Peugeot published the first official photos of the E-3008, previewing its exterior design prior to its debut on September 12. In its third generation, the popular model evolves into a fully electric coupe SUV, set to compete with an array of upcoming EVs in the compact segment.
The exterior of the Peugeot E-3008 adopts the evolved styling language of the company, with slimmer headlights and triple LED fangs flanking a mostly covered grille that fades away into the front bumper. Other highlights include the futuristic alloy wheels, the gloss-black cladding on the lower portion of the bodywork, and the heavily inclined rear glass.
The roof and pillars are finished in black, with a chrome accent highlighting the aerodynamic roofline which is the core styling feature of the new generation leading to an aggressive tail. Peugeot describes the E-3008 as a “fastback SUV”, borrowing the term from the larger 408 crossover, but most people will probably recognize it as a coupe SUV. The closely related E-5008 will follow shortly after the E-3008 with a longer body and a more upright tail for those who want more space.
The French automaker has already shown us the interior of the E-3008, which will be the first production model to introduce the latest iteration of their i-Cockpit technology. A new free-standing 21-inch curved panoramic display merges the digital instrument cluster, the head-up display, and the touchscreen into a single unit above the traditionally small-diameter steering wheel. This is joined by a smaller touchscreen on the center console featuring configurable “i-Toggles” shortcuts, with high-quality fabrics and extensive use of ambient lighting completing the futuristic atmosphere.
The Peugeot E-3008 will be the first model to ride on the all-new STLA Medium architecture, that will eventually replace the aging EMP2 platform underpinning most of the compact models from various Stellantis brands. It has been officially confirmed that the SUV will be available with three fully electric powertrains, and offer an estimated range of up to 700 km (435 miles).