The Peugeot 4008 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Mitsubishi Motors under the French marque Peugeot.[3]

Peugeot 4008
Overview
ManufacturerMitsubishi Motors
Also calledMitsubishi RVR/ASX/Outlander Sport
Citroën C4 Aircross
Production2012–2017
AssemblyJapan: Okazaki, Aichi (Mitsubishi Motors Okazaki Plant)
DesignerCristian Gudima[1]
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
PlatformMitsubishi GS Platform
Powertrain
Engine1.6–2.0 L I4 (petrol)[2]
1.6 L HDi I4 (diesel)
1.8 L DI-D I4 (diesel)
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length4,340 mm (170.9 in)
Width1,768 mm (69.6 in)
Height1,632 mm (64.3 in)
Kerb weight1,440–1,470 kg (3,175–3,241 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorPeugeot 4007
SuccessorPeugeot 2008 II
Peugeot 3008 II

It was based on the same platform as the Mitsubishi ASX and the Citroën C4 Aircross, and was developed in collaboration with the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors. It débuted at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, along with the smaller 208.[4] Sales commenced in April that year. The car was replaced by the second-generation 3008 in 2017.[5]

As of January 2017, the 4008 was sold in France, Luxembourg, China,[6] Algeria, Burkina Faso, Slovakia, Russia, Ukraine, Mongolia, Romania,[7] Bulgaria,[8] Germany, South Africa, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain, Norway, countries of the Baltic, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, Chile, Argentina, New Zealand and Australia. Its twin, the C4 Aircross, was being sold in more countries globally, including European countries not listed above, but not in either the UK or Ireland in right-hand drive versions.[9]

Recalls edit

Models sold from 2 April 2012 to 31 December 2015 were recalled in June 2017, owing to suspected faults with the vehicles’ tailgate gas springs.[10] Models sold from 1 June 2012 to 29 November 2013 were recalled in September 2017, owing to concerns that the windscreen wiper motors could fill with water and seize.[11]

Gallery edit

References edit

  1. ^ "First drive: Peugeot's petrol-only 4008". goauto.com.au. 23 April 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Peugeot 4008 official page". Peugeot. 6 May 2014. Retrieved 6 May 2014.
  3. ^ "Peugeot 4008 – imagini oficiale cu "fratele" lui Mitsubishi ASX şi Citroen C4 Aircross – AutoMarket". Automarket.ro. 30 September 2011. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  4. ^ "2012 Peugeot 4008 Crossover Revealed, to Debut in Geneva". autoevolution.com. 30 September 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  5. ^ "2017 Peugeot 3008 verdict and specs". whatcar.com. 6 October 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  6. ^ "Peugeot 4008 makes Chinese market debut". Gasgoo. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  7. ^ "PEUGEOT Romania". Peugeot.com.ro. 6 January 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  8. ^ "Автомобили". Peugeot.bg. 6 January 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  9. ^ "Peugeot 4008 SUV revealed". autoexpress.co.uk. 30 September 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  10. ^ "Citroen C4 Aircross, Peugeot 4008 recalled for tailgate fix". caradvice.com.au. 3 June 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  11. ^ "Citroen C4 Aircross, Peugeot 4008 recalled for wiper fix – UPDATE". caradvice.com.au. 18 September 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2020.