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Peugeot e-2008: road test in the city center, consumption and a defect | Video

Jun 9, 2021

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Peugeot e-2008 & egrave; she was the protagonist of a short but significant test drive, embracing the places left as evidence of Leonardo da Vinci's passage in Milan and facing the traffic of the metropolis, now back to normal; of a time.

Although short, the urban road test allowed us to understand some of the characteristics of this electric crossover/SUV in terms of real autonomy in the city, comfort of the suspension unit, visibility; driving, facilit & agrave; maneuvering and a particular defect resulting from a not excellent implementation of the regeneration system with the stroke of the brake pedal.

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The strategy is of those it rewards in terms of production costs: the French group, now merged with FCA and resulting in Stellantis, has optimized costs thanks to the modular platform shared with the brands of PSA (Citroen, DS, Opel) and & egrave; the choice of motor and battery is also emblematic.

In fact, if other competitors have opted for two or more; battery cuts and different powers for electric engines, PSA chooses to stay on two numbers for all its current electric: 50 kWh of capacity; and 100 kW of power, respectively for battery and motor.

The above is enough to make the true believer turn up his nose, that True Believer of marvelous memory who not only wants an electric car but is; convinced that producers must demonstrate their commitment to the energy transition also with investments linked to platforms.

Yet, in terms of the chassis , 208, 2008 and the electric versions deliver something very appreciable . The low wheel version, tested by Nicola in the GT Line version, has that touch of sporty feeling while remaining in the affordable car segment: quite precise steering, a compromise set-up for comfort but never yielding and a chassis at ease among the curves, even forcing your hand.

2008 (here the test of the 155 HP Puretech petrol) and e-2008 pay for the transformation into a compact SUV/crossover but remain pleasant to drive with that compact steering wheel, the high instrumentation and an all in all contained body roll . Compared to other raised versions, here we perceive the work done to maintain a guide similar to the younger sister 208: good precision, predictability; reactions, easy set-up and comfort .

The problem comes in the modulation of the braking for the all-electric version : also using the mode & agrave; B, the first part of the brake stroke leads to a slowdown that is too different from what happens after the threshold of the marked step which activates the hydraulic circuit with decision. There is a long way to go to better integrate the regeneration and make everything fluid and this is not a whim: braking safety is at stake, especially if you are inexperienced or do not allow yourself the time to familiarize yourself with this strange management.

PRICE AND INCENTIVES

The advice & egrave; to choose e-2008 Active Pack : for only 500 & euro; in more & ugrave; in fact you will have a complete car with 16 alloy wheels, full LED headlamps with the “ claws '' LED, adjustable loading floor and electric mirrors. Being able to spend a little more, Allure and Allure Pack are two complete and well-chosen outfits.

Calculated with a 48-month plan, 60,000 km included and an advance of 3,500 euros for all three versions (Pure Tech 130 petrol, BlueHDi 100 diesel and e-208 electric). In some cities then there are the advantages of free parking and free access to the ZTL. The stamp is not; counted as the Free2Move Leasing formula already includes it; along with RC Auto, Theft & amp; Fire, and ordinary/extraordinary maintenance.

THE ALTERNATIVES

Within the group there is Opel Mokka-e that follows the platform of e-2008: choose between the two (three with DS 3 Crossback E-TENSE) the one that best suits you; you like it depending on the look or, possibly, according to the offers and discounts available. C4 electric pu & ograve; be a superimposable choice even if it partially renounces the SUV style to be more; close to the crossover world.

The strongest opponent fierce is called Kona electric: similar performance in charging but a battery capable of making it travel and potentially making it the only car in the family, leaving the role of a medium/short-range commuter car.

Even the Volkswagen group is; a fierce opponent: Enyaq 50 costs less , has a comparable battery and & egrave; more spacious . At a starting price of € 43,150, the 52 kWh Volkswagen ID.4 City can also be used. be a temptation.

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