Peugeot 3008 2013–2016 car dimensions: 4365 mm long, 1837 mm wide and 1635 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,459 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin offers a high driving position with an aircraft-style console and toggle switches. Manual climate control is standard on base grades while dual-zone automatic appears on higher ones. Cruise control with speed limiter is standard. A colour head-up display shows speed and Distance Alert. Rear parking sensors come on mid grades and above, with front sensors and a reversing camera available higher up or as options. A touchscreen pairs with navigation systems. Later cars in the run add Active Safety Brake, blind spot monitoring and lane departure warning on some grades.
Boot space measures 512 litres seats up and rises to 1604 litres seats down. A three-position floor and split tailgate ease loading. The rear seats fold flat for a level bay and the front passenger seat folds for long items.
Most engines tow 1500 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked. Payload is typically around 550 kg. The practical boot and modular seats suit family loads and light trailer use.
The cabin feels light and airy thanks to the large glazed area, boosted further by the panoramic glass roof on higher grades. Seats use variable-density foam for solid support on longer trips, with height and lumbar adjustment plus optional electric multi-way and heating on upper trims. Acoustic windscreen and optional laminated side glass cut road noise. Dual-zone climate control and a ventilated front console storage keep the interior practical day to day.
Euro NCAP 5-star rating from 2009 test.
Standard safety kit includes front, side and curtain airbags, ESP, ABS, AFU and ISOFIX.
Electric parking brake with hill start assist standard.
Service indicator guides oil and filter changes, typically yearly or by mileage.
Diesel and Hybrid4 versions deliver low combined fuel use.
Fuel economy varies by engine. Petrol units sit higher while HDi diesels and the Hybrid4 keep consumption low in mixed driving, with the hybrid quoted at strong official figures. A 60-litre tank supports decent range on most versions.
Servicing follows the onboard indicator. Oil and filter changes come at regular intervals, often around 10 000 to 30 000 km or once a year depending on engine and conditions. Stick to the schedule for filters, fluids and belts to avoid issues.
Safety is strong with a full five-star Euro NCAP score. Six airbags, ESP, ABS, emergency brake assist, seat-belt reminders and ISOFIX points come as standard. Higher trims add parking aids, head-up display and distance alert.
Living with the car is straightforward. The modular rear seats and three-position boot floor make loading easy. Regular checks on tyre pressures and cabin filter keep it reliable for family use.
Length 4365 mm, Width 1837 mm, Height 1635 mm, Wheelbase 2613 mm (3008 2013–2016)
Sources: manufacturer data, Peugeot Nouveau Crossover 3008 13E Tarifs, Équipements et Caractéristiques Techniques, auto-data.net.