Peugeot 5008 review

Is the Peugeot 5008 a good car?

We highly rated the previous Peugeot 5008 as a versatile family car, and the good news is that this latest incarnation provides more of what we already liked. Space and practicality have been improved, there’s more equipment onboard, and you have a diverse choice of powertrains – including an all-electric version for the first time. 

The design inside and out is even more striking than its predecessor, and its interior style and quality continue to impress. The entry-level 5008 Hybrid should suit most needs, but you go for a plug-in hybrid for lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK), or the all-electric E-5008 with even lower tax costs, along with greater refinement and further polish to the driving experience.

How much does the Peugeot 5008 cost?

Prices for the Peugeot 5008 start from around £38,000, which is similar to the Skoda Kodiaq. The 5008 Plug-in Hybrid, meanwhile, has an electric driving range of up to 48 miles, and starts from £44,500. In comparison, the plug-in hybrid Skoda Kodiaq iV boasts an even more impressive EV range of 75 miles and starts from just under £42k, but it only comes with five seats, whereas the Peugeot has seven. 

Finally, the all-electric E-5008 is priced at around £48,500 in 73kWh form, or £51,500 for the Long Range 97kWh model. The former provides up to 311 miles of range, while the latter boasts an astonishing range of up to 414 miles. A variant with all-wheel drive and 315bhp is in the pipeline.

The move to electrification shows just how far the 5008 has come since it was introduced in 2009 as a slightly ungainly seven-seat MPV. Its second outing in 2017 reinvented the 5008 as a stylish large SUV, which was much better received by both motoring critics and car buyers alike. It’s very much evolution rather than revolution with the third-generation model, which builds on the foundation of its popular predecessor. 

Both the 5008 and E-5008 are available in two trim levels: Allure and GT. Standard kit on every model includes a 21-inch panoramic digital driver’s display and infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a wireless charging pad, keyless entry and start, ambient lighting, a reversing camera, rear parking sensors, LED headlights and 19-inch alloy wheels.

Upgrading to GT trim costs around £4,000, and in return adds a hands-free tailgate, heated front seats and steering wheel, adaptive cruise control, rear window blinds, Alcantara upholstery, 20-inch rims and pixel LED headlights.

Right now, every Peugeot 5008 and E-5008 is fitted with seven seats, but the brand’s UK boss has confirmed to Auto Express that next year it will be introducing a five-seat version for those who don’t need the third row. 

Family buyers will be pleased to hear the Peugeot 5008 continues to prioritise comfort and refinement over driving thrills. The suspension does a decent job absorbing the bumps and various other imperfections on UK roads, and relatively low amounts of wind and road noise make their way into the cabin at higher speeds. 

What is the Peugeot 5008 like to drive? 

In town

Despite measuring nearly 4.8 metres long and 1.9 metres wide, the 5008 is a relatively easy car to drive around town, helped by its tall driving position – which provides a clear view of your surroundings – plus a very clear rear-view camera (something not always guaranteed, even in 2024). Its incredibly light steering helps when manoeuvring around town.

We found the hybrid system falters when moving away from a standstill if you try to drive on electric power because its 21bhp electric motor lacks the grunt to propel this big Peugeot. It’s more useful as an aid to the petrol engine, providing a small boost of power at low speeds that can be helpful when merging into traffic. If you want the full electric experience, the E-5008 is even better, with smooth power delivery and greater refinement.

On A- and B-roads

It shouldn't come as a surprise to hear that the Peugeot 5008 isn’t a particularly exciting or fun car to drive on a twisty road. It feels stable through corners, however, and body lean is kept in check.

On the motorway

During our test route, we noticed the ride in the 5008 never quite settles, and is particularly fidgety on the motorway. We suspect this is because the car has been set up to cope with a cabin full of passengers and luggage rather than partially loaded with just two adults onboard as we had.

The hybrid system can allow for the engine to switch off and coast once you’re up to speed, adding to the level of refinement when cruising on the motorway. The electric E-5008, even though it isn’t the most potent EV out there, still has enough in reserve at higher speeds to keep pace with the flow of traffic or overtake.

0-62mph acceleration and top speed

The entry-level 5008 Hybrid features a turbocharged 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine and a six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox that has a 21bhp electric motor built-in. It’s the same set-up now being offered in numerous Stellantis group models, including the Vauxhall Corsa and Peugeot 208 superminis. 

In the 5008 Hybrid, the combination produces 134bhp and 230Nm of torque, which is enough for surprisingly brisk acceleration; it certainly doesn’t feel as slow as the official 11.3-second 0-62mph time might have you think, anyway. That could change when the car is fully loaded with seven people and all their luggage, however.

The engine sounds a little strained when you put your foot to the floor, and we’d prefer it if the transmission would upshift more quickly once we lift off the accelerator, but once you do, everything settles down.

The 5008 Plug-in Hybrid pairs a 1.6-litre petrol engine with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and a more powerful electric motor that’s fed by a much larger 21kWh battery. The combined power output is 192bhp and there’s 350Nm of torque; enough for 0-62mph in 8.3 seconds. We’ve not tested this version yet, but we’ll update this section once we have.

We have spent time in the electric Peugeot E-5008, specifically the base ‘210’ model. Driving the front wheels is a single e-motor that produces 201bhp and 345Nm of torque. Power delivery is smoother and much more progressive than in some EVs we’ve encountered, but there’s still enough oomph available for 0-62mph in 9.7 seconds. We’re yet to try the slightly more powerful 227bhp 97kWh version, but its only marginally quicker 9.6 second acceleration time suggests it’ll feel similarly capable as its 73kWh sibling. 

The latest evolution of the Peugeot 5008 offers buyers a choice of models to suit their lifestyle and driving habits. For instance, if it's the maximum convenience you’re after, the entry-level 5008 Hybrid doesn’t need to be plugged in for a charge. Instead, it recuperates energy when the car slows down to top up its 0.9kWh battery. 

The small battery only allows the 5008 Hybrid to cover very short distances at low speeds on battery power alone, but that’s enough for it to return up to 52.5mpg, according to Peugeot. During our testing, we only managed to achieve 40.8mpg. And that was with just two adults on board.

Above this is the 5008 plug-in Hybrid, which, as its name suggests, needs charging whenever possible, because it features a much larger 21kWh battery. But the benefits are fuel efficiency up to 356.2mpg, Peugeot claims, and a pure-electric range of up to 48 miles. We’ve yet to test this particular version and its fuel economy claims for ourselves.

Electric range, battery life and charge time

The Peugeot 5008 Plug-in Hybrid offers a pure-electric range of up to 48 miles thanks to its 21kWh battery, which should allow most people to commute to work or do the school run without using any petrol. The plug-in hybrid Skoda Kodiaq iV can cover 75 miles on battery power alone, but it is only available with five seats.

The 5008 Plug-in Hybrid has a maximum charging speed of 3.6kW, so fully recharging it will take around five-and-a-half hours from a typical 7kW home wallbox charger.

Finally, there’s the fully electric Peugeot E-5008, which we’ve done a separate in-depth review of if you’re interested in the EV version. It’s available with a 73kWh battery that offers up to 310 miles of range, and a larger 98kWh battery in the Long Range version with up to 415 miles of range on one charge. Both versions have a peak charging speed of 160kW and should manage a 20-80 per cent top up on a suitably rapid charger in around 30 minutes. Overnight charging from flat to full using a typical 7.4kW wallbox charger should take just under 12 hours in the 73kWh model, and 15.5 hours in the 97kWh version.

Rather disappointingly, a heat pump is an option with the E-5008. A heat pump is a more energy efficient way of heating the interior in colder weather, helping to maintain your overall range and benefit efficiency. It’s a worthwhile option for those who have to tackle a long commute because you shouldn’t lose too much of your range in winter compared with warmer summer weather.

Tax 

The 5008 Hybrid falls into the 31 per cent Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax band, while the 5008 Plug-in Hybrid attracts an eight per cent BiK rate thanks to its EV range and CO2 emissions as low as 18g/km. Of course, company car drivers will be most interested in the pure-electric E-5008, which like all EVs, currently attracts a BiK rate of just two per cent. 

But because all but the most basic 5008 has a list price of over £40,000, it requires paying the expensive car supplement, sometimes referred to as the luxury car tax. That means you’ll need to pay an additional fee above the standard annual Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) from the second time the vehicle is taxed until it is six years old. 

Insurance

The Peugeot 5008 starts in insurance group 23 for the entry-level hybrid and goes up to 35 for the plug-in hybrid. Costs are likely to be lower than the Hyundai Santa Fe, which starts in group 33 and goes up to 36 for the plug-in hybrid. However, the Skoda Kodiaq should be more affordable to insure because it starts in group 18 for the entry-level mild-hybrid petrol, while the plug-in hybrid Kodiaq iV is in group 24.

Figures for the Long Range electric version haven’t been announced yet, but they shouldn’t differ all that much from the regular 73kWh version, which starts in group 33. 

Depreciation

According to our expert data, the latest Peugeot 5008 is predicted to maintain between 48 to 49 per cent of its resale value after three years or 36,000 miles, with the top-spec GT trim in plug-in hybrid form hanging on to the most value. Meanwhile, the electric Peugeot E-5008 is predicted to retain more of its value than its hybrid or plug-in hybrid siblings, between 53-55 per cent. 

For comparison, the Skoda Kodiaq should retain between 41 to 50 per cent of its value over the same period.

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Until now, the Peugeot 5008 has always been, in effect, a stretched, seven-seat version of the Peugeot 3008. However the two cars have diverged slightly, with the 3008 adopting a sloped, coupe-esque roofline, while the 5008 has stuck with a boxier shape to provide maximum cabin space. 

What is the Peugeot 5008 like inside?

The 5008 might be a family SUV, but the interior is all about the driver. It features the latest evolution of Peugeot’s often divisive i-Cockpit cabin design, with a heavily curved 21-inch panoramic screen. There’s also a separate display of shortcut buttons that’s angled towards the driver, and a smattering of other switches on the spine connecting the dashboard and centre console. As a result, all the controls fall easily to hand. Meanwhile, the swathes of grey fabric, and large pools of ambient lighting across the dashboard, make the cabin feel quite special and cosy. 

The driving position is a little unconventional and requires the driver to look over a small, slightly squared-off steering wheel in order to read the instrument display. This can make for an awkward and uncomfortable driving position, but this latest evolution of the i-Cockpit feels far more natural. We recommend taking the 5008 for a test drive to make sure you can get along with it before signing on the dotted line. 

What is the interior quality like? 

On the whole, interior quality of the 5008 is very good. The cabin feels well put together, the top section of the dashboard is covered in squidgy material, and the armrests are nicely padded for your elbows. But it’s not hard to find cheaper-feeling black plastics, and the textured fabric material across the dashboard and other surfaces is just a very thin layer used to cover up more, hard plastics. 

Sat-nav, stereo and infotainment 

The floating 21-inch screen is incredibly clear, but the built-in infotainment system isn’t the snappiest we’ve ever tested, nor is it as intuitive as the latest software from Renault or Hyundai. Thankfully, it’s easy to bypass using the wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with these systems filling the half of the display used for media and navigation nicely. 

Meanwhile the ‘i-Toggles’ panel below offers a handy bank of customisable shortcut buttons for the various menus, but you still have to use the touchscreen to adjust the cabin temperature or driver safety systems.

As you’d expect for such a large SUV, the Peugeot 5008 feels very spacious inside, and every model is fitted with seven seats as standard. However, Peugeot’s UK boss has confirmed to Auto Express that the brand will offer a five-seat layout for buyers who know they’ll never need to use the third-row seats. 

If you’re interested in the 5008 for its seven-seat capability, accessing the rearmost seats is relatively easy, as the middle row seats slide and tip forward, all of which is done by pulling a single handle. 

For anyone who’s got young children, the 5008 features two sets of ISOFIX child seat mounting points, both located on the middle bench. The Skoda Kodiaq offers slightly more flexibility, as its front passenger seat has another ISOFIX point. The Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento come with four sets in total – handy for anyone with new-born quadruplets.

Dimensions and size

The Mk3 Peugeot 5008 measures 4,791mm from nose to tail, which is 150mm longer than its predecessor. The wheelbase has been stretched by 60mm too. For context, that means this 5008 is slightly larger than the latest Skoda Kodiaq, but not quite as big as the Hyundai Santa Fe or Kia Sorento. 

How practical is the Peugeot 5008?  

Seats & space in the front

The 5008’s cockpit is very driver-focused, with its curved screen and spine-like design feature that connects the centre console and dashboard. This provides a sort of cocooning environment for the driver, while the front passenger can stretch out and enjoy all the space on offer. The centre console features two large storage bins and two cup holders, while just below the dashboard is a wireless charging pad that keeps your phone mostly out of sight.

Seats & space in the back

The previous 5008 had three individual seats on the middle bench (each with its own ISOFIX mounting point), but Peugeot found owners weren’t using the middle one all that often. So this time around the two outer seats are larger to provide more comfort for adults, and as a result the middle seat is slightly narrower. 

Either way, there should be no complaints from passengers in the back, as both headroom and legroom are very generous, there’s space under the front seats for people’s feet, and only a very small hump in the floor. It does feel like the back seats are mounted higher than those up front, a bit like stadium seating, but that’s not such a bad thing.

You can stick adults in the third row if you have to, and the middle bench can slide forward by up to 15cm to provide some extra legroom, but some people will find their knees pressing up against the bench in front. What’s more, the only amenities are two small cup holders. 

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Boot space

Unlike some other SUVs, no matter which version you go for, the Peugeot 5008 offers the same amount of boot space. There are 348 litres available with all seven seats in place – nearly as much as you get in a Volkswagen Golf – including the surprisingly large underfloor storage area, which runs underneath the third row. The rearmost seats fold down completely flat, and doing so opens up 916 litres of space, and with just the front two seats in place, there’s a huge 2,232 litres on offer. 

Towing

The 5008 Plug-in Hybrid can tow up to 1,300kg, which is the highest towing capacity in the range. Below that are the 73 and 97kWh E-5008 models that can both tow up to 1,000kg, while the entry-level 5008 Hybrid can only tow up to 750kg.

The third-generation Peugeot 5008 hasn’t received a crash safety rating from industry expert Euro NCAP yet, and neither has its sister car, the Peugeot 3008. 

Every 5008 features driver attention alert, lane keep assist, traffic and speed sign recognition, an advanced emergency braking system, a reversing camera and rear parking sensors. Higher-spec models benefit from adaptive cruise control with stop and go functionality, front parking sensors and adaptive Pixel LED headlights.

More driver assistance tech is available as optional extras, including long-range blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and a 360-degree camera system. Peugeot’s ‘Highway Assist 2.0’ system is only available with GT trim, and combines adaptive cruise control, lane

Warranty

The Peugeot 5008 comes with a three-year/60,000-mile warranty as standard, which is the same amount of coverage you get with a Skoda Kodiaq, but doesn’t match the five or seven-year warranties offered by Hyundai and Kia, respectively. 

However the Peugeot Allure Care programme gives E-5008 drivers the opportunity to extend the cover for the battery and electric drive system up to a maximum of eight years/100,000 miles (whichever comes first). All they need to do is make sure scheduled maintenance is carried out within the Peugeot-approved network.

Servicing

Peugeot says the 5008 Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid need to be serviced once a year or every 16,000 miles (whichever comes first). Meanwhile the E-5008 needs to be looked at for the first time after one year or 8,000 miles, then scheduled maintenance is only required once every two years or 16,000 miles (again, whichever comes first).

Peugeot offers three levels of service plans, starting with three years or 30,000 miles, four years or 40,000 miles, or five years or 50,000 miles. Pricing starts from around £19 per month for the E-5008 and Hybrid 136 e-DSC6 versions, or £22.50 per month for the plug-in hybrid.

Peugeot 5008 alternatives 

The Peugeot 5008 is one of several large SUVs available with seven seats on the market, with our favourite in this particular class being the Skoda Kodiaq – the latest iteration was recently named the Auto Express Large SUV of the Year for 2024. Other rivals include the boldly styled Hyundai Santa Fe, the Kia Sorento and the Nissan X-Trail. While there aren’t many seven-seat EVs, the E-5008 does pose a threat to electric SUVs and family cars such as the Skoda Enyaq and Renault Scenic.