• Plenty of passenger space
• Boot is one of the biggest in its class
• Neat practicality touches, too

How much space is there?

Bypass the headroom-stealing glass roof and the 3008 is an immensely practical family car. The front armrest is simply mammoth, practically swallowing the driver or front passenger’s entire arms should they need to salvage anything from the bottom.

The armrest storage is accessed with two horizontally split parts, which open more easily on the move than a one-part lid hinged at the back. There are two cupholders positioned in front of this, plus usefully sized door bins. The glovebox is on the small side, however, so it’s good that there’s so much storage under the armrest.

Rear passengers benefit from wide opening doors, shaped for easy access. Child seats are easy to install and use, thanks to the tall ride height of the 3008, with standard Isofix points on the usual two outer seats. This roomy interior makes sense, given the large-SUV look of the Peugeot, but it’s more efficient than you might expect

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Boot space and storage

The 3008 offers up one of the largest boots in its class. With the rear seats in place and the adjustable boot floor in its lowest position, a huge 591 litres of space is available. Position the floor a little higher up in line with the boot sill, and it’s still an impressive 520 litres. That’s more than the 510 litres offered by the SEAT Ateca.

It’s easy to tumble the seats down, increasing capacity to 1,670 litres. The front passenger seat can be folded flat, too – meaning you can load items of up to 3m long, while the boot has an adjustable floor with removable side panels for added practicality. Top-spec GT-spec models come with a boot floor that also slides out by 30cm to aid loading heavier items, too.

Those considering one of the hybrid models ought to know that boot space is reduced – from 520 to 395 litres. Most of that comes from losing the underfloor storage compartments, so the regular load space is still large and well-shaped – but if you regularly load your car up full, it’s worth noting.

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Is it easy to park?

The size of the 3008 is average for the crossover class, at 4.47m long and just over 1.8m wide (with mirrors, it easily fits into the 2.1m width most parking spaces assume). At 1.63m tall, it looks – and is – larger than the Nissan Qashqai, but it’s on a par with the likes of the SEAT Ateca, VW Tiguan and Kia Sportage.

Despite the imposing shape, it doesn’t feel too big to manage on the road and when it comes to parking in a tight spot, plenty of assistance systems such as parking sensors and cameras help to provide a clearer picture of what’s going on around you.

Safety

• Lots of standard safety kit on the 3008
• Various driver assistance systems
• Five-star Euro NCAP score

The 3008 scored a maximum rating of five stars when crash tested by Euro NCAP in 2016. The car scored equally well for adults in the front seats and children in the back. Pedestrian and automatic safety equipment didn’t quite match the best performing cars at the time, though a raft of kit is available including everything from lane-keep assist to automatic emergency braking.

Top-spec GT versions also bring a host of additional driver assistance features including adaptive cruise control and blind spot monitoring.

Those opting for the plug-in hybrid model will come with a forward-facing blue LED light housed in the rear-view mirror. This activates when the vehicle drives in electric mode and serves as a visual warning for pedestrians ahead of the vehicle – how effective this is, we’re yet to discover, as we suspect those who haven’t spotted the vehicle in the first place won’t spot the light at the same time. There is still a sound generator that works at low speeds to alert nearby pedestrians.

Watch: Peugeot 3008 Euro NCAP crash test video