Peugeot at the Geneva Motor Show had two highlights at the start. Firstly, the brand new 208, which has recently become available in Austria. Second, the Peugeot 4008, where it is the first compact SUV is the Lion brand. The car goes from working out of the PSA Group and Mitsubishi. The Citroen C4 model is Aircross and that the Japanese, which is available more than two years, listens to the name of ASX.
The Peugeot is the last model of the trio on the market. It starts in the summer. Visually, the triplets actually differ only at the front. This is where each model's own brand image is used. The silhouette is the same for all three vehicles. At the rear taillights give different for an individual touch. Overall, peugeot 4008 looks very consistent. With a length of 4.34 meters and the parking space is not a game of patience. Due to the high seating position, all occupants a good view of the road. The ground clearance of 20 cm can also visit the light off. Space and boot capacity can keep pace with the established competition, but no set standards.
With the equipment, customers can draw from the solid. Who wants to bring the wherewithal and can upgrade the 4008 to real luxury SUV. Among the equipment highlights inter alia keyless start and entry system, xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, audible and visual parking aid, climate control, audio system, panoramic glass roof with electric blind, trip computer, leather multifunction steering wheel, cruise control, Bluetooth hands-free kit with audio streaming, sound system with nine speakers (710 watts), navigation system, including rear-view camera and send 18-inch alloy wheels. In terms of safety, the French are also no shame. Only at the Assistenzystemen buyers look through your fingers - those are not available ie. A particularly elaborate insulation should make for a pleasant noise.
Unlike his brothers, there is the peugeot 4008 with diesel engines and four-wheel drive. This suggests, of course, also reflected on prices. Both engines are combined with a manual six-speed gearbox and come standard with a start / stop system. Than 1.6 HDi FAP 115 (/ 115 hp), the compact SUV consumes in the normal cycle just 4.9 l/100 km. This corresponds to CO2 emissions of 129 g / km. The 1.8 HDi 150 (150 hp) is the standard consumption 5.6 l/100 km (CO2 emissions 147 g / km). In combination with all-wheel drive is available in two versions provided excellent traction. Competitors In addition to the Citroen and Mitsubishi cavort in fact many more competitors in the booming segment. These include VW Tiguan, Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai ix35, Kia Sportage, etc.
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