The second-generation Peugeot 2008 has been launched in Malaysia, with official distributor Bermaz Auto Alliance (BAASB) offering the B-segment SUV in a sole Allure variant. The 2008 is the third SUV to be introduced by the company following the launch of the facelifted 3008 and 5008 last November.
In terms of pricing, the 2008 in Allure guise retails at RM126,753 on-the-road without insurance, which includes a five-year, 100,000-km manufacturer warranty as well as a three-year, 60,000-km free service maintenance package. Four colours are offered: Amazonite Grey, Pearl White, Nera Black and Orange Fusion.
As the SUV is locally assembled (CKD) at the Stellantis manufacturing plant in Gurun, Kedah, it benefits from full sales tax exemption – this is set to end come June 30, 2022. BAASB also points out that the 2008 had successfully endured 200,000 km of testing in Malaysia, which is likely why there have been various camouflaged examples on our roads in the past few months.
For the asking price, you’ll get a PureTech 1.2 litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine that develops 130 hp and 230 Nm of torque. The figures are 20 hp and 25 Nm more than the previous 2008, which also had the three-potter engine, but was a lower-tuned version making 110 hp and 205 Nm.
What’s unchanged is the transmission, which is a six-speed automatic sourced from Aisin that drives the front wheels. This setup can run on RON 95 or higher and is capable of hitting a top speed of 199 km/h; the rated fuel consumption is 4.5 l/100 km following the NEDC standard.
Standard kit on the 2008 Allure includes 17-inch “Salamanca” alloy wheels, 215/60 profile tyres, automatic LED headlamps with matching DRLs, LED taillights, bulb-type rear fog lamps, rain-sensing wipers, roof rails, 12 parking sensors (split equally front and rear), chrome and black door handles, piano black pillar garnish and a chrome radiator grille.
Other features are keyless entry and engine start, an electronic parking, passive cruise control, three drive modes (Normal, Eco and Sport), single-zone climate control, mood lighting, manually-adjustable front seats, black leatherette upholstery, a reverse camera, a tyre pressure monitoring system and walk away lock.
The well-known Peugeot i-Cockpit is also present in 2008’s cabin and consists of a small-diameter, two-spoke steering wheel, a 10-inch digital instrument cluster with 3D-effect graphics as well as a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The last item supports both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and is hooked up to six speakers.
On the safety front, the 2008 comes with six airbags as standard, along with Dynamic Stability Control, Anti-Skid Regulation (traction control), ABS, EBD, brake assist, hill start assist, a seatbelt reminder system for all seats and Isofix child seat anchors.
There are also a few active safety and driver assist systems packaged into the 2008, including high beam assist, a blind spot monitor, active lane keeping assist, driver attention warning and camera-based autonomous emergency braking (branded as Active Safety Brake). It should be noted that some of these features, such as AEB, aren’t even fitted to the 2008’s larger siblings.
The 2008 enters a competitive space and will take on other B-segment SUVs like the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3, Hyundai Kona and Proton X50. Given the price tag and its specifications, would you be interested in the French model?
Find full specifications of the Peugeot 2008 on CarBase.my.
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Quite attractive.
Pricing is competitive with Japanese ones but previous owners have been burnt with poor reliability, bad service, expensive & not durable spareparts which takes ages to come, and last kicker is super bad RV.
Naza is in the past. With Bermaz will be different.
Disagree with you now!!
Really attractive to those less clever, pjok ckd car *but selling expensive as cbu price (eg. Mazda cbu @126k). Ckd should selling cheaper. PM & DSN pls help, car is basic needs, should NOT Tax 100% to burden rakyat with 9yrs loan, *excice duty during M time should be eliminated (just like SST should be iminated), should only have (1) sales tax and (2)ckd/cbu tax.
Copy paste: “As the SUV is locally assembled (CKD) at the Stellantis manufacturing plant in Gurun, Kedah, it benefits from full sales tax exemption”
Sales tax should NOT be exempted, this is how tax work every things sold must tax. But not reason Excise Duty (65%-105%) should tax to rakyat, Excise Duty should be eliminated. Sohai betoi…
GST and Ckd/cbu tax will do. Pls eliminated excise duty (65%-105%) base on bargain with relationship, no standard rate, really stupid excise duty.
2008 is superb
Smart Peugeot Malaysia very smart sold it cheaper here in Malaysia at RM127k vs. Thailand RM149k but Thailand version had the ” introduction of Peugeot’s driver assistance features in the ASEAN region (the Malaysian-market 2015 308 notwithstanding) as it will come with autonomous emergency braking. Other safety features include lane keeping assist, traffic sign recognition, blind spot monitoring, six airbags and stability control.
The MAZDA dudes have done a commendable job,after booting out the Naza high flying AP dudes.
However,at 127K,there are plenty of alternatives.
Mazda will have to offer top notch after sales technical services,competitive pricing,revamping of branding campaigns,so that the would be fanboy would dare to plunge into a purchase decision.
Nobody wants to be left in the lurch like when the Naza dudes left abruptly.
A niche low seller brand works well with another niche low seller brand. Good job Mazda!
Hi, waiting for the new 208!
Pjok looks stupid, the excise duty is based on bargain (might be some othets brand have special previlige less duty), comparing others brand b-segment ckd car on bolehland, its consider tax too heavy and too expensive. better buy next level up c-segment ckd Honda Civic.
what talking you? all ckd car get the same tax exemption rate and there is no such thing as ‘excise duty is based on bargain’
Interior design of lion car is very beautiful and stylish
better than honda seaweed
Aiyaa, only radar is missing for ACC?
At least come with some ADAS. Now with AEB! Worth it
When u used the words “at least” and “worth it” in 1 statement, it means, it doesn’t worth it at ALL!. ACC itself is not enough without Stop & Go. At RM126k, we could get X50 (much cheaper) with all that. Slightly expensive, with more reliability we could get Altis G-spec, and Corolla Cross hybrid. I dont know, maybe u live in place like Kuala Perlis. For big town people, ACC with Stop & Go is very appreciated.
Wait for the new 308..
308 against Mazda3 will be quite a beautiful battlefield to see
Women would love the 3 cylinder engine vibration…
But yet no one complains. Unless, haters will said
Does it comes with park assist?
Will be cannibalized by the x50 and even hrv for sure. It’s even more expensive than the last 2008 Peugeot what are you doing?
Peugeot is back.
After 2.5 years, baru sampai Malaysia. Why Bermaz? The rest of the world waiting for the facelift version already.
This is nice
Got AEB. Worth it
Wow. What in the world has happened to the gear knob? Looks pathetic. Downgraded from the international version.
Peugeot has upped their game with more safer features like AEB. Good work bermaz and their team. Hope to bring more peugeot models
Is manually adjustable front seat even a feature? If so, we need to include it comes with front and rear bumpers as well.
Good job bermaz auto. Also making sure that reliability and quality is proven before anyone else is buying
Bermaz auto didn’t do anything!! Their service is freaking terrible! I challenge anyone here who doubts what I am saying to go to Peugeot Glenmarie and try to order parts from them. They have no interest in helping customers! Ordering parts from France also so difficult and so much drama that I ended up ordering the parts myself!
Maybe you’re unlucky. But now, it is not anymore. Bermaz is much better and more responsive for service than Naza
I dont have high hopes on Bermaz giving good service. They didnt honour the extended warranty given by Nasim when they took over. Now they jack up the price but the kit list remain the same.
Bro, no need to have any hope let alone high hopes! The same monkeys from Naza are still working there and the higher ups from Bermaz have not interest in listening to their customers. In fact, I think things has gotten even worse!
Maybe you’re unlucky ones. It is not anymore. Bermaz is different, better and more responsive than Naza.
I owned 3008 in Nov 2021. So far no issues. I will buy another peugeot in near future
Which kit list remain same? Did you read the equipment features for the launched Peugeot 2008 in 2017 and now? Does 2017 batch come with AEB, full display meter, xenon headlamps?
Have to say quite disappointed with the lack of rear a/c vents and the manually adjustable driver seats.
This should have been priced RM10K lower at RM117K to even stand a chance. At this price, the X50 and Corolla Cross sales will remain unaffected.
People buy car not like buying pisang goreng, want the cheap and big one. For me I choose car that is fun to drive, handles well and safely, even if X50 and Corrolla Cross are priced below 80k, I don’t have the slightest intention to buy them
I really hope anyone who is considering to get the 2008 will reconsider!! It might look good, but the service provided by Bermaz is no better than Naza!
I drive a Peugeot, purchased it when Naza was the distributor. My car is out of warranty and I have been servicing outside. Recently I have been having issues and I have been trying to source for parts. Most of the parts I need are quite specialized and are not available at 3rd party spare parts shops. I tried approaching Bermaz at their Glenmarie workshop. I wanted to order the parts from them but they refused to take my order and were giving excuses that the parts are not available locally and have to order from France. I told them that I don’t mind waiting and that I was willing to pay a deposit. But even than they still refused to take my order. I tried to get the part number from them so that I could order it overseas but they refused to give me the part number. I took me a long time to get the part numbers myself and I ended up ordering it from Peugeot UK!!! Even the peugeot UK guys were asking me why I couldn’t order the parts from Peugeot Malaysia. I have tried emailing Bermaz and the reply I got from them was that they will not sell parts to you if you don’t get it repaired with them which means that they are only interested in selling cars, once your car is out of warranty and your service it outside, they will not sell any spare parts to you. No other car manufacturer in Malaysia does this!
Maybe you’re unlucky ones. Bermaz is different and better than Naza
I owned 3008 in Nov 2021. So far no issues. I will buy another peugeot in near future
it’s funny. all that chasing you have been doing. in the end, same thing if you just let them do their job to order the parts for you and you just wait, right? lol.
i challenge you to goto other car manufacturers to do the same. see if they do differently.. lol
Beautiful!!
Like if this is a good deal or Dislike if this is not worth the lack of safety features and you’re better off with the X50
No GT variant ??
Already asked Peugeot HQ, if brought in GT (Full spec, 155hp, 240nm). Price will reach 160k.
It will be nice to have choice. Currently we do not have choice. I was hoping for GT variant because the Allure variant spec look to basic
If Allure variant becomes a best seller (and potential customers realise the missing specs), fingers crossed they’ll bring in the better specs
Peugeot owner here. Like it or not, Peugeot is now still recovering brand. I am very happy to see that teams from Peugeot Malaysia have did great job. Been driving for nearly 3 months but so far, no issues. And good job for bringing those safety features like automonous emergency braking, lane keeping assist, traffic sign recognition, blind spot monitoring, six airbags and stability control. Hope to bring more peugeot soon.
Too expensive..I mean maybe it worth the price but the reputation here for peugeot is not too good..if they want to capture marketshare,the price itself alredy will put some barrier and somemore the warranty offered only up to 100000km doesnt seem to inspire confidence either..well see how later..i curious with paultan team opinion on it..
Now we got more better choices for buyer to buy mini suv
Nice interior
Conventional gearbox yet reliable
Looks like a great overall pkg!. What I see missing is adaptive cruise control, no auto boot and no electric seat adjustment…
at this price range… i will take corrolla cross… much much better…
Corolla cross is bigger car and 2008 is smaller car. Wrong level
You sure like your pisang goreng cheap and big and crunchy. But this is buying car wor, suspension and handling of 2008 is damn superb, cannot compare