Peugeot is working on the development of various new products; including the new e-3008 electric SUV which will bring the new electric vehicle to the forefront. the new STLA medium platform is making its debut. However, this does not mean that the French brand has forgotten about existing models. In fact, he is carrying out the development of the restyling of the 2008, a very important car given the good commercial success it has achieved.
A new mule from the Peugeot 2008 facelift is the perfect solution. been intercepted during the classic road tests. So, here comes the opportunity to be able to observe again some of the innovations of the company. that the French brand intends to introduce.
NEW POWERTRAIN FOR THE ELECTRIC VERSION
The car of the The new spy photos still have camouflage both at the front and at the rear, the areas where the main innovations will arrive. which will allow the French brand to refresh the look of this model. However, there will be no major changes. In fact, up front we will find a redesigned bumper and new optical groups. Behind, however, in addition to a new graphic for the headlights, some slight tweaks to the bumper will be introduced. As is often the case with facelifts, new colors for the bodywork will probably be made available.
As regards the interior, the novelties are new. they should limit themselves to a few small adjustments to the dashboard in addition to the introduction of the newer version; of the infotainment system. Speaking of the enginesHowever, there will be several new features. Surely we will find the new unit; Mild Hybrid that the French brand has recently unveiled. It is a powertrain made up of a 100 kW (136 HP) 1.2 PureTech 3-cylinder petrol engine with 230 Nm of torque, combined with a new 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox inside which there is a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox. integrated a small 21 kW (28 HP) permanent magnet synchronous electric motor with 55 Nm of torque.
Important new features: they will also arrive for the e-2008 electric version. In fact, it will be introduced the new powertrain that we already have; seen on the e-208 and some of the latest electric models from the Stellantis Group. Therefore, it will debut; a 115 kW (156 bhp) engine with 260 Nm of torque powered by a new battery that will allow the vehicle to be used for the first time. to have an autonomy of around 400 km.
All that remains is to wait for the arrival of information from the French brand on the presentation of the restyling of its 2008.
[ Spy photo: CarScoop]
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