PEUGEOT has revealed the brand-new plug-in hybrid variant of 3008 in the UAE featuring the same design language as the gas-powered 3008 but lower emissions and more power. The 2021 PEUGEOT 3008 PHEV comes equipped with a 1.6 litre turbo engine generating 200 hp as well as an electric motor yielding 100 hp. The power goes to all the wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission creating 300 Nm of torque.
PEUGEOT says the contemporary SUV has an all-electric range of up to 45 km thanks to 13.2 kWh battery. The combined fuel economy stands at around 60 kilometres/litre. Drivers can charge the battery in three hours at a standard public EV charging point (as per charger capacity). The four-wheel-drive model gives excellent traction on all types of roads including wet, muddy, sandy or winding highways.
Inside, it boasts PEUGEOT’s innovative iCockpit® system, giving access to a compact steering wheel for improved handling and grip, a 10-inch HD touch screen, along with a digital head-up display.
The 2021 PEUGEOT 3008 PHEV comes with a host of driver-assistance features including Active Safety Brake, Seat Massage Function, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist, Driver Attention Alert, High Beam Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring system, Active Parking with Assisted Steering System, and Visiopark 2 (360° vision).
The pricing details aren’t revealed yet. The ICE 3008 starts at around AED 99,900
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