The electrical Peugeot e-2008 crossover will likely be priced at $59,900 earlier than on-road prices when it arrives right here later this yr.

Peugeot says a “restricted preliminary allocation” will arrive in showrooms within the third quarter of 2023.

The brand new electrical SUV is offered to pre-order now.

It’s distinguished from common 2008 fashions by its body-colour grille slats, in addition to e-2008 badging.

The e-2008 will comply with shortly after the e-Accomplice van, Peugeot’s first electrical car in Australia, which is priced simply $90 above the electrical crossover. It options the identical electrical powertrain.

Peugeot Australia says it’s within the ultimate analysis phases of bringing the e-208 gentle hatch Down Below, which might arrive later this yr. It’s additionally evaluating the mid-sized e-Accomplice van.

The rollout of electrical autos follows a equally in depth rollout of plug-in hybrids over 2022 and 2023, with PHEV variations of the 308, 3008 and 508 now on sale.

Pricing

• 2023 Peugeot e-2008: $59,000

Worth excludes on-road prices.

Drivetrains

The 2023 Peugeot e-2008 includes a single electrical motor with 100kW of energy and 260Nm of torque, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 9.9 seconds.

It’s front-wheel drive.

Effectivity

The 2023 Peugeot e-2008 makes use of a 50kWh battery and gives a claimed vary of 328km on the WLTP take a look at cycle.

It may be charged with AC energy at as much as 11kW and with DC energy as much as 100kW. With the latter, it would take thirty minutes to cost from 0 to 80 per cent.

Dimensions

The 2023 Peugeot e-2008 measures 4300mm lengthy, 1987mm broad and 1550mm tall on a 2605mm wheelbase.

It has 434L of boot house. Folding the rear seats expands this to 1467L, measured to the roof.

Servicing and Guarantee

The Peugeot e-2008 is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee.

The primary 5 providers are capped at $258, $360, $258, $374 and $272, or $1522 over the course of 5 years. Intervals are each 12 months or 25,000km, whichever comes first.

Three- and five-year pre-paid service plans are additionally obtainable, priced at $600 and $1000, respectively.

Security

Whereas the petrol-powered Peugeot 2008 has a five-star security score from ANCAP, the electrical mannequin has but to be assessed.

A full record of security tools has but to be launched for the Australian market, however some characteristic highlights embrace:

• Adaptive cruise management
• Lane Positioning Help (lane centring)

All petrol 2008 fashions in Australia at the moment supply autonomous emergency braking, a reversing digital camera and rear parking sensors as customary.

The presence of Lane Positioning Help suggests the e-2008 will get the petrol GT and GT Sport’s stage of security tools, which features a extra subtle autonomous emergency braking system with low-light pedestrian and bike owner detection, in addition to computerized high-beam and blind-spot monitoring.

Normal Gear

Peugeot hasn’t launched a full tools record for the e-2008 but, although it has confirmed it would come customary with:

• Keyless entry and begin
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Heated entrance seats
• Energy driver’s seat with massaging

A panoramic sunroof is elective.

Colors

The e-2008 will come customary with Orange Fusion paint.

Nera Black and Artense Gray metallic finishes are $690 further, whereas Vertigo Blue, Elixir Crimson and Pearl White premium finishes value $1050.

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