The 3008 Active and Allure models now comprise of two engine variants, the 1.6 THP Auto and the 2.0 litre HDi.

The 3008 Active 2.0HDi is paired with a six speed manual gearbox whilst all the other variants boast an Automatic gearbox.

The 2.0 litre HDi 4 cylinder 1997 cc engine is compact, lightweight and fuel efficient due to its reduced weight and size. It delivers power output of 110 kW at 4000rpm and 370Nm of torque at 2000 rpm and reaches a top speed of 201km/h.  It has a fuel sipping combined consumption of 5.0 litres per kilometer and Co2 emissions of just136g/km.

The All-New Peugeot 3008 SUV was acclaimed as the overall ‘Car of the Year’ and the Diesel Car Top 50 in 2017.

On behalf of the judging panel at Diesel Car, Editor Ian Robertson commented: “Peugeot has transformed the 3008 into a fully-fledged SUV and created a real winner in the process… its engines are refined and economical, while its suspension is ideally set up to smooth out British roads. It’s a winner in every respect and we are proud to declare it number one in this year’s Top 50 awards.”

Peugeot has long been synonymous with diesel engines that set the bar for efficiency and sophistication.

The company is a leading manufacturer of low emission vehicles and more than half of its global sales are for vehicles emitting less than 140 g of CO2 per kilometre.

Peugeot has also led the way on many breakthrough technologies including Stop/Start and a new generation of diesel engines.

The diesel particulate filter is the most efficient solution in the automotive industry today. The most recent, the additive particulate filter eliminates 99.9% of the particulates emitted by a diesel engine.

Diesel engines provide a great mix of performance and fuel economy. The Peugeot 3008 SUV has a clear footprint of innovation and sophisticated technology and now, equipped with a 2,0 litre diesel engine the 3008 SUV is set to not only turn heads but deliver impressive performance with exceptional fuel economy too.