Navigating the bustling market of family SUVs can be as challenging as managing a busy household.
But if you're on the quest for a versatile vehicle that scores high on style, space, as well as sophistication, the new Peugeot 5008 deserves your attention - 100%.
In this comprehensive Peugeot 5008 buyer's guide, we'll look in-depth at what makes the 5008 stand out in its class and help you decide if it's the right choice for your family's needs.
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Awards and Accolades
The Peugeot 5008 has won many awards and accolades over the years. A small sample of which consist of:
AutoExpress Best New MPV Award at the AutoExpress New Car Awards
Auto Trader New MPV of the Year Award at the Auto Trader Awards
Best MPV Award at the CarBuyer Awards
Best MPV for Families Award at the What Car? Awards
Best MPV for Value Award at the Parkers New Car Awards
Best MPV in the UK Award at the Carwow Awards
Best People Carrier Award at the Top Gear Awards
Best Seven-Seater MPV Award at the The Telegraph Awards
Car of the Year Award at the What Car? Awards
Compact MPV of the Year Award at the What Car? Awards
Crossover of the Year Award at the AutoExpress New Car Awards
Diesel Car of the Year Award at the Auto Trader Awards
Diesel MPV of the Year Award at the Top Gear Awards
Family Car of the Year Award at the Parkers New Car Awards
MPV of the Year Award at the Carwow Awards
MPV of the Year Award at the The Telegraph Awards
New Car of the Year Award at the Auto Trader Awards
New MPV of the Year Award at the CarBuyer Awards
People Carrier of the Year Award at the Top Gear Awards
Seven-Seater MPV of the Year Award at the AutoExpress New Car Awards
Small MPV of the Year Award at the Parkers New Car Awards
Used MPV of the Year Award at the What Car? Awards
Exterior Design
When it comes to the Peugeot 5008's exterior, it emerges with a bold new front design, an enhanced Peugeot i-Cockpit® - and unparalleled modularity.
It gives you a distinctive, aggressive exterior look with advanced technology - providing the comfort expected of a saloon - and the adaptability of seven independent, customisable seats, making this the perfect family SUV.
The Peugeot 5008 has also undergone huge changes since its inception, evolving from a modest MPV to a sleek SUV.
Its latest iteration boasts an assertive design with a bold front grille, signature LED lighting, and a streamlined profile that doesn't just look dynamic — it's designed to cut through the air with sheer efficiency.
The Peugeot 5008 has also undergone huge changes since its inception, evolving from a modest MPV to a sleek SUV.
Its latest iteration boasts an assertive design with a bold front grille, signature LED lighting, and a streamlined profile that doesn't just look dynamic — it's designed to cut through the air with sheer efficiency.
The 5008's elegant contours and chrome accents signal a premium feel that even rivals more expensive competitors.
Interior Design
Inside the 5008, you won't be disappointed. The cabin gives you a sanctuary of both comfort and modern design - with a focus on quality materials and ergonomic excellence.
Seven seats mean room for everyone, and with a configurable layout, you can prioritise passenger space or cargo capacity to suit your individual requirements.
This is further complimented by the i-Cockpit dashboard design, which puts critical information in your line of sight.
The cabin gives you a noticeable high level of finish throughout the interior, providing you with a touch of luxury that both you, the driver, and the passengers will appreciate.
Engines
Peugeot offers you a range of engine options for the 5008, ensuring there's a powertrain to match your driving style and efficiency needs.
Consequently, these all give you a smooth drive, emphasising comfort, making it ideal for extended family road trips or short urban jaunts.
What fuel options can the new Peugeot 5008 come with?
The new Peugeot 5008 can come with 3 fuel options. From punchy petrol engines to frugal diesel and even a plug-in hybrid variant for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint. Each option provides you with a balanced combination of both performance and fuel economy.
These can include:
What is the range of the 5008?
This depends on what fuel and engine type you go for.
Hybrid
The Hybrid powertrain will give you the most range and highest fuel consumption. These are:
Metric
Value
Combined Fuel Consumption
Up to 48.7 MPG
Combined CO2 Emissions
From 128g / KM
Power
Hybrid 136 e-DSC6
Petrol
Metric
Value
Combined Fuel Consumption
Up to 46.4 MPG
Combined CO2 Emissions
From 138g / KM
Diesel
The Hybrid powertrain will give you the most range and highest fuel consumption. These are:
Metric
Value
Combined Fuel Consumption
Up to 54.2 MPG
Combined CO2 Emissions
From 137g / KM
Technology
Regarding technology, the 5008 is fully equipped for the modern family.
With the latest infotainment system, you can stay connected with smartphone integration and navigation.
Central to this is the latest generation of the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® system, an advanced setup that includes a compact, multi-function steering wheel, a high-resolution digital head-up instrument panel, and an enlarged touchscreen with intuitive controls.
This seamless digital ecosystem is compatible with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto®, allowing for effortless smartphone integration.
Furthermore, to this integration, the 5008 is fitted with state-of-the-art driver assistance features. These technologies not only enhance your driving experience; but also reinforce safety, ensuring that each journey in the 5008 is as secure as it is enjoyable.
Consequently, whether you are navigating through urban environments or cruising on the motorway, the technology within the Peugeot 5008 provides both you and your passengers with convenience and peace of mind.
Safety
When it comes to safety, this is paramount in the 5008, offering you advanced driver assistance systems like Adaptive Cruise Control , Lane Keeping Assist , and Automatic Emergency Braking .
These features not only provide peace of mind but also make the 5008 an intelligent choice for those who prioritize safety.
Practicality
Practicality is where the 5008 truly shines. The split-folding rear seats and flat-folding front passenger seat allow for an impressive load capacity - when you need it.
You'll find plenty of clever storage solutions throughout the cabin and with features like the hands-free tailgate. As a result, loading up for a family adventure is easier than ever.
What are the engine options available in the Peugeot 5008?
The Peugeot 5008 offers a variety of engines, including PureTech petrol, BlueHDi diesel, and a plug-in hybrid option.
Its engine sizes and power outputs can vary, so you can choose the one that best fits your driving preferences and fuel efficiency requirements.
Does the Peugeot 5008 have seven seats?
Yes, the Peugeot 5008 is equipped with seven individual seats. The second row features three separate seats that can be adjusted and folded, and the third row includes two additional seats that can be folded or removed to increase cargo space as you require it.
What is the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit®?
The PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® is a unique dashboard layout that includes a compact steering wheel for dynamic driving, a configurable digital head-up display for easy viewing of crucial information, and a central touchscreen that serves as the hub for your multimedia, navigation, and vehicle settings.
How much boot space is available in the Peugeot 5008?
With the third row of seats folded down, the Peugeot 5008 offers you significant boot space.
Exact capacity can vary between models and specifications. Still, generally, you can expect around 780 litres, which can be expanded to 1,940 litres of space with the second and third rows folded down.
Does the Peugeot 5008 come with a warranty?
Yes, the Peugeot 5008 comes with a manufacturer's warranty. The standard warranty typically covers the vehicle for several years or a set amount of miles, whichever comes first.
Be sure to check the specific warranty details at the time of purchase, as terms can vary.
What safety features does the Peugeot 5008 have?
The 5008 is equipped with numerous safety features, including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, traffic sign recognition, and automatic emergency braking.
It also comes with multiple airbags and robust construction for occupant protection.
Is there a plug-in hybrid version of the Peugeot 5008?
Yes, Peugeot offers a plug-in hybrid variant of the 5008, which combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor.
This provides you with an eco-friendly driving option and the possibility to drive short distances on electric power alone.
Can I customise the Peugeot 5008?
Absolutely, you can. The 5008 comes in several trim levels with various optional packages and accessories - allowing you to customise this family SUV to your liking.
Options range from aesthetic enhancements to practical features like tow bars and roof racks.
What infotainment features are included in the Peugeot 5008?
The 5008's infotainment system includes features like Apple CarPlay™, Android Auto®, Bluetooth*reg; connectivity, satellite navigation, and various multimedia inputs.
Higher trims can also offer you additional features such as a premium sound system, larger touchscreen displays, and wireless charging for your devices.
How does the Peugeot 5008 handle long drives and road trips?
The 5008 is designed with comfort in mind, making it suitable for longer drives.
The suspension is tuned to balance ride comfort and handling, and the interior is designed to minimise fatigue, with ergonomic seats and climate control to keep all passengers comfortable.
What models are available for the Peugeot 5008?
The Peugeot 5008 can come in 3 various trim levels, each offering a different level of luxury and technology.
From the active base model with key features and safety equipment to the high-end GT with all the bells and whistles, you can tailor your 5008 to suit your individual taste and budget.
It's worth exploring the options list to make the 5008 your own truly. Consequently, these include:
Peugeot 5008 Active
Peugeot 5008 Allure
Peugeot 5008 GT
Peugeot 5008 Standard Features
The new 5008 comes with a huge array of features as standard. These include:
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with REF (Electronic Braking Distribution) and AFU (Emergency Braking Assistance)
Airbags
Adaptive driver and front passenger airbags (includes passenger airbag deactivation function)
Driver and front passenger side airbags
Front and rear (row 2 & 3) curtain airbags
Alarm (perimetric, volumetric & anti lift)
Automatic door locking when moving off
Automatic hazard light activation upon heavy brake application
Cruise control and Speed Limiter with intelligent speed adaption
DAA1 (Driving timer alert system)
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Electronic Anti-skid System
Electric child locking functionality on rear windows and doors
Electronic code immobiliser
Exterior temperature indicator with ice warning
Extended traffic sign recognition
Front-optimised safety and rear retractable headrests (x3), height-adjustable.
Front three-point retractable seatbelts, height-adjustable, with pre-tensioners and force limiters
Front ventilated disc brakes, rear disc brakes
Headlights left on audible warning
Isofix child seat fittings (x3) in the second row rear seats
Lane departure warning
PEUGEOT SOS & Assistance
Puncture Repair Kit including compressor, sealant cartridge and towing eye
Rear three-point retractable seatbelts (x3), with pre-tensioners and force limiters in the outer rear seats
Safety Pack
Lane Keeping Assist with road edge (LKA road edge)
Advanced emergency braking system (V-AEB with video camera)
Front collision warning
Seatbelt not fastened audible and visual alert for front seats
Seatbelt unfastened on the move audible and visual alert for front and rear seats
Speed limit recognition and recommendation
Visibility Pack
Automatic lights
Automatic wipers
Automatic follow me home lighting
Electrochome rear view mirror
Automatic and dual-zone diffusion air-conditioning system
Central front armrest with butterfly-wing opening, Tramontane double stitching and illuminated storage compartment
Dark Tinted rear side windows and tailgate window
Electric and heated door mirrors
Electric parking brake (includes hill assist)
Electric power steering with reach and rake-adjustable steering column
Front central console with two cup-holders
Front interior light with reading spotlights (x2), row 2 interior light with reading spotlights (x2) and row 3 reading spotlights (x2) with timer
Front windscreen wiper with InchMagic Wash Inch cleaning system
Grab handles (x4), retractable with damping
Hands-free start system (keyless start)
Heated rear windscreen with integrated antenna
Illuminated glove box
Map pockets on front seat backs
Mechanical height-adjustable front seats
Multifunction trip computer
PEUGEOT i-Cockpit®
Configurable 12.3 Inch head-up digital instrument panel
8.0 Inch capacitive touchscreen
Compact multi-function leather steering wheel
One-touch electric front and rear windows with pinch protection
Rear ventilation system
Rear coat hooks (x2)
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear windscreen wiper triggered automatically in reverse gear
Remote central locking (two remotes)
Retractable parcel shelf
Third-row seats (can be stored under boot floor or removed completely)
17 Inch Chicago Alloy Wheels
Body-colour exterior door handles
Body-colour rear spoiler
Body protectors (bottom of front and rear bumpers + wheel arches + protection at bottom of doors) in black
Chrome rear bumper scuff plate
Door mirror covers: Diamond Black
Gloss black B and C pillar and aerodynamic deflector trim
Gloss black strip rear cluster connecting strip
Metallic Paint - Sunset Copper
Chrome grille
Side window trim: black rubber
Stainless steel roof arch trim
Blue ambient lighting for central connecting zone
Brumeo fabric trimmed door armrests
Dashboard, front and rear door panels finish - carbon effect
Fabric Seat Trim Pneuma with Azure blue stitching
Flocked glove box interior
Roof lining - Mistral black
Satin chrome dashboard trim
How do the different 5008 models differ from each other?
The 5008 models differ in several ways. These include:
Peugeot 5008 Allure Key Features
Peugeot 5008 Allure key features include:
Advanced Emergency Braking System (V-AEB with Video Camera)
Cruise Control & Speed Limiter with Intelligent Speed Adaption (ISA)
Driving Time Warning
Extended Traffic Sign Recognition (ETSR)
Front Collion Warning (FCW)
Lane Keeping Assist with Road Edge Detection
PEUGEOT SOS & Assistance Comfort and Convenience
180° Colour Reversing Camera
Dark tinted Rear Window and Rear Side Windows
Heated, Electric and Power Folding Door Mirrors
Keyless Push Button Start
Rear Parking Sensors
Visibility Pack featuring Automatic Lights and Wipers
Automatic and dual-zone diffusion air-conditioning system
Aluminium Front Door Sills and Pedals
Electrochrome Rear View Mirror
Roof lining and windscreen pillars - Mistral black
Seating
Mistral Pneuma fabric with Azure blue stitching
Height adjustable driver and passenger seats
8 Inch High Definition Capacitive Touchscreen
Bi-Tuner, 4 Speakers & 2 Tweeters, USB
Bluetooth
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Mirror Screen®
Apple CarPlay™
Android Auto®
17 Inch Chicago Alloy Wheels
Aluminium Roof Rails
ECO LED Headlights
Peugeot 5008 ALLURE Key Features
Peugeot 5008 ALLURE key features include that of the Active and also:
5008 ALLURE Half Mistral leather effect trim, Colyn fabric with Mint green stitching
High Beam Assist
PEUGEOT Open & Go (Keyless Entry & Push Button Start)
LED interior lighting
Footwell lighting
Dashboard, front and rear door panel finish: Carbon effect trim
Satin chrome front door panel recess trim
Seating
Half Leather effect trim with Mistral Colyn fabric with Mint Green stitching
10 Inch High Definition Capacitive Touchscreen
Connected 3D Navigation
TomTom® Live updates (6 month trial subscription)
SpeedCam / Danger Zones (6-month trial subscription)
Voice recognition (radio, navigation and telephony features)
18 Inch Detroit Storm Grey Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels
Black Diamond Roof
Door and Sill Protectors in Black Plastic with Polished
Stainless Steel detailing
5008 ALLURE PEUGEOT i-Cockpit with 10.0 Inch HD Colour Touchscreen
LED rear lights including reversing lights, scrolling indicators and PEUGEOT 3 Claw Effect Light Signature with daylight function
Peugeot 5008 GT Key Features
Peugeot 5008 GT key features include that of the ALLURE, and also:
Drive Assist Plus Pack
Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go
Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS3 with video camera + radar)
Front Collision Warning
Lane Positioning Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Front Parking Sensors
18 Inch Detroit Gloss Black Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels
Twin exhaust effect chrome trim
Chrome window line trim
GT emblems (front wings and tailgate)
Full LED headlights with static corner lighting and Daytime Running Light extension
Fog Mode - LED dipped headlights operate at reduced intensity when rear fog lights are activated
Frameless Electrochromic Rear View Mirror
Blue Ambient Lighting to front door panels and front central cup holders
Greval grey Alcantara® dashboard and door panel inserts
Flocked front door pocket interior with blue ambient lighting
Mistral floor mats with Aikinite contrast stitching
Mistral full grain perforated leather steering wheel with Aikinite stitch detail and satin chrome GT emblem
Mistral Belomka fabric and leather effect trim with Akinite copper stitching
Lumbar adjustment on Drivers seat
Flat Folding front Passenger seat
Tray tables (aviation style) on front seat backs
Window blinds (side windows row 2)
Aluminium Pedals
What Colours Can A Peugeot 5008 Come in?
The Peugeot 5008 can come in 1 of 7 colours.
These colours consist of:
Sunset Copper
Celebes Blue
Cumulus Grey
Nimbus Grey
Nera Black
Pearlescent White
Nera Black
What Upholstery and Trim Options Can A Peugeot 5008 Come in?
The Peugeot 5008 can come in 1 of 6 upholstery trims. These include:
Mistral Black Pneuma Fabric
Half Mistral Black Leather effect with Colyn fabric
Mistral Black Nappa Leather
Half Mistral Black Leather effect with Belomka fabric
Half Mistral Black Leather effect with Mistral Alcantara®
Mistral Black Nappa Leather
What Alloy Wheel Options Can A Peugeot 5008 Come in?
The Peugeot 5008 can come in 1 of 6 Alloy Wheel Options. These include:
17 Inch Chicago alloy wheels - 225/55 R18 102 V - Michelin e-Primacy (Class A+) Tyres
18 Inch Detroit Storm Grey diamond cut alloy wheels - 225/55 R18 102 V - Michelin e-Primacy (Class A+) Tyres
18 Inch Detroit Gloss Black diamond cut alloy wheels - 225/55 R18 102 V - Michelin e-Primacy (Class A+) Tyres
19 Inch San Francisco Matt Onyx Black diamond cut alloy wheels - 205/55 R19 97V Michelin Primacy 3 Slimline Tyres
19 Inch Washington Onyx Black Mist diamond cut alloy wheels - 205/55 R19 97V Michelin Primacy 3 Slimline Tyres
18 Inch Los Angeles diamond cut alloy wheels - 225/55 R18 102V Goodyear Tyres
Peugeot 5008 Final Thoughts
The Peugeot 5008 continues to testify to Peugeot's ability to combine practicality with panache.
It's a family SUV that caters to the needs of a modern family - without compromising on style or driving pleasure.
With its range of features, high levels of safety, and flexible interior, the 5008 is a smart choice for those looking for a mid-size SUV that doesn't just fit your life; but enhances it.
As you consider your options, remember that the best way to experience the Peugeot 5008 is from the driver's seat.
Consequently, why not schedule a test drive to get a real feel for this stylish family SUV, and be sure to explore our automotive finance deals that might make owning a 5008 more attainable than you think.
So what are you waiting for? Embark on your journey with the Peugeot 5008 and drive home not just a car; but a companion for all life's adventures.