AS GOOD AS NEW
PEUGEOT 5008
Big, seven-seat SUV has a lot to offer, says Mark Pearson, especially as a used car
Cabin offers space with a feel-good vibe
I t has 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 boasting seven seats.In essence, it’s a lightly stretched version of the firm’s five-seat 3008. Added to that, it’s almost certainly among the most practical. Bought used, it’s now great value, too.
Of course, it needs more than just good looks and practicality to succeed, and the 5008 makes a good stab at delivering all the essentials.
There’s a good range of engines, for one. Petrols can be had with a 128bhp 1.2-litre engine or a 163bhp 1.6-litre unit, while diesels are served by a 1.6-litre engine with 99bhp or 118bhp and a 2.0-litre version with 148bhp or 178bhp. Later cars added a 128bhp 1.5-litre diesel with commendable performance and fuel economy. The 5008 is strictly frontwheel drive, but you can have an automatic gearbox as an option.