Peugeot 2008 2013–2019 car dimensions: 4159 mm long, 1739 mm wide and 1556 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,045 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
The cabin uses a small steering wheel and raised instruments for an unusual driving position. Cruise control with speed limiter is standard. Manual air conditioning comes on most grades, with dual-zone automatic climate on higher ones like Allure. A 7-inch touchscreen arrives from Active trim and later gains Apple CarPlay and Android Auto after the 2016 update. Rear parking sensors are standard on Allure and above, with reversing camera on top grades post-facelift. Active City Brake is an option on later cars.
Boot holds 360 litres with seats up under the cover. Fold the 60/40 rear bench for 1194 litres and a flat floor. Low load lip helps with heavy items.
Braked towing reaches up to 1300 kg on stronger engines like the 1.6 diesel, lower on base petrols. Unbraked is around 560 kg. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension listed. Grip Control option aids traction on loose surfaces for light work or bad roads.
The cabin feels open and light thanks to large glass areas and the optional panoramic roof with LED ambient lighting. Soft-touch dashboard materials and satin chrome accents create an elegant feel. Front seats offer height adjustment on higher grades with sport versions adding firmer side support. Dual-zone climate control is available on top trims along with a refrigerated glovebox. The compact steering wheel and raised instruments give a clear view of the road.
Euro NCAP 5-star rating from 2013 test.
Standard safety: 6 airbags, ESP with ASR, ABS, EBD, emergency brake assist, hill start assist on most engines.
Service interval around 20,000-25,000 km or 12 months depending on engine.
Fuel economy varies by engine with efficient diesels and petrol Stop & Start options available.
Fuel use stays reasonable across the range. Petrol 1.2 and 1.6 units plus diesels with Stop & Start keep consumption in check for mixed driving. Real figures depend on conditions and load.
Servicing follows a yearly or mileage-based schedule of roughly 20,000 to 25,000 km. Oil and filter changes form the core of each visit. Timing belt intervals sit higher on most engines.
Safety equipment starts strong with six airbags, full ESP suite, ABS and related systems on every version. Isofix points and seat-belt reminders are fitted. Grip Control adds traction help on equipped cars. The structure earned a full five stars from Euro NCAP in 2013.
Keeping the car simple means sticking to the service schedule and checking tyre pressures. The modular rear seats and practical boot make daily use straightforward. Higher trims add convenience items that ease ownership.
Length 4159 mm, Width 1739 mm, Height 1556 mm, Wheelbase 2538 mm (2008 2013–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, Peugeot/Stellantis press kit and official German technical data sheet.