2018 Peugeot 5008 Reviews

There are a few surprises in store when you come across the Peugeot 5008. It's a seven-seat SUV and competes with other five-seat SUVs moonlighting as seven-seaters (you only use the back two seats when the need arises), like the Honda CR-V and Volkswagen's Tiguan Allspace. So how much space is there and what's it like to drive?

The GT-Line is the middle rung on the 5008 ladder, sitting above the Allure and below the GT in the seven-seat SUV line-up.

The GT trim sits atop the 5008 range, above the GT-Line and Allure trim levels.

The Allure is the entry point to the 5008 family, sitting below the GT-Line and GT in the seven-seat SUV line-up. It'll set you back a non-inconsiderable $42,990, but there's plenty of bang for those bucks.Expect 18-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, auto headlights and wipers, electric (and heated) door mirrors and keyless entry. Inside, you'll find those three rows of 'man-made leather' seats, dual-zone climate and automatic windows. Tech is covered by an 8.0-inch central touchscreen with navigation and DAB, along with wireless charging for your Android phone (iPhones require a special case).Nestled under the hood is a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine good for 121kW at 6000rpm and 240Nm at 1400rpm. It sends its power to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.

Peugeot isn't exactly top of mind in the Australian new car market, but the long-established French brand is mounting a product-led campaign to win greater awareness and sales.

Peugeot's 5008 is a longer version of the 3008, which launched in Europe in early 2016. It’s 190mm longer, in fact, but the net yield in interior space far outweighs that seemingly minor increase.