Peugeot 3008 Review 2023 | Performance & Pricing

As far as SUVs go, the Peugeot 3008 is a bit of a glamorous starlet, but as any Hollywood A-lister will (quietly) tell you, to keep looking good you may need the occasional update.

Now, the Peugeot 3008 hasn’t quite been to a Brazilian back street clinic, and it’s always been nicely designed, but it’s had a series of nips and tucks for 2021 in a bid to help you distinguish it from the likes of the VW Tiguan, Skoda Karoq and Nissan Qashqai.

The old Peugeot 3008 had a fairly conventional front grille, but this new version gets a sweeping array of square chrome trim that stretches from one headlight to the other. There’s also a pair of new vertical daytime running lights on higher-spec cars – just like the ones on the new Peugeot 2008.

The interior is a familiar sight compared with the old Peugeot 3008, but that’s definitely no bad thing. It’s one of the most interesting-looking cabins of any SUV, and the quality is just as impressive as the way it looks. In front of the driver remains a 12.0-inch digital driver’s display in place of a traditional instrument panel, although all but entry-level Active models now get a 10.0-inch central infotainment screen, rather than the old car’s 8.0-inch system. All hybrids get the larger screen as standard.

Controls are laid out in a fashion that wraps around you. Physical buttons to control the infotainment are pointed towards you, while a high-set centre console creates a comfortable, cocoon-like effect. Materials are of a very high standard as well, and everything feels solidly built. There’s plenty of choices to make your 3008 a little more you as well, including the option of red Nappa leather or black Alcantara-trimmed seats, with top-spec GT models also coming with lime-wood inserts.

Seat adjustment is fantastic, but the tiny, squared-off steering wheel can make seeing the digital display a bit of a nightmare for some — so you should definitely take a Peugeot 3008 for a test drive before committing to a purchase.

There’s lots left to be desired in the back row as well, where having three passengers might be a little too close for comfort.

Boot space for the Peugeot 3008 comes in at a competitive 520 litres and it’s all very usable too, with a boxy shape and the lack of a lip means you can slide cargo in and out without having to lean down.