PEUGEOT has confirmed its E-3008 mid-sized and all-electric SUV vary is headed to Australia within the second half of this yr.
The EV mannequin, which is able to rival the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Tesla Mannequin Y, is but to be specified or priced for the native market however will doubtless characteristic many of the gear present in its European counterparts.
Becoming a member of different Peugeot electrical fashions – together with the E-2008 and E-Associate – the E-3008 is obtainable with a selection of three powertrains in its house market. These embrace single axle – and all-wheel drive variants fitted with a 73kWh battery pack, and delivering outputs of 157kW and 240kW respectively, and a protracted vary 98kWh mannequin with a single 170kW motor.
Driving vary maximums are listed at as much as 700km on the WLTP cycle.
Peugeot says all three E-3008 fashions could also be charged at a charge of as much as 160kW when linked to a DC quick charger or at 11kW through an AC wall plug.
The mannequin is the primary Peugeot to experience on Stellantis’ new SLTA Medium platform and as such can ship a extra spacious cabin and cargo space than could appear obvious. Peugeot quotes a 520-litre cargo space with the rear seats in place, the identical because the E-3008’s petrol-powered sibling.
In opposition to the tape, the Peugeot E-3008 measures 4540mm in size, 1890mm in width, and 1640mm in peak making it 100mm longer, 50mm wider and 20mm taller than the outgoing mannequin. The mid-sized SUV rides on a 2730mm wheelbase, or 55mm longer than the present providing.
Debuted in September final yr, the Peugeot E-3008 boasts security applied sciences together with AEB with bike owner and pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise management, blind-spot monitoring, entrance and rear parking sensors, lane following and lane preserving help, visitors signal recognition, and 360-degree digicam know-how.
Options embrace Matrix LED headlights, LED tail-lights, a selection of 19- and 20-inch alloys, keyless entry and ignition, Peugeot’s i-Cockpit instrumentation array with 10.0- and 21.0-inch show display screen choices, a heated steering wheel, touch-sensitive steering wheel controls, fabric or artificial leather-based upholstery choices, and heated/ventilated and massaging entrance seats.
Infotainment highlights embrace native satellite tv for pc navigation, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, voice management and a 10-speaker Focal premium audio system.
Talking earlier on the arrival of the E-3008 Down Underneath, Peugeot Australia managing director Kate Gills stated, “On the again of launching Peugeot’s first all-electric automobiles within the Australian market – the e-Associate Van and the e-2008 SUV – we’re happy to verify the next-level E-3008 will launch in Australia”.
“Mixed with the native introduction of the E-208, e-Knowledgeable and 408 PHEV in 2024, there isn’t any doubt that Peugeot’s future is electrifying.”
Pricing and specs for Australian-bound Peugeot E-3008 variants might be introduced nearer to the mannequin’s native launch.
