Peugeot 5008 vs Holden Acadia
What's the difference?

Peugeot 5008

$55,990 - $67,990

2026 price

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Holden Acadia

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2020 price

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Summary

2026 Peugeot 5008

2020 Holden Acadia

By Emily Agar

By Laura Berry

Safety Rating

Engine Type

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V6, 3.6L

Fuel Type

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Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

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8.9L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Premium interior finish
Well-equipped with premium features
Efficient hybrid powertrain

Truck-like looks
Advanced safety tech
Good value

Dislikes

Modest power outputs
Limited third-row space
Expensive to get into

2000kg braked towing capacity
Engine needs to rev hard to make grunt
Wireless charging not standard on LT

2026 Peugeot 5008 Summary

The new-gen Peugeot 5008 brings a streamlined line-up and a fresh hybrid powertrain, promising improved efficiency for this seven-seat mid-size SUV.

We’re family testing the flagship GT Premium Hybrid to see whether the updated model delivers enough substance to match its premium positioning - especially in a segment where value-packed rivals like the Chery Tiggo 8, Mitsubishi Outlander and Nissan X-Trail are hard to ignore.

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2020 Holden Acadia Summary

If the Acadia had an accent it would be a southern drawl because this big seven-seat SUV is built in Tennessee, USA, and wears a GMC badge when it’s at home.

In Australia of course it wears a Holden one and comes straight from the factory in right-hand drive. So how does it suit Aussie conditions? Does it even know the importance of a sausage on a piece of bread bought outside a hardware store on a Saturday?

All this and more was learnt when the entry grade LT front-wheel drive came to live with my family.

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2026 Peugeot 5008 2020 Holden Acadia

Verdict

Despite its new mild-hybrid powertrain and generous list of premium features, the Peugeot 5008 GT Premium Hybrid doesn’t always hit the mark. It’s not a bad car. In fact, it’s comfortable, stylish, and well-equipped. But it sits in a highly competitive segment where some rivals offer more space, more power, or better value.

It’s not the most versatile seven-seater on the market, but it will suit families who only occasionally need that third row. And that’s the theme here. The 5008 is sufficient. It does most things well enough, but in a class full of standout options, it doesn’t quite push through to the front.

Verdict

The Holden Acadia is a proper seven-seater SUV in that it will fit adults in the third row without turning your friends into enemies. It’s also practical and well fitted out with storage places and utilities such as USB ports.

I was particularly impressed with the advanced safety equipment on-board even at this entry LT level. Yes, it’s a V6 petrol and it’s not the most fuel-efficient SUV, but our time with it showed that with cylinder deactivation and the stop-start system it might not be as thirsty as you’d think.

Peugeot 5008 vs Holden Acadia What's the difference?

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Peugeot 5008 vs Holden Acadia
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