Peugeot 3008 Hybrid

Peugeot has refreshed its compact crossover 3008 and 3008 HYbrid4 models to offer greater levels of equipment as standard, new looks and lower prices across the range.

Among the visual improvements is a bold new grille and chrome-edged fog lights. Overall, the look is softer, with a more streamlined nose and new light clusters with a dark tint. A new colour-Ruby Red adds to the choice.

Inside, the ‘Head-Up' display now features full-colour imagery, with separate shades for different information - white for the vehicle's current speed, orange for the speed limiter, green for the cruise control and red for the Distance Alert. A new reversing camera also makes manoeuvres easier by displaying the area immediately behind the vehicle.

Standard features have been improved across the trim line-up; Access, Active and Allure. Bluetooth connectivity for smartphone and music players is now including on every 3008, while electric folding door mirrors are now fitted as standard on the Active. Peugeot Connect Navigation and the new reversing camera are standard on Allure.

Rather than adding to the price, the revised Peugeot 3008 Crossover is  even better value for money, on-the-road pricing has been reduced by £650 on Access, £550 on Active and £150 on Allure.

Launched in 2009, the 3008 has attracted more than 500,000 worldwide sales-exceeding initial sales by 50 per cent. The UK has been a key market for the model-accounting for more than ten per cent-56,000 model sales.

When the 3008 Hybrid4 model launched it became the world’s first diesel hybrid in the crossover sector. Now the carmakers diesel-electric HYbrid4 drivetrain, which is also available on the 508, now accounts for 10 per cent of 3008 sales.

Available as a hybrid, petrol or diesel car, prices start from £16,995 for 1.6 litre VTi 120bhp petrol car in Access specification. Diesel models start with the 1.6-litre HDi FAP 115bhp, with emissions of 125g/km for £18,795. 3008 HYbrid4s start from £27,245 with CO₂ emissions from just 88g/km and fuel economy of 69mpg. For company car drivers there is an attractive BIK rating at the lowest 10 per cent for hybrid models.

The hybrid models combine a 2.0-litre 163bhp HDi FAP diesel engine driving the front wheels with a 37bhp electric motor acting on the rear. Four drive modes - Auto, ZEV, 4WD and Sport - allow the car to  adapt to the terrain and driver needs.