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DRIVEN - Peugeot 3008
5 Feb 2010
Peugeot enters the crossover vehicle market with a cheeky looking and very capable 3008 |
The first of three new models to be launched this year by Peugeot was put through it's paces in the grasslands of southern Namibia. The Peugeot 3008 is the brand's first attempt at a crossover vehicle. From the sound of that, it made sense to have the car put through its paces both on tar and off.
The Peugeot 3008 is purely front wheel drive however so the thought of it tackling the harshness of Namibia seemed a hard task for the 3008. The 3008 handled everything it was asked to and showed superb poise on the long hard dirt roads. This is mainly because of the Dynamic Roll Control system which acts as a third shock absorber across the anti roll-bar. When cornering sharply it has the same effect as a torsion beam but when driving in a straight line, the enhanced comfort over bumps is noticeably improved.
From a styling point of view, the car is typically Peugeot, but unlike many of the recent models this maintains its good looks, whilst still seeming sporty, even if it is only an MPV. As is becoming tradition with French cars nowadays, the interior is littered with practicality. The centre console acts a a fridge and is gigantic, running alongside the transmission tunnel, we were able to easily fit two bottles of water in at 1-litre each, and there was still room on top.
More on the practical side of things, the Peugeot 3008 has a split rear boot, meaning it has a drop tailgate, something i'm still convinced every practical car should have in its arsenal. It gives you a place to sit whilst having a picnic, and the boot overhead works as portable shade. You will also find storage spaces under the back footwells and of course the rear seats fold down to give more loading space in the rear.
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