Strong power, excellent driving control, full marks for technology configuration
Dongfeng Peugeot's new 4008 technology version has attracted much attention since its launch, it will be the Peugeot brand's consistent French design style and advanced technology perfect integration, the appearance is fashionable and dynamic, the interior is full of intelligent technology, strong power output, excellent handling performance, and rich and affordable, can be described as a cost-effective mid-size SUV masterpiece.
The new car has been comprehensively upgraded in terms of appearance, and the front face adopts Peugeot's latest family design language, and the frameless grille is integrated with the headlight clusters on both sides to create a smooth and dynamic visual effect. The lion's claw-shaped LED taillights echo the headlight clusters, highlighting the sporty design concept. The sleek and sleek lines of the body complement the blacked-out exterior package, giving it a characterful and sporty look.
In terms of interior, the new car is equipped with the Peugeot i-Cockpit, including a 12.3-inch full-LCD digital instrument cluster and a 10-inch floating central control screen. The biggest highlight is the new generation of Blue-i 3.0 intelligent network system, which integrates voice interaction, online navigation, AR navigation and other intelligent technology configurations, which can bring a new intelligent experience to drivers.
In addition to voice interaction functions, the new car also supports intelligent interconnection functions such as wireless screen projection on mobile phones, and is pre-installed with a wealth of online applications, which can meet the various needs of drivers. The new car is also equipped with an intelligent voice assistant, which can control the on-board system through voice commands, making the operation more convenient.
In terms of seat layout, the new car adopts a 2+2+3 5+2 seat layout, and the row of independent seats can not only be adjusted forward and backward, but also can be manually reclined, which is very flexible. The third-row seats, although more compact, can also be used for temporary purposes. The boot space of the new car is also quite good, and it can easily load all kinds of luggage.
In terms of powertrain, the new 4008 technology version is equipped with Peugeot's latest generation of 1.6T high-power engine, with a maximum power of 125 kilowatts (about 170 horsepower, and a peak torque of 250 Nm), and the power output is quite strong. It is mated to an 8-speed automatic manual transmission of the Aisin brand, and the gear shift operation is smooth and delay-free.
The new powertrain system gives the new car excellent acceleration performance, and the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes about 8 seconds, even in highland areas, the power reserve is enough to cope with most acceleration needs. The fuel consumption of the updated car is controlled at about 7 liters per 100 kilometers, and the comprehensive working conditions are excellent.
In addition to its strong power output, the new 4008 Technology Edition also excels in handling. It is expertly tuned by Peugeot's century-old chassis tuning master, CLDR, to ensure excellent handling. The chassis system of the new car is set up with a sporty tuning to avoid the loss of control caused by excessive comfort, and at the same time, it will not be too extreme and sporty to affect the daily driving experience.
The new active and passive suspension system complements the optimized design of the body structure, giving the new car excellent handling performance. The steering system feedback is linear, and the road information is accurately transmitted, so that the driver can better control the vehicle; The braking system maintains good braking force at high speeds and in emergency situations, and is extremely safe.
In actual road tests, the new car showed excellent handling performance. Whether it's high-speed corners or urban roadways, the vehicle reacts fairly quickly and with almost no noticeable body roll. The chassis is excellently tuned, avoiding the common problems of "over-comfort" or "over-sportiness", giving a safe and controlled driving experience.
In addition to its excellent power and handling, the new 4008 Technology Edition is also quite outstanding in terms of equipment. It will be equipped with 60 mainstream configurations as standard, covering a number of practical configurations such as power seat adjustment for the main driver, 360-degree panoramic image, automatic air conditioning, keyless entry/one-button start, etc., so that drivers and passengers can enjoy a comfortable and convenient driving experience without additional payment.
The Lafite version of the new car also offers a transparent chassis, electric tailgate, wireless charging and other cross-level configurations, which are eye-catching. The transparent chassis function can view the bottom of the vehicle in real time through the large central control screen, which is quite practical when wading in water or off-road.
In addition to the rich configuration, the cost performance of the new 4008 technology version is also a highlight. The official guide price starts at 169,700 yuan, and the dealer's quotation will be further explored, which is quite cost-effective for a mid-size SUV of this level. Such a high cost performance is largely due to Dongfeng Peugeot's vigorous promotion of localization and in-depth research on the needs of domestic consumers.
The new 4008 technology version has achieved the product positioning of "fun and easy to drive, and extraordinary driving fun" through all-round upgrades such as fashionable and dynamic appearance, intelligent technology in the interior, strong power, excellent handling, and rich and affordable configuration, and is a cost-effective mid-size SUV worth recommending. It is definitely a good choice for consumers who are looking for personality and fashion, strong sense of technology, full of power and outstanding control.