The compact, efficient, top-selling SUV in Europe comes to Pakistan
The interest in the small SUV segment in Pakistan continues to grow as Peugeot 2008 has finally been launched by Lucky Motors Corporation.
Peugeot 2008 is one of the French brand’s most iconic models. It is one of the three top-selling models in the B-SUV segment in Europe and has reached the milestone of manufacturing one million vehicles.
The compact, powerful, dynamic, and efficient SUV is now available in Pakistan and the specifications of the subcompact crossover SUV have been revealed.
The two variants of Peugeot 2008 are named Active and Allure. The base model is priced at Rs 5.2 million while the Peugeot 2008 top-of-the-line variant Allure costs around Rs 5.8 million. The car is also available for booking at the company’s dealerships nationwide.
| Car variant | Price (PKR) |
|---|---|
| Peugeot 2008 Active | 5,250,000 |
| Peugeot 2008 Allure | 5,850,000 |
Specifications
- The Peugeot 2008 SUV features a recessed windscreen, highlighting its lean and athletic shape.
- The SUV is powered by the latest generation of efficient and multi award winning 1.2 litre turbo powered Puretech engine.
- The new Peugeot 2008 SUV features 6-speed automatic transmission.
- It features i-Cockpit 3D driving position, compact steering wheel, 7” HD capacitive touch screen and configurable 3D digital dash. Fitted with smart technology, it may also feature hands-free start and door locking/unlocking, with key in pocket, activated by simply approaching or moving away from the vehicle.
- IT features a whole range of our next-generation technology and driver assist features to enhance your safety
Advanced safety features
The Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) available in the local variant of the new Peugeot 2008 SUV includes multiple assistance features, including High Beam Assist, which will switch the headlight setting from high to low beam or vice versa automatically in response to the traffic conditions. It also has Lane Keep Assist, which identifies lane markings and steers the vehicle inside this lane to keep it in the lateral position chosen by the driver. This human-machine interface will considerably reduce human errors that are the major cause of accidents.
It also includes technologies like Driver Attention Assist 3 (DAA3) that assesses the driver’s level of vigilance, fatigue or distraction. Active Blind Spot Detection uses sensors placed on the sides of the bumpers and warns the driver of the potentially dangerous presence of another vehicle (car, truck, motorcycle) in the blind spot areas of his vehicle.
Electrification
Stellantis, the international automaker that owns 14 car brands including Peugeot, is preparing for the transition away from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles. Peugeot is accelerating its electrification and every new Peugeot model launched in Europe by 2030 will be full-electric only but the electric car has not yet been launched in Pakistan.
Despite the lows in Pakistan’s economic indicators, automobile companies are gearing up for the launch of new vehicles and are optimistic about the future. Some of the new cars planned to be launched in Pakistan, include Toyota Corolla 12th generation (hybrid), Suzuki Swift fourth generation, Peugeot 3008 and 5008, Changan Uni-T, Volkswagen, Skoda and KIA Cerato.
Volkswagen and Skoda cars are expected to be launched in Pakistan by the mid of next 2023. Volkswagen is investing around $135 million to set up an assembly unit in Hub, Balochistan. The production of Volkswagen and Skoda crossover and SUVs in Pakistan has been described as a “major breakthrough” for Pakistan’s automotive sector.