It has been a successful year for Peugeot, both on the sales front and more recently having won the 2021 South African Guild of Motoring Journalists Car of the Year competition.
This is a major milestone for Bates Motors in Shelly Beach, a proud stockist of Peugeot as well as Opel and Citroen.
The Peugeot 2008 SUV was the overall winning vehicle and also placed first in the family compact category.
The all-new 2008 SUV is versatile, having been designed will all kinds of lifestyles in mind and is available either in a 1.2 Active, 1.2 Allure or a 1.2 GT model.
True to the French manufacturing tradition of quality and inventiveness, the 2008 offers drivers a fantastic sensory experience.
From the exterior, its styled lines are fluid yet robust, providing a sporty and dynamic stance.
The front end offers plenty expression too, with a recessed windscreen, distinctive light signature and a horizontal bonnet to enhance its sportiness.
Its wide black grille with a chrome-plated trim accompanies full LED headlights and is surrounded by a sophisticated strip of daytime running lights, emphasising its modernity.
The interior is just as stylish as the exterior, and includes an interactive 3D Peugeot i-cockpit.
Complete with smart technology, this trendy SUV offers features such as a hands-free start.
There is a wide bay sunroof which offers plentiful sunlight and can also be enjoyed by passengers in the backseat.
Maximised interior space ensures that everybody enjoys a smooth and comfortable ride, not forgetting the storage compartments that have been strategically placed in the passenger compartment.
In terms of performance, the Peugeot 2008 is powered by the latest generation in an efficient, multi award winning 1.2 litre turbo powered Puretech engine.
Customers have the choice between a 74kW mated with a 6-speed manual transmission in the Active range or a 96kW mated with an EAT6 automatic transmission on all trim levels.
Delivering on all fronts, it is no surprise that the Peugeot 2008 compact SUV has bagged car of the year for 2021.
The Peugeot comes with a standard 5year/100 000km warranty and a service plan of 3 years/60 000km.
For more information, visit Bates Motors Shelly Beach situated at the corner of Sparrow Road and Marine Drive in Shelly Beach.
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