In recent years, crossover SUVs have become increasingly popular, so many automakers have actively invested in the development of crossover SUVs or sports cars that are between traditional hatchbacks and SUVs. According to the latest reports from foreign media, Peugeot may have the launch of two new crossover models, one is the 4008 sports car model that has been captured with spy photos, and the other is the small crossover travel 1008 that locks up opponents such as Toyota Aygo X and Yaris Cross.
First of all, speaking of 4008 (different from the domestic one), this car name appeared in the car industry between 2012 and 2017, and the positioning at that time was an SUV, which was separated from the previous 3008, which was more inclined to MPV, but with the new generation of 3008 changed to a medium-sized SUV setting, and replaced the 4008, it also made the 4008 have no successor. Today, the 4008 is expected to return as a brand new model, and it should be a Coupe-Look SUV.
At present, it is rumored that the 4008 will share the EMP2 chassis platform with the Peugeot 308, in addition to the appearance of the new generation of family design language, the power unit will also have a high degree of commonality, including PHEV and pure electric power are likely to be used.
In addition to the spy photos of the 4008 car series in the style of the run brigade, the foreign media also grasped the news that the original factory was suspected of intending to attack the small cross-border retreat, and it is expected to share the CMP platform with the Citro n C3, and the captain will control it at about 4,000mm, competing with opponents such as Toyota Aygo X and Yaris Cross. At present, it is impossible to confirm the name of this crossover car, so foreign media may temporarily speculate that it may be called 1008.
As for the body appearance, it is rumored that the Peugeot HR1 concept car unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show will be built, after all, this concept car has not appeared in the mass production version after 10 years, so it is not excluded that the design drawings at that time will be turned over to continue to develop. In the power unit part, foreign media speculate that it is possible to carry a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder turbo engine, or add a 48V light oil system, and even do not rule out the launch of an EV version to echo the brand's electrification transformation strategy.