Price and equipment
Prices kick off at $35,990 (plus on-road and dealer costs) for the XSE turbo petrol model, putting the 3008 a step above your average Korean or Japanese compact soft-roader and on a price par with Volkswagen’s Tiguan. We sampled a top-line XTE model, which starts at $39,490 in turbo petrol form or $42,990 for the 2.0 HDi diesel tested here. It can also be had in 1.6 HDi form.
Regardless of engine, it’s a generously specified car, adding head-up display, panoramic glass roof (with electric sun blind), Bluetooth, USB port for the audio system and 18-inch alloys to the XSE’s already respectable list.
You’ll have to fork out, though, if you want leather or premium paint. And the optional Video Pack entertainment system, despite handy Bluetooth headsets, needs buyers to invest in a portable DVD player as the audio system only plays CDs.
All 3008s get six airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability control, hill-start assist and rear parking sensors.
The XTE adds a distance-alert function for the head-up display, to warn the driver when the vehicle is getting too close to the vehicle in front.
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