Nissan and Peugeot took very different approaches to design when it came to the interior of the Qashqai and the 3008.
The Qashqai looks more traditional, with an understated but smart dashboard design and an infotainment screen in the centre. If we’re honest, it looks a little dated by modern standards, especially in cars made before 2018, which is when the Qashqai received an update. Cars made from the end of 2018 have an upgraded infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The quality of materials used is high, feeling durable and solid.
The quality of the materials is also high in the Peugeot, but the design is very different. The 3008 is unashamedly flashy and futuristic, with a digital display instead of traditional dials, and you peer over the small, low-mounted steering wheel to see it. (Incidentally, it’s worth checking that your preferred seating position gives you a good view of the display – some people may find the wheel sits right in their field of vision unless they drop it very low.)
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard on every 3008. While the infotainment system looks great, it can take a while to learn how to use and it isn’t the fastest to respond to your touches, but it’s still very usable.