PEUGEOT 3008 ESTATE 1.6 Hybrid 225 Active 5dr e-EAT8

By Jonathan Crouch

Introduction

Back in 2020 with its P84-series MK2 3008, Peugeot wanted to be a key player in the plug-in hybrid part of the mid-sized SUV segment with this car, the 3008 Hybrid. It looks smart, certainly makes the efficiency numbers and will work well as a package for a family buyer wanting a degree of EV tech but not quite ready to take the plunge into full-battery motoring. But though the plug-in technology on offer here is pretty cutting-edge, it's also pretty heavy and pricey.

Models

5dr SUV (1.6 petrol PHEV) [Allure, GT-Line, GT]

History

Plug-in Hybrid technology may turn out to be one of the more short-lived of the motor industry's propulsion options. The first plug-in hybrids didn't arrive until around 2015 and by 2020 there was already talk of future legislation banning them by 2035 (though in a post-Covid world, who knows how far that deadline might be extended?). What we do know is that right here and now, plug-ins (or PHEVs) are often the undecided green motorist's preference. The fully electrified commuting mileage, the absence of range anxiety and low taxation of PHEVs are all tempting. But the elephant in the room remains the high cost of this technology, which reflects in the price of all current contenders, including the one we look at here, the Peugeot 3008 Hybrid. Can it stack up as a used buy? In P84 form, this car sold until Spring 2024. Don't confuse this 1.6-litre PHEV 3008 with the very different 1.2-litre self charging 3008 Hybrid P84 model introduced in 2023 for a short spell until the end of MK2 model 3008 production. It's the longer-lasting 2020-2023-era PHEV P84 3008 variant we look at here.

What You Get

As usual with plug-in models, visual differentiations from the standard variants are few. In this case, that means special dichroic badging which you'll find on the front wings, an extra filler flap and a cyan light that shines from the interior mirror when the car is in all-electric motion. Inside, the hybrid model changes are subtle in the very high quality cabin. There's a little 'lightning bolt' piano key button just below the centre-dash infotainment screen which accesses various hybrid-specific functions. There's an extra 'Energy' display option for the instrument binnacle screen; and the auto gearbox lever gains an extra 'B' option so that regenerative braking force can be altered. That's about it. As ever with a MK2 3008, the interior feels of much higher quality than you'd expect from a volume brand, aided in sophistication by a digital instrument binnacle screen and a huge display for the central monitor. As usual with a modern Peugeot, there's an 'i-Cockpit' dash layout you'll have to get used to that leaves you looking over the (smaller) steering wheel at the instrument binnacle, rather than conventionally through it. A word about those instrument gauges: they represent another of this cabin's defining talking points, conventional dials completely replaced by a fully configurable and customisable 12.3-inch colour screen. Just about everything else you'll need to know can be found on what looks like a tablet PC attached to the fascia, a multifunction colour touchscreen that's 10-inches in size. What about the rear seat? Well because this design was created from the outset to accommodate battery power, there's no compromise in rear seat accommodation and a couple of adults will be quite comfortable. Boot space is, perhaps inevitably, compromised considerably by the battery placement (down to 395-litres from 520-litre normally). The fuel tank size is 10-litres smaller too. In compensation, this Peugeot offers an extra 25-litre under-floor stowage area for storing the cables. And a ski hatch so you can push through longer items into the cabin.

What You Pay

Please contact us for an exact up-to-date valuation.

What to Look For

We haven't come across any reports of significant issues with this car's PHEV drivetrain, so the problems here are mainly those that relate to any other version of this P84-series MK2 Peugeot 3008. Generally, most owners of MK2 model 3008s we came across were pretty happy but inevitably, there were a few issues we came across. With one owner we came across, the oil light came on for no reason and the brake pads wore out very easily. Another owner found that the electric switches on the front doors retracted into the trim. Another customer found that the door handles wouldn't work in sub-zero temperatures. In another case, there were multiple electrical problems - for the windows, the central locking and in one instance for the entire dash. What else? Well it's also worth knowing that the fixings for the tow bar might not have been tightened to the proper settings by Peugeot on 3008s made between June 2017 and January 2018. Otherwise, it's just the usual things; check the interior for child scrapes - and the wheels and rear bumpers for parking scratches. And insist on a fully stamped-up service history.

Replacement Parts

(approx based on a 2018 3008 1.2 130hp excl. VAT) Using the base 1.2-litre petrol 130hp model as an example, expect to pay around £4-£6 for an oil filter, around £17 for an air filter and around £7-£15 for a wiper blade. Rear brake pads vary in price between £26-£83 for a set. For front brake discs, think around £81-£145; for rears, think £44-£87. A radiator costs in the £110 bracket. A headlamp costs in the £417 bracket.

On the Road

This wasn't the first time we'd seen a Hybrid 3008 model. The first generation T84-series design was available in electrified form too, but that was a self-charging set-up mated to a diesel engine. With this replacement P84-series model, a 1.6-litre petrol turbo powerplant mated to an 8-speed auto gearbox was blended with more advanced plug-in hybrid technology that allows for 36 miles of WLTP-rated all-electric driving range. This powertrain features in two flavours: in 225hp form in the front-driven 3008 Hybrid. Or in 300hp guise in the AWD 3008 Hybrid4, the latter variant featuring two electric motors (a 108bhp unit on the front axle and a 111bhp motor on the rear axle - hence the nominal AWD capability). In both cases, the way that petrol progress is seamlessly integrated with electrified power is very impressive - and the whole package feels as quick as those output figures might suggest (rest to 62mph in the Hybrid4 takes just 5.9s en route to a 146mph maximum - or an 84mph all-electric maximum). So it ought to feel pretty quick. Well it does to a point. But things are rather blunted, as is usual with this class of car, by a somewhat prodigious kerb weight. The plug-in powertrain adds a substantial 360kgs over the weight of a 2.0 diesel 3008; or around half a tonne over a base petrol version. That's an awful lot of extra bulk to carry around and even with 520Nm of pulling power on tap, you feel that from behind the wheel, especially if you try and chuck this car about in the kind of manner a typical owner never would. You get four driving modes, with the one you'll be using most of the time being the 'Hybrid' setting that chooses the best mix of electric and petrol propulsion to suit the driving style whilst optimising efficiency. The alternative settings are either 'Sport' (where the car combines the power of the electric and petrol motors to offer livelier performance); 'All-Wheel Drive'; and 'Electric' (which is battery power only).

Overall

You can certainly see why someone might be drawn to this 3008 Hybrid. It's a far more complete product than the first generation diesel/electric version ever was. And the PHEV stats are tempting - for the front-driven version, up to 222.3mpg, up to 41g/km of CO2 and 36 miles of all-electric range. It arguably looks smarter and more fashionable than its identically-engineered Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid and Vauxhall Grandland X Hybrid Stellantis Group cousins of this period too. If you're attracted by a 3008 Hybrid, stick with a base front-driven 'Allure' model, then get a decent deal on one, translate that into affordable finance and finally this product starts to make some sort of sense. Sophisticated sense. Which of course was always the original intention.

Body Glass

Dark tinted rear side windows + tailgate window

Automatic triggered rear windscreen wiper in reverse gear

Heated rear windscreen with integrated antenna

One touch electric front/rear windows with pinch protection

Front windscreen wiper with magic wash cleaning system

Brakes

Hill start assist

Electric parking brake

Front ventilated disc brakes and rear disc brakes

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) and EBA (Emergency Braking Assistance)

Chassis/Suspension

Dynamic stability control and electronic anti-skid system

Communication

Bluetooth telephone facility

Driver Aids

Rear parking sensor

Lane departure warning system

Speed limit recognition and recommendation

180 degree colour reversing camera

Mirror screen with Apple CarPlay and Android auto

Extended traffic sign recognition

Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA) with road edge detection

Driving Time Warning (DAA1)

Drive mode selector (Electric, Hybrid, Sport)

Programmable cruise control and speed limiter with intelligent speed adaption

Driver Convenience

Emergency services call system

Driver Information

Multi function trip computer

PEUGEOT SOS and assistance

Exterior temperature indicator with ice warning

PEUGEOT i-Cockpit with configurable 12.3" Head-up digital instrument panel

PEUGEOT i-Cockpit with compact sports steering wheel

PEUGEOT i-Cockpit with 10" high definition capacitive touchscreen

Driving Mirrors

Electric heated folding door mirrors

Diamond Black door mirror shells

Embellishment Trims

Carbon effect Dashboard, front and rear door panel finish

Engine

Deferred charging option, configurable in car or via My PEUGEOT App

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio

6 speakers radio with mp3 compatible

USB socket in front centre console

Exterior Body Features

Body colour door handles

Aluminium front door sills

Body colour roof

Stainless steel roof arches

Black front wing trim

Gloss black B and C pillar and aerodynamic deflector trim

Gloss black rear cluster connecting strip

Black rubber side window trim

Aluminium longitudinal roof bars

Chrome rear bumper facia

Stainless steel door sill scuff plates

Gloss black front bumper air scoops

Front and rear door sill protectors

Gloss black windscreen trim

Front bumper lower trim in Silver

Chrome frameless 'Classic' grille

Rear side wing doors

Body colour rear roof spoiler with stainless steel edging trim

Body protectors (wheel arches + protection at bottom of doors) in black

HYBRID emblem on tailgate

Exterior Lights

LED third brake light

Rear LED Peugeot signature 'Claw Effect' lights

Headlights left on audible warning

Automatic hazard light activation upon heavy brake application

LED side indicator lights integrated into door mirrors

2 X Rear number plate lights

Eco LED headlights

LED front indicator

LED daytime running lights in fang style

Heating/Cooling/Ventilation

Dual zone automatic climate control

Cabin pre-conditioning

Rear centre console ventilation system

Interior Features

Aluminium pedals

2 cupholders in front centre console

Satin chrome interior door handles

Gear shift indicator

Roof lining - Mistral black

Electric power steering with reach and rake adjustable steering column

Centre front armrest with butterfly wing opening and illuminated storage compartment

2x Rear coat hooks

Satin chrome dashboard trim

Satin chrome scorpion's tail and toggle switch trim

Flocked glovebox interior

4 Grab handles retractable and damped

12V Sockets in dashboard, rear cabin and load area

Leather steering wheel with detail stitch

Fixed boot floor with access to the charging cable storage box

Brumeo fabric trimmed door armrests

Pneuma cloth upholstery

e-Toggle compact gear selector

Satin chrome digital instrument panel

Interior Lights

Front interior light with 2 reading spotlights and rear interior light with timer

Blue ambient lighting for connecting zone

Blue ambient lighting to headup instrument panel

Interior lighting in storage spaces and load area

2 x Rear reading spotlights

Illuminated glove box, central storage area and load area

Packs

Visibility pack - 3008

Safety pack - 3008 Hybrid

Safety

Front and rear curtain airbags

Acoustic vehicle alerting system

Single tone horn

Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags with passenger airbag deactivation function

Electric child locking functionality on rear windows and doors

3x Rear three-point retractable seatbelts with force limiters in the outer rear seats

Front optimised safety headrests and 3 x rear retractable headrests with height adjustable

Driver and front passenger side airbags

Front three point retractable seatbelts height adjustable with pre tensioners and force limiters

Seats

Height adjustable front seats

Front seat back map pockets

3 seat rear bench

Seatbelt not fastened audible and visual alert for front seats

3x Isofix child seat fittings in the front passenger and outer rear seats

Seatbelt unfastened on the move audible and visual alert for front and rear seats

Driver seat manual adjustment (longitudinal and back rest angle)

Front passenger seat manual adjustment (longitudinal and back rest angle)

Single front passenger seat

Security

Electronic immobiliser

Remote control central locking with two plip keys

Perimetric and volumetric alarm with lift and tilt sensor

Automatic door locking when moving off

key operated exterior door lock from the left hand door

Peugeot keyless push button start

Vehicle Charging

Mode 3 type 2 cable for wallbox charging

Wheels

Michelin e-primacy 225/55 R18 102V class A+ tyres

Wheels - Alloy

18" Detroit storm grey diamond cut alloy wheels

Wheels - Spare

Tyre repair and inflation kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins): 225

Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW: 3.7

Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change: 0-100

Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins): 105

Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW: 7.4

Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change: 0-100

Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins): N

Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW: N

Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change: N

Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins): N

Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW: N

Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change: N

Coupler/Connector Type: Type 2

Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years: 8

Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage: 100000

Battery Capacity in kWh: 14.2

Battery Leased: 0

Battery Type: Lithium-ion

WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb: 66

WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL: 69

WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH: 57

WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb: 41

WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH: 35.4

WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL: 42.9

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty: 70

Charging Port Location: Right Side Rear

Usable Battery Capacity: 10.4

Maximum Charging Rate - kW: 7.4

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6

CO: 0.254

HC: 0.013

NOx: 0.003

HC+NOx: N

Particles: 0.0002

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb: 28

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL: 26

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH: 36

Engine and Drive Train

Cylinders - Bore (mm): 77

Cylinders - Stroke (mm): 85.8

CC: 1598

Cylinders: 4

Cylinder Layout: IN-LINE

Number of Valves: 16

Camshaft: DOHC

Fuel Delivery: TURBO INJECTION

Catalytic Convertor: No

Engine Layout: FRONT TRANSVERSE

Compression Ratio: 10.5 : 1

Transmission: SEMI-AUTO

Gears: 8 SPEED

Engine Code: EP6FADTXHPD

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies: 0

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL: 1.1

WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH: 1.6

WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL: 250

WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH: 177.9

General

Coin Series: Active

Coin Description: Hybrid 225

Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 3

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 60000

Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years: 3

Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years: 12

Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?: 0

Special Edition: 0

Special Order: 0

Based On ID: N

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 30E

Service Interval Mileage: 20000

Service Interval Frequency - Months: 12

NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: N

NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: N

NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: N

NCAP Safety Assist %: N

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: N

Badge Power: 225

Badge Engine CC: 1.6

Vehicle Homologation Class: M1

Generation Mark: 2

Alternative Fuel Qualifying: No

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs): 8.9

Top Speed: 140

Engine Power - BHP: 225

Engine Power - PS: No

0 to 60 mph (secs): 0

Engine Power - KW: 166

Engine Power - RPM: 6000

Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 221

Engine Torque - NM: 300

Engine Torque - RPM: 3000

Engine Torque - MKG: 30.6

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP

RDE Certification Level: RDE 2

Tyres

Tyre Size Front: 225/55 R18

Tyre Size Rear: 225/55 R18

Tyre Size Spare: TYRE REPAIR KIT

Wheel Type: 18" ALLOY

Wheel Style: DETROIT

Alloys?: No

Space Saver?: 0

Vehicle Dimensions

Length: 4447

Width: 1841

Wheelbase: 2675

Width (including mirrors): 2098

Height: 1620

Height (including roof rails): 1624

Weight and Capacities

Minimum Kerbweight: 1763

Gross Vehicle Weight: 2290

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 43

Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 1250

Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 750

Max. Loading Weight: 527

Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 395

No. of Seats: 5

Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): 1357

Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 10.67

Driver Aids

Front parking sensor

Driver Information

3D connected navigation with voice recognition system

Exterior Body Features

Pearlescent paint

Special paint

Special metallic paint

Paint - Metallic

Metallic - Celebes blue

Paint - Pearlescent

Pearl - Pearl white

Paint - Special

Special Paint - Ultimate Red

Special metallic - Cumulus grey

Special metallic - Nera black

Special metallic - Nimbus grey

Towing

Detachable towbar with 13 pin + Trailer Sway Mitigation without tools

Trim - Cloth

Pneuma cloth - Mistral with azure blue stitching

Vehicle Charging

7.4 kW monophase on board charger