PARIS — Peugeot’s next-generation 3008 compact SUV, in all probability the Stellantis logo’s maximum notable settingup in years, can have fastback styling and a thorough untouched dashboard with a unmarried widescreen in entrance of the motive force.
Peugeot exempt footage of the 3008, which might be introduced as a full-electric type first with internal-combustion variations to observe, on Friday, forward of the formal disclose on Tuesday on the logo’s historical manufacturing facility in Sochaux, jap France.
The e-3008, as it is going to be identified, would be the first type at the untouched “electric by design” STLA Medium platform, which can have as much as 700 km (434 miles) of territory.
The compact SUV section is Europe’s 2nd biggest — and certainly one of its maximum successful. The primary full-electric fashions are initiation to go into the section. The wave 3008, which used to be introduced in 2016, has been a accident for Peugeot, constantly topping the gross sales charts. Previous 3008 fashions have been minivans.
One untouched rival for the e-3008 would be the Renault Scenic E-Tech, introduced this moment on the Munich auto display. Just like the 3008, the Scenic’s earlier generations have been compact minivans, however the untouched type is placed as an SUV. It’ll have a territory of 620 km, Renault has mentioned.
The untouched 3008 takes its styling cues from a number of Peugeots. The entrance finish and total proportions — in addition to rear “wings” akin the roof — are matching to the untouched 408, a midsize fastback sedan. The cut rear overhang and high-positioned back lights are alike to options discovered at the 2008 petite SUV.
