"I Own a Car" original new car report: On May 20, 2020, the new generation Dongfeng Peugeot 2008 was officially launched, with the guide prices of the five new cars ranging from 109,900 to 149,900 yuan. The entire new car series provides a 1.2T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 136 horsepower (100kW) and a maximum torque of 230 Nm. The entire series is matched with a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
In addition, the official also brought the e2008 pure electric SUV model. The prices of the two models after comprehensive subsidies are 166,000 and 188,000 yuan respectively, and the NEDC cruising range is 360 kilometers.
The situation of French cars in China has been ups and downs. Dongfeng Peugeot brand, as one of the representatives, has withstood severe market tests in the past two years. The long-awaited new generation 2008 is expected to promote the renewal of the Peugeot brand. The new car is built based on the CMP platform produced by gasoline and electricity. Its interior and exterior decorations adopt the latest family-style design language. For such a new friend, in addition to its appearance, we must have a deeper understanding of it. Explore.
▲ There were bright moments
Five years ago, when the old Peugeot 2008 came to China, it was the time when small SUVs were booming. It has reached the mainstream level of selling 50,000 vehicles in the past year. However, with the overall decline of French brands, Peugeot 2008 has also become the first model in the market segment to leave the mainstream consumer horizons. Even though the old Peugeot 2008 model has been continuously upgraded during this period, it is obvious that these routine actions cannot help it get back on track. In fact, this is not a problem with the vehicle itself, but the entire brand is encountering difficulties.
Data show that the cumulative sales volume of Shenlong Motors in 2019 was 113,500 units, a year-on-year decrease of 55%, which is lower than the single terminal sales of a certain model of most mainstream first-tier joint venture brands. Of course, Dongfeng Peugeot, one of Shenlong's brands, also had a difficult time. In the same year, it sold a total of 59,600 new cars, down 56% year-on-year. Among them, the performance of the old Peugeot 2008 was quite embarrassing, with only 837 units sold throughout the year. A new car is already a completely marginalized product in the market, so the old Peugeot 2008 model urgently needs to be upgraded to enhance product competitiveness. So can this new small SUV lead Dongfeng Peugeot to start a turnaround?
▲ Put aside prejudices and look at products
When people are prejudiced against a brand, they will probably wear tinted glasses towards its products. Of course, this is also the case for French cars in China today. core dilemma faced. But if we put aside our prejudices and look at the new generation 2008 with objective facts, this "little lion" will undoubtedly be loved by many people.
In the 2020 "European Car of the Year" award selection, a jury composed of 60 professional automotive journalists from 23 European countries finally awarded the first place in the award to the new generation Peugeot 208 ( Scored 281 points), the second place is Tesla Model 3 (242 points), and the third place is Porsche Taycan (222 points). It is not difficult to see that the score of Peugeot 208 is much higher than the last two, which fully illustrates It shows how much the jury likes this car.
Last year, Peugeot launched the new 208 and 2008 to the market. They were respectively the first sedan and the first SUV developed by Peugeot on the new CMP platform. As the jury's award-winning comments in 208 stated, "The generation of oil and electricity allows consumers to choose freely." This means that the new CMP platform that leads the industry in realizing the generation of oil and electricity has been recognized.
Peugeot’s latest family-style design language, which started with the new-generation 508, has an even more exaggerated interpretation on the new-generation Peugeot 2008. Almost all design elements of the European version of the model have been copied “authentically” to the domestic version. On a new car. And compared with the rounded shape of the previous generation, the new car has a more energetic visual appearance. The standard lion's roar-style front face and fang-like LED light sets and LED daytime running lights design, combined with the The three-dimensional body waistline, two exhaust tips on both sides, and R18-inch wheels (exclusive for top models), etc., these dazzling elements will make you unforgettable when combined together.
The new car’s overall dimensions are 4312x1785x1545mm. Compared with the old model, the car length and width have increased, and the wheelbase performance of 2612mm has surpassed competing models such as XR-V/Binzhi. Almost reaching the level of compact SUVs like 3008. In addition, according to official data, the new generation of Dongfeng Peugeot 2008 has 960mm of front headroom, 895mm of rear headroom, and 125mm of rear legroom. The space data of the fuel version and the pure electric model are exactly the same. This also further expresses the advanced concept of the new CMP platform.
It is also worth mentioning that the wheelbase of the new generation Dongfeng Peugeot 2008 is 2612mm, while the wheelbase of overseas models is 2605mm. However, according to previous communication with the official results of a domestic mainstream media website, it was learned that As a global model, the new car has confirmed that the wheelbase of the two models is the same. The wheelbase has not been lengthened for the Chinese market, but the measurement method is different, so this also means that the new car will provide "authentic flavor" to domestic users. driving performance.
Entering the car, the new generation Dongfeng Peugeot 2008 adopts a 3D i-Cockpit immersive cockpit design, supplemented by a large number of soft materials and leather + stitching design, plus a piano-style button design, which makes it classy. It feels significantly improved compared to the old model. The world's first i-Cockpit 3D instrument panel equipped with the new car is definitely a highlight. It uses projection technology to create a projection effect on the original LCD instrument panel. It is also equipped with a 10-inch floating central control screen that supports Apple CarPlay and Baidu. CarLife and other seven major functions.
Other configurations are also equipped with paddle shifters, an openable panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, carbon fiber style decorative panels, 16 storage compartments, etc. In addition, in order to meet the safety protection standards of both China and Europe, the new car's body also adopts a high-strength space capsule-style safety design, using 100% automated welding and PSA's patented structural adhesive process to continuously protect the driving safety of every occupant in the car.
For the new generation of Peugeot 2008, domestic users may still not easily accept its full range of 1.2T three-cylinder engine + 6-speed dual-clutch combination, even with a power performance of 136 horsepower (100kW) / 230 Nm. It's enough for daily use, but such a combination would be a sin in China! However, with more and more "three-cylinder" models joining the market and the widespread use of dual-clutch gearboxes, this concept is gradually changing. Moreover, PSA's 1.2T three-cylinder engine has repeatedly won the "Ward Top Ten". It has advanced technology, excellent fuel consumption, and its overall strength has never made people worry.
It is also necessary to point out that this 1.2T engine has been installed on many models of the PSA Group for a long time. So far, there have been no issues worthy of concern in terms of reliability. Even though this engine had a small area recall not long ago, the reason for the recall was a material problem with the timing belt, which had nothing to do with the three-cylinder structure itself.
In order to dispel user concerns, Dongfeng Peugeot also launched the "Blue Care 2.0" service in 2019, proposing a 10-year/200,000-kilometer ultra-long power warranty and 8 after-sales service commitments. In addition, Dongfeng Peugeot also took the lead in making a commitment that if users need to replace the engine, gearbox or their main parts due to product quality problems within 7 days of purchasing the car, they can return or exchange the car at the car purchase outlet. This is the first official commitment by a manufacturer nationwide. Return guarantee due to product quality issues. On the one hand, it reflects Dongfeng Peugeot's responsible attitude towards consumers, and also shows the company's full confidence in its products.
Excellent chassis tuning has always been an important gene of French cars, and the front MacPherson independent suspension + rear torsion beam non-independent suspension structure on the new generation Dongfeng Peugeot 2008 model continues the traditional design , Peugeot’s chassis tuning experience accumulated in the rally field will undoubtedly be injected into the new car. In addition, the CMP platform also has the advantage of a low center of gravity. On the new generation 2008 model, the power system and the center of gravity of the vehicle have been reduced by 40mm and 25mm respectively, which will theoretically bring a better driving experience.
▲ What kind of pure electric SUV is e2008?
The design of the new Dongfeng Peugeot e2008 is almost consistent with the fuel version. The dot-matrix front grille does not adopt a closed design, but new energy-specific elements are added to the fenders.
In terms of interior, the new car also uses the i-Cockpit immersive cockpit design. The emergence of full LCD instruments, floating central control large screen and other configurations has brought users a lot of surprises, and has some exclusive features of new energy models. Function.
As for power, Dongfeng Peugeot e2008 is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor from German Continental, with a maximum power of 163 horsepower (120kW) and a peak torque of 260 N-m. In addition, the car is also equipped with a ternary lithium battery pack with a capacity of 50kWh. The NEDC cruising range is 360 kilometers, which is basically sufficient for daily commuting. The battery can be fully charged in 8 hours with a charging wall box, and in 30 minutes with a fast charging charging pile. Charge the battery to 80%. In addition, the car is also equipped with the world's first high-efficiency heat pump management system from France's Valeo (with a cruising range benefit of 50km).
Summary of "I Own a Car": The new CMP platform has laid a good foundation for the new generation of 2008 models, combined with good interior and exterior appearance, enough space for young people and rich power. Selective, I believe it will perform well in the future and help the Dongfeng Peugeot brand complete its recovery. "I Own a Car" has more original new car/price reduction market reports, come and get first-hand car buying and using information!
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