Peugeot is the next name to fully exploit the heat of the SUV segment with a new name line added to the lineup. Possessing a coupe-like SUV body structure that is increasingly popular and widely used after luxury car brands “popularize” this structure, the new model is expected to use the 4008 name and has been tested by the company. widely deployed from the beginning of 2022 to present.
It should be added that Peugeot 4008 is actually not a new name when it has been used by a small SUV model opened for sale in the period 2012 – 2017. The car was then assembled by the Mitsubishi partner for Peugeot because the chassis used was then taken from the Outlander Sport. However, the new and old 4008 will have absolutely nothing in common from engineering to design.
Old Peugeot 4008 shares chassis Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
According to sources in Europe, Peugeot 4008 uses PSA EMP2 chassis like 308 – 3008 with stylized frame design from 3008. Except for the characteristic curved ceiling from B-pillar onwards of SUV hybrid coupe and doors. In the small window in column C, many of the elements used by Peugeot 4008 will be recovered from the two sources mentioned above, such as the pair of “canine” headlights using LED technology.
The plan announced by Stellantis group for their sub-brands shows that in 2022 there will be a C-class SUV model running a plug-in hybrid powertrain, and it would not be surprising if the Peugeot 4008 is the mentioned model. The plug-in hybrid configuration is gradually becoming the norm for new cars in Europe – also the main market the 4008 targets.
Peugeot 4008 is expected to be launched in the fourth quarter of this year.
Reference: Motor1
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