Review: Peugeot P87 5008 (2018-on)

Overview

Released in Australia in February 2018, the Peugeot P87 5008 was a seven-seat SUV. Manufactured in Rennes, France, the front-wheel Peugeot P87 5008 was powered by 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol and 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engines, both of which were mated to six-speed automatic transmissions. The 2.0-litre diesel engine had a ‘Stop & Start’ function which enabled it to shut down when the vehicle was stationary in traffic and a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system which injected urea solution into the exhaust gases to reduce NOx emissions. As per the table below, the P87 5008 range consisted of Allure, GT Line and GT editions.

From September 2019, the Peugeot 5008 GT was equipped with an eight-speed Aisin automatic transmission. Due to this change, the Stop & Start function could operate at speeds up to 20 km/h and a ‘freewheeling’ function could select neutral at speeds above 25 km/h to reduce mechanical resistance.

Body and dimensions

The Peugeot P87 5008 was underpinned by Peugeot’s ‘Efficient Modular Platform 2’ (EMP2) which is shared with the Peugeot T9 308 and Peugeot T9 3008 . Compared to the T9 3008, however, the P87 5008 was 194 mm longer (at 4641 mm), 18 mm wider (1844 mm), 27 mm taller (1651 mm) and had a 165 mm longer wheelbase (2840 mm). For the Peugeot 5008’s seating –

• The second row featured three separate seats of equal width which could slide fore and aft, be folded down from the outside or from the boot for a flat load floor, had five different angles of inclination, adjustable headrests, and three-point Isofix anchor points and tether points on the backrests; and,
• The third row consisted of two separate seats which cold fold down for a flat floor or be removed since each seat weighed less than 11 kg.

When the third row seats were removed, luggage space for the Peugeot 5008 was 1080 litres. In combination with the foldable front passenger seat, the Peugeot 5008 could carry objects up to 3179 mm metres long.

Suspension and steering

The Peugeot P87 5008 had MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear axle. Furthermore, the P87 5008 had rack-and-pinion steering with electric power assistance; the steering wheel requires 2.8 turns from lock-to-lock, while the turning circle is 11.2 metres.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the Peugeot P87 5008 included dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, full-length curtain airbags (i.e. for all three rows of occupants), ABS, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control and front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters.

As standard, the Peugeot P87 5008 was equipped with the following active safety technologies –

• Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEBS): could apply the brakes automatically – without any action from a driver – to avoid a collision or reduce vehicle speed if a collision was anticipated. AEBS could detect moving vehicles when the Peugeot 5008 was driving at speeds between 5 km/h and 140 km/h, stationary vehicles from speeds of less than 80 km/h and pedestrians from speeds of less than 60 km/h;
• Adaptive Cruise Control with stop function: operating at speeds between 30 km/h and 180 km/h, Adaptive Cruise Control used a radar sensor – mounted in the front bumper – which had a range of 150 metres to monitor traffic ahead. Adaptive Cruise Control could maintain the speed set by the driver and automatically brake to maintain a safe following distance to the vehicle ahead, or maintain a pre-set distance from the selectable distant, normal and close settings;
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW): operating at speeds over 80 km/h, LDW used a camera to detect continuous or broken road lines. If the Peugeot 5008 crossed these lines without the indicators having been activated, visual and audible warnings would be issued;
• Driver Attention Alert (DAA): would sound a warning and display a message prompting the driver to take a break if the vehicle had been driving continuously at over 60 km/h for two hours; and,
• Traffic sign recognition / intelligent speed adaptation: used the camera above the windscreen to interpret road signs and displayed the corresponding speed limit on the instrument panel. The driver could also use a ‘speed suggestion’ function to set vehicle speed to the speed detected by the camera by pushing the cruise control ‘MEM’ button.

As standard, the Peugeot 5008 GT Line and GT were further equipped with:

• Active Blind Spot Monitoring (ABSM): operating at speeds between 12 km/h and 140 km/h, ABSM could warn the driver if a vehicle was in their blind spot by illuminating a lamp in the appropriate door mirror. Furthermore, corrective steering would be initiated if the Peugeot 5008 crossed a lane marking when there was a vehicle in the blind spot;
• Active Lane Departure Warning (ALDW): operating at speeds between 65 km/h and 180 km/h, ALDW would correct the vehicle’s course by progressively applying steering lock if it determined that the vehicle was likely to depart from its lane. However, the corrective steering could be over-ridden by holding the steering wheel firmly or by activating an indicator;
• Advanced Driver Attention Alert (ADAA): a camera at the top of the windscreen monitored the vehicle’s position within its lane and, if drifting was detected, would sound an alarm and display warning messages (such as ‘Be careful’ or ‘Rest’) according to the level of urgency; and,
• Smartbeam Assist: automatically switched between high beam and low beam illumination depending on lighting conditions and oncoming traffic.

As an extra-cost option, these items were available for the Peugeot 5008 Allure as part of a ‘Safety Pack’.

Wheels, tyres and brakes

The Peugeot 5008 Allure and GT Line have 8.0J x 18-inch alloy wheels with 225/55 R18 Michelin Premacy 3 tyres, while the 5008 GT had 9.0J x 19-inch alloy wheels with 235/50 R19 Michelin Premacy 3 tyres. While the Peugeot 5008 Allure and GT Line had a 135/80 R18 steel spare wheel, the 5008 GT was only offered with a tyre repair kit.

For Australian-delivered vehicles, the Peugeot P87 5008 had 304 mm by 28 mm ventilated front brake discs and 290 mm by 12 mm solid rear discs.

Features: Peugeot 5008 Allure

As standard, the Peugeot 5008 was equipped with Peugeot’s ‘i-Cockpit’ which consisted of a compact steering wheel, a 12.3-inch high-resolution digital display for the instruments (positioned so that the driver looked over the steering wheel), a high centre console and an eight-inch touch-screen in the centre of the dashboard.

Beyond this, the Peugeot 5008 Allure featured 18-inch ‘Detroit’ diamond-cut alloy wheels, a satellite navigation system with 3D maps, a six speaker sound system, digital radio tuner (DAB), Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity, ‘MirrorScreen’ (for smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Mirrorlink), an induction-based smartphone charging plate, voice recognition for radio and telephony, dual-zone climate control air conditioning, cruise control with speed limiter, halogen headlights with dusk-sensing function, LED daytime running lights, rain-sensing wipers, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote central locking with proximity key, power windows, power adjustable mirrors with automatic dipping on reverse, a height and reach adjustable steering column, height adjustable front seats, push-button start, an electrochrome rear view mirror (auto dimming), an electric parking brake, three 12 volt power sockets (in the dashboard, rear cabin and load area), roof rails, a trip computer and an immobiliser.

The Peugeot 5008 Allure was also fitted – as standard – with:

• A 360 degree camera system (Peugeot’s ‘VisioPark 2’); and,
• ‘City Park’ which could identify parking spaces and provide automated steering for right angle and parallel parking manoeuvres.

Features: Peugeot 5008 GT Line

Compared to the Peugeot 5008 Allure, the 5008 GT Line was further equipped with full LED headlamps, Peugeot’s ‘Smartbeam Assist’ (automatically switched between high beam and low beam illumination depending on lighting conditions and oncoming traffic), hands-free tailgate operation (i.e. could be opened or closed by foot movements beneath the rear bumper) and floor mats.

Beyond this, the Peugeot 508 GT Line and GT were also equipped with Peugeot’s ‘i-Cockpit Amplify’ which enabled the driver to customise the i-Cockpit’s screen colour, compartment lighting intensity, musical ambience settings and smell by using a fragrance diffuser.

Visual cues for the Peugeot 5008 GT Line included a sports front bumper and grille, ‘Nera’ black door mirror shells and ‘Diamond Black’ roof.

Features: Peugeot 5008 GT

The range-topping Peugeot 5008 GT was distinguished by its 19-inch ‘Boston’ alloy wheels with a two-tone finish, front seats with heating function and extendable cushion ‘nose’, power adjustable driver’s seat with memory settings, driver’s seat massage function with five different programmes, Alcantara and ‘Mistral’ leather-effect seat trim with double stitching, and Alcantara door and dashboard inserts.

Visual cues for the Peugeot 5008 GT included its chrome door mirror shells and wheel arch extensions.

2019 Peugeot 5008 Crossway Edition

The Peugeot 5008 Crossway Edition was released in Australia in February 2019. Based on the Peugeot 5008 1.6 THP Allure, the 5008 Crossway Edition included a 515 watt Focal audio system with ten speakers and a subwoofer, Alcantara trim, blue stitching (for the seats, centre armrest, door trims and steering wheel) and ‘Crossway’ floor mats. Visually, the 5008 Crossway Edition could be identified by its black diamond roof, chrome pack, ‘Crossway’ badging and B-pillar motif. Australian deliveries of the Peugeot 5008 Crossway Edition were limited to forty (40) vehicles.

Adventure Pack

For orders placed before 31 January 2017, the Peugeot 5008 was offered with an ‘Adventure Pack’ at no additional cost. The Adventure Pack consisted of the buyer’s choice of:

• Wilson golf clubs;
• Salomon skis or snowboard;
• A Global surfboard or standard-up paddle board; or,
• A Peugeot bicycle.

Specifications

• Specifications: Peugeot P87 5008 (January 2018)