Peugeot 5008 has a new SUV look and a practical interior

The highly-anticipated new Peugeot 5008 SUV, big sister to the award winning Peugeot 3008 SUV, is something of a departure from its former traditional MPV body shape.

The new Peugeot 5008 SUV features three rows of seats and the new Peugeot iCockpit® with digital instrumentation across the range.

A sophisticated, practical and stylish vehicle that combines efficiency with high-levels of safety and technological equipment, the range starts from €28,745 plus delivery related charges for the entry level model, the Access 1.2 130bhp PureTech petrol version.

Lower, more spacious yet less bulky than competitors, the new 5008 SUV retains the same height as before of 1.64m. An increased length to 4.64m (+11cm) over the previous 5008 MPV model, ensures there is more room for occupants; second row passengers now enjoy 6cm more knee room. Despite its larger size, it offers excellent levels of agility in an aerodynamic design.

Housing three matching, separate, folding and tilting seats in the second row and 2 removable, separate, folding seats in the third row, each seat in the second row features three-point Isofix child seat anchor points. In just one movement, second-row side seats tilt and slide forward to access the third row. The third row seats are easily removable (11kg), thanks to a single control. This makes for a huge boot capacity, with up to 780 dm3 (1,060 litres) in 5-seat configuration, 100 dm3 larger than the original 5008.

With a choice of five trim levels, to include Access, Active, Allure, GT Line and GT versions, a wide range of both petrol and diesel engines is available. Petrol engines include the 1.2-litre PureTech 130bhp turbo petrol engine, available with manual or automatic transmission and the 1.6 THP petrol 165bhp EAT6 6-speed automatic. The PureTech engine was voted International Engine of the Year in its category for the third year running in June.

A range of 1.6 BlueHDi and 2.0 BlueHDi litre diesel engines, with manual and automatic transmissions, are available with power ranging between 100, 120, 150 and 180bhp. The range-topping GT version comes equipped as standard with a refined 2.0 litre BlueHDi diesel 180bhp 6-speed automatic.

Standard features from Access trim include the revolutionary Peugeot iCockpit interior comprising a compact steering wheel, a configurable 12.3” head-up digital instrument panel, an 8” touchscreen, multifunction steering wheel, Bluetooth, USB connectivity and 3 x 12V sockets.

Boasting a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, the new 5008 SUV range includes from level one Electronic Stability Programme, 6 airbags to include curtain airbags along all three rows, Cruise Control with Speed Limiter, Speed Limit Information with Intelligent Speed Adaptation, Driver Attention Alert Level 1 and Lane Departure Warning.

Other features include a retractable and removable boot cover, 17” steel wheels, spare wheel, remote central locking with dead-locking, one-touch electric front and rear windows with pinch protection, central front armrest with butterfly-wing opening and illuminated chiller compartment, child safety locks, tinted rear tailgate, electric and heated door mirrors with LED side indicators, semi-automatic air-conditioning with sensitive controls, and driver / passenger seat height adjustment.

The level two Active model gains an Advanced Emergency Braking System with Front Collision Warning, rear parking sensors with 180 degree reversing camera, aeroplane trays on the back of the first row seats, retractable / hidden blinds on row 2, aluminium roof bars, 17” alloy wheels, electric parking brake with Hill Assist, automatic headlamps and wipers, electro-chrome rear view mirror, automatic follow-me home lighting, front fog lights with chrome trim, automatic dual zone air conditioning, Mirrorscreen (Apple Car Play, Android Auto and mirror link), electric folding door mirrors and LED interior lighting (roof, storage spaces, load area).