Peugeot 2008 News

Peugeot has unleashed a monster sale across its entire range in Australia. Its Australian distributor Inchcape is wrapping up operations with the French brand, meaning stock needs to be cleared fast. This is the best time for keen buyers to get into a Peugeot, with discounts of around $30,000 available on certain models. The deals are available while stocks last. The biggest discount available comes on the E-Expert Pro long-wheel base electric van that now starts from $56,990 (drive-away), down from $79,990 (before on-road costs).On-road costs can add up to $5000 to a car’s price, making this deal even more impressive. Peugeot’s Expert Pro diesel van is also available with sharp discounts of about $8000. The short-wheel base is now priced at $43,990 (drive-away), while the long-wheel base is an extra $2000. The brand’s other Boxer LWB starts from $49,990, compared to previous $52,990 before on-road costs pricing. The rest of Peugeot’s car-based lineup is also available with reduced prices. Its 308 hatchback has experienced a big price cut, with a starting price of $42,990 (drive-away) - a huge discount on its $48,990 retail price. The 408 mid-size SUV has also seen a serious price drop. It is available from $49,990 (drive-away), compared to $57,990, before on-road costs. The 2008 small SUV has a drive-away price tag of $37,990, which is much less than the $42,490, before on-road costs pricing. Peugeot’s top-spec 5008 seven-seat SUV starts from $59,990 (drive-away), rather than $67,990, before on-road costs. Peugeot’s future in Australia remains under a cloud of uncertainty, with no official confirmation of a new distributor yet. It is unclear whether Peugeot will continue to be offered in Australia under its parent company Stellantis or another distributor. Inchcape has distributed Peugeot Down Under since 2017, but sliding sales have seen it pull out of operations. Peugeot has sold just 48 units up to July 2026, which still represents a nearly 44 per cent downturn compared to the same time last year. The brand is eager to continue selling cars in Australia, according to a statement from a company spokesperson. “Peugeot has a strong future in Australia, supported by a robust product pipeline and a clear long-term strategy. We intend to maintain continuity of distribution in Australia and will provide updates as arrangements progress,” they said last month.  “We remain committed to our customers and partners throughout this period and are confident in the brand’s long-term prospects in the Australian market.”

Peugeot Australia has dumped electric passenger cars for now, having removed the E-2008 from its website despite previously promising the facelift version’s arrival in 2024. While Peugeot is bringing in the E-308 electric hatch, only 14 examples of the BYD Dolphin and MG4 rival are arriving in an ‘exclusive’ program — CarsGuide understands that after those are sold, that will be the end of the E-308 in Australia. The brand has also rolled back its plug-in hybrid range in Australia, discontinuing the funky 408 plug-in hybrid in favour of a mild-hybrid version.After contacting Peugeot Australia about its electric car future, a spokesperson issued the following statement to CarsGuide.“Peugeot Australia is committed to its electrification journey. In addition to our expanding hybrid range, this includes bringing the best range of 100 per cent electric vehicles to the Australian market, as such, the E-408, E-2008 and new E-3008 form part of our consideration for future product in the local market.”The brand had also previously been vocal about its interest in the E-3008, an electric mid-size SUV that CarsGuide sampled at its global media launch in March 2024. The  E-3008 was expected to arrive in Australia’s hotly-contested electric family SUV segment to compete against the Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3 with 700km of WLTP driving range.CarsGuide was told the E-3008 was on schedule for the second half of this year at its launch but Peugeot importer Inchcape is now non-commital about the E-3008’s arrival. Next it was the E-208 small car facelift, scheduled to arrive in 2025. In pre-update guise the small car was already sold in New Zealand, however it has now been withdrawn from both markets despite being approved for sale in Australia via the government’s Road Vehicle Register (ROVER). Peugeot sells two electric vehicles in Australia: the E-Partner van ($59,990) and E-Expert ($79,990, both before on-road costs). One of the main barriers has been price, and Peugeot’s importer learned the importance of this when it slashed E-2008 prices by $20,000 — pretty much 30 per cent — back in May. A few days later, the remaining stock had sold out. Looking at Peugeot’s plug-in hybrids, at $67,990, before on-road costs, the discontinued 408 PHEV was a lot dearer than the BYD Sealion 6 Premium ($52,990) and close to the larger seven-seat Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Exceed ($69,290, both before on-road costs). Only 71 new 408s have been registered in 2024. Peugeot is moving to where the industry’s big growth appears to be, introducing an all mild-hybrid 2008 range and promising the new 3008 will arrive with a hybrid system that achieves 4.9L/100km in the combined cycle to target the Toyota RAV4.Hybrid sales have jumped in 2024 and are currently 80 per cent ahead of 2024, while plug-in hybrids have doubled in popularity. Relatively, EVs are growing at a slower rate, up 16 per cent on 2023 so far.With reviews to Australian Design Rules (ADR) in progress now, it’s possible Peugeot will be able to be more nimble and adapt to changing market conditions in the near future. For Peugeot’s immediate Australian plans, the immediate future is mild and strong hybrid with 308, 408, 2008, 3008 and 5008 all getting some form of electrification. For now, more electric vehicles remain off limits. 

There is a new sub-$40,000 electric car on sale in Australia from a surprising European car brand. Peugeot has slashed the price of its e-2008 small electric SUV by more than $20,000 to $39,990 drive-away.

Price increase ushers in a sleeker and more sophisticated Peugeot 2008.

Peugeot will continue to offer combustion powertrains, as well as hybrids and full electric vehicles (EVs), in its bid to offer more choice to local consumers.

Peugeot has revealed the newest update for its smallest SUV, the 2008, with a fresh face and upgraded powertrains.

The electric version of one of Europe’s most popular cars is coming to Australia this year, with Peugeot Australia opening up the books for the e-2008 electric car.

Peugeot says its customers love the brand's design and are embracing its move towards electrification.

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