Peugeot published the first official photos of the E-3008, previewing its exterior design prior to its debut on September 12. In its third generation, the popular model evolves into a fully electric coupe SUV, set to compete with an array of upcoming EVs in the compact segment.
The exterior of the Peugeot E-3008 adopts the evolved styling language of the company, with slimmer headlights and triple LED fangs flanking a mostly covered grille that fades away into the front bumper. Other highlights include the futuristic alloy wheels, the gloss-black cladding on the lower portion of the bodywork, and the heavily inclined rear glass.
The roof and pillars are finished in black, with a chrome accent highlighting the aerodynamic roofline which is the core styling feature of the new generation leading to an aggressive tail. Peugeot describes the E-3008 as a “fastback SUV”, borrowing the term from the larger 408 crossover, but most people will probably recognize it as a coupe SUV. The closely related E-5008 will follow shortly after the E-3008 with a longer body and a more upright tail for those who want more space.
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The French automaker has already shown us the interior of the E-3008, which will be the first production model to introduce the latest iteration of their i-Cockpit technology. A new free-standing 21-inch curved panoramic display merges the digital instrument cluster, the head-up display, and the touchscreen into a single unit above the traditionally small-diameter steering wheel. This is joined by a smaller touchscreen on the center console featuring configurable “i-Toggles” shortcuts, with high-quality fabrics and extensive use of ambient lighting completing the futuristic atmosphere.
The Peugeot E-3008 will be the first model to ride on the all-new STLA Medium architecture, that will eventually replace the aging EMP2 platform underpinning most of the compact models from various Stellantis brands. It has been officially confirmed that the SUV will be available with three fully electric powertrains, and offer an estimated range of up to 700 km (435 miles).
While the STLA platform was designed with electric vehicles in mind, our scoop stories prove that it is also compatible with combustion engines. This means that Peugeot could introduce a new 3008 featuring the freshly introduced 1.2-liter 48V mild-hybrid powertrain as an alternative to the zero-emission E-3008.
Full details will be released in just four days, on September 12, 2023. The premiere of the Peugeot E-3008 will be broadcast live from the Sochaux factory in France, where it will be manufactured. Pricing is expected to be higher than that of the current Peugeot 3008, which was offered in mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid forms but never had an EV version. The automaker has pledged to offer electric options for its entire model range by 2025, before transitioning to becoming an EV-only brand in Europe by 2030.
