Pakistan is becoming an emerging automobile market. Some international Auto Manufacturers are now planning to enter Pakistan Auto Industry. Currently, the information is spreading that Peugeot is likewise coming to Pakistan with a number of its first-class SUVs. But as we are aware that Kia, Hyundai, Haval, and MG have already stepped into this market.
Whenever someone goes shopping for a car, the matters he used to evaluate maximum are protection and comfort, and performance. We want to evaluate vehicles primarily based totally on their exterior, performance, reliability, protection, and the charge that we’re going to pay to gather that precise car is going to meet our needs.
Here we have tried to compare two big names which are trying to take part in the growth of Pakistan’s economy. One of them has taken part in the race while the other one is planning to compete in this race. Both of them are very popular brands in the world one is X70 by Proton while the other one is 3008 by Peugeot.
Features to compare:
The things which we are going to discuss will be
- Engine
- Interior
- Exterior
- Safety
- Price
Proton X70:
This is a smart SUV that shows boldness, Comfort, and luxury. It contains amazing technology and Popular features which are very much needed for long drives. This unit is extremely safe and comfortable.
Engine:
This Machine comes with a 1.5L JLH-3G15TD I3 3 Cylinder Turbo Engine. The total power generated with this engine is 177Hp with the torque of 255Nm which is transferred to the front or All wheels (depends upon variant) with the help of a Dual Clutch Transmission.
Fuel Average:
It gives a fuel mileage of 14.28 km per liter which is equal to 7 liters per 100 kilometers.
Interior:
In Pakistan, Proton X70 comes with an amazing luxury interior. This unit is currently coming in CBU form directly from Malaysia. But proton has a plan to provide CKD units in near future. It comes with leather seats along with A panoramic sunroof (in premium variant). It has a Tyre pressure monitoring system and electrically adjustable driver seat and ventilated seats
Exterior:
If we look at the exterior of the vehicle then it is a decent C-segment SUV. Proton is based on the Geely Boyue model but it has a different front grille which is called “Infinite Weaver Grille”. It also has the following features in its exterior
- Halogen Headlamps with DRL and LED Lamps in Premium Model.
- Roof rails
- Rear Spoiler with brake Light
- Auto Rain Sensor Wipers
- Led Brake Lights
- 2 Mufflers
Safety:
This comes with 6 airbags with a 360 camera and air purification system.
It also has the feature of an Autonomous Emergency Braking System, forward Collision Control, Cruise Control, Lane Assist, Door Opening Warning System, and Intelligent High beam Control.
Price:
Proton is offering its executive All-Wheel Drive model in X70 in 4,590,000 PKR and Premium Front-wheel drive in 4,890,000 PKR.
Peugeot 3008
Engine:
Peugeot is offering a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine for the Pakistan market which will produce a torque of 240 Nm and will contain 162 hp. It has a 6-speed automatic transmission and is available in front-wheel and All wheel drive options.
Fuel Average:
With this engine, the fuel consumption of Peugeot 3008 is 7.89 liter/Km which will cover 12.7 kilometers in line with a liter
Interior:
Like its other model 2008, the 3008 SUV is also equipped with an i-cockpit fitted with the latest 10-speakers sound system manufactured by Focal and will be equipped with a larger infotainment system supported by Android Auto connect and Apple Car Play and with navigation. Many users have reviewed have said that this unit has small steering the driver will get used to it as time will pass.
Exterior:
- Chrome Grille
- LED front indicator
- Silver trim in front Bumper
- Tinted Rear windows
- Doors Sill protectors
- Retractable Mirrors
- Eco LED headlights
- Rear spoiler
- One-touch power window
- Mirror indicators
- Heated rear Screen
- Auto Rear Wiper
- Headlight On Alarm
- Aerodynamic deflector trim
- Roof Rails
- Day Time Running Lights
- Power Heated Door mirrors
Safety:
This Monster may have the latest protection functions in conjunction with a night vision camera, Emergency breaking, Off-street modes, Hill Assist, and Lane Assist,
Price:
The price of completely built-up units will be around 12,000,000-13,000,000 PKR due to high duties and if the company wants to reduce the price they need to start manufacturing locally although the price of CKD will also be higher.
Summary:
After evaluating and exploring all these features we hope that it will be easy for someone to compare both of the vehicles before putting his money into it.
