Motoring journalist, Tony Yates, recently tested the Peugeot 3008 GT Line 1.2L PureTech 130 S&S (Six Speed).

This week’s road test puts me in the driving seat of the Peugeot 3008 GT Line. I’m not really a big fan of the eco-car, but I have to say, the 3008 GT Line from Peugeot looks far from ordinary. In fact, it looks pretty smart with its detailed lines and a sharp interior.

It’s chic, a good size, and actually very good looking. I recently tested the DS7 Crossback and I have to say that was a great looking car. Plus, on the inside, the 3008, is funky and well set out with minimal fuss.

Power and Efficiency:

My test car was fitted with a 1.2 PureTech petrol engine, which actually helped the little 3008 dash about like a scalded cat, meaning it’s pretty nippy for an SUV. If you are interested, then you can expect a 0-62 time of 10.8sec and a decent top speed of around 117mph. Fuel consumption is also an important part of buying any car for most people, and I’m happy to report that the 3008 achieved a combined consumption of 50+mpg. Plus, it has the addition of 230Nm of torque, which is more than enough to keep you progressing at a steady pace.

On the road:

The 3008 is a very playful car, but also practical for a family. Of course, I wanted to find out more, so I went for a brisk drive into some of the more challenging corners. Well, I’m happy to report that the 3008 did a pretty good job of keeping it all together. Even when the pace picked up, I still found the steering to be direct and well balanced.

Also, being an SUV, I expected it to be a little ‘soft’, but thankfully the suspension does a great job of keeping you comfortable on many different road surfaces.

Equipment, Safety and Technology

The 3008 offers a first-rate experience that is achieved through a combination of interior quality; attention to detail and a wide range of equipment such as self-levelling headlights, a Peugeot i-cockpit, GT Line trim and full LED headlights. There is also a host of standard equipment such as ABS with REF, alarm, CDS and ASR, front and rear disc brakes, Bluetooth with USB, six-speaker radio, adaptive driver and front passenger airbags.

The i-Cockpit is a neat little function to have in any car, as it comes with some smart kit such as a; configurable 12.3” head-up digital instrument panel, 8.0” capacitive touchscreen which includes a multi-function steering wheel.

To sum up:

I like the Peugeot 3008 because it gives you all the things you need from a well-formed SUV that is just as happy in the city or out on the open road. To be honest, it really is a breath of fresh air from Peugeot. There is a sticky point here though – and it’s the price. But, if you can get over that, then the 3008 makes perfect sense.

Price: from £26,570