The Peugeot 2008 crossover SUV has been spotted testing in India, and the test mule was seen without any camouflage. The SUV was caught on the camera by our viewer Sumesh Reddiar, who spotted the Peugeot 2008 on the Hosur Highway. As of now, there is no official announcement regarding the Peugeot brand coming to India, and this vehicle is likely being used to test some engines for its sister brand Citroen, which has its production facility in Tiruvallur, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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Now, this is not the first time that a Peugeot vehicle, or the 2008, for that matter of fact, has been spotted testing in India. The company has been using several models for R&D purposes in India, and this one could very well be yet another model on that list. At the moment Groupe PSA, which has now become a part of Stellantis after its merger with FCA Group, is focusing on the Citroen brand for India. The French carmaker aims to bring 1 SUV to the country every year, and after the C5 Aircross, the next in line is the C3 Aircross.
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The Peugeot 2008 is based on the CMP1 platform, and globally it's offered in both petrol and diesel options
As for the Peugeot 2008, it comes with a sharp design with a large grille, sleek looking headlamps, sculpted bumpers, body cladding and sharp character lines. The SUV also comes with dual-tone alloy wheels and smoked horizontal taillamps with a triple LED design at each end. The Peugeot 2008 is based on the CMP1 platform - the same modular architecture that is expected to underpin the upcoming locally made Citroen CC21 crossover.
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Globally the Peugeot 2008 is offered in both petrol and diesel options, featuring a 1.2-litre petrol engine that comes in three states of tune. The carmaker also offers a 1.5-litre oil burner that is sold in two power output options. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Photo Courtesy: Sumesh Reddiar
