KGM Actyon vs Peugeot 3008
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KGM Actyon

$44,500 - $50,334

2026 price

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Peugeot 3008

$42,490 - $64,990

2025 price

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Summary

2026 KGM Actyon

2025 Peugeot 3008

By Byron Mathioudakis

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Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 3, 1.2L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

4.9L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Off-beat design
Interior practicality
Standard equipment levels

Smartly dressed with a premium cabin
Pleasant on-road manners
Luxury features hit the right notes

Dislikes

Busy ride
Thirsty
No powertrain alternatives

Cramped rear seating
Expensive compared to rivals
Some tech is a learning curve

2026 KGM Actyon Summary

“Actyon!”

Any car with a name that sounds like the first word sung by Alicia Bridges on The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert soundtrack version of the ‘70s disco classic, I Love the Nightlife, is crying out for attention.

But does the KGM Actyon, from the carmaker formerly known as SsangYong (from 1987, and Dong-A-Motor for 33 years before that) deserve to get the attention of medium SUV buyers against best-sellers like the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail and Toyota RAV4?

Keep reading, because the latest offering from this intriguing new/70-plus year-old brand from South Korea is presented, priced and packaged like a pro ready for action, so let’s go!

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2025 Peugeot 3008 Summary

Peugeot has dropped its traditional petrol and PHEV options for a new mild-hybrid system in the next-generation 3008.

We’re testing the flagship GT Premium Hybrid, which brings fresh styling, upgraded tech and a premium cabin into one of the most competitive SUV segments, but is it enough to stand out?

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Deep dive comparison

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Verdict

Is all of the above enough to spur you into Actyon? It should be, or at least make your medium-SUV shortlist.

Bold styling, keen pricing, an inviting cabin, loads of space and an involving driving experience make the new KGM everything we wanted from but never really got from the old SsangYong.

A bit more torque, a little less thirst and a softer ride would make a surprisingly good family-friendly medium SUV a real crowd pleaser.

We’re looking forward to what else KGM has coming in the future.

Verdict

The new Peugeot 3008 GT Premium Hybrid might not be the most spacious SUV for passengers, but it makes up for it with ample boot space and a standout design. It’s fresh-faced, interesting and packed with comfort features that elevate the everyday driving experience.

Is it expensive? Absolutely. But it also delivers a genuinely premium cabin that many rivals can’t match, along with refined on-road manners and efficiency that make it a pleasure to drive.

It doesn’t hit every note perfectly but there’s definitely a melody here worth listening to.

KGM Actyon vs Peugeot 3008 What's the difference?

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KGM Actyon vs Peugeot 3008
What's the difference?