Peugeot 5008 SUV in-depth review - Carbuyer

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The Peugeot 5008 is a seven-seater SUV that’s stylistically similar to Peugeot’s smaller five-seat 3008. It competes with SUVs like the Skoda Kodiaq and Land Rover Discovery Sport, as well as people-carriers such as the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, Vauxhall Zafira Tourer and Renault Grand Scenic. The 5008 may not be quite as good as the Peugeot 3008, but it’s greatly improved over the ungainly car it replaced and definitely deserves a place on your shopping list.
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[@PaulHawkins87]

Another design classic by Peugeot, as is the 3008. I have a 308 GTI, knocks the competition out the water with its 1.6 litre 270 bhp engine.

[@eliotsanz7360]

This one and the 3008 are the best looking SUV s in the world . And look at that interior is just gorgeous ☝️👍

[@georgedowns4034]

Now the facelift has made it much better 🤩

[@leonardkorn2347]

Most people just don't realize that the interiors of German premium cars (Audi, BMW, Mercy etc) are made by the French company Faurecia. And Faurecia is a Peugeot's subsidiary. Thus, those 'refined' German premium cars' interiors are actually built by the French... So why so much hate towards the French in the commentary section? Can't we just enjoy different cars without being such an annoying hater in the commentary section? I'm personally not a fan of 5008, but I can understand why many people love it and I don't go spilling hate in the commentary section. Grow up, kids.

[@allinonefib]

Leonard Korn Faurecia also makes interiors for Chinese/Asian cars www.faurecia.com/en/highlights/faurecia-board

[@leonardkorn2347]

adrian chandra I didn't realize that the Giulia is also equipped by Faurecia

[@haihohh7394]

Leonard Korn Faurecia is basically a global leader in car industry

[@leonardkorn2347]

Haiho HH Yes

[@haihohh7394]

Leonard Korn and they seem to have even more success nowadays

[@justinsamuels5516]

Another superb review. I have one since 2020, superb car. 1.5 diesel fast enough, 55 - 60 mpg (rural dwellers we are, it does 40 in town), comfy suspension even on 19 inch wheels, nice handling for a big car, stunning interior design and quality, small steering wheel works and feels lush in GT Line spec, great auto high beam and infotainment, Tom Tom sat nav very effective, big central storage under armrest means you do not need the small glovebox, auto gearbox superb, great ambient lighting at night and digital dash superb. Front seats look lovely, but are firm. Stunning car to look at, and so much more sexier than a Kodiaq. Suited us, as we are MPV users, shame MPVs are out of fashion now, and this is really an MPV dressed up to look like an SUV to adapt to public demand, that was perfect to replace our 2007 Grand Picasso. We did not want a 4wd off-roader - 'SUV's are a marketing success, not an engineering success. Recommend!

[@dimitarhristovskii]

This car is my best car since 2017 for sure

[@CPSLondon]

Cargo area is amazing.... hard work but well done James... demonstrated really well.

[@MayaFarshi]

I have this car. Its a great car. Mine is an Allure 1.6 diesel with 120 bhp and 300 Nm of torque.

[@ukendtukentsen5124]

Do you still got it? And have it been nice owning it or?

[@dannywilson2886]

The glovebox is especially small on the version you have there because it is fitted with the fragrance defuser which is housed in it. If you don’t have that fitted, the glovebox is very deep if a little thin. Cracking review as always.

[@sullysullivan1187]

Peugeot been killing it lately. Their style is on POINT.

[@raindropraindrop]

James is very busy this review... Gd work!

[@romaabrupt2391]

diligent work, thank you

[@TheLukanda]

This one made you run around its back! Hehehehehehe. Nice review as always mate!

[@StasComoestas]

GREAT REVIEW FOR AMAZING CAR ...LIKE IT VERY MUCH

[@JackJohnson-dh6ju]

@7:00 i really admire how hard he's trying haha, great job James

[@daveneethling278]

*James completely out of breath* "Alright, so it's a BIT of a faff..." This is why I love the British =)

[@loulout7463]

I am awaiting my 1.2 allure...lord I hope I have made the right choice!! The review was brilliant!!

[@tomheard7844]

Love our 3008

[@awesomealmighty9453]

5008 is a landmark achievement for Peugeot. The new definition of Peugeot automobile.

[@RSguideX]

Kettle crisps are the best

[@haihohh7394]

Great-looking car. As expected, there are many freaking anti-Peugeot trolls here in the commentary column. They love to talk shit about Peugeot although they have no idea that a French company Faurecia (a subsidiary of Peugeot) is the one who develops and makes the interiors for Benz, Audi, BMW etc. So, those excellent build quality of Benz, Audi, BMW are largely thanks to Peugeot's expertise!

[@JoseJose-yg1mf]

Those trolls own NO cars...that's why they are called trolls...

[@haihohh7394]

jose evangelista well I'm just annoyed by the number of VW fanboys slash anti-Peugeot trolls on Peugeot videos. You won't see any anti-VW sentiments from Peugeot fanboys in VW videos

[@gregw4303]

Haiho HH i had no idea, that makes sense now.

[@leem5894]

I've got a 16 bmw 2 series GT, want something with bit more space and tech that's also stylish, looking at 5008 GT or Kodiaq Sportline or even VRS if it's out soon, also like the S Max titanium X sport. What would you choose? I'd like an Xc90 if I could afford it!

[@stubones]

Very nice review. Peugeot are making some very decent practical cars these days with the 3008 and this.

[@zaidtareen3982]

Once again nice review James

[@klasseact6663]

I'm glad to see the largest packet of crisps have made it back to the review, thank you James

[@MICHGO1]

IN AMERICA WE DON'T EAT POTATO CHIPS IN THE CAR.

[@klasseact6663]

MICHGO1 LOL🐵

[@ancgeo1]

You can put three vertically placed those luggages

[@parismalaspinas2488]

I like his reviews

[@andrejkostovski5172]

1.2 litre 3cylinder engine in a 7 seater? what the hell

[@scottm6338]

Right!? It literally won't move!

[@Sherukka]

130 horses is ok when the torque is available over a long range of rpms.

[@andrejkostovski5172]

Sherukka its okay in a small hatchback not in an enourmous suv

[@Janitcka]

Andrej Kostovski have you ever heard of Datsun Go+? go check it out man

[@PaulHawkins87]

Andrej Kostovski Peugeot are great with weight saving, it's quite a light vehicle for its size

[@arnemaeschaelck5012]

The three cylinder 1.2 L engine was one of my main concerns. It’s a pretty large car but some way they made it possible for it to be pretty lightweight (only a bit more than 1.200 kg). However, it’s still designed to be able to move 7 people around, with such a small engine. 3 cylinder petrol engines are magically more powerful and fun than most people would think, and they’re very fuel efficient. They could be the future, and that might be what Peugeot wants to show us, and even though a 1.2 liter one might push this lightweight car around fine in everyday traffic when there’s only the driver and maybe a passenger sitting in it, it will get horrible economy when there’s 7 people sitting in it, it would be way harder on the engine and the driving experience wouldn’t be as good. But it’s a nice car if you occasionally need to drive people around or if you’re just driving your small children to school.

[@craigmaclennan9063]

This car is amazing

[@chappy2121]

It's because the frame for the panoramic roof eats into the headroom the rearmost seats it doesn't intrude

[@THjorth]

Reminds me so much of the SUVed Grand Picasso, with slighty less space. Style over useability is a thing these days. Good looking car though!

[@andisuswandi6429]

Nice review but I am exhausted when seeing you running around gasping for air

[@milindasenarath]

what's the real life fuel consumption in 1.2 5008?

[@robertl2856]

Welcome back.....thought you had left us !

[@aarvin1]

The name of the soundtrack please ? ;)

[@RobertWhittaker1]

Kodiaq doesn't have 3 individual seats across the middle row, which is a must for me

[@gasperkosmac7672]

great review thanks.

[@teto5136]

تكنولوجيا فائقة الجودة

[@esquireltd429]

Daniel Day Lewis ? reviewing Puegoets ??

[@moimeme0123456]

great car

[@bordersw1239]

This would be great with the puretech engine and a hybrid battery.

[@chappy2121]

Jesus James got his hands on some flaps. Never thought I'd see the day haha

[@leonardkorn2347]

Great car. Roaaar!

[@alvarortega2]

Ivgotbtired watching you fiddle with those seats!

[@Wynds77]

Front drive or Rear wheel drive....? I want Rear wheel drive...

[@johnnywires943]

first its a a Pug and you will have to question reliability.second,wait a year and a bit and get it half price.

[@yuihongta]

Geezzz....someone get him a glass of water please. He is exhausted

[@han666]

I can't see what you were doing with the seats, the close ups cut away too quickly.

[@dansgeld]

where is giny?

[@TheReactor8]

Headroom is better when you dont have a roofwindow. The hight is lost on the sides of the window.

[@groovytirma2409]

My water just broke...I'm a man (barely)

[@mayhsalaam9321]

You left your parcel shelf behind

[@dannyatkins813]

For a 7 seater, only 1.6 ltr engine? Where's the spare tyre?

[@nigelcb1300]

The 3008 seems better proportioned, just doesn't look quite as nice in xxl

[@rgosain]

The limited feedback on the engine leaves the review quite shallow.

[@killerboypoor]

the interior 100!

[@moimeme0123456]

no 200=)

[@videojeroki]

1:12 who in a right mind would use such a large bottle to drink while driving? ^^

[@stringer-ik1pc]

James is struggling with them flaps.

[@visalson3918]

Am I the only one who hates the rear bumper and tail light compared to the 3008?

[@alirezaamini2892]

I have one of them ? I do not think so

[@g00dfeeling]

It so good. Much better and nicer than GLC or Audi Q5. Love 3008 too which is again better than GLA or Q3.

[@vasianbimbli1307]

Wow you do understand cars

[@g00dfeeling]

Vasian Bimbli Thank you! And of course it is better than Kodiak too.

[@g00dfeeling]

Car Freak You have any experience with Peugeot? Because I have and it is excellent.

[@g00dfeeling]

Car Freak just trust me, these are very reliable and frugal. And they are very, very cool as they will iritate peasants who think they understand cars.

[@Sherukka]

PSA cars are probably the most reliable European cars at the moment, and yes! I'm not joking rather base my comments on facts and statistics.

[@alonze2005]

Without panoramic roof it is spacious for had, but with it, it is as it is. Bad :) So, don't buy with panoramic roof, buy without.

[@MrTrull1]

Crisps? Have you polished off the nik-naks already? 😉

[@forof416]

Its look like the 3008 . But its 2018 model. What about 2019? Carbuyer: I think so… Maybe. A subaru crossteek and xv.

[@MP-zw8ff]

Work hard 😁😁😁

[@georgiasaparmtents2438]

1:31 of course you cant fit anything in the glovebox because!!!!!! its a UK car!!!!!!!!!!!!.On EU cars the gloveboox is freed from Fuse Box!!!!!!!!!

[@joaocorreia6282]

Do you remember the slogan « Un constructeur sort ses griffes. » from the 80's? That's what I think about the 3008-5008. The Kodiac is boring!!!!

[@dharmanshveragiwala325]

minblowing technology.

[@dwarf739]

I find that small glovebox unexcusable, even if there's so much tech. It's a big car for flip sake!

[@murph82]

TuntematonSika french car manufacturers never move the fuse box in their Right hand drive cars so they always have tiny glove boxes.

[@Sherukka]

Never say never, PSA usually don't move but...

[@stephandolby]

They did for the 06 and 07 model ranges, but not anywhere near as common nowadays. It's a bit unnerving, but it's a group-wide thing as Citroen don't do it either, so it's not just Peugeot. My 208 obviously has a small glove box, but I can fit in gloves (shocker), sunglasses and a can of fizzy drink, and have it cooled (probably more effectively than having a large glove box). What about the handbook folder? Passenger seat back pouch. I've also got four cup holders, not that I'd use the front two below the climate controls, but you can take those out for extra storage. So, it's not all bad.

[@Sherukka]

Yeah, and the car is this video has so much storage space that you will forget whats in there! Way too many people use all the storage space to transport a large amount of trash in their cars! Clean your cars people! :)

[@JoseJose-yg1mf]

The size of the glove box does not make or break a real car buyer when shopping for a car....I've had 4 cars (2 brand new and 2 used), I never considered the glove box size when I bought those cars...

[@stevenmoran4060]

Give the idiot reviewer a tip. Learn to drive smoothly and you will find the steering wheel is no problem at all! There is never a reason for sudden steering wheel movements at all. 5008 & 3008 are not designed to be driven as a sports car they are an SUV, so drive it accordingly and 19 inch wheels give a far superior handling experience than his choice of 18 inch wheels and, give up to 60 mpg easily from the 1.5 hdi eat8 too. I have never got worse than 48 mpg and that’s usually stop start town driving.

[@tazwarhossain5283]

This guy really needs a new job!!

[@moimeme0123456]

less good than a velar but for the price four time better

[@gbej1]

Cup holders situated exactly where your forearm and elbow will be when changing gear,.....charming

[@joshbacon8241]

Smooth Herb ...not!

[@shahinmiah358]

Bruh

[@zaaimk]

3rd

[@kksksten2722]

o

[@Mostafarefaie]

SUV? I thought it was a MPV.

[@mohamadfauzi481]

Mostafa El-Refai MPV with SUV looks

[@TonyStark-mp6zv]

Sooooo slow

[@ben3291]

Cmon James at (4:18) saying it has virtually no head room its fine no sits up right on a journey if that was a VW Product with the same headroom you would could it ok your no better than all the badge snobs out there.

[@ben3291]

thats true but no sits upright like you demonstrated ive got a renault twingo and that not got the best headroom in the back and my brother who is 6ft1 can fit fine and i know my brother can fit in the back of that car easy as i said no sit upright like a piece of celery maybe 6ft3/4 people defiantly would not fit .

[@kareemibrahim3636]

James Batchelor the seats recline

[@stephandolby]

I was confused about "even though we've got a glass panoramic sunroof". Don't these usually eat into headroom as opposed to providing some? What Peugeot should've done here is emulate the 2008's extra roof bubble to give that extra room. Problem solved.

[@thomasdelobel7665]

Panaromic sun roof take some head room off but i wont call it no head room

[@loftysaltmarsh69]

There's no 4wd......it's an MPV then. lol

[@reecelaidler5383]

First

[@reecelaidler5383]

Car Freak I’m 12

[@rab6121]

Just came here to unlike. Cause James. Hate that voice. Love the car, watching Mat’s reviews instead

[@CryptoChangingTheWorld]

R A You must be dumb as fuck if thats what you're doing! You basically put money in to help pay there costs. So Car Buyer thanks you! Mong.

[@MrTrull1]

Just came here to like. Cause good reviewer. And cars. Also watch Mat. Cause good reviewer. And cars.

[@MICHGO1]

MAT MUMBLES AND IS VERY HARD TO LISTEN TO.

[@JoseJose-yg1mf]

RA, that's not nice at all

[@JoseJose-yg1mf]

@MICHGO1 Precisely!

[@konradkovalczyk]

i-Cockpit is a bit worse than Audi's Virtual Cockpit. And this little lever from 206 to control cruise control is a bit pathetic.

[@TheGolfdaily]

Konrad Kowalczyk Audi's virtual Cockpit or what ever it is called has the display with-in the steering wheel. Which means, when you are going around roundabouts or in curve, you won't be able to read the navigation and other important information. Architecturaly speaking, Peugeot's i-Cockpit is much more advanced than that of Audi's and offers much more possibilities in the near future.

[@konradkovalczyk]

TheGolfdaily I have never looked at gauges while turning so I don't know what you're talking about. Audi's cockpit already has many awesome features, it's easy to use, has nice design, graphics are sharp and clean, display is very hi-res (and in Peugeot it's not too sharp tbh) Even journalists say that audi has the best virtual gauges

[@TheGolfdaily]

Konrad Kowalczyk People look at the navigation screen especially when they are in the middle of the roundabouts to find their correct exits. Yes, Audi has excellent screens but it is optional and you have to pay over 1000s of dollars while Peugeot i-Cockpit is totally Free and available from the lowest trim level. I have driven an allure version of 3008 on various occasions. The quality of display in my honest opinion is surprisingly good for a car that is in mid 30k SUV. If I am not wrong, it was Peugeot who first brought out the use of concept and word, "Cockpit" before Audi has.

[@konradkovalczyk]

TheGolfdaily I think that PSA cars drivers are used to drive without watching the road since even using A/C demands to look at the screen. When I'm about to get on roundabout I just check where to go before getting onto it and listen to navi's voice instructions. The first company to ever use virtual cockpit was actually Audi. I think it's been called virtual cockpit since the very beginning in R8 and TT. I've driven cars with both virtual cockpits and Audi's is just better. Even if you have to pay extra it is well worth it

[@TheGolfdaily]

Konrad Kowalczyk I believe Audi first used the word "cockpit" in the mid 2015. Peugeot brought out their first i-Cockpit on the Peugeot 208 launched in 2012. It was from model 308-II they stared using the word "i-cockpit" to describe their unique head up cluster with small steering wheel and stand up central touchscreen, and it was launched in 2013. Thus, I am pretty certain it was first Peugeot that has brought out its unique driving layout related to the brand using the word, "Cockpit " before Audi has. There is another advantage of i-Cockpit over that of Audi's. The instrument cluster of Peugeot is significantly higher up and further than that of Audi's. Meaning, your eyes are much closer to the road when reading the instruments. You don't have to look down and make less of eye focal re-adjustments to read the IP. And not to mention, much more compact steering wheel that is sportier and requires less movements to manipulate. Another words, Peugeot offers advantages on multiple, physical and ergonomic points.

[@richarddastardly6845]

A Peugeot as car of the year, like what the actual f**k???

[@danisaefudin8202]

Mickey Mouse is for 3008,not 5008

[@richarddastardly6845]

Dani Saefudin doesn't matter what it's for, still unbelievable that a pug is car of the year

[@ghetto4na]

His male-fem voice is too distracting......have to get another review opinion.

[@pauldavison7105]

Useless without 4wd

[@scoopermg8226]

paul davison You are not naive enough to think this will be bought for green laneing, are you?

[@grunf5604]

Dont forget the spare wheel drive as well! Useless without it

[@WillROgilvie]

The steering wheel looks ABSOLUTELY STUPID!! the car is massive and then you have dinky little toy car steering wheel......proportions people!!! it bugs my happiness sooo much this!! lol

[@TheGolfdaily]

Billy Boy B Have you seen the steering mechanism of an Airbus 380? -Its just a dink joy stick. The same goes to modern tanker ships hundreds of meters long. If you think the steering wheel size has to be proportional to the size of a vehicle, then you are still living in the 19th century.

[@MICHGO1]

YOU DON'T PARALLEL PARK AN AIRBUS. UNTIL CARS HAVE STEER BY WIRE A SQUARE WHEEL IS A PAIN.

[@TheGolfdaily]

MICHGO1 You DO parallel park a 300 + meters long ships with dinky wheels. BTW, Have you ever heard of "park assis" functions?

[@MICHGO1]

BUY AN AUTONOMOUS CAR AND THEN YOU DON'T NEED A PESKY STEERING WHEEL. BUT SINCE WE'RE HERE ON A CAR BLOG LET'S ASSUME THAT ACTUALLY DRIVING A CAR IS IMPORTANT. AM I RIGHT?

[@TheGolfdaily]

MICHGO1 I am wondering, Did you complain about Audi's flat bottomed steering wheel when it first brought it out in their TT? Or, The square wheel of Ferrari la Ferrari or vertically squared wheel of Aston Martin DB 11? -If so. I will shut up now. If you haven't, I would like to ask you why.

[@abhilash688]

what a pathetic car with the boot configuration options. too much tiring

[@alukardFE]

No no no don't recommend that small shitty engine

[@Le_Rennais]

gayest review ever

[@killerboypoor]

how come?? I think he did alright

[@OmphileCedrick]

Stupidest comment ever.

[@birilol]

what does that even mean lmao

[@bonobobob]

cacaaleau cars are gay

[@alwhite8740]

peugeot it's just shit

[@maksymtt]

I just got to say one thing. This car is ugly as hell

[@carlosschreiber5750]

Mx Jonson is not like u can afford it poorboi

[@rickymac54321]

Peugeot is shit.

[@dil3038]

Ricardo Mateo Estévez Balvin So is your mentality.

[@stephen10.]

french companies supply germans brands for interior and engines . Time to change your mind

[@livc444111]

Ricardo, you obviously know nothing about cars

[@Sherukka]

They are childs, they can't think straight. Therefore they spill so much "hate" over "The French" etc. Hopefully they grow up and learn to think by themselves and not to follow "the herd" of the stupid people.

[@leonardkorn2347]

People just don't realize that the interiors of German premium cars (Audi, BMW, Mercy etc) are made by the French company Faurecia. And Faurecia is Peugeot's subsidiary. Thus, those German premium cars' interiors are actually built by the French...

[@blarkdexture8899]

*BMW IS MUCH BETTER*

[@danisaefudin8202]

Namn L No,Xiaomi is better

[@karlm3474]

BMW is twice the price for the same equipments...