Peugeot 5008 review
The 5008 is stylish, practical and good to drive. It's one of the best seven-seat SUVs you can buy
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Expected annual mileage 5000 Term months 60 Deposit months 12 Monthly payment £520.23 Initial payment £6,242.76
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Lawrence Cheung
Updated: 6 March 2025
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The story of the Peugeot 5008 is rather like that of the ugly duckling. Once upon a time, the popularity of this family-friendly seven-seater was undermined by awkward looks, but then it morphed into something more desirable – in this case, from an MPV to an SUV.
Now in its third generation, the 5008 is arguably more striking than ever, but it's not just its appearance that’s changed. The conventional petrol and diesel engines it was previously sold with have now been binned in favour of two hybrid options and an electric version that you can read about in our separate Peugeot e-5008 review.
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Peugeot 5008
Expected annual mileage 5000 Term months 60 Deposit months 12 Monthly payment £520.23 Initial payment £6,242.76
Step-by-step
Leasing works a bit like a long-term rental. You drive it, but you don’t own it.
- Choose your car, pick your terms and apply for lease credit online
- Pay monthly rental payments for your chosen term length
- Drive it, enjoy it, then give it back at the end
What you get
When you lease with Autotrader you get all of this:
- Full manufacturer’s warranty
- Road tax and roadside assistance included
- Free returns within 30 days*
Excess mileage charges and return conditions apply. Subject to availability and credit status. 18+ T&Cs apply.
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£6,488 total upfront (£6,243 initial rental plus £245 processing fee) | 5000 miles | 60 months
- Lower total monthly cost than PCP/HP
- No balloon payments
- Road tax included
While the e-5008 has few direct rivals, there are a lot of alternatives if you’re considering one of the hybrid 5008s. They include two models that are closely related to each other – the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento – plus the Skoda Kodiaq.
In this review, then, we’ll look at how the Peugeot 5008 compares with those cars in all the key areas – everything from comfort and quality to practicality and costs – to see if it's now the best seven-seater you can buy.
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What’s new?
- September 2024 - Improved plug-in hybrid version announced, providing an electric-only range of up to 52-miles
- July 2024 - New 5008 announced with stylish new interior and mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines
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Verdict
While the Peugeot 5008 has more rivals than the fully electric e-5008, it’s ultimately a better car, offering the same seven-seat practicality along with a more comfortable ride. If you do buy one, we recommend entry-level Allure trim and the mild-hybrid engine.
Pros
- Quiet and comfortable
- Feels upmarket inside
- A genuine seven-seater
Cons
- Complex infotainment system
- Some rivals are even roomier
- Gearbox can frustrate
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Performance & drive
What it's like to drive, and how quiet it is
Strengths
- Comfortable ride
- Hushed cruising manners
Weaknesses
- Not agile, even for a seven-seater
- Gearbox can be frustrating
Leaving aside the electric Peugeot e-5008, there are two Peugeot 5008 models: a mild hybrid and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV).
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The mild hybrid combines a turbocharged 1.2-litre petrol engine with an electric motor for a total of 134bhp. Meanwhile, the PHEV has a larger petrol engine (1.6 litres), a higher total output (192bhp) and can travel up to 48 miles on electric power (at least officially) instead of only for short bursts.
We’ve tested the mild hybrid, and while it's not all that fast (we managed 0-60mph in 10.1 seconds compared with 7.6 seconds in an equivalent Nissan X-Trail and 9.5 in a Skoda Kodiaq), it still has enough oomph for everyday driving.
The only thing that tends to let it down is its six-speed automatic gearbox, which is sometimes slow to react when you ask for a burst of power, and is too keen to sit in high gears in Normal or Eco mode.
The mild hybrid 5008's ride quality is noticeably more forgiving than the e-5008 electric SUV and more controlled than the softer X-Trail. However, it's not perfect. Where a Kodiaq does a great job of taking the sting out of scars in the road or potholes, the 5008 is more abrupt in its movements. It certainly feels as if it's been set up for France's smooth autoroutes rather than our cratered B roads.
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Another area in which the mild-hybrid 5008 has the edge over the e-5008 is brake feel, with more consistent responses that make it easier to slow or stop smoothly.
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In terms of handling, it leans more through corners than a Skoda Kodiaq and the light steering is optimised for ease of turning rather than feedback, but it's still secure enough for the kind of driving you're likely to do in a seven-seater.
In addition, the 5008 is better at shutting out road noise than a Kodiaq or Kia Sorento, and the 1.2-litre petrol engine stays quiet unless you accelerate hard. As a result, it's a relaxing car to travel long distances in.
“I was surprised just how big a difference there was between the hybrid and electric models, particularly in terms of ride comfort.” – Steve Huntingford, Editor
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Interior
The interior layout, fit and finish
Strengths
- Good driving position
- High-quality feel
Weaknesses
- Complex infotainment system
- Not many physical controls
Like all modern Peugeot car models, the 5008 has a high-set digital driver's display, which you look over the steering wheel to see (rather than through it, as you do in most cars). While in the Peugeot 208 and Peugeot 308 the arrangement can force shorter drivers to set the wheel uncomfortably low, in the 5008 it works pretty well no matter what height you are.
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That's thanks to the supportive front seats being positioned higher in the 5008 – something that also gives the driver a good view forwards. Better still, over-the-shoulder visibility is excellent because of the tall rear windows and large cut-outs in the rear pillars.
All versions of the 5008 come with rear parking sensors and a reversing camera to help with manoeuvring. A 360-degree bird’s eye view camera is available as an option with range-topping GT trim.
No matter which trim you choose, the driver's display flows directly into an infotainment touchscreen, which can be operated without taking your eyes far from the road thanks to its position at the top of the dashboard. It’s easy to reach from the driver’s seat and the graphics are crisp.
On the minus side, the various menus and sub-menus are rather convoluted. Plus, you don't get separate buttons or dials for adjusting the climate control settings – it's all done using the touchscreen.
The temperature controls are usually positioned either side of the home screen, but unhelpfully they disappear if you use the standard Android Auto or Apple CarPlay phone-mirroring (which you can do wirelessly).
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To compensate, the 5008 has a separate touch panel lower down on the dashboard, where you can set up 10 shortcuts for the functions you use most often, with icons that are large enough to be easy to hit when you're driving. They work well for media and navigation apps, but when it comes to climate, we'd still prefer physical controls like you get on the Skoda Kodiaq.
Quality throughout the interior is a match for the slightly more expensive Hyundai Santa Fe. Soft-touch plastics are widespread, plus parts of the dashboard and doors are trimmed in pleasant fabric. Top-spec GT models get dramatic ambient interior lighting to further add to their upmarket feel.
“I’ve always liked the small steering wheels in Peugeots but on some models I couldn’t see the dials. The 5008’s higher-set instruments fix that issue and make it the best of both worlds.” – Dan Jones, Senior Reviewer
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Passenger & boot space
How it copes with people and clutter
Strengths
- Seven usable seats
- Big, practical boot
Weaknesses
- Hyundai Santa Fe is even roomier in the back
- Only two seats have Isofix points
There’s plenty of space for the driver and passenger in the front of the Peugeot 5008, along with some sizeable cubbies for their stuff. However, while the cubby under the centre armrest is easy to get to from both sides of the car, the separate lidded storage area further forward on the centre console is positioned in such a way that it’s much more easily accessed by the front passenger than the driver.
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In the second row, and the big difference between this latest 5008 and the previous version is that the three seats are no longer all the same size: the outer two are bigger than the one between them. That makes life more comfortable for two rear passengers but less comfortable for a third. If you specify the optional panoramic glass sunroof, six-footers are likely to find head room a little tight no matter which second-row seat they end up in.
Gaining access to the third row is simple enough – pulling levers on top of the second-row seats causes them to tilt and slide forwards, leaving a good-sized gap to climb through. And although there’s hardly any leg room in the third row when the seats in front are all the way back, if the person ahead is prepared to slide forward a bit, it’s possible to sit three adults behind one another.
There’s loads more space than you’ll find in the seven-seat Nissan X-Trail and a touch more wiggle room than you'll find in a Skoda Kodiaq.
There’s also more head room than you get a Land Rover Discovery Sport or Mercedes GLB but six-footers will still be happier in the back of a Hyundai Santa Fe or Kia Sorento. Plus, it’s worth noting that there are no Isofix child seat mounts in the 5008's third row – only the outer two second-row seats have the fittings.
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More positively, all versions of the 5008 have seven seats, whereas the Skoda Kodiaq makes do with five if you go for the PHEV version.
With all seven seats in place, the 5008's boot offers 348 litres of storage – which is similar to the capacity of the Santa Fe – but its boot space isn’t all in one open load bay. Instead, some of it is in an underfloor area that’s big enough to accommodate the parcel shelf and the charging cables of the PHEV. We managed to fit 10 carry-on suitcases under the 5008's tonneau cover compared with 9 in the Kodiaq.
Folding the rearmost seats down is easily done from the boot via some pulleys on the seatback so you don’t miss the fact that there’s no option to fold them electrically. In five-seat mode, a colossal 916 litres of storage is on offer, while the second-row seats can also be folded pretty much flat, effectively turning the 5008 into a small van.
“I was grateful for the cut-outs in the rooflining, which boost head room in the third row, although I still wouldn’t want to spend hours sitting back there.” – Darren Moss, Deputy Editor
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Buying & owning
Everyday costs, plus how reliable and safe it is
Strengths
- Well priced
- Long list of standard equipment
Weaknesses
- Rivals have longer warranties
- Four-star safety rating
In the mild-hybrid form we’ve tried, the Peugeot 5008 is priced in line with seven-seat petrol versions of the Skoda Kodiaq and undercuts the (admittedly larger) Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento.
On our test route, which mimics driving in town, on country roads and on motorways, the mild hybrid managed 44.7mpg, so it should keep your fuel bills reasonable. However, the 5008 isn’t expected to hold its value against depreciation as well as any of the rivals we've mentioned.
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Likewise, the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 5008 is cheaper than an equivalent Santa Fe or Sorento (the PHEV version of the Kodiaq is more competitively priced but has only five seats). It's also the version to go for if you're a company car driver wanting the lowest BIK tax rate – although the all-electric Peugeot e-5008 will be cheaper still tax-wise.
We reckon entry-level Allure trim is all you need. It comes with 19in alloy wheels, keyless entry and start, cruise control, built-in sat-nav, a wireless phone-charger and tri-zone climate control.
The other option is GT trim, which brings larger (20in) wheels, Alcantara upholstery, a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, adaptive matrix LED headlights, a powered tailgate and adaptive cruise control.
The 5008 was given a slightly disappointing four-star safety rating after it was tested by Euro NCAP experts. Most rivals hold the full five stars.
No matter which trim you go for, standard safety kit includes lane-keeping assist, traffic-sign recognition and an automatic emergency braking (AEB) system that can detect pedestrians and cyclists even at night.
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Peugeot finished in the bottom half of the 2024 What Car? Reliability Survey table (19th out of 31 manufacturers). Meanwhile, its three-year, 60,000-mile warranty falls well short of the five-year, unlimited-mileage package offered by Hyundai and Kia’s seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty.
The latest 5008 was too new to appear in our reliability survey but the previous-generation car was towards the bottom of the nine models in the seven-seater class.
“Even though the main warranty is nothing special, I do find it reassuring that Peugeot covers the hybrid battery for eight years.” – Claire Evans, Consumer Editor
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Peugeot 5008 owner reviews
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David
Peugeot 5008 1.2 hybrid SUV
Likes: Value, Reliability, Servicing, Running costs
Dec 6, 2025 3:53 PM
Peugeot, 5008 Brilliant car.plenty of boot space for my mobility scooter, Reliable, Economical & very comfortable
ARJAN SINGH
Peugeot 5008 1.2 hybrid SUV
Likes: Value, Reliability, Servicing, Running costs
Dec 6, 2025 3:22 PM
Everything is amazing specially new lion badges ! But little problem if you notice the shadow of dashboard on the front windscreen impact the visibility! That's the really SAFTEY concern ! Rest of all amazing
Anonymous
Peugeot 5008 1.2 hybrid SUV
Dec 6, 2025 3:20 PM
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Peugeot 5008 specifications
RRP price range
£38,615 - £48,715
MPG range across all versions
53.3 - 122.8
Available fuel types (which is best for you? )
Petrol Hybrid, Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Available colours
Number of engines (see all)
2
Number of trims (see all)
6
Warranty
3 years / 60,000 miles
Company car tax at 20% (min/max)
£1,631 - £2,669
Company car tax at 40% (min/max)
£3,262 - £5,339
FAQs
Is the Peugeot 5008 available as a hybrid or electric car?
Yes – you have a choice of both. There's a mild hybrid petrol, a petrol plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and a fully electric version (the Peugeot e-5008).
How big is the Peugeot 5008 7-seater luggage capacity?
With the third-row seats in place, the 5008 offers 348-litres of boot space. With the rearmost seats down, that increases to a whopping 916 litres.
Is the Peugeot 5008 a 5 or 7-seater?
All versions of the 5008 have seven seats. That includes the plug-in hybrid, as well as the electric SUV version, the Peugeot e-5008.
Which Peugeot is bigger – the 3008 or the 5008?
While they’re closely related under the skin, the 5008 is the bigger car. It’s 4791mm long, whereas the Peugeot 3008 measures 4542mm from nose to tail. That said, both are 1895mm wide (not including the door mirrors).
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Leasing works a bit like a long-term rental. You drive it, but you don’t own it.
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- Drive it, enjoy it, then give it back at the end
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