Is the Peugeot 3008 (2021) good for families? Here's our verdict
Peugeot’s 3008 has been with us since 2016 and recently received a mid-life refresh including updated in-car technologies, enhanced safety and revised styling. We are going to determine whether this French SUV is a good option for families out there.
The updated 3008 line-up consist of three derivatives, the Active, Allure and flagship GT, with pricing that ranges from R514 900 to R644 900, making it comparable to the likes of the Volkswagen Tiguan, Haval H6, Renault Koleos, Toyota’s RAV4 and the Subaru Forester, to name a few.
There is only one engine option within the 3008 range, a 1.6-litre turbo petrol that produces 121kW and 240Nm of torque which is paired with a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox that sends power through the front wheels. All derivatives will consume unleaded at a rate of 7.0L/100km while offering a claimed 0-100km/h sprint time of 8.9 seconds.
The question that we are going to answer today is whether the 3008 is in fact a good car for families.
1.Space and practicality
The 3008 features rear ISOFIX child seat anchor points, seating for five occupants and a massive 591-litre boot which extends to 1 670-litres with the second row of seats folded flat. The Active and Allure specification features cloth-covered seats while the GT model gets leather, which allows you to have the option of seat material choice, although we’d recommend the leather as it is more stain resistant for those of us with young children.
In terms of towing capacity, the 3008 offers an unbraked capacity of 750kg and a braked capacity of 1 550kg, making it sufficient for most applications.
2.Safety
The 3008 was tested by the Euro NCAP new car assessment programme in 2016 where it achieved a 5-Star rating, including 86% for adult occupant safety, 85% for child occupant safety, 67% for pedestrian safety and 58% for its safety assistance systems. The rating was still rated as valid for the facelift model as of October 2020. Its safety rating is certainly as a result of many safety assistance systems which include:
- 6 airbags
- Lane Keep Assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blindspot monitor
- LED headlights and taillamps
- Automatic emergency braking
- Traffic sign recognition
- Park Assist
- Surround-view camera
- Driver Warning Alert
- Automatic high beam
- Hands-free tailgate
3.Features
Aside from the comprehensive safety features listed, the 3008 is available with a 12.3-inch digitised instrument cluster, a 10.0-inch colour touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, drive mode selector, an electronic parking brake, a panoramic sunroof, an electrically adjustable driver’s seat with massage function, keyless entry/start
Is all of this standard?
While the 3008 does feature a number of standard features, the base model Active misses out on many of the semi-autonomous driving features and the sporty styling of the GT model. The mid-level Allure gets some of the features from the GT but misses out on adaptive cruise control, the surround-view camera, the panoramic roof, the heated and electrically adjustable leather seats and is also fitted with smaller 18-inch alloy wheels versus the 19-inch items on the GT version.
Verdict
The 3008 comes highly recommended as a family vehicle, offering space, frugality, safety and a host of features that will appeal to parents and children alike. This product should be on your shopping list when test driving products within this segment.
