Peugeot’s flagship 3008 GT Sport SUV – Pick of the bunch despite the hefty price
Medium sized SUV’s are in strong demand, there’s a wide choice available. One
that’s not a volume seller but offers a point of difference is Peugeot’s 3008 SUV –
the French car makers best seller here and understandably so. Of the five-model
range there’s one gem – the 1.6-litre turbo eight speed automatic front wheel
drive 3008 GT Sport flagship now pushing into prestige territory at $63,990 drive-
away. The GT Sport a very stylish highly equipped SUV differentiated from the
rest of the range with gloss black trims replacing all chrome brightwork and large
black 19-inch alloy wheels. A classy well sized five-seat mid-sized French SUV
that’s a little different with a raised rear hip line and a very functional and
standout interior with high level comfort seats clad in high quality Nappa leather
matched with lime wood dash and door trim – the front seats heated whilst the
driver’s seat gains massage function. The steering wheel different with a flattened
top and bottom for ease of access and better visibility of the instrument panel.
The 1.6-litre 133kW turbo engine performance responsive while the eight-speed
torque converter automatic with a larger spread of ratios is very smooth under
load. Warranty five-years/unlimited km. More details next segment.
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