Skip advert
Advertisement

Peugeot 3008 - best crossovers and small SUVs

Thanks to Grip Control Peugeot’s two-wheel drive 3008 is a capable off-roader

The 3008 is a great car overall, offering up plenty of space, technology and a supple ride to place Peugeot’s mid-size crossover near the top of its class. Thanks to its clever Grip Control system it competes well in the small 4x4 class, too. 

Peugeot 3008 review

The first generation 3008 was available with four-wheel drive, but Peugeot decided to forego the system in favour of Grip Control. 

Advertisement - Article continues below

‘Advanced Grip Control’ can be optioned onto Allure, GT Line and GT trim levels and adds all-season tyres as well as a rotary dial which can be switched between normal, snow, sand, mud and off. 

It may sound like a gimmick to 4x4 enthusiasts, but it works well and proves two-wheel drive crossovers can tackle tough terrain all year round.

Top 10 best crossovers and small SUVs to buy now

  1.  

     

    1.  

       

      1.  

         

        1.  

           

          1. 1. Skoda Karoq
          2. 2. Peugeot 3008 
          3. 3. Citroen C3 Aircross
          4. 4. Range Rover Evoque
          5. 5. Dacia Duster
          6. 6. Volkswagen T-Cross
          7. 7. Toyota RAV4
          8. 8. Audi Q3
          9. 9. Lexus UX 
          10. 10. SEAT Arona
  1.  

     

    Skip advert
    Advertisement
    Skip advert
    Advertisement

    Recommended

    Peugeot 3008 review
    Peugeot E-3008 - main image

    Peugeot 3008 review

    There’s no denying that the Peugeot 3008 is stylish, but the EV is flawed, and all versions contain frustrating tech
    In-depth reviews
    17 Jun 2026
    Car Deal of the Day: The posh Peugeot 3008 for £210 a month is a perfect Christmas gift
    Peugeot E-3008 - front cornering

    Car Deal of the Day: The posh Peugeot 3008 for £210 a month is a perfect Christmas gift

    This is probably the cheapest the Peugeot 3008 has been all year. No wonder it’s our Deal of the Day for December 19.
    News
    19 Dec 2025
    The Peugeot 3008 and 5008 SUVs just got a little bit posher
    New Peugeot E3008 GT Premium - front 3/4

    The Peugeot 3008 and 5008 SUVs just got a little bit posher

    The new dual-motor set-up for the E-3008 and E-5008 offers 320bhp, but cut the range down to as little as 291 miles
    News
    28 Oct 2025
    Electric car charging mega test: do EVs really charge as quickly as they say?
    Electric car charging mega test - header

    Electric car charging mega test: do EVs really charge as quickly as they say?

    Can the latest generation of EVs really top up as quickly as their makers say they can? We plugged in 10 popular models to find out
    Features
    5 Aug 2025

    Most Popular

    Can you park over a dropped kerb? Blocked driveways, rights and the law explained
    Dropped kerb - header image

    Can you park over a dropped kerb? Blocked driveways, rights and the law explained

    A dropped kerb allows vehicles to legally cross the pavement between the road and a private driveway or parking space, here’s everything you need to k…
    Tips & advice
    22 Jun 2026
    Car Deal of the Day: Family-favourite Nissan X-Trail for a tiny £187 a month
    Nissan X-Trail - front corner left

    Car Deal of the Day: Family-favourite Nissan X-Trail for a tiny £187 a month

    Practical and easy to drive, the Nissan X-Trail is popular with families. It’s our Deal of the Day for 25 June.
    News
    25 Jun 2026
    Hidden cost of EVs: Electric car repairs cost 20% more than on petrol and diesel cars
    Electric car servicing car on ramp

    Hidden cost of EVs: Electric car repairs cost 20% more than on petrol and diesel cars

    The average cost to fix an EV following a crash is £6,363, according to AX – hundreds more than the average repair cost for an ICE car
    News
    25 Jun 2026