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Peugeot 3008: Lion finds new pride
The new Peugeot 3008 compact SUV has moved things up a few notches from its predecessor, writes Lerato Matebese
Peugeot SA is going nowhere anytime soon. These were the words uttered by the company’s recently appointed MD, Francisco Gaie, at the launch of the new 3008. There has been a great deal of speculation among local motoring media pundits as to whether the French manufacturer will follow its Citroen compatriot and discontinue trading in the South African market. Gaie did mention, though, that Citroen owners need not be anxious because Peugeot Citroen SA — as the company is officially referred to — will continue to provide after-sales support to them. Asked whether there were plans to make new Citroen products available in SA, he said should there be more relevant products available for the market, those would be considered. Back to the launch of the Peugeot 3008, though, and the manufacturer has decidedly moved it from being a multipurpose vehicle (MPV) to what is a more agreeable, compact sport utility vehicle (SUV). The popularity and growth of the latter segment goes without saying ...
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