PEUGEOT 3008 test drive since 2009 minivan

PEUGEOT 3008. UNIVERITIONAL VASY

Crossover? Minivan? Hitchback-perch? The ardent opponent of class demarcation, Peugeot 3008 shows an unconventional view of quite traditional things

With the transition to thousandth indexes of models, Peugeot passed. Try to pronounce three thousand eight you are just lucky if you are listened to the end. Despite the exaggerated difficulties of Pronons, with the orientation of the universal Peugeot 3008, the brand hit the target exactly: couples should remain delighted with him. The difficulties in determining the class affiliation did not prevent the 3008th from absorbing a lot of good things that can offer today's car for the family. From the crossover, he received a decent 170 -mm road clearance and roomy trunk (432 -1241 l) with a folding side, from a mini -van inherited a fairly spacious and comfortable interior, from the hatchback adopted the dynamic shape of the body.

By the way, about the body. The extraordinary design of the model is poorly associated with boring family operation. Yes, the handsome Peugeot 3008 can not be called by the original. But designed in the spirit of the model line, design with aggressive cladding and fucked stern makes the car muscular and recognizable, and the owner is an adherent of an active lifestyle. At least in the eyes of others.

A driver’s cockpit, separated from the passenger with a high central tunnel, a comfortable chair with lateral support and a decent range of adjustments and logical ergonomics continue the idea of \u200b\u200bthe exterior. And how do you like the projection screen above the dashboard, previously former the prerogative of more expensive models, and toggle switches in the upper part of the central console, reminiscent of selfish mini? Children will be delighted!

By the way, they will be able to sit in the rear places very freely. Unlike overall adults, the maximum spaces are enough here.

The version with a 1.6 -liter 150 -horsepower gasoline engine is difficult to suspect in excessively family qualities. First of all, due to fuel consumption. During the trip, economy came down to 11.5 liters per hundred clearly not the limit of dreams for the budget. But, firstly, in Russia there will also appear more leaning options for the 3008th. And secondly, against the background of even, pleasant acceleration and positive, understandable handling, this figure does not seem so anormal. Moreover, in the light of the commitment of potential buyers to an active lifestyle. And how many such ones will be set in our country, we will soon find out: the sales of the Peugeot 3008 on the Russian market begin immediately after the Moscow car dealership.

Starfall
As a truly family car, the Peugeot 3008 provides a proper degree of protection to all sitting in the cabin: the model was awarded a top assessment (5 stars) following the results of Crash tests of Euro NCAP. The level of security of adult passengers was estimated by 86% (frontal and lateral clashes, imitation of collision on a motionless obstacle, blowing back), children by 81%. But on the way, it is better not to come across to pedestrians a meeting with the car can end sadly: despite the safe form of the bumper, the hood is able to cause serious injuries (31%). And with a whole arsenal of active and passive security funds, the Peugeot 3008 received significant 97% in the ranking of additional security systems.

Driving
The dynamics, obedience of the car and comfortable control give exclusively positive emotions. The fuel consumption is great for a family car.

Salon
Quite spacious, equally pleasant and comfortable. You can’t give up neither the finish materials or ergonomics.

Comfort
The suspension is pleasantly working out unevenness: neither excessive stiffness nor breaks.

Safety
As befits a real family car on top.

Price
Not determined.

Advantages and disadvantages
+ Original design, comfortable salon, a painful motor, understandable handling, ergonomic interior, roomy trunk.
- A fairly high fuel consumption.

Technical science characteristics
Mark and model - Peugeot 3008 1.6 thp
Dimensions - 4365x1837x1639 mm
Engine - gasoline, 1598 cm3, 150 hp/5800 min -1
Transmission - mechanical, 6 -speed
Dynamics - 201 km/h; 8.9 s to 100 km/h
Competitors - Nissan Qashqai, Renault Koleos


Author: Dmitry Tytyuchenko

 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [September 2010]