Peugeot 5008
Price £27,230-39,200 Engine 1.2-litre, 1.6-litre petrol; 1.5, 2.0-litre diesel Trims Active, Allure, GT Line, GT Line Premium, GT Economy 35.2-56.3mpg CO2 107-129g/km 0-62mph 8.3-11.8 seconds
THE 5008 is a stylish, more luxurious alternative to rivals like the Skoda Kodiaq and SEAT Tarraco. It’s a sharp, handsome SUV with a dramatic interior that feels special. It’s well equipped, too, with Allure trim adding a 12.3-inch digital dash, 3D sat-nav, climate control, a reversing camera and a safety pack that adds blind-spot detection and lane-keep assist to make motorway journeys a painless experience.
The Peugeot rides smoothly and is just as comfortable as its closest rivals. It doesn’t offer the last word in driving dynamics, but few SUVs of this size can; instead, the 5008 concentrates on comfort and practicality. There’s a range of diesel and petrol models to choose from, with the majority feeling a little underpowered; the 1.5 BlueHDi is cheaper to buy and run, but isn’t the most satisfying to use. Plump for the 2.0-litre version if you like a little extra oomph.
With the seats in the third row folded there’s a 702-litre boot, while the middle row slides back and forth as required to give passengers more space if needed. Getting into those rearmost seats isn’t the easiest job, but they’re still perfectly usable by adults. Elsewhere, the 5008 has 38 litres of cubby space dotted around the cabin, which is a nice family-friendly touch.
“Having 38 litres of cubby space dotted around the cabin of the 5008 is a nice family-friendly touch”