Description and history of crossovers Peugeot

Peugeot 2008 (2013-present time)

Peugeot 2008 - subcompact crossover (SUV, J-segment), manufactured by the French automaker «Peugeot» April 2013 to present. Assembled on the platform «PSA PF1», which is also based «Citroën C-Elysée», «Citroën C3», «Peugeot 208», «Peugeot 301 (2012)» and others. Came to replace the station wagon «Peugeot 207 SW», which is no longer in production. The length of the car is 4158 mm, width 1740 mm, height 1557 mm and curb weight 1045 kg. Assembly is carried out in Brazil, Iran, China, Malaysia and France. As of early 2019, over 1.2 million vehicles have been produced.

The engine is located transversely in front, the drive is only to the front wheels through a mechanical transmission with five or six gears. From 217, they began to install a four- or six-speed automatic transmission. The range of gasoline engines looked like this: 1.2 liters (1199 cm³, VTi, I3, turbocharged, 82 hp), 1.2 liters (1199 cm³, THP, I3, turbocharged, 120/130 hp), 1.6 liters (1598 cm³, VTi, I4, 120 hp) and 1.6 liters (1598 cm³, THP, I4, turbocharged, 156 hp). Diesel engines were 1.4 liters (1397 cm³, HDi, 68 hp), 1.6 liters (1560 cm³, HDi, 92/115 hp) and 1.6 liters (1560 cm³, BlueHDi, 75/100/120 hp).

Front suspension spring independent, type «McPherson» with anti-roll bar, rear suspension spring semi-independent, steering with electric power steering, all disc brakes.

In 2013 the European committee «Euro NCAP» carried out crash tests of the car to determine its safety for people, the results of which are shown in the table.

In March 2016, an updated «Peugeot 2008». The exterior design has been changed slightly, with new upholstery and interior design on the inside, and new equipment such as «Active City Brake», rear view camera, smartphone integration «Apple» or «Android» etc.

Peugeot 2008 main competitors are Chery Tiggo, Chevrolet Trax (Tracker), Citroen C4 Aircross, Ford Ecosport, Honda HR-V, Kia Soul, Lada Xray, Nissan Juke, Mazda CX-3, Mitsubishi ASX, Opel Mokka, Renault Captur, Skoda Yeti, Suzuki SX4, Toyota C-HR and Volkswagen CrossFox.

Peugeot 2008, 2014 year, back view

Peugeot 2008, 2014 year, interior

Peugeot 2008, 2014 year, trunk

Peugeot 3008 (2009-present time)

Peugeot 3008 - compact crossover (SUV, J-segment), which is produced from April 2009 to the present by a French company «Peugeot». concept with name «Prologue» was shown at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008. The exterior design was criticized, but the overall score from auto magazines was high. In 2010, the popular magazine «What Car?» awarded the award «Car of the Year», also this award was given in 2017 by the online publication «CarBuyer» and became the best in the SUV category. In the same 2017, the car received an award «European Car of the Year» by a jury of 58 automotive journalists from twenty-two European countries. During its history, the car received other, less significant awards. In 2016, the second generation was released.

First generation (2009-2016)

The first generation was based on the platform «PSA PF2», which was also used for «Citroën C4», «Citroën DS4», «Peugeot 308», «Peugeot RCZ» and some others. The engine was located transversely in front, the drive was full or only on the front wheels. The body was in the form of a five-door SUV with a length of 4330-4365 mm, a width of 1837 mm, a height of 1639 mm and a curb weight of 1399-1539 kg. The interior is brand new with a large and slightly sloping center console. The car was assembled in Argentina, China, Malaysia and France. In total, more than 850 thousand copies of the first generation were produced.

Gasoline engines were installed in three modifications with a volume of 1.2 liters (1199 cm³, EB2, e-THP, I3, 130L. with.), 1.6 liters (1598 cm³, Prince, VTi, I4, 120 hp) and 1.6 liters (1598 cm³, Prince, THP, I4, 156/165 hp). There were also three 1.6-liter diesel engines (1560 cm³, HDi/BlueHDi, I4, 112/ 120L. with.), 2.0 liters (1997 cm³, HDi/BlueHDi, I4, 136L. with.) and 2.0 liters (1997 cm³, HDi/BlueHDi, FAP, I4, 150/ 163L. with.). hybrid version «HYbrid4» was with a 2.0-liter diesel engine plus a 37 kW electric motor running exclusively on the rear wheels. The transmission was offered six or five-speed manual, six-speed automatic, and six-speed robotic «BMP6».

In 2009 the European Committee «Euro NCAP» tested the safety of the car and gave it five stars, see the results in the table.

At the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013, an updated «3008» first generation that was a hybrid «Hybrid4». In China, a restyled car is still being manufactured.

Second generation (2016-present time)

In May 2016 the company «Peugeot» provided the press with information about «Peugeot 3008» second generation, and in October the car was shown at the Paris Motor Show. Official sales began in January 2017. The car is based on a platform «PSA EMP2», which is also used for second generation crossovers «5008», «DS 7 Crossback», «Citroen C5 Aircross», as well as some other cars. Equipped with a new generation of interior configuration «i-Cockpit», which is recognized «Technology of the Year» according to the magazine «What Car?». Represents a touch screen on the center console, customizable display «Heads-Up» and a small steering wheel. In China, the car is called «4008», since the first generation «3008» there is produced in parallel with the second.

The length of the car is 4450, the width is 1840 mm, the height is 1620 mm and the curb weight is 1250-1465 kg. The external dimensions have increased slightly, and the internal space has also increased. The engine is located transversely in front, the drive is carried out on the front wheels or all-wheel drive on all wheels. In the basic configuration, six airbags, LED daytime running lights, a leather steering wheel, manual climate control, Bluetooth, USB connectors, electric and heated mirrors, central locking with a remote control are installed. Options on more expensive trim levels include emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, a rearview camera, parking assistance, automatic high beams, 3D navigation, power folding mirrors, automatic climate control. control and other modern automotive systems and equipment.

Gasoline engines are represented by three models of 1.2 liters (1199 cm³, PureTech, I3, 130 hp), 1.6 liters (1598 cm³, PureTech, I4, 165/180 hp), as well as a hybrid with a 1.6 liter engine (1598 cm³, HYbrid/HYbrid4, I4) total power with electric motor 225 or 300 hp. Diesel engines are also three models with a volume of 1.5 liters (1499 cm³, BlueHDi, I4, 130 hp), 1.6 liters (1560 cm³, BlueHDi, I4, 100/115/120 hp) and 2.0 liters (1997 cm³, BlueHDi, I4, 136/150/180 hp). The maximum speed of the car with the most powerful engine is 222 km/h. The gearbox was a five- or six-speed manual, as well as a six- or eight-speed automatic.

«Peugeot 3008» second generation received the following awards − «european car 2017», «Car of the Year 2017» according to magazines «CarBuyer» And «DieselCar Magazine», and «Best compact crossover 2017».

The car passed the safety test by the European Committee «Euro NCAP» in 2016, the results of which are shown in the table on the right.

The main competitors and classmates of the second generation Peugeot 3008 are Citroen C4 Aircross, Ford Kuga, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Nissan Qashqai, Mitsubishi ASX, Renault Kadjar, Seat Ateca, Toyota RAV4 and Volkswagen Tiguan. Rich equipment and many technologies used allow «3008» compete with premium cars such as Audi Q3, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Range Rover Evoque.

Peugeot 4007 (2007-2012)

Peugeot 4007 - compact crossover (SUV, J-segment), which is a modified version «Mitsubishi Outlander», which is produced in Japan by the company «Mitsubishi» with engines «PSA Peugeot Citroën» from July 2007 to April 2012. It was first introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2007. Has an identical equivalent «C-Crosser», designed by engineers «Citroën» and which is also produced in Japan. The body is made in the form of a five-door SUV with a length of 4646 mm, a width of 1806 mm, a height of 1713 mm and a curb weight of 1600-1765 kg. There were three trim levels - «SE», «Sport XS» And «GT». In total, about 50 thousand cars were produced.

The engine was located transversely in front, all-wheel drive or only front-wheel drive. There were two models of gasoline engines from the car «Outlander» 2.0 liters (1998 cm³, 4B11) 147 hp and 2.4 liters (2360 cm³, 4B12) 170 hp. The diesel engine was a four-cylinder turbocharged 2.2-liter (2179 cm³, DW12, HDi) 156 hp. This engine has already been tested on an SUV «Land Rover Freelander 2» since 2006. The gearbox was a six-speed manual or semi-automatic robotic, as well as a continuously variable variator (CVT).

In September 2009, a minor aesthetic update of the cars was carried out «4007» And «C-Crosser», which were shown at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt 2009.

Peugeot 4008 (2012-2016)

Peugeot 4008 - French compact crossover (SUV, J-segment), produced in Japan under the brand name «Peugeot» from April 2012 to the end of 2016. Based on the same platform as «Mitsubishi ASX» And «Citroën C4 Aircross», and was developed in collaboration with a Japanese manufacturer «Mitsubishi Motors». Presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012, where it was also exhibited «Peugeot 208». The body was a five-door wagon with a length of 4345 mm, a width of 1770 mm, a height of 1615 mm and a curb weight of 1375-1480 kg. The car was replaced by the second generation «Peugeot 3008», which went on sale in January 2017.

There were only three 1.6-liter petrol engines (1590 cm³, 117 hp), 1.8 liters (1798 cm³, 139 hp) and 2.0 liters (1998 cm³, 148 hp). Diesel engines were two models of 1.6 liters (1560 cm³, HDi, 115 hp) and 1.8 liters (1798 cm³, Di-D, 150 hp). The gearbox was installed six-speed manual or automatic, or stepless variator (CVT). The maximum speed with the most powerful engine reached 200 km / h.

In total, a little more than 32 thousand cars were produced.

Peugeot 5008 (2009-present time)

Peugeot 5008 - compact minivan (first generation) and compact crossover (second generation), manufactured by the French automaker «Peugeot» November 2009 to present. It was shown at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008. british magazine «What Car?» in 2010 gave him an award «Minivan of the Year» (MPV of the Year).

First generation (2009-2016)

First generation «5008» is a compact minivan (MPV) with five doors and five or seven places for people. Platform based «PSA PF2», which was also used for «Peugeot 308», «Peugeot 3008» And «Citroën C4 Picasso». Car fans nicknamed him «space car» because of the futuristic design and spacious interior. Its total length was 4530 mm, width 1835 mm, height 1640 mm and curb weight 1400-1625 kg. Assembly was carried out in France and Malaysia.

The engine was located longitudinally in front, the drive was only on the front wheels. Gasoline engines were of the following modifications and volumes - 1.2 liters (1199 cm³, Puretech, I4, 118 hp), 1.6 liters (1598 cm³, VTi, I4, 118 hp) and 1.6 liters (1598 cm³, THP, I4, 156 hp). Diesel engines were two models of 1.6 liters (1560 cm³, HDi, I4, 110 hp) and 2.0 liters (1997 cm³, HDi, I4, 148/161 hp). The transmission was a six- or five-speed manual, as well as a six-speed automatic or semi-automatic. In 2013, they carried out a small restyling.

The car is equipped with various safety systems and technologies, such as the dynamic stabilization system (ESP), hill start assistance, traction control, parking assistance, seat belt warning, automatic parking brake, load-bearing body with deformation areas, frontal, window and side airbags and others. In 2009 the European committee «Euro NCAP» tested the car in crash tests to determine its safety for passengers inside and pedestrians outside. See the test results in the table.

Second generation (2017-present time)

Second generation «5008» is a compact SUV (SUV), which is produced from March 2017 to the present by the French company «Peugeot». It was presented in September 2016 to the press, and then at the Paris Motor Show in October 2016. Is essentially «3008» model with seven seats and is based on the platform «PSA EMP2». The body is a five-door SUV with a length of 4640 mm, a width of 1840 mm, a height of 1640 mm and a curb weight of 1350-1615 kg. Equipment and trim levels were «base», «Active», «Allure», «Crossway» And «GT Line». The car is assembled in China and France.

The engine was located transversely in front, the drive is transmitted only to the front wheels. Gasoline engines were of two modifications with a volume of 1.2 liters (1199 cm³, PureTech, I3, 130 hp) and 1.6 liters (1598 cm³, PureTech, I4, 150 hp). Diesel engines are installed in three modifications with a volume of 1.5 liters (1499 cm³, Blue HDI, 130 hp), 1.6 liters (1560 cm³, HDI, I4, 120 hp) and 2.0 liters (1997 cm³, BlueHDI, I4, 150/180 hp). Without exception, all engines are equipped with a turbocharger. The gearbox is set to a five- or six-speed manual, as well as a six- or eight-speed automatic.

European Committee «Euro NCAP» conducted crash tests on a 2016 car and gave it a five-star rating, see the table for more results.

Competitors and classmates crossover «Peugeot 5008» the second generation are front-wheel drive versions of Dodge Journey, Ford Kuga, Hyundai Tucson, Honda CR-V, Jeep Cherokee, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-7, Nissan X-Trail, Opel Antara, Subaru Forester, Renault Duster, Skoda Kodiaq, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota RAV4 and Volkswagen Tiguan.

Peugeot 5008 II, 2018 year, interior

Peugeot 5008 II, 2018 year, trunk

Peugeot 5008 II, 2018 year, seats