Peugeot 3008 Review 2025

Each generation of the Peugeot 3008 has brought with it a significant change of purpose. First it was a pseudo-MPV that majored on interior space, before morphing into a sharply-styled SUV for its second generation. Now in its third iteration, it’s evolved once more into something more rakish, but does this hint at a model with an ambiguous purpose? Find out with our full Peugeot 3008 review.

While there’s a growing trend for slinky SUV coupes, that the Peugeot 3008 now is one appears to pose something of a potential headache for its maker. You see, within its range is another of these fastbacks — the Peugeot 408 — which is only 145mm longer, 165mm wider and 163mm lower than the 3008, as well as being available in mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric forms.

Despite those points, it’s the hybridised 3008 covered here — and electric Peugeot E-3008 we’ve reviewed separately — that’s the costlier option of the in-house rivals, but there’re plenty of alternatives from other brands to contend with including the similarly slinky Toyota C-HR.

Other rivals that it would be wise to consider alongside the Peugeot include the handsome Cupra Formentor, the seemingly omnipresent Range Rover Evoque and the 200PS versions of the Renault Rafale.

When fitted with a combustion engine there are two drive system choices for the Peugeot 3008. Marketed as the Hybrid 136 is the familiar 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol fitted with a mild hybrid electric system, which sells alongside the Plug-in Hybrid 195 fitted with a larger 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine as well as a bigger electric motor and battery combination to promote pure electric running.

Your Peugeot 3008 experience is very much dictated by which option you go for. The 3008 Hybrid 136’s relatively small engine and electric motor arrangement gives a total system power of 136PS and 230Nm of torque. Given that this generation of 3008 is close to 100kg heavier than its predecessor, once you get out of town it can feel a little short on power, with the engine working hard to give half-decent acceleration.

The 3008 Plug-In Hybrid 195 feels more capable, courtesy of a combined petrol-electric power output of 194PS and 350Nm of torque. Its 0-62mph time of 7.8 seconds is 2.4 seconds brisker than the Hybrid 136 manages, but of greater interest is the PHEV’s 39-55-mile electric-only driving range on the WLTP Combined cycle.

Regardless of how it’s propelled, it’s the Peugeot 3008’s styling that’s likely to be the primary attention grabber. It shares some similarities with its predecessor, but there’s a more distinct slope to the roof for those coupe overtones, yet it retains the tall body and that buyers expect from a family-sized SUV.

Its nose is particularly bold, with a complex grille and heavily stylised lighting design. It certainly makes an impression and stands out from the more conservatively-styled alternatives, although it is essentially shared with the 3008’s seven-seater sibling, the Peugeot 5008.

It’s a similar story on the inside, where a mix of sharp design and some unusual material choices help to elevate the 3008 from its competition. Peugeot’s i-Cockpit design remains, which essentially means a low-set steering wheel with the instrument display viewed over rather than through it. With careful evolution of the concept, the 300’s driving position feels much more natural than some other Peugeots in recent years.

There’s also the matter of the infotainment arrangement — Peugeot says the 3008 has a 21.0-inch display but in truth it’s two screens behind a single pane of glass. It’s impressive, nonetheless, and combined with the angular design of the cabin and a pleasing mix of materials, it feels like something with a heftier price tag.

The Peugeot 3008 has a number of appealing aspects, in particular its attractive design inside and out as well as its strong specification levels, but the somewhat underpowered mild hybrid and expensive plug-in hybrid, particularly in plusher GT trim, means doesn’t feel like a good value proposition.

Looking at the Peugeot 3008’s exterior you might be forgiven for thinking this was a hot hatch turned SUV, but the reality is that this is a mid-sized family car that very much wants to stay in its lane.

At lower speeds the ride quality is good, making short work of road imperfections and isolating the driver and passengers from lumps and bumps. Sadly, at higher speeds the ride feels busier, particularly on the GT models with their larger wheels, which is irritating at motorway speeds.

Handling-wise the Peugeot 3008 is safe and secure with reasonably responsive steering, but it leaves the driver feeling slightly detached from what’s happening with the front wheels. The 3008 Plug-In Hybrid also feels more blunt than the Hybrid thanks to its extra weight, tipping the scales at 1905kg — you’re never in any doubt that this is a tall and heavy car.

There are three drive system options for the Peugeot 3008 — you’ll read more about the two fitted with turbocharged petrol engines below, with the fully electric Peugeot E-3008 reviewed separately.

As is the fashion across the various brands alongside Peugeot that are part of Stellantis, the 3008 labelled Hybrid 136 is actually a mild hybrid rather than the self-charging variety. It comes with a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder engine teamed with a small electric motor and a 0.4kWh battery. Drive is sent to the front wheels via the e-DSC6 six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

Total system power is 136PS and 230Nm, giving a top speed of 125mph and 0-62mph in 10.2 seconds. That’s reasonable around town but on more open, higher speed roads its lacklustre. It frequently requires a more determined press of the accelerator to make decent progress, the increased volume of the engine underlines that it’s got lots of work to do.

Also available is the Peugeot 3008 Plug-in Hybrid 195, where a larger 1.6-litre, four-cylinder engine is paired with a more powerful electric motor and a 17.9kWh battery pack. Drive is still sent exclusively to the front wheels, although the e-DSC7 automatic transmission has an extra ratio.

This PHEV system produces a combined 194PS and 350Nm of torque resulting in a 7.8-second 0-62mph time and a 137mph top speed. The 3008 is also available in pure electric form, which you can read about here.

In Plug-in Hybrid guise the 3008 feels more relaxed, with substantially more power and torque making shorter work of keeping up with traffic as well as overtaking it. It drives well in EV mode too, although the increase in weight means over the Hybrid 136 version makes its presence felt — it would be quicker still if it didn’t have to haul around the best part of two tonnes.

Euro NCAP is yet to assess and crash-test the Peugeot 3008, but the level of standard safety equipment is high. All versions are fitted with lane-keep assist, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection and driver attention alert.

GT models are also fitted with adaptive cruise control, while an optional safety pack adds long-range blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

Towing with the Peugeot 3008 depends on which drive system is fitted. The Hybrid 136 has a maximum braked towing capacity of 1200kg, while the Plug-In Hybrid 195 can haul 1550kg of braked trailer.

For a family-sized SUV the Peugeot 3008 offers competitive space for both passengers and luggage. In the front the head and legroom is good, and although the centre console is quite substantial it doesn’t eat into the sense of space too much.

In the rear legroom and elbow room are also good enough for above average height adults, although the slope of the roofline does limit the available headroom for taller occupants, Although you can fit three adults across the rear bench, the middle-seat passenger has to negotiate the back of the centre console when finding space for their legs.

Storage space in the cabin is good — while the glovebox is relatively small, the generous door bins and large centre console stowage make up for it. Boot space is competitive at 588 litres, which can be increased to 1663 litres by folding the rear seats. This figure applies to not only the Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models but also the electric E-3008, so there’s no loss of space with the bigger batteries.

As well as an appealing interior design, the choice of materials and their quality are a strong point of the Peugeot 3008’s cabin. A good portion of the interior plastics are soft to the touch, and rather than acres of plastic or leather (or leather-like) materials, there are generous areas of fabric on the doors and across the top of the dashboard.

Despite much of it being black and dark grey, there is enough variety in tone and materials to give the 3008 the feel of something more upmarket, which is welcome.

All versions of the Peugeot 3008 are fitted with what’s stated to be a 21.0-inch panoramic curved display, although in reality it’s two separate displays housed behind a single piece of glass. There’s an additional touchscreen mounted beneath the central air vents containing what Peugeot calls i-Toggles — configurable shortcuts that allow ten different options functions to be operated.

The system also includes connected navigation, wireless or USB phone mirroring with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, while the Bluetooth function allows two devices to be connected at the same time. There’s also voice recognition, DAB radio and four USB-C ports divided equally between the front and rear.

Such a large display offers a great deal of information and is impressive to look at, while its curvature prevents it from interfering with the driver’s view ahead. Its responsiveness is generally good, but some of the menus feel overly complicated and the lack of physical buttons to operate the climate control is frustrating.

Prices start at £35,660 for the Peugeot 3008 Hybrid 136 in Allure trim, with the plusher GT specification priced at £38,890 with the same engine option. Choose the Plug-in Hybrid 195 in Allure grade and the price is £40,750, rising to £44,130 for GT version. Standard specification is good, which makes the Allure version better value for most buyers.

Of the Peugeot’s key rivals, the Toyota C-HR self-charging hybrid costs from £31,300 with the Plug-in version costing from £39,145. Cupra’s least expensive mild hybrid Formentor eTSI is priced at £36,175 while the PHEV eHybrid will set you back £41,510.

In 200PS self-charging hybrid guise the Renault Rafale is £38,195, while the plug-in hybrid weighs in at £45,695 — although that has 300PS and four-wheel drive.Price tags are significantly higher for the Range Rover Evoque with the diesel-powered mild hybrid starting at £43,700 and the PHEV from £49,000, again with four-wheel drive.

Used examples are reaching the market, and we saw some 2024 examples with low mileage for around £31,000, which means there are savings to be had when buying nearly-new.

Peugeot claims a combined WLTP fuel consumption figure of 44.6-52.5mpg for the Hybrid 136 versions, which should mean high 30s and even low 40s should be possible. As with many plug-in hybrids the claimed figures of 212.7-356.2mpg are unlikely to be achieved in the real world, but regular home charging and short journeys will allow you to cut costs with lots of EV running and barely any petrol consumption.

Insurance groups are 22 and 24 for the Hybrid versions but jump up to 32 and 33 for the PHEVs. Those paying Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) company car tax will find the PHEV the more attractive at 8% compared with 29% for the mild hybrid at 2024/25 rates.

Peugeot 3008 Plug-in Hybrid: Range and charging

Peugeot claims an EV range of 39-55 miles for the 3008 Plug-in Hybrid 195, which is competitive and should give at least some usable range even in the winter months.

Its 17.9kWh battery is only capable of accepting an AC Type 2 charging plug, such as the type fitted to domestic wallboxes, so bear that in mind as you won’t be able to connect it to a DC rapid public charger.

The standard on-board charger is also limited to 3.7kW so despite the battery’s modest size, it’ll still take 5 hours and 30 minutes to complete a flat to full recharge.

There are two trim levels for the Peugeot 3008 range, with the choice of Allure and GT making it easy to understand.

Standard equipment with the Peugeot 3008 Allure includes 19-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry and start, heated and automatically folding door mirrors, a reversing camera, rear parking sensors and automatic LED lights.

Inside you’ll find dual-zone climate control, the 21.0-inch combined infotainment display with connected navigation, DAB radio, smartphone mirroring for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wireless charging pad and LED ambient lighting.

Safety-related gear includes emergency braking assist, hill start assist, cruise control with speed limiter and driver attention alert.

Upgrade to the Peugeot 3008 GT if you fancy adds adaptive cruise control, a heated steering wheel, an electrically operated tailgate, front and rear parking sensors, eight-colour interior ambient lighting, a lumbar adjustment for the driver’s seat, luxury floor mats and adaptive LED headlights with automatic main beam.