2009 Peugeot 3008

Inside the car

The 3008 plays the crossover card to the full by combining previously incompatible characteristics: high status for the driver, attention to every passenger and an astonishing
level of modularity.

DRIVING POSITION: RESOLUTE CHOICES ENHANCING DRIVING PLEASURE

On opening the door of the 3008, the passenger compartment becomes a source of surprise and delight for its driver.

Indeed the driving position, resembling in ways that of an aircraft’s cockpit, is truly designed with its principle user in mind. Driving pleasure is therefore a central preoccupation of the 3008. It fi nds expression in its interior style, its driving position (see section entitled “Basic engineering concepts/An ideal driving position”) and its equipment.

In harmony with the vehicle’s large, forward-positioned front windscreen, the style of the uncluttered and elegant fascia panel allows a particularly unobstructed view of
the outside.

The superior quality materials used for every component and every detail have been chosen to offer indisputable perceived quality, both visually and to the touch: textured
fascia panel trim, touches of polished or satin-fi nished chrome, bright black lacquered centre console.

The driver’s eyes will fi nd a meticulously fi nished instrument panel with white numerals on ablack background and white or red needles, backlit in white. According to the particular version, a large multi-function screen (trip computer, navigation system, etc) takes pride of place at its centre.

The centre console is displayed visually as an extension to the instrument panel, covering in its sweep the gear lever and the generous console separating the two front seats, which also serves as a wide armrest.

The driver therefore takes entire possession of a domain that is his entirely, both in spirit and in reality, since every control is within hand’s reach.

According to the particular version, above the centre console incorporating the air conditioning and audio or telematics controls, the driver will have at his disposal a series of Toggle Switches or selectors which can be used to set the parameters of the Head Up Display and Distance Alert systems. They contribute strongly to the aeronautical feel of the driving position, as does the retractable polycarbonate head up display panel located in the driver’s fi eld of vision, onto which main driving information is projected.

All passengers have their own private space

The roomy passenger compartment ensures spacious comfort for every occupant.

The front passenger, like the driver, benefi ts from a dominating and comfortable position that will make light of all long journeys. They can also benefi t from the reassurance of the “handle” built into and ideally placed as an extension to the centre console.

Front and rear occupants benefi t from wide seats and an elbow width of 1,476 and 1,480 mm respectively.

In addition, rear passengers have ample leg room, helped by the interior length (distance between the front pedals and the rear seat) of 1,690 mm and the design of the front seat frames. What’s more, the seats also leave suffi cient space at their base to easily accommodate an adult’s feet. Similarly, the rear head room of 876 mm allows tall people to be accommodated without any problem.

A bright and luxurious interior, by day and by night

By day, occupants of the 3008 can benefi t from the light coming from the large glazed surface area, including 1.70 m2 attributable to the large panoramic front windscreen.

Available as an option or as standard according to trim level, the gigantic panoramic roof, whose surface area (1.60 m2) is virtually equivalent to that of the 308 SW, increases the total glazed area to 5.34 m2, for enhanced enjoyment on the part of all ‘‘spectators’’ seated in the 3008. This dark-tinted laminated glass roof, which limits light and energy transmissions in the passenger compartment, extends widthways to a maximum of 1,202 mm, to the very edge of the side panels, and lengthways over a distance of 1,382 mm, meaning its rear boundary is virtually imperceptible to the rear passengers.

A retractable blind, controls the interior light levels, whose control system is perfectly integrated into the rear of the roof. The blind is controlled electrically by means of a switch on the front centre console that incorporates one-touch and safety auto-reverse functions.

By night, or inside a car park, the passenger compartment of the 3008 offers a warm and cosy ambient lighting with light sources in the front foot wells and ambient LED lighting in the roof console. On opening the doors the sills light up and when locking/unlocking the vehicle using the remote control, the dipped beam headlamps can be programmed to come on for several seconds (follow-me-home function). According to versions there is also a courtesy light offering an additional luminous glow diffused by LEDs located in the door mirrors.

All of these functions can of course be activated or de-activated via the settings control located in the lower part of the fascia panel, to the left of the steering wheel.

Optimised acoustics

In essence, the rigid structure of the 3008 not only contributes to primary and secondary safety, but also helps considerably to improve the vehicle’s interior acoustics by reducing body resonance due to irregularities in the road surface.

With an acoustic front windscreen on all versions, sound deadening materials in ‘‘strategic’’ locations (particularly under the fascia panel), a shield on the gearbox controls, the fi tment of double front and rear door seals and a specially developed rear suspension dampers… everything is in place to give the 3008 a level of acoustic comfort of the highest order. In addition, some versions can be equipped with laminated side windows with improved acoustic properties. The latter also helps to fi lter wind noise for truly top of the range acoustic comfort.

Superb seat comfort

The front seats of the 3008 have been carefully designed to offer exemplary comfort and lateral support. For this purpose, dual-density foam has been used to offer the best possible comfort and posture in relation to the seat back and seat cushion, while at the same time ensuring fi rm support by means of more rigid side fi nisher trims.
 
Lumbar adjustment is also available on certain seat options. When leather seats are specifi ed, heated seat cushions are also included. The leather driver’s seat can also be adjusted in four directions.

To ensure the comfort of occupants of all sizes, the seats slide over a distance of 190 mm and can be adjusted vertically by 47 mm using the active seat height adjustment lever.
Rear seat comfort is equally impressive, despite the modularity offered by the ingenious seat confi gurations. They are also produced with the dual density technique.

Intelligent air conditioning

The 3008 benefi ts from the most effi cient air conditioning unit fi tted to a platform 2 vehicle. The powerful air fl ow is distributed by four vents mounted in the fascia panel, heating ducts for the feet of the front and rear occupants, and two adjustable vents for the rear passengers.

Two levels of air conditioning are available: manual (with a dust and pollen fi lter), or automatic. The latter can be adjusted individually by each front passenger (dual zone adjustment) and benefi ts from a new feature, the Air Quality Sensor (AQS). This function, linked to an air quality sensor located upstream of the passenger compartment air intake, automatically controls the closure of the air recirculation fl ap if a high level of outside pollution is detected.

Numerous storage spaces

Inside the passenger compartment the 3008 offers occupants the following storage spaces with a total effective volume of nearly 50 litres.

At the front:

A large storage space is available in the centre console under the front armrest which can accommodate a 1.5 litre bottle, road maps, CDs, etc, thanks to a capacity of 13.5 litres. A small removable multi-compartment tray can also hold small objects in its top section (mobile phone, camera, loose change, etc). Note that this space is permanently ventilated by cool air.

The glove box provides the front passenger with a storage volume of 4.1 litres. A closed compartment under the steering wheel for storing the vehicle documentation
with a volume of 3.7 litres. Two large door pockets, each with a capacity of 7 litres which can easily hold both a 1.5 litre bottle and a 0.5 litre bottle.

Two deep recesses for cups or cans are included in the centre console (one only if the Grip Control option is present, in which case the traction control selector takes
the place of the left-hand recess). A standard fi tment removable covered waste bin can also be inserted here.

A padded spectacle holder is located in the headlining, above the driver’s door. The front passenger benefi ts from a storage net on the right-hand side of the centre
console.

At the rear the following storage spaces are available:

Two covered storage areas, a 3.8 litres compartment on the right, and one with a capacity of 3.3 litres on the left, under the feet of rear passengers (from the 2nd trim level).
Nets on each of the two rear seat backs.

Two door pockets each with a capacity of 2.5 litres able to hold a 0.5 litre bottle.

Attention to detail throughout

A high level of attention to detail has been applied to the passenger compartment of the 3008, for the benefi t of its occupants. These include the following:
The presence of three 12V connectors (at the front on the centre console, behind the latter for second row passengers and in the boot).The two rear side passengers have a central armrest, which provides access to the boot and serves also as a ‘‘ski fl ap’’.

According to the version, the rear occupants can also benefi t from lateral sun-blinds and/or dark tinted windows.

MULTIFLEX INTERIOR: SIMPLE, EFFICIENT AND VERSATILE

Everything is designed in the 3008 to offer an accessible and intelligent load space adaptable to all kinds of leisure activities.

The lower tailgate (hobby)

The load space is easily accessible as a result of the tailgate being divided into two parts, making it easy to handle what ever the location by virtue of its size, and the lower tailgate flap. The lower tailgate fl ap hobby can be used at any time to facilitate the loading of heavy objects or as a seat when required (for example to put on skates, hiking boots, etc) since it can support a weight of 200 kg spread evenly over its surface.

The 3-position boot floor

The load area of the 3008 can easily be compartmentalised thanks to a fl oor with a 3-way height adjustment. This patented innovation, simple and new to the market, will greatly facilitate the use of the vehicle on a day-to-day basis.

At ‘‘level 1’’, the moveable fl oor, which can of course be removed from the vehicle if required, is positioned at the base of the boot, offering the largest possible load space. At ‘‘level 2’’, the fl oor is aligned with the open hobby. 25% of the total boot volume is then available under this fl oor, and therefore 75% between the fl oor and the parcel shelf. This position allows for a perfectly fl at fl oor, from the hobby to the fascia panel, when the backs of the rear seats and the front passenger seat are folded.

At ‘‘level 3’’, the moveable floor is aligned with the top of the closed hobby. Distribution of the boot’s total volume is then 45% under the fl oor and 55% under the parcel shelf. In both the latter positions, the user can organise items stored in the boot in compartments or conceal them.

To access the load volume under the moveable fl oor, it can be secured in the ‘‘open’’ position. Manufactured from composite material (honeycomb), the moveable fl oor panel is both strong and light (3.5 kg), making it easy and simple to use on a day-to-day basis. Finally, it has four chrome securing rings for attachment of the luggage cargo net.

A flat floor from the hobby to the fascia panel

The 3008 can offer a perfectly fl at load area, from the hobby to the fascia panel, when the following conditions are met:

The moveable load area fl oor is positioned at its 2nd level (see previous section). The rear seat backs are folded. The latter come with an extremely simple and ingenious
operation which can be activated by a switch in the boot or at the top of the rear seat backs. These seats are divided 2/3 (left) and 1/3 (right) to offer maximum modularity.

The back of the front seat is folded (equipment available as standard from autumn 2009). In this confi guration, the 3008 offers a load length of up to 2.62 m (hobby closed).

An exceptional load capacity

In addition to its moveable fl oor, the load area of the 3008 is easy to use with a virtually constant width of 1,030 mm and a capacity under the parcel shelf of 512 litres of water (or 432 dm3 for the VDA standard).

This volume includes an open storage area on the right-hand side and a closed compartment on the left (4.5 litres of water and 2 dm3 VDA).

Note also that an additional storage compartment (with a capacity of up to 100 litres) can be available under the load area carpet depending on the presence of a full size spare wheel, a space-saving wheel, a puncture repair kit or a hi-fi amplifi er. This space allows all types of accessories to be stored and concealed (warning triangle, tools, etc).

When the rear seats are folded, the load area capacity increases to the very considerable volume of 1,604 litres of water (or 1,241 dm3 for the VDA standard).

Attention to detail in the load area

Large, practical and ingenious, the load area also receives a very high quality finish in terms of the plastics and carpets used. Another indication of the attention to detail given to the load area is the fi tment of a light on the left-hand side which can be used as required as a portable torch. This torch, available from the 2nd trim level of the range, recharges itself automatically when placed in its housing, after which it will provide light for 45 minutes.

Also present are hooks on either side from which shopping bags can be suspended, for example. Finally, the rigid parcel shelf (able to accommodate jackets or various small items) opens with the tailgate to provide optimal access to the boot. It can also be removed and folded into three parts and can be stored under the moveable fl oor in two of its three confi gurations.

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