After driving the Peugeot 3008 GT Sport Plug-In Hybrid AWD for one week, I feel it is a great choice for those who want a stylish and efficient vehicle. I found it very enjoyable and it was a good insight into what it was like to drive a hybrid car.

Here are some of its best features which makes it stand out:

1. Hybrid: The Peugeot 3008 GT Sport Plug-In Hybrid car is a hybrid which combines a turbocharged engine with an electric motor. This setup gives the car a smooth, quiet and powerful driving experience.

2. Fuel Efficiency: Fuel is so expensive these days hence any way to save on fuel is great. It is incredibly fuel efficient as I didn’t need to refill fuel that much compared to fuel-powered cars. This makes it a great choice for those who want to save money on fuel and also reduces their environmental impact. You can save so much just by charging it at home. It took me about 7 hours to get a full charge. On full electric mode, that was enough to use up all my battery in a day so I found it was a bit small for my family.

3. Advanced Safety Features: The Peugeot 3008 GT Sport Plug-In Hybrid car has a range of advanced safety features such as lane departure warning, cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and blind-spot monitoring. These features help to keep my family safe whilst on the road.

4. Stylish and Comfortable Interior: The Peugeot 3008 GT Sport Plug-In Hybrid car has a stylish and comfortable leather interior. The dashboard features a large touchscreen display, while the seats are comfortable. My favourite feature is the panoramic sunroof that provides plenty of natural light, airy feel and makes it feel more spacious. It comes with a power tailgate so I was able to open the boot with my foot which was useful when I’m carrying the kids and/or have groceries in my hand. Another bonus is the massage seat function in the driver seat! Makes waiting in traffic a bit more bearable.

5. Different Driving Modes: Different situations call for different driving modes. We can easily switch between Electric, Hybrid, Sport or AWD. This flexibility is great as different drivers like a specific mode or depends on where you are traveling to.

As a mother who constantly has kids sitting in the back car, safety is my priority. It doesn’t matter how nice or advanced the car is, it definitely has to have a full-proof safety system so I can ensure that accidents are prevented and minimise any risk of injury – keeping my whole family safe whilst in the car.

One of the key safety features is its active safety braking system. There are cameras and radar technology that detects potential collisions with other vehicles, pedestrians or obstacles. The system will notify and apply the brakes automatically to help avoid the impact before it is too late.

Another feature is the adaptive cruise control, which has sensors to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front, preventing any rear-end collisions. Other safety features include lane departure warning and blind spot monitoring.

I also like how it automatically locks the door when you start driving and there’s a button in the front near the steering wheel which you can press to child lock the back doors. This is so convenient as you don’t have to manually child lock. You can turn on and off as you wish.

There’s also a speed limit recognition on the dashboard which reminds you what the speed limit is on that road. It comes in particularly useful during school zones!

There are a few different driving modes that you can choose from depending on where you are driving, the type of roads you are driving on, weather condition and distance you are planning to go.

I was running low on battery so I decided to try other driving modes to recover and conserve energy, maximizing the technology of this car.

I discovered there is an B-mode in the car which can recharge the battery and thereby increasing the range you can drive just by utilizing the braking system. Braking and decelerating the speed of the car whilst in this mode essentially recharges the battery. I found I was about to increase the range on average 6km but utilizing this option.

Another option is the e-SAVE function which uses the fuel in your car to recharge the battery. Expensive way to recharge the battery using fuel if you recalculate the cost of fuel vs electricity per km.

Range anxiety is a major concern for many electric vehicle users. Nevertheless, I like how there are other options to recharge the battery in case of emergencies where you can’t find a charging station. That’s the beauty of a hybrid car – there’s always a fuel option available!

One of the standout features of the Peugeot 3008 GT Sport Plug-In Hybrid is the combined turbocharged engine with an electric motor. This is my first hand experience of a hybrid car.

It is extremely easy to charge the car. You don’t need to install a special charging station at home (you can and that can offer quicker charge) as you can efficiently charge using a domestic socket. It comes with a charging cable so you can plug in overnight or when your car is parked at home. Some shopping centres also offer free public charging stations and you can use this to charge the car whilst you are shopping.

I used the app Chargefox to find public charging stations. Unfortunately, there weren’t many around in my area and the majority I see are in the Eastern Suburbs in Metropolitan Sydney. There also wasn’t any charging ports available when I was visiting a relative who lives in an apartment block. I just wish there was more infrastructure available for electric vehicles. Don’t be too concerned, as there are plenty of petrol stations around so you never will be stranded. This was never a major problem for me as I charged overnight at home. It would be something I have to consider if I was travelling long distances as I would need to map out to see where I can charge my car along the way if needed.

One other concern I had was how small the battery is. On the full electric mode, I was only able to travel 50km until the battery ran out. This is the distance I travel to and from work including school drop-offs per day. I just found it slightly frustrating that the battery was smaller than I expected and I had to charge after one day! The petrol engine allows you to travel on 620km so it is quite a big tank. Hence, the electric component accounts for just 7.5% of its overall energy capacity.

Overall, the Peugeot 3008 GT Sport Plug-In Hybrid AWD is still a good option for drivers who are seeking for an efficient vehicle that can handle a variety of driving situations. Its All-Wheel-Drive system keeps it grounded and provides better traction to the road, which offers a more safe and stable driving experience especially in bad weather or uneven surfaces.

It was super exciting driving the Peugeot 3008 GT Sport Plug-In Hybrid AWD today! My children and husband loved the car and wanted to go for a longer drive than usual. Here are my first impressions of the car:

The exterior of the Peugeot 3008 GT Sport Plug-In Hybrid AWD is sleek and modern, with sharp lines and a bold front grille. As a sport range, the car does have a sporty look, with nice curves, LED headlights and taillights as part of the design. The colour is red and black, which really stands out in the crowd.

The interior of the Peugeot 3008 GT Sport Plug-In Hybrid AWD is spacious and comfortable. The dashboard features a large touchscreen display that controls a range of features, including the entertainment system, climate control, navigational system etc. The materials used throughout the interior are made out of high-quality and premium leather.

The seats are comfortable and supportive, which you can easily adjust to accommodate drivers of all sizes. The rear seats are spacious and can be adjusted to provide additional legroom or boot space if needed. It comes with a pull down cup holder/arm rest for those who want better comfort. My favourite feature would be the panoramic sunroof, which provides natural lighting, creating a bright and airy feel inside the car.

This car bundles the European modern styling and the luxury factor into one fine product of comfort and elegance. The interiors are designed with wooden finishing and trims. The central display board or infotainment is central and has the navigation, climate control, and more features to enjoy. Easy to use.

So comfy and spacious. My kids love the sunroof and the music system. Charging the car is so easy, simply plug into powerpoint in the garage and leave overnight to charge. Charging does take few hours. The most charge we could achieve was 45km which was sufficient for our daily routine use. Smooth driving and lux feeling overall.

We’ve driven the Peugeot 3008 GT Sport Plug-In Hybrid AWD for a couple days since leaving my initial review. The steering wheel is compact. Love the large touch screen with design graphics and 3D maps. My kids find the car seats at the back comfy. The driver seat has a few massage functions too. My husband and I would have liked if the front and rear view camera was bit sharper, nevertheless there is great visibility all around the car.

Our first test drive today. Loving the beautiful red colour and stylish looking car. Peugeot has done a good job combining petrol and electric power in the 3008. It’s a nice and comfy space inside the car giving a luxurious feel. Smooth and enjoyable driving experience. Sufficient leg room for the family inside with decent boot space and storage.

The space achieved in this car is 5-star! It has a HUGE boot space despite having 2 engines and we were able to fit the girls car seats in and easily fit a third person in-between.

Being a hybrid I did have pre-conceived assumptions on how it would handle but they were all blown out of the water the first time I drove the Peugeot 3008. Charging was incredibly easy – I could literally drive into my garage and plug the cord straight into the powerpoint next to my car – no special plugs needed. It was so easy to switch to electric mode – just a press of a button next to the gearstick. The most charge I could achieve was 42km which was overnight but this was enough for driving around doing errands for a few days.

The only feature I was bemused about was the steering wheel. It is an oblong shape which is strange to see but after the first turn it all makes sense. I was so surprised at how easily it made maneuvering around. In addition it moves so smoothly and is one thing that made it hard getting back into a different car.

Overall I absolutely loved the Peugeot 3008; it was sporty but comfortable, full of hi-tech features but simple and easy to drive around in.

There are so many features of the Peugeot 3008 that I loved; but my two favourites were the sunroof and the i-cockpit.

If my girls had to choose one feature they loved the most; without hesitation they would say the sunroof. For me I loved being bathed in the sunlight during the day and then being able to see the stars on those night-time drives. What kid doesn’t love the ability to open the roof of a car and bring in a bit of the outdoors. It also takes away the feeling of being “closed in”. It was a win win for us all.

There are no shortage of hi-tech features in the Peugeot 3008 and the i-cockpit is no exception. I loved being able to drive + navigating + access all controls without having to take my eyes off the road. It is ingenuous to enable the displays to be customised because it means I can drive comfortably seeing the controls that suit me, but then my husband could get in and change the display to show what he wants. When using the navigation feature the i-cockpit can be swapped to show the map which I loved; having the directions straight at my eye line felt safer because my focus was not being taken too far away from the road.

The Peugeot 3008 Hybrid was a dream to drive regardless of the weather; I always felt comfortable and safe in all conditions. It ticks all the boxes a family would want or need.