Peugeot Enters White-hot Compact Crossover Segment

The 2008 sets sights on crushing the Nissan Juke.

What's hot in the auto world? The compact crossover segment. Everyone—even Porsche—is getting in the game. The latest entry comes from France, with Peugeot set to unveil its 208-based supermini-suv, the 2008, at the Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle will vie for space against the Nissan Juke and Mini Countryman.

Further evidence of the importance of the compact crossover: The 2008 will be the first Peugeot designed and developed across global markets.

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