Introduced in 2008 as a compact crossover with MPV-like styling, the Peugeot 3008 is about to receive a major makeover for the 2017 model year. The news comes from our trusty paparazzi, who spotted a camouflaged prototype of the second-gen 3008 testing in southern Europe.
Besides getting a full redesign that will most likely move it into a new segment, the 3008 is also set to receive a new platform. The new model will ditch PSA’s current PF2 underpinnings – launched in 2001 and shared with numerous products – in favor of the more recent EMP2 architecture.
Developed to replace both the PF2 and PF3 platforms and costing PSA roughly $708 million to develop, the new architecture already underpins the Peugeot 308 and 408, along with the Citroen C4 Picasso. The platform will also expand to other vehicles developed under the PSA-General Motors alliance.
There’s no official word as to when the new 3008 will make its public debut, but I expect it to happen during one of Europe’s major auto shows in 2016, either in Geneva or Paris.
Find out more about the second-gen 3008 below and stay tuned for updates.
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