Peugeot's seven-seat 5008 has evolved in this third generation form. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

Peugeot has reinvented its seven-seat 5008 SUV in this third generation form. Thanks to the new STLA platform, there's now a full-EV version - and a Plug-in Hybrid. Plus the cabin's been completely redesigned and pushed up-market. Family transport just got upgraded.

Background

What kind of car should a family seven-seater be? MPV or SUV? Peugeot's changed its mind on that over the last few decades, originally launching its three-seating-row contender, the 5008, in 2010 as an MPV people carrier. The second generation version of 2017 though, morphed into a trendier-looking SUV and that approach continues with the MK3 model we're looking at here, introduced in 2024. Like its two predecessors, it's basically just a stretched, boxier version of the brand's 3008 mid-sized SUV. Which means that this time round, it can also be had in full electric E-5008 form, courtesy of the new STLA platform that now undergirds this third generation design. A 48V Hybrid version's being offered. And a Plug-in Hybrid variant for the first time too. The 5008 remains Peugeot's answer to cars like Skoda's Kodiaq and Nissan's X-Trail. And now provides stiffer competition for these two family SUV favourites. It ought to find a ready market.

Driving Experience

A family-sized seven-seat SUV isn't meant to be thrown about. But it should be capable of safe, high speed handling, should circumstances demand that. If you want us to get right to it, that's what's been delivered here. Don't expect to particularly enjoy the back doubles on your way home from the school run. But if necessary, the 5008 will get you through them surprisingly quickly if your kids have made you late for your first appointment of the day. At the wheel, the unusual driving position of the 'i-Cockpit' design takes some getting used to, but does encourage wrist-flick direction changes aided by this Peugeot's relatively light weight by class standards. There are three main powertrain choices this time round. Arguably, all you really need is the base Hybrid 136 48V model, which has a 1.2-litre three cylinder petrol engine and a dual-clutch 6-speed auto gearbox with an integrated 22hp electric motor. This time round though, that unit is joined not by a diesel (that's been dropped) but by two powertrains you can plug in. The Plug-in Hybrid 195 version is based around a 150hp 1.6-litre petrol engine mated to a 21kWh battery that energises a 125hp electric motor; which claims to be to drive the car for up to 55 miles on the combined cycle on battery power. Rest to 62mph in the PHEV takes 8.3s en route to 137mph, which is 3 seconds and 14mph faster than the Hybrid 136 variant. The final alternative is the full-electric E-5008. In terms of EV powertrain, all you really need here is the 210hp 73kWh single motor E-5008 model that most customers will choose. It's not particularly fast for an EV, making 62mph in 9.7 seconds, but there's plenty of pulling power that makes the performance quite enough for family duties and eager enough for a 2.2-tonne family car. EV range is up to 339 miles. If you want to go further, there's a Long Range Single Motor model available with 231hp and a larger 97kWh battery that can take you up to 414 miles. At the top of the line-up, though it hadn't yet been made available at the time of our test, is the '320 Dual Motor AWD' model, which produces 315hp from its twin motors and also uses the larger 97kWh battery pack. Driving range with that variant is quoted at 310 miles.

Design and Build

You wouldn't call this third generation 5008 pretty, but it looks quite futuristic - perhaps more the kind of car the current 3008 would have been if Peugeot hadn't decided to make that model a coupe-style SUV. As you'd expect given the need to fit in three seating rows, this 5008 is much boxier than its stablemate - and pretty large, the new STLA platform facilitating a length increase of around 150mm over its predecessor, which means it's now slightly longer than a rival Skoda Kodiaq. Overall, it's 4.79m long, 1.69m tall and 2.1m wide (including the mirrors). So not quite Kia EV9 territory, but not far off. Inside, it certainly feels like a car designed in the new electric era, the up-front cabin space replicating the 3008 design. Which means it's unusual and different, with a high dual-level centre console and an upper 'floating' 21-inch panoramic screen pod. This houses the infotainment system and, to the right of it, the driving information display, which as usual in a Peugeot you view over the top of the wheel rather than through the spokes. There's a small squared-off steering wheel, while swathes of grey fabric on the doors and the 'spine' that connects the dash to the centre console create cool Scandinavian-style vibe. But practicality will be a key requirement for 5008 customers - who may be disappointed to find that the three individual second row seats of the previous generation model have been replaced by a different configuration. This one lacks the old individual ISOFIX points but offers two larger more comfortable outer seats, flanking a narrow one in the middle that does without the child seat mount. The bench base slides by up to 150mm and the backrest reclines: even before you start fiddling with this, there's plenty of head and legroom. The third row isn't too difficult to get to and, thanks to this MK3 model's extra 60mm of wheelbase length, is now a little more spacious - though it's still clearly primarily intended for kids. A version without third row seating may in future be offered. Let's finish by considering boot space, which impressively is the same regardless of drivetrain choice. With the third row in place, there's 348-litres of boot capacity. Pull the lower black tabs to fold the rear-most seats down and the revealed completely flat area is 916-litres in size. There's 2,232-litres of space with the second row folded too.

Market and Model

5008 pricing now starts from around £38,000 - that's for the 48V Hybrid 136 model. You'll need over £43,000 for the Plug-in Hybrid 195 variants. And from around £48,000 for the E-5008. It's just over £51,000 for the E-5008 Long Range. Across the line-up, there are two main trim levels, 'Allure' or top 'GT'. 'Allure' trim includes 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, cruise control, body-coloured accents for the front grille and keyless entry. Plus ambient lighting linked to the drive modes, a wireless smartphone charging pad and wireless 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto' smartphone-mirroring built into the panoramic 21 inch HD curves display. There's keyless entry, tri-zone automatic climate control and an HD reversing camera with a wash system and rear parking assistance. 'GT' spec upgrades you to 20-inch wheels and adds a contrasting black roof and rear spoiler, as well as a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, pixel LED headlights with adaptive high beams, adaptive cruise control with stop and go functions, a hands-free opening tailgate and front parking sensors. You also get a hands-free electric tailgate and Alcantara upholstery. Each spec level can be specified with a choice of various different options packs. There's lots of camera safety kit too, including autonomous braking and Lane keep assist. And there are six different paint colours.

Cost of Ownership

We'd suggest you start your search for a 5008 with the Hybrid 136 variant you can't plug in. This self-charging Hybrid powertrain can operate more than 50% of the time in zero-emission all-electric mode during low-speed urban cruising, offering improved fuel economy of up to 15% over the old PureTech 130 model for fewer trips to the pumps, and a significant reduction in CO2. The actual 5008 Hybrid 136 e-DSC6 figures are up to 52.5mpg on the combined cycle and up to 122g/km of CO2. Thanks to the CO2 reduction, the Hybrid powertrain has a reduced rate of Vehicle Excise Duty and a lower rate of Benefit-in-Kind Tax for company car drivers (30% compared to 34% for the old-shape model's BlueHDi 130 diesel unit). But of course that's nothing like as good a tax return as you'd get from the plug-in 5008 models Peugeot really wants to sell you. The Plug-in Hybrid 195 variant will go up to 55 miles on a charge and records up to 356.2mpg on the combined cycle and up to 18g/km of CO2. On to the full-EV versions. The 73kWh E-5008 has an EV range of 310 miles - which extends to 414 miles for the 97kWh Single Motor version. To get near to these stats, you'll have to make frequent use of the provided 'Eco' drive mode and the various settings (low, medium and high) of the regenerative braking system. Peugeot claims an efficiency figure of 3.6 miles per kWh for the 73kWh E-5008 variant. This is aided by eco tyres, friction-reducing bearings, a slippery drag coefficient of 0.28Cd and a heat pump which will preserve range in cold weather. As for E-5008 charging, well a little surprisingly, the STLA Medium platform hasn't been engineered with the 800V architecture that would enable use of the latest breed of ultra-rapid DC public chargers. But with its 400V system, the E-5008 can DC charge at up to 160kW, which for the 73kWh standard model allows for 20-80% charge in 30 minutes, with a charging rate of 2.4kWh per minute at its peak, at which point 62 miles of range are added every 10 minutes. It'd be 27 minutes for a 20-80% DC charge of the Long Range model's 97kWh battery. As for AC charging from home, well for the standard 73kWh model, Peugeot quotes battery replenishment time of 4 hours 30 minutes for a 20-80% charge with a 3-phase 11kW supply. For a full charge using a single-phase supply and 7.4kW wallbox, you're looking at 11 hours 45 minutes. That rises to 14 hours and 45 minutes for a full 7.4kW charge of the 97kWh Long Range model - with an hour longer needed for the Dual Motor AWD version. The E-5008 gets its own 'Peugeot Allure Care' warranty, which covers the vehicle's motor, charging and electrical systems and is in addition to the eight year/100,000 mile battery warranty that all EV makers are these days mandated to provide. What 'Allure Care' does is extend the standard three year warranty by two years and 15,000 miles every time the vehicle is serviced at a franchised Peugeot dealer - up to a total of eight years or 100,000 miles. We'd like to know why Peugeot can't extend this to its combustion models.

Summary

If you like Peugeot's 3008 but need more cabin space, this 5008 continues to be a logical step up, with sophisticated, luxurious packaging that we think many potential customers will like. The cabin feels more avant-garde than anything else in the segment. And the E-5008 variant was at launch the only seven-seat model in its class. You might not like the divisive 'i-Cockpit' driving position. Or the fact that you can't have AWD on the combustion models. But these aren't deal-breakers. What matters is that the third generation 5008 feels special in a way that no other car in the segment does. In a way that's uniquely Peugeot.

Body Glass

Rain sensor

Rear wiper

Laminated windscreen

Acoustic windscreen

Dark tinted privacy glass for rear door, Tailgate and Quarter windows

Flat blade wipers with magic wash integrated nozzles

Front and rear electric windows with one touch

Tailgate with heated rear window

Automatic windscreen wiper activation with interval wiping intensity control

Brakes

Front/rear disc brakes

Hill start assist

Electric parking brake

Post collision safety brake

Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with (EBD) Electronic Brakeforce Distribution

Advanced Emergency Braking System with radar (AEBS3) providing night detection of pedestrians and cyclists

Enhanced regenerative braking via B mode on e-Toggle gear selectior

Carpets/Rugs

Luxury front and rear carpet mats with Iced Clay stitching

Chassis/Suspension

Dynamic stability control (DSC) and Anti slip regulation (ASR)

Communication

E-call

Natural voice recognition

Bluetooth with two microphones (Connect up to 2 phones)

Wireless smartphone charger with status light and ambient lighting

Driver Aids

Rear parking sensor

Lane keep assist

Front parking sensor

Adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go

Driver profile selection

Wireless mirror screen with apple carplay and android auto

Speed limit and traffic sign recognition and recommendation

Drive modes select (Hybrid, electric and sport) with configurable ambient lighting

Driver Convenience

E-remote control

Hands free Smart Electric Tailgate (foot operated)

Remote charge management via My PEUGEOT App

Manual gear changes via steering mounted paddles

Driver foot rest

PEUGEOT i-Cockpit - 21" HD panoramic curved display incorporating instrument panel and touchscreen with 3colour themes

Driver Information

Multi function trip computer

PEUGEOT SOS and assistance

Exterior temperature indicator with ice warning

Front passenger seat detection

PEUGEOT i-connect advanced HD fully customisable touch screen, Navigation with Tom Tom Live updates and over the air map updates

Driving Mirrors

Electrochrome rear view mirror

Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors

Orbital gloss black door mirrors

Embellishment Trims

Aluminium printed dashboard and front door panel Alcove decor

Textile decor for dashboard, door panels and centre console arch

Entertainment

6 speakers

DAB Radio (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

AM/FM bi-tuner

Peugeot customisable virtual iToggles

1x USB-C socket for data/charging at front

2x USB-C sockets for charging at rear

Exterior Body Features

Gloss black finish B pillar

Gloss black roof rails

Body coloured exterior door handles

Rear side wing doors

Black diamond roof and floating effect rear spoiler finished in nera black metallic

Lower front and rear bumper trims in meteor grey

Gloss black connecting strip between rear lights

Front grille with body coloured accents

PEUGEOT shield on front wings

Grained black lower door claddings and widened wheel arches

Plug-in rear badging in Basalt Grey

5008 model designation badges front and rear in basalt grey

Exterior Lights

Automatic headlamp activation

LED third brake light

Automatic hazard light activation upon heavy brake application

LED exterior lighting

Pixel LED Technology headlights with adaptive high beam assist

Door mirrors - Welcome lighting and integrated LED indicators

Peugeot 3-claw signature front and rear daytime running lights

Full LED 3D glass blades design Peugeot signature claw effect rear lights

Heating/Cooling/Ventilation

Rear air vents

Tri zone climate control

Cabin pre-conditioning

Quick launch cabin heating/cooling function

Additional rear blower

Interior Features

Luggage cover

Under floor storage in boot

Electric power steering with reach and rake adjustable steering column

4 Grab handles retractable and damped

Two bag hooks

Roll up awning fitted to tailgate

e-Toggle compact gear selector

2nd Row Manual Window Blinds

Mistral black pillars and headlining

4 tie down luggage rings

Arch design central console with concealed storage

Glasses storage box, roof mounted

Compact heated multifunction steering wheel with full grain leather Iced Clay stitching, gloss black and satin chrome detailing and GT badge

Roof lining - Meteor grey

Chrome finish interior door handles

Stainless steel PEUGEOT door sill trims

Central armrest with two cupholders and smartphone holder in 2nd row

2 cupholders in front centre console with closed storage

12V socket in front and boot

Driver pedals with aluminium finish

Interior Lights

LED footwell lights

LED Glovebox light

LED boot light

LED front and rear roof lighting

Safety

Driver airbag

Front and rear curtain airbags

Front optimised safety headrests and 3 x rear retractable headrests with height adjustable

Child locking functionality on rear doors

Tyre under inflation monitoring and detection (Indirect)

Adaptive front passenger airbags with airbag deactivation function

2x3 point rear seatbelts for row 3

Front and row 2 side airbags

2x3 point seatbelts for row 2 outer rear seats + Centre seat in row 2 with 3 point seatbelt

Seatbelts - Front and 2nd row outer seats with pyrotechnic pretensioners and force limiters

2x Isofix child seat fitting on 2nd row outer seats with zipped cover

Seats

Driver's manual adjustable lumbar support

2 seat bench in 3rd row

3 seat bench in 2nd row

Seatbelt unfastened on the move audible and visual alert for front and rear seats

Single front passenger seat

Central front armrest with ventilated storage compartment and LED lighting

50/50 folding 3rd row seat backrest with fixed base

40/20/40 folding 2nd row seat backrest with 60/40 base with easy access to 3rd row seat

Security

Locking wheel nuts

Deadlocking system

Electronic code immobiliser

Automatic door locking when moving off

Acoustic vehicle alert system (AVAS)

Peugeot Open and Go (keyless entry and push button start)

Exterior passenger door lock

2x Keys (Lock, Unlock, Boot release function with concealed key)

Thatcham category 1 Perimetric and volumetric alarm with anti-lift detection

Vanity Mirrors

LED illuminated driver and passenger concealed sunvisor mirrors

Vehicle Charging

Mode 2 cable for domestic socket charging

Wheels

Michelin e-primacy class A+ tyres

Wheels - Alloy

19" LULEA diamond cut alloy wheels with star center cap in orbital black

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins): 330

Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW: 3.7

Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change: 0-100

Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins): N

Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW: N

Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change: N

Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins): N

Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW: N

Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change: N

Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins): N

Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW: N

Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change: N

Coupler/Connector Type: CCS Type 2

Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years: 8

Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage: 100000

Battery Capacity in kWh: 21

Battery Leased: 0

Battery Type: Lithium-ion

WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City - TEL: 103

WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City - TEH: 80

WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb: 77

WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL: 89

WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH: 63

WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL: 20.1

WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH: 24

WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH: 2.6

WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL: 3.1

WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City - TEH: 50

WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City - TEL: 64

WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb: 48

WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH: 39

WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL: 55

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty: 70

Charging Port Location: Left Side Rear

Usable Battery Capacity: N

Maximum Charging Rate - kW: 3.7

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6

Noise Level dB(A): 73

CO: 0.202

HC: 0.025

NOx: 0.004

HC+NOx: N

Particles: 0

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEL: 165

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEH: 214

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEL: 156

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEH: 163

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEL: 122

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEH: 150

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEL: 169

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEH: 187

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEL: 153

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEH: 173

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb: 23

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL: 18

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH: 30

Engine and Drive Train

Cylinders - Bore (mm): 77

Cylinders - Stroke (mm): 85.8

CC: 1598

Cylinders: 4

Cylinder Layout: IN-LINE

Number of Valves: 16

Camshaft: DOHC

Fuel Delivery: TURBO DIRECT INJECTION

Catalytic Convertor: No

Engine Layout: FRONT TRANSVERSE

Compression Ratio: 10.5:1

Transmission: SEMI-AUTO

Gears: 7 SPEED

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies: 0

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEL: 38.7

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEH: 29.8

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEL: 40.9

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEH: 39.2

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEL: 52.3

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEH: 42.6

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEL: 37.7

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEH: 34.1

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEL: 41.8

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEH: 37

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEL: 7.3

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEH: 9.5

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEL: 6.9

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEH: 7.2

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEL: 5.4

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEH: 6.6

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL: 7.5

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH: 8.3

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEL: 6.8

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEH: 7.6

WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL: 0.8

WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH: 1.3

WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL: 356.2

WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH: 212.7

General

Coin Series: GT

Coin Description: Hybrid 195

Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 3

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 60000

Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?: 0

Special Edition: 0

Special Order: 0

Based On ID: N

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 36E

Service Interval Mileage: 16000

Service Interval Frequency - Months: 12

NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: 82

NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: 85

NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: 79

NCAP Safety Assist %: 62

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: 4

Badge Power: 195

Badge Engine CC: 1.6

Vehicle Homologation Class: M1

Generation Mark: 3

Alternative Fuel Qualifying: No

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs): 8.3

Top Speed: 137

Engine Power - BHP: 195

Engine Power - PS: No

0 to 60 mph (secs): 0

Engine Power - KW: 143

Engine Power - RPM: 5500

Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 258

Engine Torque - NM: 350

Engine Torque - RPM: 2000

Engine Torque - MKG: 35.7

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP

RDE Certification Level: RDE 2

Tyres

Tyre Size Front: 235/55 R19

Tyre Size Rear: 235/55 R19

Tyre Size Spare: N

Wheel Type: 19" ALLOY

Wheel Style: LULEA

Alloys?: No

Space Saver?: 0

Vehicle Dimensions

Length: 4791

Width: 1895

Wheelbase: 2901

Width (including mirrors): 2108

Height: N

Height (including roof rails): 1694

Weight and Capacities

Minimum Kerbweight: 2048

Gross Vehicle Weight: 2700

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 60

Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 1300

Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 750

Max. Loading Weight: 652

Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 348

No. of Seats: 7

Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): 2232

Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 11.2

Exterior Body Features

Additional metallic paint

Packs

360 vision and drive assist pack - 5008 GT/GT Premium/Launch Edition

Sunroof pack - 5008

Embossed Alcantara upholstery pack - 5008

Paint - Metallic

Additional metallic - Cumulus grey

Additional metallic - Nera black

Additional metallic - Titane grey

Additional metallic - Okenite white

Metallic - Ingaro blue

Additional metallic - Obsession blue

Towing

Retractable towbar manually with 13 pin harness and trailer sway mitigation system (TSM)

Trim - Alcantara Suede

Embossed Alcantara with leather effect trim - Mistral black with Iced Clay (light green) stitching + Peugeot Shield embossed on front head rest

Trim - Cloth

UZIRIS embossed fabric with leather effect trim - Mistral black with Iced Clay (light green) stitching + Peugeot Shield embossed on front head rest

Vehicle Charging

7.4kW single phase onboard charger

Wheels - Spare

Tyre repair kit includes 12V compressor, Sealant and storage box