Extended lifecycle and a fresh update
The second-generation 2008 had been expected to retire around 2026 following a typical seven-year cycle. Now, Peugeot is said to have decided on a prolonged production life to keep the model competitive in the very crowded B-SUV segment. To ensure the car stays relevant, the brand is planning a second, substantial update that will touch both exterior styling and in-car equipment.
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Peugeot will continue offering internal-combustion powertrains on the 2008 at least through 2028, while it prepares a third generation that is expected to be electric-only. That next-generation model — anticipated around three years from now — should be slightly larger than today’s car, measuring roughly 4.35 metres, and will introduce a new design language for the range.
One of the most visible changes will be a revised front end that adopts Peugeot’s so-called “Fusion Mask,” first previewed on the Inception concept. The design features a transverse black band that visually fuses the lighting elements, and a similar integrated treatment is expected for the rear of the car. Inside, Peugeot plans a number of updates including a squared steering wheel that may use steer-by-wire technology — eliminating the mechanical link between the wheel and the road wheels.
The next 2008 will be based on STLA Small
While powertrain details remain preliminary, the third-generation 2008 is reported to sit on Stellantis’ STLA Small architecture, the group’s platform for compact vehicles. Expected battery chemistry is lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) with capacities in the 40–55 kWh band. That configuration is being positioned to deliver an estimated maximum range of up to 500 km under optimistic testing conditions.
Sources suggest the model range will span from modestly powered entry versions of around 120 hp to high-output variants approaching 300 hp for a more performance-oriented GTi derivative — a broad power spectrum that aims to cover everyday urban driving as well as sportier tastes.
