2023 Peugeot 3008 — UK / Europe Buyer’s Guide
Scope: 2023 UK retail year; UK / Europe. Original manufacturer specification only where supported by the sources below.
The 2023 Peugeot 3008 has a specific UK / Europe configuration that shoppers in 2026 should verify rather than treating the badge as a global specification.
Original technical configuration
| Vehicle identity | Peugeot 3008; Second-generation 3008 (P84), 2023 hybrid update |
|---|---|
| Year/market | 2023 — 2023 UK retail year; UK / Europe |
| Body | SUV |
| Powertrain type | HEV / ICE |
| Engine, motors and output | 2023 UK 48V Hybrid 136: 1.2-liter turbo petrol 136 hp/230 Nm with small electrification system |
| Transmission and drive | Six-speed e-DSC6 electrified dual-clutch transmission on Hybrid 136 |
What changed or distinguishes 2023: 2023 introduction of 48V Hybrid 136 to existing-generation 3008; not the new 2024 fastback 3008.
The powertrain and its rating context
Peugeot's 2023 update to the existing-generation 3008 is easy to confuse with the entirely new 3008 family publicised later. The important 2023 UK story was the introduction of a 48-volt self-charging Hybrid 136 system for the second-generation crossover. Peugeot specified a new-generation 1.2-liter petrol engine with 136 hp and 230 Nm plus an electrified six-speed dual-clutch transmission, the e-DSC6, and an 898-Wh battery. This is not a large plug-in hybrid battery and the car should not be advertised as a long-distance pure electric vehicle.
Where this vehicle makes sense
The manufacturer described fuel-consumption improvements over the corresponding earlier petrol configuration, but those are manufacturer comparison claims under defined conditions; they do not supply a tested savings forecast for every owner. The rationale is smoother low-speed assistance without a charging routine. For a driver who cannot plug in regularly, it has a practical logic distinct from Peugeot's larger-battery plug-in hybrid 3008 versions, which require a different expense and charging calculation.
Practical compromises for 2026 shoppers
The 3008 is a relatively compact, five-seat family SUV, unlike the related seven-seat 5008. It suits buyers prioritising manoeuvrability, cabin design and everyday luggage; the trade-offs include less passenger capacity and the unusual Peugeot i-Cockpit steering-wheel/instrument relationship that some drivers love and others find awkward. Try the driving position before accepting an online impression of ergonomics. Equipment and powertrain availability varied by national market and grade.
Used-car inspection priorities
For a used 2023 Hybrid 136, inspect documented service history specifically for the engine and e-DSC6 configuration, check any infotainment or warning messages, verify charging of the low-voltage hybrid subsystem as specified by Peugeot, and drive from cold to assess clutch response. A vehicle described only as “3008 hybrid” might instead be a plug-in Hybrid4 or older powertrain; verify registration, VIN and technical documentation before comparing range, output or battery.
Alternatives and model-year boundaries
The 5008 offers more passenger flexibility; an Austral or Qashqai occupies nearby family-SUV territory. The 2024-generation e-3008 EV is a different design and should not be used as a source of 2023 battery or range data.
Sources and Further Reading
- Peugeot / Stellantis UK Media — 2023 UK 3008 hybrid 136 48V, 898Wh, engine and e-DSC6.
Publication note: Specifications are original market/trim claims, not independent road testing. Check the VIN, owner manual, official regional recall system and actual vehicle condition before purchase. No imagery has been licensed or attached.