Used Peugeot 3008 for sale: everything you need to know

The latest Peugeot 3008 is a far cry from the model that debuted in 2008. While the original 3008 was a worthy but quite ungainly mix between an MPV and an SUV, the car launched in 2017 leaned harder into the latter, and blended Peugeot’s sharp styling with a novel interior design and more satisfying driving characteristics too.

It’s the styling, equipment, and wide choice of engines that will attract most buyers, and as regular hybrid and even electric models join the range, the choice new and used is only set to grow.

The 3008 manages to stand out against some pretty strong competition too. The Nissan Qashqai is the big seller in this segment and it too has been refreshed in recent years, while old favourites like the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Ford Kuga are still going strong. Don’t overlook the Peugeot’s Citroen C5 Aircross sibling either, which offers similar engines and kit, but with a focus on comfort.

Should you buy a Peugeot 3008?

We rate the Peugeot 3008 highly here at heycar. It’s a stylish, well-equipped, and nicely-finished family SUV that’s also fuel-efficient and pretty good to drive, if not the most dynamic car in its class. And while some models are expensive new, the car’s popularity means there is plenty of choice on the used market, so there are deals to be had.

Peugeot has certainly designed a distinctive car, and even before the recent facelift, the 3008 was sharply-styled, with chunky proportions and some neat details. Inside, it’s even more striking, using a variation of what Peugeot calls its ‘i-Cockpit’ layout, which places an unusually small steering wheel slightly lower down than you might be used to, with the instruments above that.

The layout doesn’t work for everyone, but it’s nothing if not novel. The small steering wheel does give the 3008 a sporty feel too, even if some of the Peugeot 3008's rivals are ultimately a little better to drive, and ride better too. Peugeot’s quality has taken big leaps though, and in terms of design, materials and build quality, it’s much better than you might expect, particularly if you haven’t driven a Peugeot in a few years.

The infotainment isn’t the freshest on the market but works well for the most part. There’s loads of storage through the cabin too, as well as good passenger space and a useful boot (though due to a raised floor to accommodate batteries, plug-in hybrid 3008s have slightly less boot space).

With a large range of engines, Peugeot certainly has most bases covered, with petrol and diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid. And while you won’t find one on the used market yet, an e-3008 electric model with a 326-mile range is due soon, so that’ll be one to keep an eye out for.

Rivals are numerous, including in-house competition from Peugeot’s siblings, such as the Citroen C5 Aircross, DS7, and Vauxhall Grandland, while the Peugeot 5008 is an option if you like the 3008 but need a couple of extra seats or more boot space. Otherwise, old favourites like the Nissan Qashqai, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Kuga each offer their own practical and fine-driving take on this family SUV format.

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What’s the best used Peugeot 3008 model to buy?

Given the breadth of choice in the range, the Peugeot 3008 should serve most bases depending on your individual needs. A simple 1.2-litre PureTech petrol will serve most families well, with good performance and pretty decent economy, while diesel remains appealing for those covering longer distances.

The plug-in hybrids make sense for company users when new, but their performance and modest electric range should make sense for used buyers too - particularly if you spend a lot of time driving in the city, and have somewhere to regularly top up the 40-odd mile range.

In terms of specification, there’s no wrong answer, since even the low-end 3008s offer a mid-grade specification: Active Premium + already has air conditioning, alloy wheels, and a touchscreen infotainment system, so anything more than this is simply nice to have, rather than essential.

Used Peugeot 3008 fuel economy and performance

• Peugeot 3008 1.2 PureTech 130: Despite just a 1.2-litre engine, the 3008’s light weight, and the help of a turbocharger give the 130PS petrol decent performance, with 0-62mph coming up in 9.7 seconds. Combined economy of up to 46.4mpg is good too. Both the PureTech and the BlueHDi below use an 8-speed automatic gearbox.
• Peugeot 3008 1.5 BlueHDi 130: It seems almost quaint offering a diesel these days. The BlueHDi matches the petrol for power, and has more torque, but isn’t quite as quick, with an 11.5-second 0-62mph time. Combined economy is quoted at up to 54.5mpg.
• Peugeot 3008 Hybrid 136: The hybrid 3008 uses a variant of the 1.2-litre petrol engine, with a touch more power at 136PS, and a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. It covers 0-62mph in ten seconds flat, with combined economy of up to 53.3mpg, with lower CO2 than the diesel.
• Peugeot 3008 Plug-In Hybrid 180: The first plug-in 3008 makes 180PS and reaches 62mph in 8.0 seconds. It’ll do up to 39.1 miles before the engine (a 1.6-litre petrol) kicks in, with combined economy (including EV running) of up to 221mpg.
• Peugeot 3008 Plug-In Hybrid 225: Curiously, Peugeot quotes a slower 0-62mph time of 8.9 seconds from the more powerful 225PS plug-in, but EV range increases to 42.9 miles, and economy to 250mpg.
• Peugeot 3008 Plug-In Hybrid 300: The 300PS model adds an extra electric motor at the rear axle, for barely any penalty in range or economy (41.6 miles, and 249.8mpg combined), but livelier acceleration, with 0-62mph in 6.1 seconds.

What used Peugeot 3008 trim levels are available?

Peugeot has kept the 3008 trim options fairly simple, with the latest models offering just three trim levels. All are well equipped and feature only minor upgrades as you step up the range, though the higher trim levels do open up more of the 3008’s engine options - the Hybrid 300 is not available on the Active Premium + for instance.

• The Peugeot 3008 Active Premium + offers impressive equipment levels for effectively a base model, with dual-zone air conditioning, an 8-inch (10-inch on plug-in models) touchscreen infotainment display (with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), 18-inch alloy wheels, and a reversing camera, among other toys.
• The Peugeot 3008 Allure Premium + upgrades to a 10-inch touchscreen as standard, keyless entry and go, front parking sensors, LED mood lighting inside, and a nicer dashboard trimmed in fabric rather than plastic.
• The Peugeot 3008 GT serves as the de facto sporty model in the range. On top of the Allure Premium + you get Alcantara dashboard inserts, full LED headlights, adaptive cruise control in a pack with other safety features, and chrome window trim on the outside.

Used Peugeot 3008 dimensions and boot size

The Peugeot 3008’s dimensions are:

• Length: 4447mm
• Width: 1841mm (without mirrors), 2098mm (with mirrors)
• Height: 1624mm
• Ground clearance: 219mm

The Peugeot 3008’s boot size is:

• 520 litres (plug-in hybrid models 395 litres)
• 1482 litres (plug-in hybrid models 1357 litres) with the rear seats folded down

Used Peugeot 3008 road tax

The current generation Peugeot 3008 was launched in 2017, meaning almost all models will be subject to a CO2-based VED or ‘road tax’ rate in their first year of registration, and then a fixed rate thereafter. That fixed rate is currently £170 per year for hybrid and plug-in hybrid models, and £180 a year for petrols and diesels - though with any used purchase, you’ll also need to check the car’s original list price. Some 3008s cross over the £40,000 threshold, which lifts the annual rate to £560 per year for hybrid/plug-in hybrids, and £570 for petrol/diesel, in the second to sixth years of registration.

How much is it to insure a Peugeot 3008?

Both the non-hybrid petrol and diesel models sit in insurance group 22 irrespective of trim level. The 180PS plug-in hybrid ranges from groups 29-30, while all 225PS models are in group 30, and all 300PS cars in group 38. Ratings haven’t yet been confirmed for the Hybrid 136, which is still relatively new.

Read our full Peugeot 3008 review