Review: Peugeot 5008 (2013)

Overview

Released in May 2013, the Peugeot 5008 was a seven-seat people mover. Manufactured in Sochaux, France, the front-wheel drive 5008 was available with 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol and 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engines.

Engines

Of the engines,

• The 1.6-litre EP6DT four-cylinder petrol engine had a twin scroll turbocharger, direct fuel injection, variable valve control, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 10.5:1; and,
• The 2.0-litre DW10 C HDi four-cylinder diesel engine had a variable geometry turbocharger, common-rail direct injection, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 16.0:1.

Both engines were mated to six-speed automatic transmissions.

Dimensions

Compared to the Peugeot 3008 crossover with which the 5008 shared its PSA PF2 platform, the 5008 was 164 mm longer (at 4529 mm), the same width (1837 mm), 12 mm taller (1647 mm) and had a 114 mm longer wheelbase (2727 mm). Inside, the 5008 had individually flat-folding second and third row seats, while the second row seats could also be reclined and had a sliding range of 130 mm. Depending on the position of the rear seats, cargo capacity for the 5008 ranged from 758 to 823 litres.

Suspension

The 5008 had pseudo MacPherson strut front suspension with a drop link anti-roll bar and torsion beam rear suspension located by two arms and a hollow anti-roll bar.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the 5008 included dual front airbags, front side airbags, full-length curtain airbags (including the third row), ABS, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.

Brakes

The 5008 had 302 mm by 26 mm ventilated front brake discs and 268 mm by 12 mm solid rear discs.

Euro NCAP testing

In Euro NCAP testing , a 2009 5008 received a five star safety rating which included an 89 per cent adult occupant protection rating and a 79 per cent child occupant protection rating. In the offset crash test, occupant protection was generally good, though chest and lower leg protection were rated as adequate. In the side impact test, maximum points were awarded; in the more severe pole test, however, chest and abdomen protection were rated as marginal and adequate, respectively.

Under ANCAP’s methodology , this testing resulted in a five star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 36.41 out of 37.

Features

Standard features for the Peugeot 5008 included 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/50 R17 tyres, a six speaker sound system with a CD player, a USB input and Bluetooth connectivity, satellite navigation with a seven-inch retractable colour display, dual-zone climate control air conditioning, cruise control (with speed limiter), front and rear fog lights, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, rear parking sensors, a rear view camera, a second rear entertainment system (two seven-inch screens with Bluetooth headphones and RCA jacks), a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, remote central locking, power windows, power folding and heated mirrors, a height and reach adjustable steering wheel, height adjustable front seats, a panoramic glass roof with a power-operated sunblind, three 12 volt power outlets, a trip computer and an immobiliser.

Brochure

• Brochure: Peugeot 5008 (May 2013)

Related links

• Specifications: Peugeot 5008 (November 2013)
• Peugeot Automobiles Australia: Peugeot 5008
• Wikipedia.org: Peugeot 5008