I got the opportunity to test the front wheel drive Peugeot 2008 off-road recently and I was keen to see if they can actually work well when things get slippy.
Peugeot Grip Control System
I was doubtful at first; a front wheel drive car that works well off-road? How wrong could I have been? The 2008 has a grip control system with 5 different settings: normal, snow, off-road, sand, and ESP off. You can see below how the car worked when tested on very muddy ground and through deep sand.
I spent around 30 minutes driving around various bits of the course and although you could make the car slide around a little, it still kept moving and didn’t get stuck. So yes, it looks like FWD off-roading does work with a bit of clever trickery.
Watched the video, curious about the peugeot 2008 traction claim. Must say inconclusive. The capable ones usually leave you in no doubt. This one, non the wiser.
I only had a Peugoet 2008 for a week when we had snow. I tried the grip control on a steep incline and was amazed. It was like having four wheel drive.
So no, it is not a gimmick