Overview
The first locally assembled Peugeot 2008 crossover has been ready to launch very soon in Pakistan. Peugeot collaborates with Lucky Motors in Pakistan to introduce its vehicles. The company has imported CBU units of Peugeot 2008 for road testing in Pakistan but never offer its booking in Pakistan. The company has completed local manufacturing to start booking both CBU units and CKD units. Meanwhile, other companies offer CBU units until they complete the making of locally assemble. This is a great step by the company and very favorable for the growth of the automotive industry. The manufacturing of locally assembled crossover will be very exciting news for crossover lovers in Pakistan.
Expected Launch of Locally Assembled Peugeot 2008
The video of locally assembled Peugeot 2008 has been viral on social media and after the video, everyone is waiting for its launch. In the video we have seen the manufacturing work has been done by the company and crossover is ready to hit the roads of Pakistan. The company has ready for its launch and it is expected that by the end of this month Lucky Motors launches its first European car in Pakistan. This is the first time European automaker introduces its locally manufactured car in Pakistan.
Peugeot 2008 Expected Price
However, the price is not confirmed yet by the company. Because there is no official statement released by the company about the price and launch. Meanwhile, according to the features and specifications, the price of this crossover will be around Rs 4.5 million to 5 million.
Engine & Transmission
The locally assembled Peugeot 2008 is equipped with a 1.2liter MPI Turbo engine that can produce 130 hp and 230 Nm of torque. The crossover is mated with 6-speed automatic transmission and it’s with the FWD option only.
It is expected that the car will launch in hybrid option because the pictures company has uploaded on the website are hybrid version pictures. Maybe these are taken from the international market model. However, if it’s a hybrid model it will be very great for crossover to drive a car with no high fuel worries.
Exterior
The company has featured its exterior with 3-claw full LED headlights and LED DRLs. The crossover is standing on the 17-inches Alloy Rims. The great exterior feature that has company added is the Panoramic Sunroof. Overall the body style is unique and very attractive. The sleek style of the body will impress crossover lovers in Pakistan.
Interior
The interior is very luxury and the company had featured an interior with advanced technology. Here are the modern features that Peugeot 2008 offer us:
- 7-inches Floating Infotainment Touchscreen
- Single-Zone Climate Control
- Smart Key Entry
- Push Start Button
- Cruise Control
Safety Features
The European company offers CBU unit safety features in its locally manufactured crossover. The crossover is managed by the safety features to make sure traveling with Peugeot 2008 is safe:
- 6 Airbags
- Hill Start Assist
- Anti Lock Braking System
- Rear View Camera
- Front + Rear Parking Sensors
- Vehicle Stability Management
- Electronic Stability Program
- Blind Spot Detection
- Lane Keep Assist Warning
- High Beam Assist
Conclusion
The car is equipped with advanced features that surely would receive great reviews from its consumers. Locally assembled Peugeot 2008 launching will be a very good grown-up step for the automotive industry. It is not the first time locally assembled crossover launches in Pakistan but it is the first time a European company has launched a locally assembled crossover. This would be a very great experience for us.
