2024 Peugeot E-2008: facelift revealed but Australia to continue with current model

Peugeot has revealed a facelifted version of its 2008 small SUV. It’s got fresh styling, upgraded technology, and 78km more driving range for the E-2008 electric variant – but it isn’t coming to Australia right away.

Instead, Peugeot Australia is still awaiting the first arrivals of the current E-2008. Pre-orders for the electric small SUV opened in late April from $59,990 before on-road costs.

“We are certainly excited to see the news about the new 2008”, a Peugeot Australia spokesperson told Wheels.

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“Anticipated launch details for the facelifted 2008 including timing, pricing and specification are yet to be confirmed for the Australian market.

“Peugeot 2008, including the E-2008, is an important part of our ongoing range in Australia and we are delighted to have recently opened pre-orders for the current E-2008 ahead of its arrival next quarter,” the spokesperson said.

Peugeot 2008 facelift details

The Peugeot 2008 retains stout proportions but gets more aggressive bumpers, a fresh grille, extra flourishes on the flanks and headlights, as well as all-new ‘disruptive’ alloy wheel designs.

An updated interior gets new fabrics and accent materials, including suede-cloth for the flagship GT trim.

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Peugeot has improved the technology package with fresh graphics for the 10-inch digital driver’s display, while the 10-inch touchscreen is now standard across the range. The new 2008 gets wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, ‘OK Peugeot’ voice control functionality and over-the-air software updates.

For the latest facelift, Peugeot has increased the E-2008’s power by 15kW, to 115kW/260Nm from a single front-mounted electric motor.

To eke out extra range, Peugeot has increased the battery size (from 50kWh gross to 54kWh – usable figures are not yet available) while also improving aerodynamics and motor efficiencies.

The result is a 406km WLTP driving range from the new E-2008, reflecting a 78km improvement over the first batch of E-2008s coming to Australia.

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Charging remains similar, with a 20-80 per cent charge taking 30 minutes at a 100kW (DC) public charging station. A 7.4kW wallbox will complete the same interval in four hours and 40 minutes.

Peugeot is also launching the facelifted ICE 2008 in Europe with three engines, though we’re only likely to get the range-topping ‘130 Puretech’ developing 96kW/230Nm combined with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

In Europe, the flagship E-2008 accounted for 17.4 per cent of total sales, and all 2008 models are produced in Stellantis’ Spanish Vigo plant.

Peugeot sold 19 2008s in the month of April, and has shifted a total of 74 so far this year, making for a 47 per cent dip on last year's figures.