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Peugeot 5008

Striking 5008 heralds Peugeot’s arrival in compact MPV class.

It’s five alive! Peugeot is filling the gap in its line-up with the launch of a brand new people carrier, the 5008.

Availableas both a five and seven-seater, the model is the spiritual successorto family favourites such as the 504 and 505 estate. It’s developed onthe platform of the C4 Grand Picasso from sister firm Citroen, and willdebut at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show, before hitting dealers earlynext year.

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At 4.5m long, it’s 20cm shorter than the 807 MPV anddesigned to be ultra-flexible. Each passenger seat folds flat, whilethose in the rear can slide forwards and backwards. With 2.76 metresfrom the dashboard to the hatchback, the car will easily accommodatelonger loads. Cargo carrying is expected to be a key selling point forthe 5008, and the capacity ranges from 758 to 2,506 litres.

Therewill be two 1.6-litre petrol engines, delivering 120bhp or 156bhp, andthree diesels: a 110bhp 1.6, plus a 2.0-litre with 150bhp or 163bhp.Fuel economy ranges from 38.6mpg to 54.3mpg.

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