Item: Used Peugeot 5008 2017-present
Rating: 5
Author: What Car? Team

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Peugeot has its strongest model line-up for some years, with some of its cars now rated by our testers as being among the very best available.

Highlights focus around the firm’s newest SUVs, the 3008 and 5008. The 5008 was named Large SUV of the Year at the 2018 What Car? Awards, thanks to its appealing blend of space, interior quality and low running costs.

That bodes well for future launches, too, because many of the learnings from these cars will be passed on as new versions of existing cars are launched – something that could take many years, because the Peugeot range is so big, ranging from an entry-level supermini with the 108 to an executive saloon with the 508, up into the SUV range and also vans.

Buyers should evaluate some of the lower-rated cars in the range more carefully, though. Some are now quite old, and are subsequently left behind in terms of quality when compared with the opposition, making them below-average buys, in our estimation.

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5008

The 5008 is stylish, practical and good to drive – it's one of the best seven-seat SUVs you can buy

Used Peugeot 5008 2017-present

The most economical 5008 on paper is the later 1.5 BlueHDi GT Line Premium, which has a claimed official average fuel consumption of 70.6mpg under the older NEDC tests and CO2 emissions of just 106g/km. The 1.6 100 diesel claims 68.9mpg, while the 1.6 120 diesel has an average 67.3mpg. The top-performing petrol is the 1.2 130 with a claimed 55.4mpg.

Later figures tested under the more realistic WLTP tests recorded 48mpg for the 1.2 petrol, 60.8mpg for the 1.5 diesel, 43.3mpg for the 1.6 petrol and 51.1mpg for the 2.0 diesel.&nbsp;

Annual road tax for all cars registered after April 2017 will be at the standard flat rate, currently £155 a year, while those registered before will pay slightly less. Insurance costs are reasonable, too, with groups ranging from 11 to 21 for the faster 2.0 diesels.

Peugeot has a number of different servicing plans that offer flexibility in payments and length of contract, and servicing costs on the whole are lower than many of its rivals.

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The 5008 is stylish, practical and good to drive – it's one of the best seven-seat SUVs you can buy

The 5008 will set you back between £18,000 and £20,000 for an early car. Spend between £20,000 and £22,000 on a good 2018 model, or £22,000 to £25,000 for a 2019 or 2020 car. Up the ante to between £26,000 and £28,000 for your choice of barely used cars from Peugeot dealers, with nominal mileages.

The smooth and punchy nature of the 1.2 petrol engine would get our vote, because it combines decent fuel economy and performance, as well as a good dollop of refinement. We’d try to seek out a car in Allure trim, since it features most things you'd need on Active trim plus niceties you'd really want.

Our favourite Peugeot 5008 1.2 Puretech 130 Allure

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<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Plenty of space for all passengers</li> <li>Large boot with lots of clever storage solutions</li> <li>Good fuel economy and running costs</li> <li>All-round comfort</li> <li>High-quality interior finish</li></ul>

We define a large SUV as anything longer than 4.5 metres. These cars aren’t usually particularly cheap to buy or lease, so in return we expect a roomy cabin, a lengthy list of standard equipment and excellent cruising refinement. A few models in this class are two-wheel drive, but the vast majority have four-wheel drive for at least a modicum of off-road ability.

The Mazda CX-5 is firmly road-focused, but its 2.0-litre petrol engine is a strong, refined performer, making it looks good value for less than&nbsp;£25k. If you can stretch the budget a fair bit, the Audi Q5 provides a combination of comfort, driving prowess, quality and space that's hard to beat. Unlike some rivals, it can't be had with seven seats, though.

A more affordable, yet well-equipped alternative is the Peugeot 5008. It’s more than capable of coping with family life&nbsp;– and all versions have seven seats as standard.&nbsp;

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The 5008 interior is full of nice soft-touch materials, but check that these haven’t been stained by grubby little fingers. Check the operation of all the seats, especially the flip-up ones in the boot, and that the second-row seats recline and slide as they should. Look at the electrical equipment, too. It’s a large car and will have been used in tight city-centre car parks, so look out for dents and scuffs to the front wings and rear boot. Also check the alloy wheels for kerb damage.

Reported problems with this model have been remarkably few. It’s worth checking all the non-engine electricals, though, because this is the area where a number of faults have been recorded on similar Peugeots.

The 5008 didn't feature in our most recent What Car? reliability survey, but Peugeot as a brand fared poorly, finishing in 25th place out of 31&nbsp;manufacturers.

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It's true that the first <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/peugeot/5008/mpv/used-review/n775">Peugeot 5008</a> was a rather conservative-looking <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/category/mpv">MPV,</a> but this stylish, hard-edged and eye-catching second-generation version, launched in 2017, is most definitely an on-trend <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/category/large-suv">SUV</a>.

With a raised-up driving position and its rugged good looks, it might come as a surprise to learn that it can house seven people, making it very useful for anyone with an expanding family, and in part explaining the extra length over the similar-looking but five-seat&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/peugeot/3008/estate/used-review/n842">Peugeot 3008</a>.

It's been a huge success, this 5008, and no wonder. It stands out next to its rivals, being unusually stylish for a car in this class and almost certainly among the most practical. As mentioned, seven seats are standard, with those in the middle row individually sliding and reclining and the third row more usable than that in just about any rival of comparable price. The boot is bigger than most, too.

Of course, it&nbsp;needs more than just good looks and practicality to succeed, and the 5008 makes a good stab of delivering all the essentials.

There’s a good range of engines, for one. Petrols can be had with a 128bhp 1.2-litre engine or a 163bhp 1.6-litre unit, while diesels are served by a 1.6-litre engine in 99bhp or 118bhp or a 2.0-litre version with 148bhp or 178bhp. Later versions added a 128bhp 1.5-litre diesel, with commendable performance and fuel economy. The 5008 is strictly front-wheel drive, but you can have an automatic gearbox as an option.

Trim levels kick off with Active, which comes with electric windows, dual-zone climate control, rear parking sensors, auto lights and wipers and much more, while next-step-up Allure throws in sat-nav, a rear-view camera, 18in alloy wheels and privacy glass. Top-spec GT and GT Premium trims gets larger wheels, sporty interior trimmings and a panoramic glass sunroof, although it should be noted that this does restrict the rear head room a little.

On the road, all engines push the 5008 at a good lick – even the 1.2 petrol, which turns out to be surprisingly smooth and eager to rev and easily up to the job of hauling a fully loaded car around. The 1.6 petrol adds more pep, but at the expense of fuel economy. The 1.6 and 2.0 diesels get along well, too, with plenty of low-down grunt, with the 178bhp version especially lively.

Around corners, the 5008 does pretty well, too, with quick steering, plenty of grip and safe and predictable handling – albeit with a bit more body lean than one or two of its rivals. The car rides well, too, on suspension that is quite softly set up; only on the larger 19in wheels of some top-spec versions does the 5008 start to notice potholes and road irregularities a little too keenly.

Moreover, the 5008 is a very refined car and is at its best on motorways, where wind and road noise are well contained, with engine noise generally low. The car works well with an automatic gearbox, too, adding an extra air of suaveness to proceedings.

Inside is an impressive and solidly built interior with an excellent driving position and good visibility. The materials are especially impressive, with soft-touch materials used where you see and interact with the most, with chrome highlights and stylish cloth inserts adding a touch of flair. The 5008 follows the Peugeot design philosophy of mounting its instruments high up on the dashboard, above the eye line of the very small steering wheel. It works well here, as does the layout of the major and minor controls, although temperature has to be adjusted on the touchscreen and is an occasional nuisance.

There’s more good news in terms of space and the 5008's seating flexibility. Rear passengers will be happy to sit for quite long journeys with three abreast and in the third row are two flip-up seats that are suitable for children or smaller adults for short journeys. The boot is huge with all seats folded and still very large with the second-row seats up. There’s a small space left even with the third-row seats up.

The 5008 was mildly facelifted and refreshed in 2020.&nbsp;Outside, there were new LED headlights and taillights, a redesigned ‘frameless’ front grille and the 5008 model name moved to just above the grille.&nbsp;Inside, the centrally mounted infotainment touchscreen grew&nbsp;in size from 8.0in to 10.0in (on Allure trim upwards).&nbsp;AppleCarPlayand Android Auto smartphone mirroring were made&nbsp;standard across the range. The 12.3in ‘iCockpit’ digital dashboard was upgraded to be clearer and easier to read than before, and its new graphics are crisper and more legible at a glance.&nbsp;

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