Peugeot claims the current 3008 “has moved itself above” mainstream SUV rivals such as VW’s Tiguan, Mazda CX5, Subaru’s Forester and Honda’s CRV, but they’re dreaming.
Start money--$44,990 for the Allure--is about $10,000 too expensive, as is the $47,990 sticker on the GT variant tested here.
The 3008 is front-wheel-drive only, whereas rivals at this price offer all-wheel drivetrains.
Peugeot’s “Grip Control” system, complete with a Land Rover-style rotary dial on the centre