2012 Peugeot 4008

Peugeot has disclosed details of its 2012 Peugeot 4008, which is set to debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show and to go on sale worldwide beginning in the second quarter of the same year. The 4008 has the same platform as the new C4 Aircross of Citroen. The 4008 has creases on the bonnet that makes people think that it has a V8 under it when it's probably using diesel. The model also has lights flowing toward the grille. They have also become more angular. Other people may also be quick to say that the model looks like Audi’s new tapered grille, but that bevel makes it even cooler in the eyes.

At the front, a line of LED daylight running lamps that complement the headlamps and three red claws sculpted rear lamps. The off-road character has been emphasised by adopting a vertical design of grille, inclusion of body sill protectors and prominent wheel arch protection trims, to accommodate large wheels enhanced by the sophisticated design of the wheel rims. The almost-horizontal bonnet grooves and the style line – which extends to the rear wing where it descends again crossing the lamp – are a distinctive feature and appear to hollow out along the body side, accentuating the strong and dynamic aspect of the Peugeot 4008.

In the four-wheel drive version, the driver can select three transmission modes: “2WD” two-wheel drive, “4WD” four-wheel drive and “LOCK” locking of the four-wheel drive. In the two four-wheel drive modes – 4WD and LOCK – the distribution of the torque between the front and the rear is managed electronically. In LOCK mode, the four-wheel drive transmission becomes permanent, with even greater distribution of torque to the rear wheels.

This type of transmission will represent more than 80% of sales of the 4008. Peugeot’s new 4×4 SUV will in fact only be offered in a 4×4 version in certain countries, including Europe.
There will be four engines: Petrol: 1.6l 85 kW (116hp) / 152 Nm – 5-speed manual and 2.0l 113 kW (150hp) / 198 Nm – 5-speed manual or CVT. HDi Diesel: 1.6l HDi FAP 82 kW (112hp) / 270 – 280 Nm with overboost – 6-speed manual and 1.8l HDi FAP 110 kW (150hp) / 300 Nm – 6-speed manual
For Europe, the Peugeot 4008 will be offered with the two HDi diesel engines. In the other countries, it will be marketed with the most appropriate power train(s).