A compelling subcompact crossover
Small and fighty, and with a pure-EV version
Just imagine it as a hardcore Dakar racer. This, ladies and gentlemen, is the seemingly angry new Peugeot 2008: a sort of jacked-up 208 hatch, battling the burgeoning class of mini-SUVs.Like its sister cars, the Citroen C3 Aircross and
by Vijay Pattni
We drove it to Baguio
Sometimes, it pays to do a little research. I admit I've been out of the loop with the local lineup, so when Peugeot offered a weekend test drive of the 2008, I had in mind an MPV along the lines of
Although they’re more crossover than SUV
Excise tax or not, Peugeot Philippines went ahead and introduced three new models before the holidays. Formally launched during a brand-appropriate event were the new 2008, 3008 and 5008.The 2008 is a subcompact crossover about the size of a Mitsubishi
by Dinzo Tabamo
With tougher looks and added tech
Just last week, we reported about the global debut of Chevrolet's refreshed Trax. This time, it's Peugeot's turn to reveal a face-lifted model. The French carmaker's new 2008 crossover is scheduled to make its Geneva International Motor
Lifestyle items sold by French car brand
When you talk about car memorabilia, you think of key chains, miniature scale models, shirts, caps, even a USB flash drive. But would you really shell out thousands of pesos on a salt-and-pepper mill set? One European carmaker seems to
by Drei Laurel
The French make good crossovers
After a long gestation period, we finally have the Peugeot 2008 here in our market. Exclusive importer and seller Eurobrands Distributor Inc. introduced the compact crossover tonight to members of the media. But of course, TopGear.com.ph had gotten first dibs
by Dinzo Tabamo
Presenting the 2008 DKR
A couple of weeks ago, Peugeot announced it would be competing once more in the Dakar Rally by fielding the 2008 DKR in the 2015 race with drivers Carlos Sainz and Cyril Despres.Well, after only giving us a silhouette of the
After conquering Pikes Peak in 2013
After conquering Pikes Peak Hill Climb in 2013 with Sebastien Loeb behind the wheel of a Peugeot 208 T16, the French carmaker is now setting its sights on Dakar Rally for 2015.For the annual race, Peugeot will field the 2008 DKR.
Smaller than the 3008
It looks like Eurobrands Distributor Inc.--the exclusive importer and seller of Peugeot vehicles in the Philippines--will be on a product offensive this year. Apart from the Expert Tepee family van which the distributor aims to launch within the year, the
To debut at Geneva Motor Show in March
Peugeot is capitalizing on the global success of its 3008 compact crossover by creating another one, which it has dubbed the 2008. The good news is that it's probably headed our way."In the 2008, Peugeot has the vehicle that will
