Peugeot 3008 GTLine is a mini SUV that was released to the market in 2017 as 4Door 2WD 1600cc Turbo charged petrol engine. The car is powered by a 4 cylinder 165HP @6000rpm and 240Nm or Torque at 1400rpm via a 6 speed gearbox called EAT6. Peugeot claims that 3008 GTLine consumes upto 7Litres/100kms.

Its standard tyre size is 225/55 R18 and has a ground clearance of 198MM (19.8Cm) hence can be driven in both urban and rural roads. One interesting or unique feature in this 3008 is the electric intelligent tail gate that sense a foot when one swipes it across. When carrying a luggage and maybe one doesn’t want to put down the luggage, swiping ones leg will open or close the tail gate. The same tail gate can also be opened via a button below the steering wheel. Notably the wheel base for this 2017 model was increased compared to its predecessor of 2016/2016.

The beauty exhibited in the headlights is unmatched by many car models in Kenya; the car uses adaptive headlights which sense how the car’s headlights are suppose to illuminate at a given time i.e depending on the angle the car is positioned when switching it on. The interior design of the car is just good if not perfect. Bucket semi leather seats adorned with brown thread lines make the car appear like a sport car. Different from the usual Allure models, GTline seats are stiched with red or brown stitches.

To ease opening and closing of the boot this particular Peugeot 3008 has both manual and automatic buttons for opening and closing the booth. One can press the button above the tailgate or swipe once foot to close it. Swiping of the foot comes in handy when you are carrying a luggage and you don’t want to put down the luggage; you only swipe the leg and the tail gate opens and you do the same and the tailgate closes.

The Peugeot’s unique I-Cockpit comprising digital cluster, I-toggles on the central console, DAB radio and the unique Compact steering makes the car stand out from other SUVs in the same category. Perhaps the mind boggling technology that was put in the car is what made the car to win 2017 European car of the year award. The car supports wireless charging that works with selected types of phones such as Iphone and a number of Android phones.

Climate control and driving mode

Peugeot 3008 is equipped with both air condition system and climate control as well. One can decide to use any of the two at will or at own convenient time.

When driving outside standard tarmac dry roads the car offers a Drive Selector Mode button that enables the driver to adjust the driving experience whether on mud, snow or sand. Climate control is one  AC controls are all placed at central console making it easier for the driver to control everything in one place.

Common features

The 3008 has driver alert sensor, 6 airbags, lane departure alert a modern DAB system among other features. Other features that you will find in the car include Driver alert system, Speed limit sign recognition, Active Safety Brake, Distance Alert, Active lane departure warning, automatic adaptive headlamp and stop function among other modern features. If you love paddle shifters, Peugeot 3008 has the paddles and also you can set cruise controls behind small compact steering.

SERVICE PARTS

Service parts of the car are readily available in Nairobi with shops such as Impala Auto or Royal etc selling the said parts at very affordable prices. An oil filter is going for Kshs 700.00 while air cleaner is going for Kshs 1,750. The recommended Oil for a Peugeot with a mileage of less than 60,000kms is Total Quartz 9000 going for Kshs 4,000 at Total petrol stations.

The car has a fuel tank capacity of 53 litres and can sustain a drive of upto 757Km drive. For more information email: sales.tdsmotos@gmail.com, sales@tdsmotors.co.ke or contact 0722-134905, 0721-598505