In 2012, Peugeot arrived in the Philippines with a lot of promise. They had the backing of one of the most respected groups in the industry, dealerships were being opened up nationwide, and they were aiming for 2500 sales per year for the first 3 years.
That all changes this year though. A new company has taken the lead with the Peugeot brand here, and they've got the advantage of a new factory in Malaysia to give them an advantage. The side didn't change much at all. I do like the color they selected on this demo car; I'm not really a big fan of brown, but it does work well with the satin silver bits like the roof rails. The rear does have those nice claw marks, but really not many changes to report. It still looks good, perhaps even better.
The rear seat is perhaps what will surprise many. On the outside, the 3008 looks small but the rear seat is quite generous for space considering the curbside impression this Peugeot gives. There are charging ports, cupholders, armrests, and A/C vents for your convenience. For a long drive, you won't feel like you're in super economy saver class back here, and while the beltline is a bit high, you can take solace in that big panoramic glass roof to let a bit more light in.
No, this 3008 isn't for off-roading with its transverse FWD layout or the 198mm of ground clearance. But if you somehow find yourself on a slippery dirt road, there's a terrain dial beside the shifter that you can use. What it does is manage the manners of the drivetrain to reduce the chances of sliding or getting stuck. It does work when the terrain gets dusty and you set it to sand mode, but I have doubts that a 3008 driver here would venture anywhere with mud to maximize it.
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