Peugeot Gets New Distributor for the Philippines, Reveals 2022 5008 SUV

Peugeot Gets New Distributor for the Philippines, Reveals 2022 5008 SUV

Since its official opening in 2012, Peugeot has started to gain popularity in the Philippines. Now under a new distributor and with new models to launch, the brand is expected to grow faster and even more popular starting with the new 2022 5008 model that has just arrived in the Philippines.

Peugeot Gets New Distributor for the Philippines, Reveals 2022 5008 SUV

Starting this 2022, the French brand will now operate under Astara. The Spanish-based company will take over Columbian Autocar Corporation. It operates in 14 countries around the world, most of them in Europe and Latin America. With its acquisition of Peugeot Philippines, the company has now made its presence in the Southeast Asian region.

The future of Peugeot in the country looks bright with Astara. The new distributor will open seven new dealerships, giving them a total of 12 dealerships nationwide. In addition, they will launch new models. The first of which is the refreshed 7-seater 2022 Peugeot 5008.

Peugeot Gets New Distributor for the Philippines, Reveals 2022 5008 SUV

The new Peugeot 5008 is now in the Philippines and it features an updated front-end with a new hood, grille, and bumper. At the rear, there are LED taillights with Peugeot’s three-claw lighting signature. The vehicle also has a new set of 18-inch alloy wheels.

Of course, the inside is updated as well to make the model even more competitive. It now has a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, a better steering wheel, and a larger infotainment touchscreen. You can still find three rows of seats inside, with middle-row seats being fully adjustable while the third seats are reclinable and foldable.

Moreover, there are notable additions inside such as wireless charger, posh leather seats, automatic front seats,  power tailgate, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, keyless entry and ignition, dual-zone climate control, and an ambient lighting system.

The powerplant of the refreshed model is a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. It makes 167 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 245 Nm of torque from 1,400 to 4,000 rpm. This engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that sends all the power to the front wheels.

Safety-wise, the car is packed with more than what you need. In addition to its six airbags, speed limiter, ABS with EBD, it also has Peugeot’s Advanced Grip Control, hill descent control, hill assist, blind spot indicators, lane keep assist, and driver attention alert.

2022 Peugeot 5008 Price Philippines

The 2022 Peugeot 5008 has a retail price of Php 2.260 million in the Philippines and it is now available in all Peugeot dealerships nationwide

 

 

 

 

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