Peugeot 3008 (09 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 19 April 2012
What happens if you combine a normal hatchback, an off-roader and a compact people carrier? According to Peugeot you end up with the 3008, a family car that aims to appeal to those looking for something different. It's not a new formula, the Nissan Qashqai was the first successful 'crossover' as they've come to be known. The 3008 is perhaps not as stylish as the Qashqai, but it makes up for it with a more practical and family-friendly interior. It has a large and versatile boot, a useful split tailgate with a bottom section that flips down like a pick-up plus plenty of passenger space in the back. It's reassuring to drive too with well-weighted steering, a superb ride and strong engines, in particular the HDi diesels. Add in impressive levels of refinement plus a quality cabin and the 3008 makes plenty of sense.
4 out of 5

Summary

New price range:

£17,195 - £28,495

View all new prices

Used price range:

£7,258 - £24,528

View all used prices

Next steps

Peugeot 3008 cars for sale

Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 320 models like this for sale, starting at £8,000.

Find used Peugeot 3008s for sale

Refined and comfortable ride, plenty of room in the back, clever split tailgate, impressive HDi diesel engines

Poor five-speed manual gearbox on entry-level VTi engine, limited rear visibility

What happens if you combine a normal hatchback, an off-roader and a compact people carrier? According to Peugeot you end up with the 3008, a family car that aims to appeal to those looking for something different. It's not a new formula, the Nissan Qashqai was the first successful 'crossover' as they've come to be known. The 3008 is perhaps not as stylish as the Qashqai, but it makes up for it with a more practical and family-friendly interior. It has a large and versatile boot, a useful split tailgate with a bottom section that flips down like a pick-up plus plenty of passenger space in the back. It's reassuring to drive too with well-weighted steering, a superb ride and strong engines, in particular the HDi diesels. Add in impressive levels of refinement plus a quality cabin and the 3008 makes plenty of sense.

Driving & Performance

Comfort

Costs

Safety & Reliability

Buying & Selling

Owners' reviews

Living with it

Peugeot 3008

The 3008 has been a star performer. It may not be the kind of car you would rush into work to...