The shock of French SUVs in 2025!

The new Peugeot 3008 generation is imposed. His coupe-suv silhouette, his tense edges and his almost stopped grill like a lion-emerged muzzle leaves little room for doubt: he wants to attract looks and succeeds. The interior follows the same creed: the I-Cockpit, still as a divisive, made in ergonomic science fiction. We love or hate, but we cannot ignore it.

In front of him, Renault Australia plays the consensual card. Sens, almost shy, its design is not unpleasant but it does not have a little audacity. Inside, however, it is another story. The goal is the retinaErgonomics are intuitive and this large vertical screen like the tablet makes it a small digital living room. It is clean, well ordered and less divisive of the Peugeot universe.

But then, who wins this round? The 3008 marks the points of originalityon the dark side of audacity, when Australia seduced by its rigor and visual comfort. Difficult to decide, unless your idea of ​​luxury is the impression of driving a space vehicle every morning.

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Performance and engines: hybrid or optical illusion?

Here, no roar of V6 or derives on the circuit: We are talking about hybrid, sobriety and pleasure. Yes, it’s not very rock’n’roll, but that’s what buyers want – and their wallet.

The Peugeot 3008 is now based on a 136 HP hybrid engine with 48 V. Result? A delicate, discreet and nervous guide to get out of a roundabout on Monday morning. All with a double clutch box finally up to par. But be careful, we are talkingA quiet SUV, not a beast on the run.

On the other side of the track, The Renault Australia Stuts with its 200 HP E-Tech technology. There, we hear a real engineering work: the thermal engine is effectively supported by electricity, the box in multiple modes (with more!) Has a role of inspired conductor … at least on paper. Because in reality, the experience is sometimes unleashed, as if the software had dried too much.

From the point of view of consumption, it is the Australly that will draw the advantage. In urban use, complete hybridization obtains efficiency. But as soon as we leave the suburbs, The 3008 resumes ground thanks to a welcome flexibility.

In summary? Australia shines with its technical system … but The refinement is still missing in real conditions. The 3008 plays the card of effective simplicity. And sometimes, that’s all we ask.

Habitability, trunk and versatility on a daily basis: the real struggle of the SUVs

It is very nice to have a design to make a concept car vanish, but In real life, we also have bags of races, strollers and children (whoever shouts). And it is here that many SUVs go from dreams to reality … sometimes from boxing.

Renault Australia interprets good students. The rear seats are generous, also for grumpy teenagers or adults who refuse to bend their knees. Sliding bench is a blessingAnd the trunk – without being immense – offers a beautiful modularity. Everything is practical, designed for a rhythmic daily life between schools, work and Ikea weekend.

The 3008 chose another path. By offering a roof line, it immerses and a cut design, sacrifices some of this precious habitability. On the back, We feel the stylistic compromise : Less space for the legs and the feeling of being more «blocked» than in Australs. As for the trunk, it is correct … but only if you do not have the hybrid version with invasive battery.

And then there are the details that make you dampen: No sliding bench in Peugeotand a slightly high load threshold. Nothing dramatic, but in a world where the smallest liter counts, Renault is a step forward.

Price, finishes and multimedia system: the options that increase the addition

What is the point of having a flashy SUV if it is to graft a screen that I get like a PC under Windows 95? Luckily, Our two competitors have understood that digital is the new skin complete with flowers.

The Peugeot 3008 is focusing on a clean and fluid and integrated interface in a dashboard that always has its small «futuristic effect of the piloting cabin». The system works well, even if some functions are a bit buried. And the sensitive touches? Always divided, with as many fans as many detractors.

The Australi, for his part, plays the Google card. And frankly, it works. The integration of Android Automotive, with native maps and integrated vocal assistant, It makes everything formidably effective. A clear, fast and intuitive system with ergonomics that even your grandfather could master on two trips.

Lateral price, The note is salty for both. In a high ending, both flirt with € 44,000. But okay The Peugeot which gives the impression of offering less expensiveIn particular on the entrance level, where the equipment remains a chick against the generous equipment of Renault Australia. The latter, in terms of techno, offers almost complete panoplia without forcing.