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Peugeot 5008 MPV (2010 - )

What's Good

New Grand Scenic/Grand Picasso sized people-carrier available in five and seven seat versions. 4,530mm long and 1,640mm high. “Flat-folding” rear seat arrangement enables all the rear passenger seats to be folded away into the floor maximising the load area. Raised driving position gives excellent visibility, combined with ergonomically positioned controls. Large front windscreen (1.70m²) and the large panoramic glass roof (1.69m²), giving a bright interior with a panoramic view of the outside. Adding the side windows, the rear quarter panel windows and the rear windscreen, the glazed surface area totals 5.77m².

Front elbow width of 1476mm, 1520mm across the three individual seats in the second row and 1341mm in the third row. All three seats in the second row are identical and can be reclined and moved forwards and backwards over a distance of 130mm. They can also be folded individually into the passenger compartment floor to form a flat surface perfectly aligned with the rear loading sill. The front passenger seat can also be folded flat into a shelf configuration to load long objects as far as the fascia panel. The effective load length with all seats folded away and the front passenger seat folded flat is 2.76m. ‘Cinema’ positioning of the second row outer seats also allows easy access to the occupants of the third row seats. In one easy movement, the seat cushion lifts and the seat back moves forward, freeing up the maximum space for those wishing to get into the car. In the third row the two full size seats also fold individually into the rear floor.

The load area of the 5008 offers 758 litres to 823 litres under the parcel shelf with the third row seats folded away. This capacity increases to 1247 litres when the rear parcel shelf is removed and the vehicle is loaded to the roof and to 2506 litres with the second row seats folded away as well, making it one of the largest in the sector. Range of storage spaces on both sides of the passenger compartment. At the front, particularly large door pockets supplement the space provided by the glove box, the storage area under the steering wheel, and the ‘cooled’ centre console with a capacity of 10.5 litres. Rear second row passengers can benefit from storage areas in the floor as well as the rear door pockets. Other storage spaces for sundry items are also available throughout the passenger compartment for the use of the driver and passengers, including those in the third row. 60 litres of storage space is available in the five seat version under the rear load area carpet.

To make long journeys more enjoyable, the 5008 offers second row passengers a multimedia system that consists of two 7’’ colour screens located in the back of the front seat head restraints; a connection console enables the connection of different types of mobile audio/video equipment and two Bluetooth wireless headsets. It is also possible to connect two different video sources simultaneously, making each screen independent in terms of the image being shown.

The 5008 offers Head-Up Display - providing essential driving information (speed, cruise control/speed limiter and distance alert) via a translucent panel that extends from the top of the instrument panel. The driver can view this information as though it was being projected on to the windscreen. This enhances primary safety and driving convenience.

Distance Alert is a radar located behind the lower front bumper panel measures the distance between the vehicle in front and then transmits this data as a measurement of time in seconds, to the head-up display. The system, which can be set to maintain a distance of between 0.9s and 2.5s (the time it would take to safely respond to the vehicle in front if it were to brake etc..), informs the driver if he is driving too close to the car in front. This complements the speed limiter and cruise control for safety.

Snow Motion allows the driver to move off and make effective progress on icy or snow-covered roads. It is activated automatically and is even more efficient when combined with snow tyres.

Head / Curtain Air Bag - covering all three rows of seats is available on seven seat versions. Operating with a single generator, it is activated at the same time as the side air bags to optimise the safety of all occupants.

Safety Equipment includes ESP, six air bags, automatic electric parking brake with ‘hill assist’ function, fasten seat belt warnings on all seats, tyre pressure monitoring system.

The front suspension is a McPherson arrangement with a drop link anti-roll bar, with a rear torsion beam specially developed from the Group’s ‘Platform Two’ vehicles, at the rear. Tyres with low rolling resistance have also been developed in 16’’ and 17’’ versions (18’’ tyres optional).

Optional front and rear parking assistance and a new system which measures an available parking space. This function, controlled by two sensors located on the sides of the bumpers, provides a visual indication on the multifunction display of the possibility of parking in the space and the suggested manoeuvre.

At launch the 5008 will be available with six power-train options:

1.6 litre VTi 120 bhp Euro 5 5-Speed Manual 38.6 mpg* 169 g/km

1.6 litre THP 156 bhp Euro 5 6-Speed Manual 39.7 mpg* 167 g/km

1.6 litre HDi FAP 110 bhp 6-Speed Manual 52.3 mpg* 143 g/km

1.6 litre HDi FAP 110 bhp 6-Spd EGS 54.3 mpg* 135 g/km

2.0 litre HDi FAP 150 bhp Euro 5 6-Speed Manual 48.7 mpg* 151 g/km

2.0 litre HDi FAP 163 bhp Euro 5 6-Speed Automatic 41.5 mpg* 178 g/km

* Official combined cycle figures, pending approval

The 5008 had its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show, September 2009, and went on sale in the UK at the beginning of 2010.

Range starts at £16,895 with three trim levels – Active, Sport and Exclusive – that all feature the characteristic Multiflex interior with seven seats, the second row of which folds flat and the third row can be hidden below the floor. This clever folding seat configuration makes it possible to hold up to 823 litres capacity in the boot space that can be extended to 2,506 when the seats are folded. ESP (Electronic Stability Programme), automatic electric parking brake with Hill Assist, Energy Saver tyres and air conditioning are all standard features on 5008.

5008 Sport models are equipped with 17” alloy wheels, the Aluminium pack (trim for front grille, front fog lights and chrome detailing), cruise control with speed limiter, lighting pack with removable torch, Storage pack (under seat and footwell storage), colour coded exterior and front fog lights.

The top-of-the-range 5008 Exclusive model features as standard the Cielo panoramic glass roof, 17” alloy wheels, the Visibility pack (automatic headlamps and wipers), Rear Vision pack (electric folding mirrors, electrochrome interior mirror), Head Up display, Distance Alert, rear parking aid, USB and Bluetooth handsfree equipment and climate control air conditioning.

Promoted as the vehicle that is ‘Enjoyed by families. Loved by drivers’ the manufacturer’s recommended on-the-road retail prices, are:


5008 VTi 120 Petrol Active £16,895 Sport £18,095 Exclusive £19,995
5008 THP 156 Petrol Sport £18,895 Exclusive £20,795
5008 HDi 110 6-speed Diesel Active £18,395 Sport £19,595 Exclusive £21,495
5008 HDi 110 EGC Diesel Active £18,895 Sport £20,095 Exclusive £21,995
5008 HDi 150 Diesel Sport £20,595 Exclusive £22,495
5008 HDi 163 Auto Diesel Sport £21,795 Exclusive £23,695

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Last updated 30-10-2009

What's Bad

Electric parking brake sometimes reluctant to respond.

Gearshift feels a bit rubbery.

What to Watch Out For

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