Peugeot 3008 SUV - Interior & comfort

The Peugeot 3008 deserves to be heaped with praise for its interior design and represents the best in class. Peugeot is really hitting some high notes with the quality of interior materials, which range from excellent soft-touch plastics on top of the dashboard to attractively textured cloth running along the inside edge of the doors.

It’s also pleasing to report that while Peugeot fits the 3008 with a small steering wheel that’s designed to be looked over (rather than through) when viewing the dials, the ergonomics of this now look to have been resolved. Taller and shorter drivers who've found the steering wheel obscures the i-Cockpit gauges in other Peugeots shouldn’t have the same problem in the 3008, but you should still test drive the car and check your driving position before you buy.

Thanks to its great interior and ride quality, the 3008 is one of the most comfortable cars in its class.

Peugeot 3008 dashboard

Peugeot’s decision to fit all 3008s with its i-Cockpit is welcome and generous. This 12.3-inch digital display replaces the speedometer, fuel gauge and other dashboard dials and can be configured to show sat-nav guidance, media playlists or information about fuel economy and journey times. Audi has offered a similar setup for some time, but usually as a pricey option. Peugeot’s decision to make it standard seems to have caused other carmakers to follow suit in an effort to keep up. For the facelift the screen has been upgraded for improved contrast, making it easier to read.

Another nice touch is the row of seven silvered toggle switches below the 10-inch infotainment system, which has grown for the updated car and now has improved definition. These look almost like piano keys and work in conjunction with the touchscreen, bringing up music, ventilation and other modes. You still have to use the screen itself to adjust the temperature and other settings, though, but the screen is capacitive rather than resistive, so it’s much easier to operate than some setups.

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Equipment

The Peugeot 3008 model range kicks off with Active Premium +, and choosing this gets you 18-inch alloy wheels, an ‘Aluminium Pack’ with aluminium front door sills, pedals and roof rails, dark tinted rear and side windows, LED daytime running lights, cruise control, dual-zone climate control, front and rear parking sensors, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Moving up to Allure Premium + trim adds a contrasting black roof, keyless entry, aluminium roof rails, ambient lighting and a front passenger seat that can fold flat.

The 3008 Hybrid Active Premium + versions feature a host of upgrades over the non-hybrid models, including a half Mistral Leather effect trim, lumbar support adjustment for the driver’s seat, a frameless rearview mirror and Advanced Emergency Braking System as standard.

There's also a top 3008 GT trim (previously called GT Line) with LED headlights, a black roof lining, adaptive cruise control and upholstery with a mixture of leather and Alcantara. This can be upgraded once more to GT Premium for the ultimate 3008 spec, bringing 19-inch wheels, a powered tailgate, enhanced stereo, 360-degree powertrain and heated seats. Peugeot has slimmed down the range as of spring 2022, with Allure and GT Premium no longer available to be ordered brand-new.

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Options

Just because the Peugeot 3008 is well equipped, doesn’t mean there isn’t a fairly lengthy options list. Metallic paint is a near-essential for many and costs just over £500. We always recommend specifying a full-size spare wheel if possible, for which Peugeot asks around £100.

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A wireless smartphone charging pad is available, along with Nappa leather upholstery and a panoramic sunroof. You can also choose a black pack that darkens the exterior trim on selected models.