At this year’s Peugeot Media Night organised by Nasim, the company announced plans to introduce five new models come 2017 – the 208 and 2008 facelifts, second-generation 3008 and 5008, as well as the Traveller MPV.
The first two models have already landed in Malaysia, with both being previewed in Malaysia recently, as well as at the event mentioned above. Both will receive a fair bit of visual changes, as well as the new 1.2 litre PureTech engine with 112 PS and 205 Nm, together with an Aisin six-speed automatic transmission.
Meanwhile, the arrival of the all-new 3008 was made known to us during the media drive of the SUV in Bologna, Italy. Sitting on the EMP2 platform, the 3008 now sports a more conventional SUV look and comes with an increase in both wheelbase and overall length.
Inside, the 3008 features the latest representation of the French automaker’s i-Cockpit dashboard design, with plenty of new materials and trim in tow. No indication on what will power the SUV once it comes to Malaysia, but the 1.6 litre THP S&S and six-speed auto combo is a high likelihood.
The larger 5008 meanwhile, loses its MPV status, and is now full-fledged seven-seater SUV. Unlike its smaller sibling, the C-segment SUV is about the length of the current T32 Nissan X-Trail, but has a massive wheelbase measuring 2,840 mm, 135 mm more than the Japanese SUV.
Peugeot’s i-Cockpit also makes its appearance here, with the kit list likely to include an eight-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch high-res digital head-up display. Another adopter of the EMP2 platform, the car is available with a range of diesel and petrol engines in other markets, although it remains to be seen what we will get here.
Finally, the biggest of the bunch, the Traveller MPV could arrive as a locally-assembled (CKD) model, which we have reported on in the past. The European alternative to the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire also rides on the EMP2 platform, and there are three lengths available – 4.60m Compact, 4.95m Standard and 5.30m Long.
Offering up to nine seats, there’s also a “Business VIP” layout that has four face-to-face seats with individual leather chairs. Creature comforts include tri-zone climate control, ambient lighting and hands-free sliding doors
The big Peugeot is available with five BlueHDi diesel engines in Europe, putting out between 95 hp and 180 hp, with six-speed auto and manual transmissions. There are no petrol engines in the range for now.
With such a comprehensive vehicle line-up set to be introduced next year, which Peugeot model are you looking forward to the most? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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No average joe dare to touch Conti cars these days.. the rich will go for Merc or Beemer..
Foresee another low sales for conti cars next year..
In Europe, Peugeot is considered a low class and problematic car.
Infact, Top Gear dedicated one whole episode just on Peugeot. It said, in the 60s it was one of the highest quality companies. Sadly from 90s onwards, it became the lowest quality car ever. Literally junk status.
Don’t believe me, go and search that Top Gear episode in torrents and download it.
Peugeot is now the No 1 Problematic car in Europe. Even the French people laugh at it. I think owning a Proton is better than a Peugeot.
But in Malaysia, kononnya it becomes a “luxury” car.
If you think Protong received RM1.5 billion cash injection (soft loan) is bad enough, Peugeot is even worse with GBP 3 billion cash injection ‘bailout’.
TG is pure entertainment. They will say anything for good ratings.
You’d think Clarkson and friends hate the Reliant Robin, right? Well, they made it their company car when they moved to Amazon. And they had to modify the cars so that they’d roll. Normally the Robin doesn’t.
Top Gear is entertaining, but it is all scripted and fake. Don’t believe a thing they say.
I had a Peugeot 208 rental car, a VW Polo rental car and an Opel Corsa rental car. All 2016 ones. I’ll have the Peugeot, hands down. And I don’t even like Peugeot. But it is easily the best car of them all… the Opel Corsa being dead last.
How would you know if the French laugh at Peugeot? Is that what you’ve pulled out of your bum?
Peugeot must buy 2nd hand
Correct, I saw a 2015 2008 going for 89k….and come to think of it I struggle to find one 3008 on the road right now….there used to be many 308 and 3008 and even the 208 on the road. Owners probably got their butt burned by Pug’s after sales treatment.
Those 2nd hand with warranty expired is even nightmare
And yet, there is no word of any service enhancements…. Which makes VW feel like a luxurious experience…. I struggle to find any ONE person on online forums, whos happy n satisfied with their service…
Please stay away from brands like Peugeot and Citroen and VW. You will cry and regret.
Their RV becomes HALF in one year. HALF!
I repeat, HALF!
In 2 years time, your PEUGEOT will be worth 80% less. Jual buntot to top up your loan.
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Peugeot(Nasim) has a very bad after sales services especially when the warranty expires. My Peugeot 207 starts having problems when the warranty expires. I sent for repair in SC but problems were not completely resolved.
Long Q in SC. Phone calls not answered.
Please find other cars with excellent after sales service.
And who has the best after sales rated by JD power in malaysia? It is Toyota.
The real one is Mercedes-Benz.
yeah,they treat you like a king!
Toyota no warranty claim and angry customers, very peacefull semua happy..
Is peug’s transmission reliable? Any comment, guys?
Their trans is from aisin, used by toyota
The facelift engine n transmission is miles ahead comparing to the pre facelift so yes it’s a lot better now but the issue is is how Naza treats you after you bought your car from them.
Peugeot gear box is sourced from Aisin Japan (Toyota owned company). I never heard any complaint regarding gear box problem.
Wondering the same thing
2017?, I was in the yet to be launched 3008 3 weeks ago in China, have the price list also, haha.
I think second hand Peugeot units are better as its value for money somewhat…
Thats the problem when buying unpopular brand of car in Malaysia. The sales is so low, how can u expect good after sale service? They need control operating cost.
What I find most shocking is that isn’t peugeot france aware of how bad their representative in malaysia is? Or maybe they know but just don’t care. A pity as malaysians will not buy any peugeot based on the horrible experiences from past/current owners.
I’m from sarawak. Interested to get 2nd Gen peugeot 3008. However the 3s centre is closed down recently. Now very worry how to service my current 408. Anybody got any ideal whether the sarawak branch is totally closed down or relocated
Ask Nasim …bro .
go to the opposite kia service center…red building..
Honestly, please stay away from Peugeot due to:
1. Poor after sales service
2. Even though the car is still under warranty, they will try to put the blame on customer and get us pay for the repair
3. Customers have to pay for the labour even though under warranty
4. The customer service hardly pick-up the phone and even they pick-up they will end up transferring the calls and make us wait till we hang up if they are unable to answer to our query
5. Incompetent service technicians, due to the desperate situation of lack of technical person, they simply hire some youngsters or insufficient experienced individual by sending them a week training in Shah Alam HQ and send them to various service centre nation wide by claiming Peugeot France trained
6. Peugeot France is hopeless and never responds to any queries and complains from Malaysia where else they do respond complains from Singapore. Why this double standard persist?
7. The warranty department just will find fault and transfer the blame to the customers by any means
8. Brought and seen a few cases to Tribunal and end up the case being dragged and also being pushed to civil court to the amount exceeding 25k and 50k cost. Nasim Sdn Bhd uses their lawyers to drag the case until the customer have to sell the car for a lost. Many unreported case due to Peugeot’s Poor Service (Nasim Sdn Bhd). The distributor use the loop holes in our judiciary system to cheat customers like us.
Think twice before purchasing Peugeot, VW and Renault, even Honda City with too many gearbox issues, and poor transmission problems and many intermittent issues with Nissan Almera.
Nowadays, all throwing in discounts to grab sales and no one bothers about after sales service. Toyota don’t even bother at even the initial stage by providing crap equipped car. Too egoistic as they are GLC linked.
Another brand run down by mediocre service with lots of angry customers. VW, Peugeot and Ford are only a mere shadow of its former euphoric glory back in 2010, when they were too busy selling cars without any ideas that after sales service disaster is bound to happen. It was a time the Fiesta, 308 turbo and Golf roam our streets, but where are they now?
Among the three, only VW seemed trying to rectify things by having a new distributor and shifting the spare part warehouse to KL frm Singapore (as a cost cutting measure rather than genuinely wanted to serve KL better, good effort nonetheless), Nasim, hmm… is like business as usual. Ford is the worst, the dual clutch DCT on the Fiesta and Focus had singlehandedly destroyed the brand in Malaysia. The new Focus is not a bad car, in fact, it’s performance surpass the ubiquitous Civic turbo with a torque converter in place of a DCT, but the damage is done. Ford sells less than 100 passenger cars monthly nowadays and without the Ranger pick-up truck, Ford can practically bungkus in Malaysia. It’s all back to square one again in the 1990’s and early 2000’s where people only visit a Ford showroom for truck. Speaking of a whole brand image gone into waste and the stupid ignorance of putting sales before after sales service. But the funny thing is, all these three conti brands doesn’t seemed to learn anything at all.
I agree with you 100% Malaysian Driver and I think European Executives have done a terrible job of monitoring the reality of what Malaysian Management have done to devalue what should have been excellent European Brands. The after sales side of multiple companies in Malaysia have failed badly and now with the effectiveness of social media, if a customer has a major problem with a car he can communicate that problem to the world within minutes. Peugeot trying to see all these fancy new models without seriously fixing their servicing practices is like driving a host of new cars straight into the swamp.
Nasim has launched five new ways where you will lose your money and pull out your hair.
Is the modern Pug really is crap? Or its just Nasim’s bad rep in aftersale?
I owned 3008 and 508 before. Used 3008 for a year and updgrade to 508. And using 508 for 3 years then sell off. I must be lucky one coz no major problem and only have minor dashboard sound. My 3008 mileage is 70k and 508 is 130k when sold. Until now, I still have one 208 almost 3 years old which is drive by my wife.
After sales service sucks. You need to book more than a month in advance for a service appointment.
Do the people at Naza or Nasim read all these comments on social media?
It’s a pity, Peugeot is a goo brand, but let down by the local agents.
The issue is our aftersales structure in Malaysia is still stuck in the 90’s. They are no proper legislations or standards to adhere to and therefore the onus is on the manufacturer to build it from their code of conduct.
People have died in cars here yet the authorities do not take strong action against Honda but a mere tap on the shoulder and Honda is not even calling it a recall! Honda is only doing it only because they have really good sales here and are often the market leader as everyone is rushing out to buy one despite this issues. and that’s a big brand here..so tell me why would the other guys who shift a couple hundred units a year give any sort of c$Ap about after sales??
Can anyone comment about after sales service for Kia. It is also under Naza Group. Put aside the poor re-sale value.
Any news on when the latest Peugeot 5008 goes on sale in Malaysia, and what would the cost be like?