Early test mule for the next-generation 3008 shows Peugeot has adopted more conventional SUV styling, but this time there'll be no hybrid option
The next generation of Peugeot 3008 has been spotted out testing ahead of an expected launch in early 2017.
Despite being heavily camouflaged, it would appear that the second-generation 3008 has ditched the chunky styling of the first generation for a more conventional SUV look.
The new model features a low side window line and a sloping roofline and is expected to take inspiration from the Quartz hybrid SUV that was revealed at the 2014 Paris motor show.
Even though the exterior of the 3008 looks set to change notably, the interior of the popular family car is likely to remain much the same, as reports suggest it is set to take on a similar appearance to that of the 308.
It is also reported to be based on the same platform as the 308 SW, which will allow for an increase in rear legroom over the current model.
The 2017 version is likely to come with Peugeot’s latest generation of engines, which could include the 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol that features in the 308 SW.
One engine that is not likely to be carried over to the next generation is the diesel hybrid, which has recently been dropped from the current 3008’s range. Instead, a petrol plug-in hybrid is more likely for the next version of the family crossover.
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