Item: Used Peugeot 2008 2019-present
Rating: 4
Author: What Car? Team

The small SUV class is a competitive one, so the 2008 isn’t without its rivals. The <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/t-roc/hatchback/used-review/n1003">Volkswagen T-Roc</a> is a sensible alternative with better practicality and a slightly better drive than the 2008. That said, the T-Roc doesn't have as much style and flair in terms of the exterior and interior.&nbsp;

If you’re looking for&nbsp;an entertaining drive with nippy yet fuel-efficient engines, the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/puma/hatchback/used-review/n22465">Ford Puma</a> is a great choice. So much so, in fact, that we named it our <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/ford-puma-wins-what-car-car-of-the-year-2020/n20845">What Car? Car of the Year</a> for 2020. Examples should also be slightly more affordable than 2008s, too.&nbsp;

Finally, if you’d prefer something a little more premium, consider the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q2/estate/used-review/n17573">Audi Q2</a>. It’ll be more expensive to buy&nbsp;compared with equivalent 2008 specs, but is available with more powerful engines, plus it gets a smarter interior. That said, the 2008 isn’t too far off the Q2’s level of interior quality.

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At the time of writing, the latest Peugeot 2008 has not been the subject of any major recalls. The previous generation experienced a fair few, though, so it’s worth keeping an eye out with the still relatively new&nbsp;current one.

The current 2008 was too new to feature in the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/2021-what-car-reliability-survey-small-suvs/n23402">2021 What Car? Reliability Survey</a>&nbsp;but its predecessor did. It managed a disappointing last place finish out of 20 cars in the small SUV category.&nbsp;

In the same survey, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-reviews/make/peugeot">Peugeot</a> as a brand finished joint 22nd – which is also disappointing – out of the 30 manufacturers featured.&nbsp;&nbsp;

To see the full reliability list and for more information, visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/2021-what-car-reliability-survey-family-cars/n23409">What Car? Reliability Survey pages</a>

Estate

Peugeot has its strongest model line-up for some years, with some of its cars now rated by our testers as being among the very best available.

Highlights focus around the firm’s newest SUVs, the 3008 and 5008. The 5008 was named Large SUV of the Year at the 2018 What Car? Awards, thanks to its appealing blend of space, interior quality and low running costs.

That bodes well for future launches, too, because many of the learnings from these cars will be passed on as new versions of existing cars are launched – something that could take many years, because the Peugeot range is so big, ranging from an entry-level supermini with the 108 to an executive saloon with the 508, up into the SUV range and also vans.

Buyers should evaluate some of the lower-rated cars in the range more carefully, though. Some are now quite old, and are subsequently left behind in terms of quality when compared with the opposition, making them below-average buys, in our estimation.

PEUGEOT

2008

With a premium interior and polished engine range, the stylish Peugeot 2008 has some real substance.

Used Peugeot 2008 2019-present 

<h3>MPG</h3>

All engines are claimed to achieve more than 45mpg. The most fuel-efficient options are the 108bhp 1.5-litre diesel – it can average 65.7mpg – and its lesser powered counterpart. The least efficient engine&nbsp;is the 153bhp 1.2-litre petrol, which averages 46.6mpg.

<h3>Road tax</h3>

Owners of petrol and diesel 2008s will have to pay £155 a year under current VED regulations. To find out more, see our <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/car-tax-changes-in-2019-%E2%80%93-what-do-i-need-to-know/n1153">guide to car&nbsp;tax costs</a>

<h3>Servicing and insurance</h3>

Insurance groups are generally low, meaning the Peugeot 2008 should be cheap to insure. In terms of servicing, a year-old&nbsp;diesel 2008 with low mileage should cost around £651&nbsp;with&nbsp;a fixed-price plan. That’ll get you three services over three years, and the total price can be paid at £21.99 a month for 24 months.

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Due to its premium interior and polished engine range, the stylish Peugeot 2008 has some real substance. 


While 2019 models are scarce, 2020 cars aren’t. These 2008s, which are likely to be low-mileage, 99bhp petrol Allure examples, start at around £20,000. At the moment, 2021 cars start at around £2,000 more than that.&nbsp;

Higher trims, of course, attract higher prices. The most expensive used models – GT Premium cars – go for around £30,000.&nbsp;

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Our engine of choice is the 128bhp 1.2-litre petrol. The noticeable increase in power gives it a compelling edge over the 99bhp version, making it worth the upgrade. The 153bhp option is not a big enough step up to warrant what is a hefty price hike. Only go for the 1.5-litre diesel if you’re planning to do a lot of motorway miles.&nbsp;

The trim we recommend is Allure&nbsp;because you get a good amount of niceties – including better seats, bigger wheels and improved safety kit – over the rather basic Active and Active Premium trims. Allure Premium is there if you’d like more extras but don’t want to go all the way and pay for GT or GT Premium, which are&nbsp;too pricey to recommend at the moment.

Our favourite Peugeot 2008: 1.2 PureTech 130 Allure

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Running costs that won’t break the bank </li> <li>Generous kit</li> <li>Pokey engine and tidy handling</li> <li>Spacious interior</li> <li>Boot big enough to cope with family life</li></ul>

The car-buying public has fallen in love with small SUVs, or crossovers as they’re often called, with thousands turning away from conventional hatchbacks in favour of something that rides that little bit higher.

The original baby SUV is the Nissan Juke, which remains a popular choice, but there are plenty of better rivals to consider instead. We’d recommend you look at either the Ford Puma or Skoda Kamiq, because they offer&nbsp;a great blend of practicality and value that keeps them&nbsp;clear of the opposition. Equally, if you’ve got more money to spend, the Audi Q2 and Volkswagen T-Roc&nbsp;are both fine choices.&nbsp;

Small SUV

On the whole, the 2008 is a solid and sensible small SUV, usually bought by people who look after their cars well. Check the interior for signs of wear and tear, and the alloy wheels&nbsp;for kerb damage.

The 2008 has been Peugeot’s small SUV offering since 2013. The classy and well-equipped&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/peugeot/2008/estate/used-review/n857">first-generation 2008</a>&nbsp;gained plenty of praise, but was ultimately overshadowed by flashy new rivals as the years went on. So, in 2019, the French manufacturer introduced this second-generation car, aimed at giving the model a new lease of life.&nbsp;&nbsp;

To find out whether it’s a great used buy, let’s first dive under the bonnet. There you’ll find either a 1.2-litre petrol engine or a 1.5-litre diesel. If you go for the petrol-powered variety,&nbsp;you can have 99bhp, 129bhp or 153bhp. With the latter fuel, you have the choice of 99bhp and 108bhp. All-electric is an option too, but you’ll have to spring for the e-2008 for that.&nbsp;

All engines feel satisfyingly punchy throughout the rev range, with 0-60mph times of less than 12sec whichever power output you go for. That said, the 153bhp petrol doesn’t feel too much quicker than the 129bhp, so it’s not worth the upgrade in our eyes.&nbsp;

In terms of trim levels, the base one is Active. This gets you a DAB digital radio, rear parking sensors, cruise control and other kit. Step up to Active Premium, and you'll also get&nbsp;climate control, automatic front windscreen wipers and push-button start.&nbsp;

We believe your starting point should be Allure, though, because 2008s in this trim come with smarter seats (over Active Premium), 17in alloy wheels, privacy glass and a more advanced emergency braking system. Allure Premium adds some extras, including a 3D effect for the digital instruments and a cornering function for the front foglights.&nbsp;

GT and GT Premium top the range, and will be the most well-equipped models on the used market. GT comes with a 10in touchscreen, wireless phone-charging, heated front seats and blind-spot monitoring, while GT Premium gets adaptive cruise control and keyless entry.

On the road, the 2008 isn’t particularly entertaining, though it inspires enough confidence in the corners. It’s very well-suited to urban environments because it has a relatively tight turning circle, as well as quick steering. Its ride is comfortable rather than&nbsp;class-leading, though, as the&nbsp;soft suspension doesn’t soak up larger road imperfections particularly&nbsp;well.&nbsp;

Interior-wise, it looks fantastic, and those swish looks are backed up by plush-feeling materials and (mostly) good build quality. There’s also plenty of adjustment in the steering wheel and driver’s seat, but it's a shame adjustable lumbar support isn’t available on all models.&nbsp;

The cheaper 2008 trims get a 7.0in touchscreen infotainment system with shortcut buttons on both sides of the screen. The larger&nbsp;10.0in touchscreen comes as standard on GT and GT Premium trims, with shortcut buttons lower down the dashboard. Both systems are a bit slow to respond to prods and generally fiddlier to operate than the more intuitive systems. Fortunately you get&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/owning/what-is-apple-carplay/n1193">Apple CarPlay</a>/<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/owning/what-is-android-auto/n1194">Android Auto</a>&nbsp;smartphone mirroring on all cars.

Front passenger space is good, while rear passenger space is about average for the class. The boot size doesn’t quite stack up to super-spacious rivals such as the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/t-roc/hatchback/used-review/n1003">Volkswagen T-Roc</a>&nbsp;but there’s still a praiseworthy amount of storage on offer – enough for a family’s small holiday.&nbsp;

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