SPIED: Peugeot 1008 test mule seen – SUV due soon?

SPIED: Peugeot 1008 test mule seen – SUV due soon?

The test mule for what appears to be the Peugeot 1008 (name isn’t confirmed yet) SUV has been spotted once again, after being sighted for the first time in Southern Europe in August 2017. Nothing has changed since then – the prototype is still clad in the body of a 208, albeit raised considerably and fitted with fender flares that denote the wider tracks.

When viewed from the side, the rear doors are clearly longer, suggesting at a longer wheelbase. Besides that, we know little of the baby crossover, and it’s unclear when the successor to the 1007 will make its debut, both in concept and production form. While the 1007 featured a pair of sliding doors, its successor may skip that in favour of conventional hinged doors.

In terms of positioning, the 1008 will be the entry-level crossover for the French automaker, sitting below the 2008 in segment and price point. Power will likely come in the form of a three-cylinder petrol engine in varying outputs, with power sent to the front wheels through a manual transmission as standard. There should also be an automatic transmission available.

With Groupe PSA now the owner of the Opel and Vauxhall brands, there is also the likelihood that they could receive a version of the upcoming small crossover. For the Opel/Vauxhall brands, this new model will slot in below the Mokka X, which is a full-fledged B-segment crossover.

Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.

Certified Pre-Owned - 1 Year Warranty

10% discount when you renew your car insurance

Compare prices between different insurer providers and use the promo code 'PAULTAN10' when you make your payment to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services.

Car Insurance

Matthew H Tong

An ardent believer that fun cars need not be fast and fast cars may not always be fun. Matt advocates the purity and simplicity of manually swapping cogs while coping in silence of its impending doom. Matt's not hot. Never hot.

 

Comments

  • thepolygon on Jan 04, 2019 at 5:40 pm

    Jangan

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 1
  • No need to bring to Bolehland. Waste of time. Sell it in Europe.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 2
  • heybadigol (Member) on Jan 04, 2019 at 7:05 pm

    I like it exactly the way it is. Those flared wheel arches as sexy.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 0
  • So cute

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0
  • YB Kunta Kinte on Jan 05, 2019 at 11:26 am

    Wow, nice car. Pity Peugeot is not doing well in Malaysia because the distributor is lazy and like to sleep. Typical GLC mentality, always waiting for bantuan kerajaan.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 3
    • p2macai on Jan 06, 2019 at 7:05 pm

      Same goes for P2 toyota SA here coz showroom empty

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0
    • Celup King on Jan 07, 2019 at 5:25 pm

      Typical Toyota SA mentality. When their cars cannot sell, they blame others and talk bad about others. They have so much free time to do that because their showroom is empty.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
 

Add a comment

required

required