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Peugeot 5008 seven-seater

Mar 072011

Bouncing onto the scene in 2010, the Peugeot 5008 has wowed the car industry with a fun-looking, ultra practical seven-seater that doesn’t break the bank. The innovative design, high quality and versatile package is a great alternative to the Ford S-Max, which many believe is the number one seven-seater available.

There are three trim levels for the new Peugeot 5008; Active, Sport and Exclusive, all of which have automatic electric parking brake with hill assist, energy saver tyres, ESP (electronic stability programme) and air conditioning as standard. The different trim levels allow Peugeot to have a certain flexibility in how the car is marketed, from luxury leather seats to chrome accents and clever electronic gizmos.

The practicality of the seating arrangement is one of the main reasons Peugeot is stealing Ford’s customers. The rear seats can fold directly into the floor, which maximises the boot space and creates a flat floor to give it an almost van-like carrying capacity. The generous boot is enough for most applications, at 823 litres, but that figure blossoms to a frankly unbelievable 2,506 litres of space when all of the seats are folded neatly away.

Peugeot 5008 - Great 7 Seater MPV

The Peugeot 5008 is not just a practical car for families; the Sport trim adds a sense of fun and frivolity to the page. Chunky 17” alloy wheels, chrome detailing on the grille, front fog lights and cruise control complete with speed-limiter are available.

For a more upmarket trim level, opt for the Exclusive trim. This is the top-of-the-range model and it comes with more electronic gadgets than you can shake a stick at. Head-up display allows the driver to keep their eyes on the road while their speed, revs and fuel consumption is displayed on the inside of the windscreen – just like in a fighter jet.

Bluetooth hands-free connection, USB port and MP3 player are available. Climate control and air conditioning helps keep passengers cool and to help the driver, there is a rear parking aid and a distance alert tone when reversing. Electrically folding mirrors and a Cielo panoramic glass roof add yet more funky styling cues.

The 5008 is a perfect family car. It handles like a car: the driving position is high up but not van-like high, and the cracking engines make it a real driver’s car, too. Whether you opt for the 1.6-litre 156bhp THP petrol engine or the 1.6-litre Hdi diesel, it’s difficult to fault Peugeot’s latest engines. The choice engine would be the 2.0-litre Hdi diesel with its torque 251lb-ft of raw power – enough to take seven passengers and their luggage up mountain sides without breaking into a sweat. Fuel economy is around 38-45mpg, which is pretty good considering the size of the 5008.

Passengers in the rear are pampered with two seven-inch TV screens that can be used for games or DVD viewing. A decent stereo system is available too, so long drives should be painless. Overall, the 5008 is a great buy for anyone in the market for a seven-seater.

New 7-seater Peugeot 5008 stuns the British public

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Nov 242010

Peugeot’s first effort at a compact, chunky MPV hits the right spot in Scotland. The new Peugeot 5008 is a compact 7-seater people carrier, which not only looks great but is the company’s first attempt at an MPV. Renault has led the market for 20-plus years with its Espace model, but the 5008 shows that Peugeot can compete.

The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW) awarded the new 5008 as ‘Scottish MPV of the Year’, which is a great accolade and worthy of the spacious car. Although the 5008 was launched in 2009, it has since received a revamp and a new face, which ultimately give it a more pleasant look.

The engine line-up remains the same; the fairly gutless 1.6 diesel manages 53mpg but is very slow. A better choice is the 2.0HDi diesel, which is just as economical but its 0-60mph (10 seconds) time isn’t measured with a calendar.

Peugeot 5008 - 7 Seater Car MPV

Peugeot has really upped its game in the family-car market: its 407 is a suave beast; the new RCZ is a brave, sporty racer; the 308 is a chunky, fun city car; the 208 is a great supermini; and now the 5008, which is a perfect addition as a 7 seater.

The 5008 is a good choice for buyers who are looking for a large vehicle that can carry kids without hassle but that doesn’t break the bank. Servicing is recommended every 20,000 miles. It is good on fuel and as it is in insurance group 11, it really is an affordable MPV.

The Peugeot 5008 is a very safe car; it has passed the latest EuroNCAP protection test, receiving a maximum of five-stars in the progress. The 5008 is also a pleasant place to be inside. The cockpit is almost spaceship-like with its head-up display (HUD), meaning the driver doesn’t have to take his or her eyes off the road to see their speed. There are optional leather seats, high quality plastics and a easy to use dashboard. None of the controls are in any weird places – they are all close to hand and perfectly designed.

For those families who like to splurge on their vehicles, the top of the range 5008 Exclusive model comes with a Cielo panoramic glass roof. For those long journeys, cross-continental jaunts or simply a trip to the beach, having the sky visible through the roof is a very cool thing indeed. It also adds more light to the cabin, which makes it feel bigger inside than the regular roofed model.

For a large family car with seven seats that doesn’t look like a mini-bus, the Peugeot 5008 manages to hit all the right notes. A good, strong diesel engine (2.0HDi), a funky look and a plush interior make it top of the pile for MPVs. No doubt Citroen, Ford, Renault and VW are sending the design teams over to gain some tips.