Peugeot 2008 – Living the spirit of the Dakar 2016 Champion

Monday, March 28, 2016

Peugeot Celebrates Its Return To Racing
2015, a year marked by a 4.6% increase in sales, PEUGEOT is entering 2016 with renewed vigour and celebrating its return to racing. PEUGEOT sold 1,710,000 vehicles worldwide last year, with strong growth in Europe (up 9.7%), China (up 5.6%), Africa and the Middle East (2.3%) and the Pacific region (9.1%). Sales were boosted by the worldwide success of the PEUGEOT 8 range.

PEUGEOT 2008 WINS DAKKAR RALLY for 5th TIME
Some 26 years after its previous success on the epic event, PEUGEOT has won the Dakar Rally for the fifth time in the French marque’s history. The two-wheel drive PEUGEOT 2008 DKR has triumphed with its most illustrious crew on the event: StéphanePeterhansel and Jean-Paul Cottret.



2008 PEUGEOT's Most Successful International Product
Peugeot 2008 was launched in Geneva 86th motor Show , Customers loved its elegant design and dynamic features. There has been continual growth in volume, with production ramped up to 515,000 vehicles2 worldwide – in Europe as well as Brazil and China - making the 2008 PEUGEOT's most successful international product. In Europe, this success is illustrated by a place in the segment's top 3 which has been firmly established since the launch.

Experiment – The Agility
Enjoy an easy, stress-free ride with Grip Control* (heightened traction control). With its five driving modes— standard, snow, mud, sand, and ESP off— the 2008 adapts to help you overcome any obstacles in your path. This urban crossover adapts to any driving conditions to take you wherever you want to go.

Feel - The Spacious Interior
Taking a seat inside the 2008 means entering a world of luxurious comfort. The 2008 boasts an innovative driving position structured around a small steering wheel, an eye-level instrument cluster and a touch screen. You can access all the information you need to drive in comfort without taking your eyes off the road, ensuring a relaxing, safe driving experience



Watch- The Performance
The 2008 is equipped with a new generation engine that reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions while offering a high level of performance.The crossover leverages Stop & Start technology in both the diesel BlueHDi and petrol PureTech versions. Combining controlled fuel consumption and CO2 emissions with maximum driving pleasure, the engine stops and restarts almost instantaneously, without any vibration.

Extend - The 2008 experience
A bold design, sleek lines, a perfect balance between elegance and strength... With the 2008, Peugeot offers a completely original crossover that defies traditional boundaries. The Peugeot 2008 is linked with the Peugeot Connect Apps* service and offers a wide range of driver-assist technology. The vehicle interior and exterior can be customised to match your personality. The Peugeot 2008: your stylish companion for all of life's adventures.



Test Drive It - and Pump your Adrenalin
You want to live the Spirit of the Dakar Rally? Kuwait Automotive Inports Co w.l.l, (KAICO) the exclusive dealer of Peugeot in kuwait, invites you to test drive the Peugeot 2008, you are most welcome to visit Peugeot Show room in Al Rai Area or book your test Drive on line: www.kaico.net


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