PEUGEOT 4008 test drive since 2012

PEUGEOT 4008 test drive: attempt # 2

Before the official Russian premiere, the portal Kolesa.ru was able to get to know the Peugeot 4008 closer - the second attempt by the French company to grab a piece of pie in the popular class of all -wheel drive crossovers.

The first pancake of the PSA Peugeot-Citroen concern in cooperation with Mitsubishi turned out to be lumpy. Gemini 4007 and C-Crosser, which are the modified Outlander XL crossover, in Europe, no one needed, in fact, like the progenitor. For cramped European streets, an all -round almost 4.7 meters was too big. In addition, the true fans of the French brand could not accept the Japanese interior, left by the French into inviolability. Everywhere cheap materials in the decoration, the lack of proper sound insulation and the abbreviated interservice mileage is a distinctive feature of almost all Mitsubishi models, from which Europeans turned their nose. And the appearance of the whole Trinity, despite the clear identification of the front part, did not like everyone.

In Russia, things were a little better. We even have a wooden wagon with a motor block will be in good demand if you write a Made in Japan on it. Often unreasonable, but not burned even with hot iron, the faith of Russians to the infallibility of everything that is brought from the Japanese archipelago, played into the hands of the French company. But only a little bit. The total sales of the French clones turned out to be several times (!) Worse than the Japanese donor, and even after all three began to be collected in Russia. Although the Peugeot 4007, unlike the outlander, is a little cheaper, more profitable in insurance and is not listed in any list of thefts. Why then is such a difference in sales results?

It turns out that between the three cars that differ, in fact, the hood icons, most Russians choose Outlander XL simply because it is Mitsubishi. And that's it. Not otherwise than the Japanese in the early nineties experienced some hypnotic weapon over the territory of Russia.

But the French did not give up, deciding to redo the smaller SUV, since it did not work out with a big one.

Rumors about the emergence of a more compact all -wheel drive car in the lion's family have been going on for a long time. There was information that Peugeot is developing an absolutely original model. A little later, the French admitted that they were doing the car nevertheless with Mitsubishi, but they would take the platform exclusively from the Japanese. The first teasers of the concept-cabin refuted and this information from the French makeup clearly came the contours of Mitsubishi ASX. And the serial PEUGEOT 4008 put up at the Motor Show in Geneva broke the last hope of the interior fully repeats the Japanese source.

The price list, which came shortly before the premiere, stated: Peugeot 4008 in Russia will be sold exclusively with a two-liter gasoline engine and all-wheel drive. You can choose between a mechanical gearbox and a variator, as well as one of the three levels of equipment.

Our ward, as they say - at the maximum clip. A fashionable snow-white color, chrome, an evil xenon look from under the LED eyebrows and 18-inch alloy wheels must be admitted that the French stylists, making up ASX, tried much better than when working on Outlander XL. PEUGEOT 4008 looks very good.

But the interior, with the exception of minor details, is one to one as in Mitsubishi ASX. In general, it is not bad. The quality of the finishing materials at an acceptable level, and with ergonomics, everything seems to be in order. In an expensive configuration with a leather salon, only a simple radio display confuses, and primitive washers of a single-zone climate control, which, however, is convenient to use. Tailing to the wheel is also not difficult: there are all the necessary adjustments of both seats and a steering column. And the rear passengers are not offended: the stock of space is enough for both legs and heads. But the home comfort that is felt in purebred Peugeot is not in the Japanese interior 4008.


Workplace of the driver


The central console with the finish for black varnish is beautiful, but impractical
The control of a simple climate control is convenient

It becomes sad in motion. Noise insulation as was not in the ASX, so it is not in the Peugeot 4008. Wind, an endless distinct rumble of tire under the drum fraction along the bottom of small pebbles, all this orchestra will be supplemented with another participant, as soon as the driver presses the gas pedal. Moreover, a protracted howl of the engine is the only reaction of the engine to the accelerator. 150 horsepower, under the control of a stranded variator, imitate the dynamics only somewhere up to 80-90 km/h. A sharp acceleration from these speeds, for example, during the track overtaking, is absent, practically, completely. Only the manual transmission regime saves.


The lever of the unavailable variator
You can control the variator with the help of steering wheel petals

Self -control of virtual transmissions with the maintenance of a two -liter engine in the area of \u200b\u200b4000 revolutions immediately exacerbated the sensitivity of the right pedal and improved the predictability of reactions to its pressing. But for a long time you won’t last like that: firstly-get tired, and secondly, together with the motor, it will make in your head. Here the usual mechanics ...

The most important advantage that the car has is, of course, a Multi-Elect all-wheel drive. He, as befits a crossover, is connected with the possibility of blocking the coupling - the same as on a larger 4007. On a smooth dry asphalt, even the 4WD Auto mode is not required, but to meddle on the snowy Leningrad hills, especially on summer rubber, we At first they were afraid even in Lock mode. As it turned out in vain.

PEUGEOT 4008, without blinking with a xenon eye, first climbed into the unsteady sandy slope of degrees at thirty -five, and after we defeated a slightly less steep rise, but on bare ice, fears gradually scattered. It is a pleasure to drive the islands of softened soil periodically with a melting layer of snow on all pairs along vast slopes with a melted layer of snow.


Managing PEUGEOT 4008 sliding is very easy and interesting

Four leading wheels with an accent to the front hand allow you to easily, and most importantly, to accurately direct the car and control the trajectory of its movement as much as possible. Just do not forget to disconnect the stabilization system first, otherwise, in the next spectacular skidding, suffocating electronics simply will not allow you to pull the machine with gas. And if the suspension had not so informatively transmitted to the fifth point the profile of bumps, it would be generally wonderful. But this can be fixed by replacing 18 inch wheels with R16 wheels with a higher profile.

In general, sorry Mitsu, Peugeot 4008 is the same Frenchman as 4007. The branded muzzle, and a couple of Lviv’s hind legs, everything that is related to the car with the fifth republic. All the advantages, as well as a complete list of shortcomings, migrated without changes with the donor Japanese model. For fans of original Peugeot, such a layout will not be in favor of 4008.

And as for everyone else, after the test we conducted a survey in our VKontakte group, where we offered to choose one of three identical cars: Mitsubishi ASX, Peugeot 4008 and Citroen C4 Aircross. The results say for themselves the hypnotic Japanese installation is still included.

Instead of epilogue
With a high degree of probability, it can be assumed that the Peugeot 4008 (Citroen C4 Aircons) is the last experiment of the French with Mitsubishi models. Their approach to creating cars, different specifics and, accordingly, the contingent of customers, in order to offer one to the other, is too different. The French from Renault, by the way, understand this and do original models on a technical basis of Nissan.

And as for the next PEUGEOT crossovers, we will most likely see them on one of the General Motors platforms. It is not profitable for none of the manufacturers to develop new models on your own ...

PEUGEOT 4008 price
The crossover is offered in the Russian market exclusively with a two -liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 150 horsepower and all -wheel drive.

The basic version of Access can be with a mechanical checkpoint (from 999,000 rubles) or with a variator (1,039,000 rubles), and includes the necessary set of options in the form of ABS and ESP systems, frontal airbags, air conditioning, heating the front seats, an on -board computer full Electric Pacete and MP3 Magestols. It is offered to pay for the color of metallic and alloy wheels.

Active equipment is richer by 5 airbags, including knee, climate control, cruise control, rain and light sensor, alloy wheels, parking sensors, Bluetuth, AUX and USB connectors. Also, the version boasts an improved interior decoration and some decorative details in appearance. As options are available: panoramic glass roof, xenon headlights, 18-inch wheels and metal color. 4008 Active CC is offered from 1,099,000 rubles. The surcharge for the variator is the same 40,000 rubles.

The most expensive performance by Allure can only be bought with an automatic transmission for 1,261,000 rubles. It will go into the equipment: a leather finish of the cabin with an electric drive of the driver, a non-clogging access system and the engine starting with a button, 18-inch wheels, and xenon headlights will be complemented by LED light light lights. The Dop. Options consists of a standard alarm, Hi-Fi Acoustics Rockford Fosgate on 710 W and metallic color.

The choice of the portal kolesa.ru
Not the most successful combination of the engine and automatic gearboxes of the Peugeot 4008 gearbox, they definitely include us to the version with five -speed mechanics. It is the mechanical box that will largely be able to reveal the potential of the engine.

Well, out of two possible mechanical versions, Active looks the most interesting, which, in our opinion, has the most balanced list of equipment. We do not recommend installing aesthetic 18-inch wheels with low-profile rubber as an option. And without that, not the softest car will become even tougher.

PEUGEOT 4008: Technique.
The French crossover was built on the Project Global platform. Actually, the same on which the ASX stands, as well as Lancer X and Outlander XL. It has a traditional suspension scheme - McPherson racks in front and multi -link design from behind.


The dimensions of Peugeot 4008

The two -liter engine is also well known. This is a in -line gasoline four, developed by Mitsubishi in the era of close cooperation with Chrysler, with a proprietary system for changing the phase distribution phases under the control of an electronic unit (MIVEC). It is quite reliable and more capable of working, including on 92nd gasoline. But in our conditions, nevertheless, it is better to use AI-95 and immediately buy the defense of the crankcase-it will protect the motor from both stones and dirt.


Mitsubishi 2.0 MiveC engine
Without protection, the motor compartment quickly gets dirty

There is also no revelations in the all -wheel drive system. Initially, the PEUGEOT 4008 front -wheel drive crossover (2WD). In 4WD Auto mode, up to 40% of the moment when slipping the front wheels can be transmitted to the rear axle. And in a blocked version of the clutch, it can work up to 40 km/h.

And, since technically the PEUGEOT 4008 is a Japanese car, the entire maintenance regulation is fully repeated by Mitsubishi. Unlike true Peugeot, 4008 maintenance occurs once every 15,000 km or once a year. It is worth noting the high cost of original spark plugs and, in particular, transmission oil, which is used in the variator.

The cost of regulatory maintenance for Peugeot 4008 2.0 CVT taking into account the cost of original consumables and works.
15,000 km. TO-1. Oil replacement in the engine, oil, fuel, air and salon filters + complete diagnosis of all car systems + washing about 9000 rubles.

30,000 km. TO-2. Oil replacement in the engine, oil, fuel, air and salon filters + complete diagnosis of all car systems + replacement of spark plugs + washing about 16,000 rubles.

45,000 km. TO-3. Oil replacement in the engine, oil, fuel, air and salon filters + + + brake fluid replacement + complete diagnosis of all car systems + washing about 10,000 rubles.

60,000 km. TO-4. Oil replacement in the engine, oil, fuel, air and salon filters + complete diagnosis of all car systems + replacement of spark plugs + oil replacement in the variator + washing about 24,000 rubles.

 
Competitors Peugeot 4008 in the Russian market
The class of compact crossovers is one of the most numerous, including in the Russian market. If the choice falls on one of the Japanese-French brothers, it remains to decide exclusively on the appearance of the front of the body.

Competitors Peugeot 4008 in the Russian market:
Kia Sportage
Mazda CX-5
 

Source: Wheel magazine [April 2012]