You need to let us know which model you have of e2008, as some have full keyless as standard features, others don't.

 

Hi sorry its a GT model pick up late feb march also is there an option for an electric tailgate ?

 

No worries.

Only the GT Premium (GTP) had (as standard) the full 'Peugeot Open & Go keyless entry and push button start). It was an optional £350 factory fit extra on the GT model. GT Premiums are no longer available to order, with up speccing a GT the only option.

The GT model has the push button start, but not the ability (as standard) to walk up to the car and it unlocks or walk away from the car and it beeps and locks. We have the GT Premium and the fob can just be in our pocket without pushing any buttons on the fob, we can just walk up to the car, get in, foot on brake and push the button on the dash to start it. It does get a bit irritating when charging, checking levels, or walking past the car, as the car mirrors unfold and refold as it unlocks and relocks numerous times (detecting the key nearby). You also have to remember to leave the stored ignition key well away from the car indoors, otherwise the full keyless unlock/relock gets disabled, and you wander up to the car wondering why it won't unlock without getting the fob out and pushing unlock.

There is also the ability on our GTP to double lock the car using the drivers side door handle. On the outside of the drivers door only, is a symbol. Touching this twice in short succession, when shutting the door and carrying the fob on you, results in a full double/dead lock of the car. Not so with the full keyless operation.

I agree about the tailgate - my Mum can't shut the boot as she finds its too high and too heavy. Its a shame they don't offer an electric tailgate. I had the electric opening on my previous Peugeot 3008 GT's and found it very handy. The kick function was also useful when carrying a load of stuff as well. There are some 3rd party after fit electric tailgate kits available to convert the manual lift, but these would impact the warranty etc.

I have pretty much all the UK price guide/spec PDF's if you want to look in more detail.

 

So in answer to your original question, for your GT you just press the unlock button on your fob to unlock the car. Jump in, foot on brake pedal and push the start/stop button on the dash.

 

Thanks for the info, its so handy just touching the door handle and pressing the tailgate button to open close we will miss this. was thinking about upgrading to Peugeot open and go,do you think its worth it ? This will be our first full electric car and we’re quite looking forward to it 👍

 

Yes having the facility to just walk up to the car and it unlocks is very useful. We had a Range Rover Evoque before this and that also had the full hands free unlocking. In fact the Peugeot goes one better because you can just walk away and it locks (but annoyingly doesn’t set the alarm). Previous cars you’ve had to touch the door handle to lock the car. Just watch as adding factory options can delay factory orders. Would I pay £350 for it? - yes probably I would.

Have a good read up on the forum for lots of useful stuff. Ask away if you have any questions.