Good range, but it’s expensive! (Peugeot 3008 plug-in hybrid 2022 review)

We test the new 2022 Peugeot 3008 GT Sport plug-in hybrid to see if it’s worth your cash.

The Peugeot 3008 is one of our favourite SUVs, as a petrol or diesel - but is the expensive hybrid option worthwhile? Priced at $79,990 before on-road costs, the 3008 GT Sport PHEV is much more expensive than a RAV4 Hybrid, but it is cheaper than the Lexus NX 450h+. So, does this PHEV make sense?

In today’s episode of Chasing Cars, journalist John Law conducts an independent test of the 2022 Peugeot 3008 hybrid.

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[johnsalkeld]

A very underrated brand in my opinion..I recently hired a 3008 Allure for 800 ks. I found it fantastic to drive and with the latest Peugeot innovation, I felt completely at home. I think the 3008 Phev would be a perfect combination ....

[davidperry]

I drove the 3008 when it was released and I was impressed. I remember the poor performance of the RAV4 in the swerve test recently and the Peugeot would kill it. Peugeots have always had great handling and even though they are a small player in Australia, they are one of the best sellers in Europe. Australians should raise their horizons! Price of this model is quite daunting though and will probably only appeal to Peugeotphiles.

[timmcneilage]

Great review John, I took delivery of a 3008 Blue Diesel GT 3 weeks ago, and so far it is fuel efficient (which will improve once run in), refined with a nice ride, great quality, and EU 6 emissions compliant.

[richieduck]

May as well pony up the extra cash for an NX450h

[stephengrainger]

Thanks for another great review, John. The 3008 is an attractive car inside and out and it seems to drive really nicely. For me, it’s too expensive and I’d find the recharging requirement annoying. I like the car but wouldn’t buy one at that price.

[ΧρήστοςΔενέχεισημασία]

I live in Greece, and here the road landscape is a little weird, on one hand half the country lives in Athens and it is kinda crowded with short narrow roads, and on the other hand most of the country side is mountains with very twisty roads. So a car that can handle very well in the corners, is relatively short for the cargo/passenger space it offers, is tall, and has a small turning circle, is really what most of us need. Add to that great performance and great fuel economy, especially in the city, and we have a winner. I agree that it is expensive (though with the price of fuel here and the taxes eventually you are going to recoup that cost difference....), but really i would buy this over any german/korean/japanese rival in a heartbeat. It is a great package.

[robcurston]

Got mine two weeks ago in UK 300 gt GT Premium top of the range, gutted no electric headed seats as standard £700 extra. leather black £1700 red leather £2000

[Samuel-buxr]

Wow ..John mentioned Android Auto for once! 😉

[stevemartin]

The thing often not reviewed or shown in ads is the boot space with both rear seats down. Otherwise a very helpful video - thanks!

[richieduck]

Maybe at 10 or 15k less worth a look by at 80k they are just taking the piss do Peugeot actually want to sell any cars?

[jhref]

I think that massive centre bin is for wine bottles, is it not?

[EnShinNoi]

So this is where Haval stole their grille from?

[skulkloe]

Good luck selling these in any great number. One for the Peugeot diehards only, and even then it's a stretch.

[richieduck]

Also what will the Mazda CX60 PHEV be priced at?

[Luceq]

For this kind of money I’d rather buy a Lexus NX450

[kizzyp]

Just bought a brand new factory order one of these in the UK with £9k off the list price ....makes it worthwhile if you shop around for a good deal .

[mikebedford]

Great review! So so so good to get practical economy figures i.e after the short electric range has been used. For me, still too impractical for charging and just misses. Thanks again and keep up the great reviews.

[Mexxx]

No!!!! ..i'll watch your whole video later John ;) Hey I am a Peugeot owner! I have 3!

[matatoto]

You can’t say the sound system provided by the Focal speakers are just “decent”. There’s 0 objectivity in this review.

[ssgeek]

Got a @lure model in UK not hybrid. Great car and better than any German motors interior