Peugeot 3008 Review & Prices

The Peugeot 3008 is one of the most distinctive family SUVs you can buy. Its dramatic styling and equally striking interior make most alternatives look rather ordinary - but it’s not just a pretty face, it’s comfortable and economical too. The trade-off is that the sloping roofline means it’s not as practical as some boxier SUVs, and the engine lineup is a bit lacklustre.

Think of the 3008 as choosing a flat white from a stylish cafe instead of instant coffee from the office kitchen. Both ultimately perform the same basic job, but one makes much more of an occasion out of it, even if that means accepting a little extra faff.

There are plenty of equally eye-catching alternatives. The Toyota C-HR, Renault Rafale and Cupra Formentor all put style high on the agenda, while more conventional but still excellent family SUVs include the Volkswagen Tiguan, Citroen C5 Aircross and Kia Sportage. You could also consider a great-value Chinese alternative such as the Jaecoo 7, BYD Seal U or Omoda 7 - or, go for the E-3008, this car’s fully electric sibling.

You certainly won’t struggle to spot a 3008 in a crowded car park. It combines chunky SUV proportions with a dramatic sloping roof and lots of intricate detailing, yet the overall design somehow avoids looking completely overdone. The front grille blends into the bodywork and is flanked by Peugeot’s distinctive three-claw daytime running lights, while the rear gets a spoiler and sharply upright tailgate.

The interior is every bit as eye-catching. Much of the dashboard is covered in fabric instead of acres of plain black plastic, while the angled surfaces and glossy trim make the whole thing feel unusually theatrical for a family SUV. The huge, 21.0-inch panoramic display dominates the dashboard and helps give the 3008 the appearance of a much more expensive car.

You also get Peugeot’s familiar i-Cockpit layout, with a tiny steering wheel mounted low down and the digital instruments positioned above it. It’s a bit love-it-or-hate-it, because some drivers struggle to get comfy while still able to see the dials - though the taller driving position in the 3008 makes this easier than in the smaller 208 or 308.

The infotainment system looks sharp and responds quickly, though it takes a while to learn where everything lives. There are precious few physical buttons, but Peugeot helps by including i-Toggles, a separate slim touchscreen containing customisable shortcuts. Once you’ve set them up, they’re very useful.

Comfort in the front seats is excellent, and top-spec cars get electric adjustment and even massage functions. Space in the back is less impressive. Headroom is surprisingly decent given that roofline, but rear legroom is tight compared with the best family SUVs. If space matters more than style to you, consider the larger, boxier and seven-seat Peugeot 5008 instead.

Boot space is much better - there’s 588 litres capacity and that figure remains unchanged whether you go for the hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric version. The sloping rear window does limit the size of bulky items you can carry, though, making a Volkswagen Tiguan or Kia Sportage better for tall or boxy luggage.

There are two hybrid engines to choose from. The regular self-charging hybrid has a 1.2-litre petrol engine, 145hp and a small electric motor that can drive the car on its own - but only at very low speeds. A Toyota C-HR has a better hybrid system, and is much more efficient, but this is still the better of the Peugeot’s two engines.

The 225hp plug-in hybrid has about 50 miles of electric range - it costs considerably more but makes the most sense for company car drivers. It’s rather rough, though, and doesn’t feel worth the price tag.

Neither engine makes the 3008 feel particularly rapid or sporty. It’s easy to get along with around town, thanks to quick, light steering, and the suspension takes the edge off potholes and rough surfaces nicely. It settles down really well on the motorway too, with a quiet cabin and soft suspension.

A twisty country road exposes the downside of the comfort-biased setup, as the 3008 leans notably in the bends and the steering doesn’t give you much sense of what the front tyres are doing. A Cupra Formentor feels much more secure and entertaining.

Verdict

The Peugeot 3008 proves that a practical family SUV doesn’t have to look boring. Its dramatic exterior, distinctive cabin and excellent technology make it feel much more special than many similarly priced alternatives, while its comfortable ride and economical engines make it easy to live with. The compromise is passenger space, so a Kia Sportage makes a better all-round family car - but if you’re willing to trade some practicality for style, the 3008 is very appealing.

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The Peugeot 3008 starts at just under £35,000 for the 145hp hybrid in Allure trim. That’s more than the Toyota C-HR, but the Peugeot is a noticeably larger and more practical car. A Kia Sportage self-charging hybrid costs almost exactly the same, while the Citroen C5 Aircross is several thousand pounds cheaper despite sharing much of its underlying technology with the Peugeot.

There are four trim levels. Allure gets 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, keyless entry, a reversing camera, climate control, wireless phone charging and Peugeot’s panoramic dashboard display. Allure Premium costs around £1,000 more and adds heated front seats and steering wheel, more adjustment for the driver’s seat, a 360-degree camera and extra driver-assistance equipment.

GT costs a little over £38,000 as a hybrid and adds 20-inch wheels, Pixel LED headlights, a powered tailgate, heated front seats, ambient lighting and upgraded navigation. Top-spec GT Premium starts at just under £40,000 with the regular hybrid and adds electrically adjustable and massaging front seats, extra semi-autonomous driving assistance and further luxury equipment.

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 clunky, 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. The PHEV model is a bit smoother still, with more power and a useful 53 miles of electric-only range.

The 3008 deals with 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

You’ll 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. The adaptive cruise control can get spooked and has some phantom braking, but the lane-keeping aids are unobtrusive.

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. 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. The door bins are 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, cooled area under the armrest. Look under the screens and you’ll find another cubby hole, plus a pair of USB slots for charging.

It’s spacious for people too. 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

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 in the back. 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. At least the doors open nice and wind, but fitting a child seat isn't that easy because of the limited space on offer. It can be 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.

It’s worth noting, 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 makes 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

The interior goes a long way to justify the Peugeot 3008’s price. 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, albeit shattered by the massive two-in-one widescreen setup atop the dashboard. There are some buttons in the centre console, but most systems are controlled through the fiddly touchscreen, such as the climate controls. 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. It’s crisp, clear and incredibly quick to respond to your touch; feels more like a modern tablet than the sluggish systems you often find in cars. 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 unit with a small electric motor, the other is a plug-in hybrid with a 1.6-litre petrol lump hooked up to a larger motor and battery combo.

Peugeot claims up to 52.5mpg in the hybrid, its lack of get-up-and-go is compensated for by pretty low running costs. The PHEV can achieve a claimed 53 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 when the battery is discharged.

The hybrid 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 PHEV.

Low CO2 emissions first-year car tax is relatively cheap, but company car drivers will get a better benefit-in-kind rate from the PHEV 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.