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With the closure of the first half of 2018, Peugeot crossed the finish line of [70 000 000] 70,000 vehicles delivered in Italy achieving a market share of 5.8%. More specifically, cars registered an increase of 7.9%, while commercial vehicles recorded a higher increase of 8.9%
In this context, 208 was sold in more than 20 000 units a figure that highlights the qualities of this car although it is not a novelty of the last hour. Positive news also in the field of SUV, where there is a 26% increase in sales, thanks to nearly 30 000 units registered . Clearly, the 3008 was the brand's revolving car, and received the prestigious Car of the Year award in 2017 (the first SUV to receive this award). The public appreciation was further accentuated by waiting times that rose up to 8 months
Launched in October 2016 and sold in 42,000 units, the new generation 3008 was chosen 82% of customers in the high end. Great success for diesel, with over 90% of requests, and automatic transmission, which had 56% of buyers' preferences.
Later, Leone's SUV family expanded with the 5008 (sold in 8,000 units since its launch in May 2017) which offers great versatility (up to 7 pbadengers with seats individual on request) and a load capacity of 780 liters. To date, it is the most sold SUV among the 7-seater SUVs of our country
The automatic transmission is a fundamental element of this type of car, and now the new EAT8 ] is available on all 3008 and 5008 engines which, at the same time, also comply with the most stringent regulations Euro 6.2 . This is a brand new Aisin transmission, that 's why Peugeot men stress that we should not confuse the mistake of trading it with an evolution of the l & # 39; AAT6. Compared to the latter, it weighs 2 kg less has 2 more reports, is more compact and improves the journeys by 7% . In addition, it is very responsive, learns the driving style of the driver, is fluid in gear changes, and works in synergy with the Start & Stop.
In addition to the change comes in the Lion SUV family the new 130 HP 130B Blue which uses the 16 valves to enhance the extension and is environmentally friendly thanks to the SCR catalyst and filter with particles. It should also be noted that the latter is also making its debut in the 1.2 cylinder 1.2 130 hp.
At our first contact with the 1.5 BlueHDi engine coupled with this transmission, we drove a Peugeot 3008 GT Line, the most appreciated Italian, and we enjoyed the inspiration of the new engine, very suitable for the The spirit of the car, which combines perfectly with the new transmission to travel in a fluid and comfortable . Interesting the automatic transition to the next report when you press the accelerator down, even in manual mode, with the logic of the car that adapts to the need of the moment. We perceive the change from the EAT6, not only in terms of consumption, but also in terms of dynamic behavior in general. This is the sign that Peugeot wants to continue on the wave of success with solid arguments to position itself as the best general brand on the market.
Clearly, these contents have a price, which, precisely, is 30 500 euros for the 3008 1.5 130hp BlueHDi with gearbox EAT8 in the version access, the Active, which becomes 35,250 euros in the sample that we tested in the high-end GT Line range. A car also enriched by other options up to a total value of 41,700 euros. For those who want more power, there is always the 3008 with EAT8 transmission coupled with the 2.0-liter BlueHDi 180 HP, offered only in the GT variant, which has a cost of 39,200 euros while the costs are reduced if you for the 1.2 PureTech 130 HP (always with the new gearbox), whose price list starts from 28.400 euros (active).
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