Peugeot 3008 III (P84) (2024 – 2025)

Reliability score : 7.8/10

Peugeot 3008 III (Internal Code P64) The third-generation Peugeot 3008 marks a radical departure from its highly successful predecessor. Transitioning into a sleek 'fastback SUV', it is the first vehicle to inaugurate Stellantis's brand-new STLA Medium platform. This generation heavily emphasizes electrification, launching initially as the E-3008 (BEV) before introducing Mild-Hybrid (MHEV) and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) variants. Inside, it debuts the spectacular 21-inch curved 'Panoramic i-Cockpit'. From a reliability standpoint, the biggest news is the retirement of the problematic wet-belt 1.2 PureTech in favor of a heavily revised Generation 3 EB2 engine with a timing chain for the MHEV versions. While mechanical reliability is expected to be vastly improved, early production models are cur

✅ Strengths

Stunning fastback design and road presence
Spectacular 21-inch Panoramic i-Cockpit
Major reliability upgrade on the 1.2 engine (Timing Chain)
Excellent electric range on the E-3008 Long Range (up to 700 km WLTP)
High-quality interior materials and sound insulation
Comfortable ride despite large wheels

⚠️ Weaknesses

Heavy weight (E-3008 weighs over 2.1 tons), impacting agility and tire wear
Rear headroom compromised by the sloping roofline
Thick C-pillars create massive blind spots
Early software bugs (infotainment, driver assists, charging)
E-3008 uses a 400V architecture, limiting ultra-fast charging speeds compared to 800V rivals
High purchase price

🎯 Verdict

The third-generation Peugeot 3008 is a technological showcase for Stellantis. The most significant news for buyers is the abandonment of the wet-belt system on the 1.2 PureTech in favor of a timing chain, which should cure the model's most notorious historical flaw. The E-3008 offers impressive range and a stunning interior. However, as the pioneer of the new STLA Medium platform and new Punch Powertrain gearboxes, early 2024 models are essentially 'beta testers' for software and electronic integration. Buying Advice: If you are looking at an early 2024 model, ensure all software updates have been applied. If possible, wait for late 2024 or 2025 builds where initial production gremlins will have been ironed out at the Sochaux plant.