Peugeot 5008 review

Overview

The second-generation 5008 changed the nameplate from a conventional MPV into an SUV-shaped seven-seater, but its practical seating remains the most important reason to consider it. We select a 2019 pre-facelift UK Allure with the 1.5-litre BlueHDi 130 and EAT8 automatic, not the earlier 1.6-litre six-speed automatic or the 2024 successor. Our conclusions are original desk-researched editorial judgements without a first-hand test claim. This is particularly useful for a family normally travelling with five people and occasionally needing two extra places. The purchase becomes less convincing if all seven positions and substantial luggage are required together, or if maintenance funds are stretched by acquiring the largest possible vehicle.

Exterior and interior

The 5008's upright exterior is paired with Peugeot's small-wheel, high-instrument cabin arrangement. Its distinctive appearance may appeal, but the practical question is whether you can see the complete display while sitting naturally. Adjust seat and wheel in the actual car rather than accepting an uncomfortable compromise. Allure offers a useful equipment level without making every luxury feature standard. Inspect seat cushions, door trims and the areas children touch during entry. A panoramic roof, if fitted, requires checks for water ingress, blind operation and reduced headroom. Interior lighting and a polished screen can create an impressive first impression, but consistent switch operation and a dry cabin matter more after years of family use.

Practicality

The three separate middle-row seats are central to the 5008's usefulness. Their individual adjustment can help balance passenger and luggage space, but the actual child-restraint combination still needs testing against the manuals. Peugeot quotes 780 litres under its VDA 210 convention in five-seat configuration with the third row stowed; this is not the boot available with seven passengers aboard. Try the sixth and seventh seats with the people who will use them, and check access before assuming adults can travel comfortably for hours. Operate every latch and release and confirm the removable units are present and correctly locked. Inspect the load floor and cover. Occasional flexibility is a stronger selling point than pretending all configurations are equally spacious.

Driving experience

Published assessments support a comfort-led family role, although they differ on rear accommodation and how satisfying the car feels compared with rival SUVs. Our interpretation is that the 5008's seating flexibility and relaxed automatic matter more than a sporty appearance. It is front-wheel drive; traction-control branding should not be mistaken for a four-wheel-drive system. Include a typical parking manoeuvre, rough road and faster section on the demonstration. Check whether the small steering wheel makes your inputs feel natural and whether passengers find the ride comfortable. Loaded use will differ from an empty viewing. Knocks, pulling or drivetrain vibration require investigation rather than being dismissed as a normal consequence of a large seven-seater.

Performance

The selected 1.5 diesel is listed at 96 kW and 131 PS, approximately 129 mechanical bhp, in the actual July 2019 manufacturer guide. Its EAT8 automatic zero-to-62-mph claim is 11.8 seconds; the manual column is different. That describes adequate rather than abundant performance for a potentially full seven-seat load. Joining traffic and overtaking require measured planning, and the stronger 2.0 diesel's figures should not be borrowed to make this version appear faster. Check that warm acceleration is smooth, the gearbox selects appropriate ratios and there are no hesitation or warning messages. The reason to choose the automatic is reduced everyday effort, not a sprint-time claim. Avoid undocumented tuning or emissions changes that obscure the car's identity and maintenance requirements.

Fuel economy

The 2019 guide contains WLTP consumption ranges alongside older correlated emissions information. We do not flatten those into a single official mpg headline for every Allure configuration. Our cost plan assumes 45 mpg, openly an editorial input rather than a measured result or copied owner average. A loaded family SUV, urban traffic and cold starts can move fuel use materially. This diesel makes most sense when regular longer journeys allow the drivetrain and exhaust-treatment system to reach operating temperature. If your routine consists mainly of school runs and shopping nearby, a petrol or suitably chosen electric alternative deserves consideration. Evaluate the total maintenance commitment as well as the potential saving at the fuel pump.

Reliability

Our moderate-confidence judgment requires this 1.5 diesel's individual history, not a statistically established failure probability. Peugeot's UK camshaft-chain recall information lists second-generation 5008s among models with certain affected 2017–2023 1.5 BlueHDi engines. Establish applicability and completed work with Peugeot: the campaign is phased, so an initially clear VIN result may change. This is not a claim that every 2019 5008 is affected. Obtain invoices showing the required oil and intervals, and investigate unusual engine noise or previous engine work. Diagnose AdBlue warnings rather than assuming a refill will resolve them. A specialist inspection and scan are useful with incomplete records. Inspect powered equipment and seat mechanisms too, and preserve a repair reserve instead of treating tidy upholstery as proof of mechanical health.

Safety

The exact historical safety context is the 2016 Euro NCAP 3008/5008 record, with the 5008 identified as the partner model. We link it without reproducing protected ratings, scores or imagery, and do not substitute the 2025 successor's assessment. Confirm the actual assistance equipment from the build record rather than assuming optional adaptive cruise is fitted because conventional cruise appears in the advert. Investigate persistent windscreen-camera warnings after repairs. All seven belts, head restraints and seat latches need inspection, and child restraints must follow the vehicle and restraint manuals. GOV.UK's recall lookup starts the registration check, but manufacturer VIN confirmation is needed to establish completed remedial work. An MOT is not a complete campaign history.

Technology and features

The genuine July 2019 Allure guide lists Apple CarPlay and Android Auto through Mirror Screen, parking assistance and a 180-degree reversing camera. Conventional cruise is included, but adaptive cruise and heated seats remain conditional here. Test both the screen and the physical shortcut controls, and connect your own phone rather than accepting an equipment list without demonstration. Built-in navigation may still function when the original connected-services subscription has ended; those are separate questions. Check camera clarity, sensor warnings, both keys and the electronic parking brake. A digital instrument panel should also be checked for missing information or intermittent faults. Useful technology is that which works consistently for your household, not simply the largest number of menu entries.

Running costs

Our £11,500–£17,000 purchase band is a RoadMatch editorial planning estimate dated 3 October 2026, not a live valuation. Fuel at 8,000 miles, assumed 45 mpg and diesel priced at £1.55 per litre is approximately £1,253, using 4.54609 litres per imperial gallon. Add a rounded £200 tax allowance and £700–£1,300 for routine servicing, MOT and tyre wear to produce roughly £2,200–£2,800 per year. Actual tax must be checked by registration, and insurance quoted personally; no commercial group values are copied. Finance, depreciation and major repairs are excluded. A timing-drive or exhaust-treatment repair can fall outside that routine budget. The family should retain financial headroom after purchase rather than assume a relatively low used price makes sophisticated diesel hardware inexpensive.

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