SHAH ALAM: Bermaz Auto Alliance has unveiled the all-new Peugeot 2008 sports utility vehicle (SUV) at its Glenmarie 3S flagship centre.
Offered in the Allure trim, the price starts from RM126,753 in Peninsular Malaysia inclusive of the 100% sales tax exemption on locally assembled models valid until June 30.
The second-generation 2008 comes with balanced lines and overall proportions are those of an SUV, with a recessed windshield that makes the bonnet more horizontal, creating a strong body.
The front incorporates a proud and straight grille, a carved bonnet and LED daytime running lights that fade under the full-LED headlamps and resurface below.
The full-LED lighting technology gets Peugeot's iconic three-claw signature illumination.
Its 17-inch Black Onyx & Diamond Cut wheels fill the arches and adds a robust styling to complete its sporty outlook.
Other features includes Advanced Keyless Entry (with Auto-Unlock and Walk Away Lock), front and rear parking sensors with rear camera, roof rails and heated electric foldable wing mirrors.
On the inside, the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® features good ergonomics and comes with a compact steering wheel, large HD touchscreen display and an innovative 3D heads up instrument cluster.
Information is presented in the driver's line of sight and the 3D instrument cluster projects a hologram-like display that are dynamic and animated.
The 7-inch infotainment system is controlled via the touchscreen display, with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ as standard.
Interior features include single-zone auto climate control, leather seats, electric parking brake, Drive Mode selector (Normal, Eco and Sport mode) and mood lighting.
In addition to the traditional door pockets and the glove box, there is ample storage space under the front centre armrest and more in front of the gear shifter.
Safety equipment are Visiopark 1 which consists of a 180° rear view camera, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Driver Attention Assist Blind Spot Monitoring and Active Safety Brake.
Also included are six SRS airbags, Hill Start Assist, and Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) which comprises Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA).
Powering the 2008 is the award-winning 1.2-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged PureTech petrol engine that delivers 130hp and 230Nm of torque.
Transmission is a quick-shifting six-speed automatic transmission.
The SUV is locally assembled at the Stellantis manufacturing plant in Gurun, Kedah and has undergone specific endurance and quality testing in Malaysia to deliver best-in-class performance.
The 2008 has successfully endured 200,000km of testing in Malaysia’s diverse climate and environmental landscape.
Available colours are Amazonite Grey, Pearl White, Nera Black and the model's exclusive colour Orange Fusion.
It also comes with a standard 5-Years Manufacturer Warranty, with a coverage period up to five years and a mileage limit of 100,000km, whichever comes first.
Also included is a 3-years free service maintenance with a mileage limit of 60,000km, whichever comes first.
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