Peugeot 2008
The Peugeot 2008 (pronounced as "Two Thousand and Eight" or in French: "Deux Mille Huit") is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) produced by the French automaker Peugeot. Unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and positioned below the 3008, the first 2008 replaced the Peugeot 207 SW, as Peugeot did not release an "SW" version of its 208. First generation (A94; 2013). The first-generation 2008 was developed under code name "A94" and is based on the PF1 platform, sharing electronic components with Peugeot 208. The revised version was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March  2016. The 2008, the mass production of which also started, is the first product of the joint venture between the two companies of Peugeot and IKCO named "IKAP". The 2008 features a 1.6 inline four Turbo engine, producing and of torque at 4,000 rpm. The 2008's six speed automatic gearbox transfers the engine power to the front wheels. It is available with a five speed manual gearbox, or a six speed manual, according to engine size. As of 2017, it became available with a six speed automatic (1.2 turbo petrol). The Peugeot 2008 is available with Peugeot's grip  control system. This is available on 1.6-litre petrol and 1.6-litre diesel models. Grip control equipped models are supplied with all season M+S Tyres of Goodyear. Facelift. The facelifted version of the 2008 was released in February 2016.In Brazil, the 2008 gets a new facelift in 2019. Since March 2015, the Peugeot 2008 is produced in Porto Real and exported to Mercosur countries. Second generation (P24; 2019). On 19 June 2019, Peugeot officially announced the second generation of the model, based on PSA's new Common Modular Platform (CMP) shared with other models of the PSA Group, such as  the second generation 208, DS 3 Crossback and the Opel Corsa F. ICE versions. At the time of release, Peugeot announced five internal combustion engine (ICE) options: Electric version. The electric drive version, named the e-2008, features a electric motor and 46.2 kWh of usable battery (50 kWh in total), capable of 310 kilometres (193 miles) of range under the WLTP test. The vehicle is able to charge at speeds up to 100 kW, if the charging station allows it. It went on sale in Europe in 2020. Motorsports. Stéphane Peterhansel won the 2016 Dakar Rally using a Peugeot 2008  DKR, with a mid rear mounted V6 twin turbo diesel engine, offering .