Test drive Peugeot 208: young lions
First impressions of the new edition of the small 208 The French are an aesthetic nation, and this is evident in the performance and overall appearance of the new 208. With a swift body line and LED daytime running lights, giving it a predatory look of a saber-toothed tiger, the Peugeot model has every chance to stand out from the rest representatives of this class. From this point of view, it is not surprising that the French company adheres to the concept that consumers should first pay attention to design before they show interest in a drive system. According to PSA strategists, the development of an all-electric platform at this stage is too expensive and too risky, because the development of electrification in the next few years is very difficult to predict, especially in the small car class, where more…
Test Drive Peugeot 5008: Models, Prices, Features and Photos - Buying Guide
Peugeot 5008: models, prices, specifications and photos - very different from the first series: today this name (used by the House of the Lion at the turn of the 5008s and 7s for a minivan) stands for the Media SUV a 5008 seats a front-wheel drive built on the same floor as the Citroën Grand C2017 SpaceTourer. In this Buying Guide of the Peugeot 2020, we will analyze in detail all the versions of the Transalpine Sport Utility in the price list: Prices, Motori, accessories, performance, strengths, defects and the more you express it. Photos of Peugeot 00 Peugeot 10: main characteristics The second series of Peugeot 7 is not…
Test drive Peugeot Rifter: new name, new luck
Driving the French brand's new multifunctional model It's not easy to sell three clones of equally good cars based on a common concept, and it's even harder to arrange each of the products so that it has enough space in the sun. Here is a specific example - the PSA EMP2 platform carries three almost identical products: Peugeot Rifter, Opel Combo and Citroen Berlingo. The models are available in a short version with five seats and a length of 4,45 meters, as well as a long version with seven seats and a body length of 4,75 meters. PSA's idea is to have Kombo as the elite member of the trio, Berlingo as the pragmatic choice, and Rifter as the adventurer. Design with hints of adventure The front of the car is designed in the already familiar…
Test drive Citroën C4 Cactus, Ford Ecosport, Peugeot 2008, Renault Captur: just different
Citroën has once again plucked up the courage to surprise its own customers and attract the attention of competitors. Before us is C4 Cactus - a wonderful product of the French brand. Continuing the brand's tradition of creating simple yet original vehicles is an ambitious task. In the test Citroën, the brand's team carefully left exhaustive information for the press. He informs us in detail about the materials that make up the outer body panels, called Airbump (actually they are made of "organic thermoplastic polyurethane"), explains the various ways to reduce weight, draws attention to the value of having a small 1,5, 2 liter wiper reservoir , but not a word was said about the predecessor of the Cactus - "The Ugly Duckling" or 2CV. Just think how many Citroën models have never been able to become ...
Test drive First acquaintance with Peugeot 2008
The French have brought a new compact crossover and, it seems, are already doubting its prospects. And after we met, we say that this is one of the main events in the crisis in the Russian market Put aside calculators worn to holes. Close the tables with equipment, lending rates and liquidity summaries. Remember why you love cars - and if it doesn’t work out, roll up this article and go get another car sharing out of a snowdrift. Because the breathtakingly irrational Peugeot 2008 alone is able to dispel all the darkness that has been creeping into the Russian market in recent years. But he can't do without help. When I talk about irrationality, I mean exactly what interests you in the first place. For more than two...
Test drive Peugeot 5008
A business van cabin, a home sofa, an airliner cabin, a point of attraction, a children's bus, a gadget on wheels and other associations that an unusual seven-seater crossover from France evokes. In our market, the French call the Peugeot 5008 a crossover, but in terms of layout and convenience it is more of a cross-country minivan. Cars of this format are in limited demand, but those who have ever tried the 5008th fell in love without a trace. The price of $ 27 prevents the car from conquering the market. for the base version of the Active with a 495 horsepower petrol turbo engine. A diesel of the same power raises the bar to $150, and the most expensive Peugeot 29, which has been in the hands of AvtoTachki editors, already costs $198. This is how much a really large seven-seater car with a convertible interior and a bunch of ...
Test drive Peugeot 508: Landing
The mid-range Peugeot said goodbye to design experiments - the new 508 has again acquired the appearance of a serious sedan. And that's a good thing - the model still needs to be replaced and its predecessor, the 407, and the larger 607, regain lost ground in this highly contentious market segment. Question for 400 levs: If models 407 and 607 are replaced by one common successor, what will it be called? That's right, the 508. This idea was also implemented at Peugeot when they considered the future in view of the poor performance of the big 607 and the upcoming replacement of the 407. What was missing from the 607 high-end sedan was the expressiveness of the 407's middle-class sibling - a large grille and overhang in front, shiny chrome in the cabin ...
Test drive eco-friendly and efficient brake pads
Federal-Mogul Motorparts has announced the expansion of its Ferodo Eco-Friction range of low or no copper brake pads. Ferodo's Eco-Friction technology is patented to Original Install (OE) standards and is the preferred technology by a number of vehicle manufacturers. Along with protecting the environment, it aims to improve braking distances, which is important for safe driving. Eco-Friction pillow tests show that not only are they as good as traditional copper components, they are often significantly better. For example, the Volkswagen Golf VI has a stopping distance with Ferodo Eco-Friction brake pads that is 10% shorter at 100 km/h and 17% shorter at 115 km/h. Other production models such as the Peugeot Boxer and Fiat Ducato reduce the stopping distance …
Test drive Peugeot 3008 GT BlueHDI 180 EAT6 - Road test
Peugeot 3008 GT BlueHDI 180 EAT6 - Road test The new 3008 changes its look and becomes an SUV that impresses: sporty looks and excellent quality. Pagella city 8/ 10 Out of town 8/ 10 highway 8/ 10 Life on board 8/ 10 Price and cost 7/ 10 safety 8/ 10 With its sporty looks and futuristic interior, the Peugeot 3008 enters the broad-shouldered C-SUV segment. The quality of the interiors and finishes is undeniable, and on the road the 3008 rides well, but the comfort-first design doesn't make it as dynamic as it looks. Welcome to the SUV: The Peugeot 3008 eschews the look of an eccentric minivan and…
Test drive Renault Mégane against VW Golf, Seat Leon and Peugeot 308
Fourth generation Renault Mégane in first battle against compact rivals Is the new Renault Mégane fast, economical and comfortable? Is it furnished elegantly or disappointingly simply? We will clarify these issues by comparing the model with the Peugeot 308 BlueHDi 150, Seat Leon 2.0 TDI and VW Golf 2.0 TDI. The new Renault Mégane was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year - and even then it seemed quite promising. But now things are getting serious. In the face of the Peugeot 308, Seat Leon and VW Golf, the newcomer faces tough opponents with whom he will have to compete in tough tests of dynamics, fuel consumption and road behavior under the strict control of testers. Because so far the three previous generations of Renault…
Test drive Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4
And inside - 3008. Now everything is clear and officially confirmed: the PSA concern, which has been “disturbing” competitors for several years with an unusual solution for diesel hybrids, will produce and sell real hybrids. In practice, it looks like this: the front remains familiar combustion engine technology (between the lines: when you ask them directly and look them in the eye, they do not deny the possibility of a gasoline engine), and this drive will be connected at the rear with an electric motor. That is: a derivative of oil will drive the front wheels, and electricity will drive the rear. Such a classification of technology makes it relatively easy to implement a real hybrid. This means that the vehicle can be powered by the internal combustion engine alone, by the electric motor alone, or by both.…
Test drive Peugeot 208: We invite ladies
With the 207 unable to replicate the success of the 205 and 206, the 208 is now tasked with bringing Peugeot back into the top small car sales. A detailed practical test of the new model of the French company. Few have any real reason to boast that they have made millions of women happy. The Peugeot 205 is one of the lucky few to accomplish this feat, and so is its successor, the 206. In total, more than 12 million copies of the two "lions" were sold, at least half of which were bought by ladies of different ages and with different social status. It seems that Peugeot was at some point dizzy from this impressive success, because the 207 was not only 20 centimeters longer and 200 kilograms heavier than its predecessor, but also looked at ...
Test drive Peugeot 3008: a little bit of everything
French brand Peugeot has recently updated its 3008 compact crossover. First impressions are of a version with a 3008-litre diesel engine and a manual transmission. When it was introduced five years ago, the 3008 entered the market with a strong claim that it was a station wagon, van and SUV. The facts showed that the model actually used less of the capabilities of each of the three listed categories, although it did not offer the full range of capabilities of any of them. More importantly, Peugeot's custom concept was very well received by European clientele, with more than half a million units sold to date. To maintain interest in the XNUMX, the French company has subjected its crossover to some "rejuvenating" procedures. The most noticeable changes in the layout of the front ...
Test drive Peugeot 5008
Bright appearance, creative interior, seven seats, petrol engine or diesel, off-road modes - 5008 suddenly became a crossover after a generation change. the new 5008 is essentially a stretched version of the current 3008 based on the EMP5008 platform. The front end is almost identical, but the base has been increased by 3008mm and the body length has increased by 2mm. Looks "king-size" original, but its attractiveness depends on the angle. And also from the price: the lining and plumage of the initial version of Active is simpler. Is it a crossover, as the French insist? And why, by the way, insist? One of the reasons for the appearance of 165 in our country was the Russian ...
Test drive city cars: which of the five is the best?
Daihatsu Travis, Fiat Panda, Peugeot 1007, Smart Fortwo and Toyota Aygo offer undeniable advantages in urban traffic. Which of the five car concepts will be the most successful for big cities? Being able to quickly slip into the first possible parking space and be able to get out of there almost instantly is a discipline in which small city cars undoubtedly have huge advantages over more comfortable and sophisticated, but much larger and irreversible ones. elite models. But times are changing, and customers today demand much more from their city assistants than compact size and maneuverability. For example, buyers want safety and comfort for their children. Also more space for your shopping or luggage. With a little style and...
Test drive Peugeot 408
The French know as well as the rest how to make an inexpensive sedan out of a hatchback. The main thing is that the appearance does not suffer ... In 1998, the French did a simple trick: a trunk was attached to the Peugeot 206 budget hatchback, which was not popular in some markets. It turned out a disproportionate sedan at an attractive price. A few years later, another hatchback befell the exact same fate, but already a C-class - Peugeot 308. At some point, they stopped buying the model in Russia, and the French decided to turn the hatchback into a sedan: 308 was created on the basis of 408 with a minimum of design changes. The car did not receive great popularity, and then there was the crisis, due to which the 408 went up significantly. Now, in medium and high trim levels, the “Frenchman” is on a par with more ...