Almost new buying guide: Peugeot 5008 Car News

It’s been a huge success, this Peugeot 5008, since its launch in 2017 – and no wonder. For starters, it’s unusually stylish for a large SUV, especially one with seven seats. Essentially, it’s a slightly stretched version of the company’s five-seat 3008. In addition, it is almost certainly one of the most practical. Bought second-hand, it is now also excellent value for money.

Of course, to be successful requires more than beauty and practicality, and the 5008 does a good job of providing all the essentials.

There is a good range of engines, for one. The gasolines can be fitted with a 1.2 liter 128 hp engine or a 1.6 liter 163 hp unit, while the diesels are served by a 1.6 liter engine with 99 hp or 118 hp and a version 2 , 0 liters with 148 hp or 178 hp. Later cars added a 128bhp 1.5-liter diesel with commendable performance and fuel economy. The 5008 is strictly front-wheel drive, but you can have an automatic gearbox as an option.

Trim levels start with Active, which includes power windows, dual-zone climate control, rear parking sensors, automatic lights and wipers, and more. The next step in the Allure incorporates a satellite navigation system, rear view camera, 18-inch alloy wheels and privacy glass. The high-end GT and GT Premium trims have a panoramic glass roof, a sportier interior and larger wheels.

On the road, all the engines push the 5008 at the right pace. In the corners, it does pretty well, with fast steering, good grip and predictable handling. It also drives well on fairly flexible suspensions. In addition, the 5008 is a very refined car and is at its best on the highways. It works well with an automatic gearbox, which adds an extra air of smoothness to the procedure.

The impressive and solidly constructed interior offers an excellent driving position with good visibility. The materials are particularly impressive, with soft-touch trims used where you look and touch most often, and chrome highlights and sleek fabric inserts add a touch of style. The 5008 follows Peugeot’s design philosophy of mounting instruments high on the dashboard, above the very small steering wheel. It works well here, as does the major and minor control layout.

There is more good news in terms of space and seating flexibility. Passengers in the middle row will be happy to sit for longer trips and the third row has two folding seats that are suitable for children or smaller adults for short trips. The trunk is huge with all the seats folded down and still very large with the second row seats in place. There is little space left even with the third row seats in use.