Australian 4WD & SUV Buyer's Guide

PEUGEOT 3008 FROM $50,075

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 --$50,075 for the Allure --is about $10,000 too expensive, as is the $53,414 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 console

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