Peugeot e-3008 GT interior, design and features review

What is it?

The Peugeot e-3008 could prove one of the most popular cars on the road. Everybody and their grandmother seemingly want a crossover these days, and as those go - the e-3008 is both good-looking and practical.

It has oodles of style - lion's claw LED headlights, a fastback rear design, and have you seen the alloy rims you get with the GT model?

You can comfortably seat four adults and you get 520 liters of space in the back. The 73 kWh battery provides up to 326 miles of range (there's a 98 kWh model on the way), and Peugeot gives 8 years of warranty (or up to 99,400 miles, whichever comes first).

Who is it for?

The e-3008 is perfectly suited for a hybrid of duties - city car, town car, and weekend trips. It's small enough to be easily parkable in tight spaces, yet big enough to get your family (and luggage) to where you need to go.

The car's interior is also nicely designed and very high-tech. And it's reasonably priced, starting from $53,980 for the base model and $58,700 for the all-out GT trim we have here.

Give me the technical stuff

Peugeot e-3008 at a glance:

• Dimensions: 178.8 inches x 74.6 inches x 64.6 inches, 107.8 inches wheelbase.
• Drivetrains available: 73 kWh - FWD 157 kW (210 hp), 253 lb-ft; 98 kWh - FWD 170 kW (230 hp), 253 lb-ft;
• Charging: 160 kW CCS, 20-80% in 30 min.
• Range: 326 miles, WLTP
• Weight: 4,647 lb
• Trunk: EU: 520 l, no frunk

What's great about it?

The design is great. The fastback rear is nicer than your run-of-the-mill SUV and it allows for a slightly larger trunk. Visibility won't be the best, though.

We love the style of recent Peugeots. Their claw LEDs are both stylish and recognizable — you just know that's a Peugeot in your rearview mirror.

But the grille is also very high-tech and beautiful, and the radar for the cruise control and safety systems isn't an eyesore like on some other cars.

We mentioned the 520 l trunk - it's a good shape with a big opening too so you can really use it to the fullest.

The seats are nice and comfy - especially in this GT configuration.

The headroom is more than adequate in the back and the bench sits at the perfect angle. We just wish the GT had a sunroof, as it is a big dark in the back.

You can get either 19 or 20-inch rims with the e-3008. These are the 20s and they're among the prettiest we've seen.

The drivers in the e-3008 get a cockpit-like experience. You get a big, high console that isolates you from the rest of the cabin, a lovely squared-off, low-sitting steering wheel, and an expansive 21-inch digital display, spanning the entire dash in front of you.

Some might prefer a more airy and open place to sit, but we are certain this approach will have its fans.

What's not that good?

Honestly, not that much. The all-wheel drive version isn't available just yet. And all non-AWD e-3008s are front-wheel drive too - rear-wheel drive would've been nicer to drive.

You also don't get a frunk.

Which version to get?

You get two versions of the e-3008 as of this article - the FWD 210 (with 157 kW of power) and the FW 230 Long Range (with a more powerful 170 kW motor). Both come in the well spec'd Allure and a higher-end GT trim.

The 210 hp version uses a 73 kWh battery, while the 230 hp model has a 98 kWh battery - a substantial difference. But the price difference is actually quite modest - the 73 kWh model's base trim is $53,980, while the GT is $58,700, the 98 kWh is either $58,420 or $63,500.

73 kWh is more than enough, but we'd choose the more powerful model with the bigger battery even in the Allure package - you get all the kit you'd need and a WLTP range of up to 435 miles.

The Allure e-3008 is certainly the better value option. But if you can fit the $6,100 extra in your budget the GT model is not too bad of an upgrade proposition.