Peugeot e-2008 here Q3 from $59,990

PEUGEOT has introduced pricing for its extremely anticipated e-2008 forward of the mannequin’s quarter three arrival Down Below.

Priced from $59,990 plus on-road prices, the small-segment SUV is claimed by its importer to deliver extra option to the fast-growing class, the place will probably be supplied alongside the well-regarded inside combustion engine vary.

The French importer says preliminary allocations of the e-2008 for Australia shall be restricted and encourages prospects to make contact with their native authorised Peugeot retailer quickly to keep away from disappointment.

Coming into the market as a possible rival to the all-electric Hyundai Kona ($54,500 +ORCs), Kia Niro ($64,450 +ORCs) and MG ZS ($44,990 drive-away), the Peugeot e-2008 is provided with a 50kWh battery and 100kW/260Nm electrical motor to supply patrons a driving vary of 328km (WLTP).

Peugeot says the e-2008 could also be charged from 10 to 80 per cent through a 100kW DC quick charger in roughly half-hour, or in 5 hours from a 11kW/16A three-phase wall field. A 7.4kW/32A wall field will replenish the battery to a 100 per cent state of cost in seven hours and thirty minutes.

The stylishly appointed city-sized SUV consists of such commonplace options as keyless entry and push-button begin with proximity locking, gloss black and twin chrome garnishing, horizontal body-coloured grille slats, and model-specific badging.

Inside, the cabin is provided with Peugeot’s i-Cockpit instrument cluster and commonplace Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Most different options replicate these discovered within the ICE-powered 2008 vary. Further specs and knowledge shall be introduced previous to the mannequin’s native launch.

Clients might select from six colors, with Orange Fusion the one no-cost hue. Nera Black and Artense Gray metallic shades entice a $690 value premium, whereas Vertgio Blue, Elixir Purple and Pearl White price $1050 extra.

The Peugeot e-2008 shall be supplied as commonplace with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre guarantee which incorporates complimentary roadside help. 5 years’ capped-price servicing is on the market, tallying $1522 for the interval.

Consumers might as an alternative choose to pre-pay their car’s servicing for three- or 5 years for $600 or $1000 respectively.

“The e-2008 goes to be an vital and eagerly anticipated addition to the native vary as we proceed on our electrification journey,” stated Peugeot Australia managing director, Kate Gillis.

“The approaching arrival will signify our first absolutely electrical passenger car on sale in Australia and supplies us with the chance to additional develop on the success of the premium 2008 SUV vary.

“We’re assured the e-2008 will present discerning prospects with a design-focused electrical SUV and it’s with nice pleasure that pre-orders are opening immediately.”

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