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2016 Peugeot 2008 Facelift Doesn’t Look Half Bad

After three years and 500,000 examples sold worldwide since it started production, the Peugeot 2008 compact crossover received its mid-cycle facelift. As expected, the facelift complies with the latest design language of the French lion.
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The first element that catches your attention is the vertical front grille with chrome inserts. The range-topping Allure trim level adds a pair of scuff plates and plastic wheel arch extensions. The signature lighting has been modified front and rear. One of the quirkiest details comes in the form of the LED taillights with lion claw graphics. Roar!

Inside changes over the pre-facelift Peugeot 2008 are minimal, the greatest upgrade being a thumb wheel located on the center console. Baptized Grip Control, this thumb wheel tailors traction for various driving scenarios such as Standard, Snow, Mud, Sand, and ESP Off. The feature is available only for models with over 100 HP and 17-inch alloy wheels. And yes, the Peugeot 2008 facelift is still just a front-wheel-drive affair that tips the scales at 1,045 kilos (2,304 pounds).

An interesting feature comes in the form of Mirror Screen. You connect your iPhone or Android phone to the infotainment system, then silicon wizardry mirrors your mobile phone’s screen on the 7-inch touchscreen of the infotainment system. Simple and effective. On the powertrain front, the range consists of three- and four-pots with output ratings from 82 horsepower to 130 horsepower. CO2 emissions can be as low as 96 grams per kilometer if you go for the BlueHDi 120 1.6-liter turbo diesel mill with SCR and DPF technology.

With the facelift, the French company added the GT Line trim to the 2008 range. Other than the obligatory GT Line badging, the package adds 17-inch gloss black wheels, black finish for the front grille surround, roof bars, and mirror caps. For those who want more visual drama from their Peugeot 2008 facelift, tick Ultimate Red from the options list. That’s the same color as the one seen on the 308 GTi hot hatchback.

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About the author: Mircea Panait
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After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well.
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