Peugeot 3008 Review & Prices

The Peugeot 3008 is one of the boldest family SUVs on sale, with angular bodywork, a swoopy roofline and loads of fussy little styling details. It makes plenty of other SUVs look a bit plain, though its catwalk styling does mean it isn’t the most practical option, and it’s not the sharpest car in this class to drive.

Think of it as the difference between a flat white from a chic little Parisian café and a mug of Nescafe from the office kitchen. One feels much more sophisticated, but both are ultimately doing the same job - and the basic option involves rather less faff.

If you want another SUV with a bit of visual drama, the Toyota C-HR, Renault Rafale and Cupra Formentor are worth a look. More conventional family SUV choices include the Volkswagen Tiguan, Citroen C5 Aircross and Kia Sportage, while cheaper Chinese options such as the Jaecoo 7, BYD Seal U or Omoda 7 are also worth considering. There’s also the Peugeot E-3008, which is the fully electric version of this car.

The 3008 doesn’t look much like anything else you’ll see in a supermarket car park. It mixes SUV height, coupe-like proportions and a few concept-car flourishes into one rather unusual shape, but somehow the whole thing hangs together. Up front, there’s a full-width grille that appears to dissolve into the bodywork, along with Peugeot’s three-claw LED daytime running lights. At the back, there’s a sporty roof spoiler and a very upright, cliff-like tailgate.

Things are just as unusual inside. The dashboard curves around the driver, and instead of covering everything in plain black plastic, Peugeot has trimmed much of the cabin in fabric. Add in the sharp angles, glossy detailing and huge 21.0-inch widescreen display, and it feels more like a concept-car lounge than a normal SUV interior.

You also get Peugeot’s familiar i-Cockpit setup. That means a small, squared-off steering wheel mounted low down, with the driver display positioned above it rather than behind it. This layout is divisive, because some drivers struggle to get comfortable while still seeing the dials clearly, but it works better in the taller 3008 than it does in smaller, lower models such as the 208.

The infotainment system looks slick, responds quickly and has crisp graphics, but the menus take some learning and there aren’t many proper buttons. Peugeot does at least give you its clever i-Toggles, which are customisable shortcut buttons housed in a slim, letterbox-like touchscreen beneath the main display. They’re a neat way of tailoring the cabin to the features you use most.

The front seats are excellent, and higher-spec versions can even give you a massage. Rear headroom is better than you might expect given the 3008’s dramatic roofline, but legroom is disappointing for a car that’s supposed to be a practical family SUV. If outright space matters more than style, the boxier Peugeot 5008 makes more sense - and that also comes with seven seats.

Boot space is a useful 520 litres, which is generous on paper, but the sloping rear end does limit how easily you can carry bulky items. There’s plenty of room below the parcel shelf, but fold the rear seats down and try to load something tall and square, and you’ll find a Volkswagen Tiguan or Kia Sportage is more accommodating.

For all its sporty styling, the 3008 isn’t especially sporty to drive. Engine choices include hybrid and plug-in hybrid options, but neither makes it feel particularly quick. Around town, though, it’s easy to place on narrow streets thanks to its quick steering, helped by the tiny steering wheel which makes it feel even more agile. The soft suspension also does a good job of taking the sting out of rough urban roads.

Push the engines hard and they can sound a bit coarse, while the hybrid system doesn’t blend petrol and electric power as smoothly as you’ll find in a Volkswagen Tiguan plug-in hybrid or a Toyota C-HR. You can feel the handover when accelerating up to motorway speeds, but once you’re cruising the 3008 settles down nicely, feeling quiet and comfortable. Just don’t expect much fun on a twisty road, because it leans noticeably if you carry too much speed into corners.

Verdict

The Peugeot 3008 is a seriously good-looking car inside and out, but it backs up style with substance - it’s comfortable to drive and cheap to run, with a big boot. But disappointingly cramped rear seats mean it’s not a very good family car - a Kia Sportage is a better all-round option if you have kids.

The 3008 makes for a great comfortable family car, but make sure you can deal with those tight back seats. If it suits, then you can find new Peugeot 3008 deals on Carwow, or Peugeot 3008 lease deals instead. There are used Peugeot 3008s for sale though our network of trusted deals, as well as other used Peugeots for sale. Carwow can help you sell your car when you’re ready to make the change, too.

3008 prices start from a little over £35,000, which gets you the 1.2-litre self-charging hybrid in Allure trim. The plug-in hybrid model is about £5,000 more expensive, so you’ll need to be sure of big fuel or tax savings before it becomes a worthwhile investment.

All models get a reversing camera, keyless entry and start, climate control, privacy glass, wireless smartphone charging, LED lights and 19-inch alloy wheels. Stepping up to GT trim, for a little over £3,000 extra, gets you a powered tailgate, heated seats and steering wheel, ambient lighting and adaptive headlights.

The top-spec GT Premium trim costs just over £40,000 and gets massaging seats, a 360-degree camera and some extra driver assistance and safety kit.

The Toyota C-HR is much cheaper than the 3008 and has a better, more efficient hybrid system - but it’s a physically smaller car. The Kia Sportage is a much closer comparison for both hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants, coming in around £1,000 cheaper than the equivalent 3008. The Citroen C5 Aircross makes them both look quite pricey though, and actually shares its engines and chassis with the 3008.

Comfortable on the motorway but not as much fun as a Ford Kuga through the bends

In town

The 3008’s hybrid engine is a bit clunkier than the one you get on a Toyota C-HR - you notice the transition between petrol and electric power more in the Peugeot, and its six-speed gearbox lurches around a bit more than Toyota’s continuously variable transmission.

However, there’s plenty of get-up-and-go from low speeds thanks to the electric assistance, and in normal driving the whole set-up fares reasonably well. It’s certainly smoother than the old 3008 automatic was. The PHEV model is a bit smoother still, with more power and a useful 52 miles of electric-only range.

The 3008 rides over bumps well thanks to its soft suspension. It has an easier job here than the much heavier E-3008 does, but it’s not so softly sprung that you’ll find your head bobbling about on rough road surfaces. A Skoda Karoq does feel more tied-down, though.

On the motorway

The 3008 isn’t particularly rapid with either engine option equipped, and you will need to put your foot down quite a lot when you’re joining from a short sliproad or trying to rapidly overtake. There’s enough power that you don’t feel completely outclassed, but a Nissan Qashqai or Kia Sportage hybrid both feel more relaxed than the 3008 hybrid model at high speeds.

The Peugeot does win some more points back with its suspension, though, which makes short work of lumps and bumps on the motorway. It’s also very refined, provided the engine’s settled down to low revs - wind and road noise are both well-contained.

Assisted driving features present in the 3008 are good but not flawless - the adaptive cruise control can get spooked and has some phantom braking, but the lane-keeping aids are unobtrusive; they’re also easy to engage from buttons on the steering wheel.

On a twisty road

The 3008’s modest power output and soft suspension mean that it’s not really the most satisfying car to drive down a winding B-road. It’s safe and unflustered, but it leans quite a lot in the bends and the super-light steering - while very quick - doesn’t really match up in terms of feedback and accuracy.

It feels quite remote, where a Cupra Formentor or Renault Rafale make you feel a bit more connected to the road and are therefore more satisfying to drive quickly.

There is a ‘Sport’ driving mode, but this is limited to the throttle and gearbox responses as well as the steering weight - the 3008 doesn’t get adjustable suspension, so it still leans just as much in Sport mode. And the heavier steering feels unnatural, while the hyperactive gearbox just gets in the way. Better to leave it in ‘Normal’ mode and just take things a bit more gently.

Cabin storage is excellent, but the boot isn’t as big as you’ll find in other cars

If cabin storage is key then the Peugeot 3008 will appeal. There are loads of places to put things. Starting with the door bins, they’re an okay size but items will rattle around a lot because there’s no soft lining. That’s where the complaints end though, because there’s a pair of cupholders for your morning coffee and a big area under the armrest that can be chilled. Look under the screens and you’ll find another cubby hole, this one having a lovely soft-close cover. There’s also a pair of USB-A slots for charging mobile phones.

It’s spacious for people too, even though the dashboard and centre console rather wrap around you – it’s cosy more than cramped. Finding a good driving position is pretty easy, because although the steering wheel doesn’t move much, the seat has a lot of adjustability to compensate. If you’ve encountered issues with the wheel blocking the instrument screen in other Peugeots, the 3008’s layout does a good job of minimising this issue.

Space in the back seats

Space in the back is a bit limited. Headroom is better than you might expect, considering the sloping roof, but with a six-foot driver or front passenger installed there's precious little rear legroom. The floor is quite high, too, meaning your thighs don't really rest on the seat cushion, which can be tiresome on long journeys.

You also get fewer storage areas in the back seats compared with up front. The door bins will hold a small bottle, and there are no USB slots at all.

The doors open nice and wind, but fitting a child seat isn't that easy just because of the limited space on offer. It can be a bit tricky to find the ISOFIX mounting points too, because they’re hidden behind zips in the fabric.

Boot space

With a 520-litre boot, the Peugeot 3008 will be spacious enough for most, but it offers less space than some of its alternatives. The Hyundai Tucson is the biggest option, with 620 litres in non-hybrid versions, and even though this drops to 577 litres in the self-charging hybrid and 558 litres in the plug-in version, that’s still more than you get in the Peugeot.

Other options include the Kia Sportage with 591 litres, and Citroen C5 Aircross, which has a massive 621 litres. The Nissan Qashqai and Mazda CX-5 are two potential alternatives, but both have smaller boots at just over 500 litres each. Then there’s the Toyota C-HR, which is miles behind at 388 litres.

It’s worth noting, though, that the 3008’s boot is quite deep but not very high, so it’s easy to fit a big shop in there, but larger items might hit the sloping bootlid. The bumper is quite high off the ground, which could make it tricky to lift heavy items, but at least there’s no lip to get in the way.

High-tech and high-quality, the 3008 has a lovely interior, but scratchy plastics can be found if you go looking

It’s the interior that goes a long way to justify the Peugeot 3008 being a little pricier than many alternatives you might consider. The design is fantastic, and a real breath of fresh air after the constant stream of plain cabins you’ll see in modern cars in the name of ‘minimalism’.

There’s an almost retro vibe to the design and materials, but this is shattered by the massive widescreen setup atop the dashboard. Paired with another slim screen for the shortcut buttons below this, it’s like walking into the TV section of your local John Lewis.

There are some buttons in the centre console, but most systems are controlled through the touchscreen. This is a pain for some features, such as the climate controls, but at least these are always visible at the sides of the screen, and the shortcut buttons are customisable so you can find what you regularly use quickly.

The main screen is a single 21.0-inch display that's split in two sections, with the one on the right being a touchscreen for your infotainment system. It’s incredibly quick to respond to your touch and feels more like a modern tablet than the sluggish systems you often find in cars. The other display sits directly ahead of you and shows your speed, range and other useful information. It’s crisp and clear but not quite as fancy to look at as Audi’s Virtual Cockpit setup. Between the two is a shortcut to the home and driver assistance systems, which is useful if you want to quickly turn any off on the move.

It’s hard to find much to fault inside, but despite the generally upmarket feel there are a few areas that don’t hold up to scrutiny. The door bins and the lower centre console have some cheap scratchy plastics, but they are fortunately largely out of sight.

There are a pair of engine options in the Peugeot 3008. One is a hybrid that pairs a 1.2-litre petrol engine with a small electric motor, the other is a plug-in hybrid with a 1.6-litre petrol engine hooked up to a larger motor and battery combo.

It means you can run on electricity for short periods to reduce fuel consumption, but you won’t be able to treat it like an electric car with a backup fuel tank like you can with a plug-in hybrid.

With official testing recording up to 52.5mpg in mixed driving, its lack of get-up-and-go is compensated for by pretty low running costs. The PHEV can achieve a claimed 52 miles to a charge, which you’ll see most of, and up to 352mpg - but that’s wishful thinking in the real world, and you’ll get an mpg figure more in line with the regular hybrid.

Its CO2 emissions figure of 123-124g/km (Allure v GT trim) means car tax is relatively low, but company car drivers will get a better benefit-in-kind rate from the PHEV at 19-20g/km of CO2 - or the electric E-3008.

Euro NCAP score (2025): 4/5

Adult occupant: 80%
Child occupant: 85%
Vulnerable road users: 79%
Safety assist: 62%

The Peugeot 3008 received a four-star safety rating when tested by Euro NCAP, which is disappointing compared with most alternatives - as they typically score full marks, as the Renault Rafale and the Skoda Enyaq Coupe did.

You get some driver assistance kit as standard, including lane-keeping, emergency braking and a post-collision braking system. Basic cruise control comes as standard with Allure models, but upgrade to GT and you get adaptive cruise control to maintain your distance to the car in front. A 360-degree parking camera is also available for extra cost.

While you might be concerned about Peugeot’s reliability record, the French firm has largely turned this around recently, and the 3008 came tenth in the 2026 Driver Power owner satisfaction survey,

You get a fairly basic warranty, which at three years with 60,000 miles is about average. Hyundai, Kia and Toyota all offer longer warranties, which can be passed on to new owners and therefore helps with resale value.