Spacious 5008 will guide you home safely after late night
premium hifi system. Either way, you’re a winner.
The 5008 is one of the gems in the rejuvenated Peugeot marque’s crown.
In the GT Line trim, it comes with 19in diamond- cut alloys, a wide grille with plenty of chrome supporting the lion emblem, chrome roof bars and a big windscreen.
There are skid plates front and rear for a sporty, go-anywhere look.
It is a multi- award- winning car, whether for its style or practicalities such as towing, and its height will make drivers feel secure and confident.
In the great scheme of SUVs, it is one of the most attractive and debonair on ththe road.
InsInside, there is little to dispel this notinotion. It is absurdly comfortable and plush with plenty of soft-touch matmaterials.
TThis feeling is emphasised by the separate seats for everyone – no squishing up bench- style for the 5008.
ThThe middle row of seats moves for momore – or less – legroom, depending on whether you are a rugby player or spindly teenager, and the rear row can be removed completely for loads of luggage space.
For many years now, Peugeot has concentrated their switches and dials on the driver, with the angled i- Cockpit and a very easy-to-use infotainment system, which means there is as little as possible to distract him or her from the road.
Add to this a hefty catalogue of safety features and you can see why this car is becoming increasingly popular.
It is also lovely to drive. It is powerful, with a 1600 petrol- driven engine delivering 180PS mated to an automatic gearbox, which makes it silky smooth on the road.
I loved the way it handled and responded to my whim, offering stability and performance alongside a certain elegance, not always present in this segment of the SUV market.
It handled well, even in the most trying of circumstances. Inside, we all felt safe and cocooned.
The version I was driving offered almost 40mpg, with only 129g/ km of CO2, which is excellent for a car of this size and grandeur.