Used Car Top 50 – Used Car of the Year + Best Medium SUV

2019

Auto Express Driver Power – Best Mid-Size SUV
Fleet News Awards – Mid-Size SUV of the Year
Caravan and Motorhome Club Awards – Towcar of the Year, Caravan Weight 1,100kg – 1,350kg

2018

UK Car of the Year Awards – Best Family Car
Auto Express Driver Power – Car of the Year + Best Mid-Size SUV
Carbuyer Best Car Awards – Best Medium SUV
Fleet World Honours – Best Medium SUV
Honest John Awards – Crossover of the Year

2017

European Car of the Year
Auto Express Awards – Best Mid-Size SUV
Carbuyer Best Car Awards – Best SUV
DieselCar Top 50 Awards – Car of the Year + Best Medium SUV
Fleet World Honours – Best Crossover

2016

Carbuyer Best Car Awards – Car of the Year + Best SUV + Best Medium SUV

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