The Peugeot 5008 wooed us before with its deceivingly stylish good looks, and a mid-life
nip and tuck has kept things fresh with new headlights, front grille and a restyled bumper.
The large sweeping dashboard means the interior is as cool as the exterior, and the chrome
dials and raised gearbox are neat features.
The layout of the buttons and switches is straightforward and doesn't look cluttered.
Top 5008 models come with a head-up display and all models get bluetooth.
Thankfully that sloping roofline doesn't impinge on passenger space because whether you are
5foot4and a half like me or almost 6 foot, but not quite, like Matt, then there is plenty
of room in these seats.
In fact even if you are over 6 foot you won't be complaining.
Plus these seats recline and move so you can really get comfy, maybe even have a little
sleep on a long journey.
But I need to show you the rest of this MPV before I think about slacking!
It's easy to get to this row thanks to the flexibility of those seats and once here the
space is plenty for children.
Now though, the kids are with the grandparents, you and your partner have done an Ikea trip...can't
wait for delivery?
No problem, turn your 5008 into a van, watch this!
The high seating position and large glass area really does give you a great view of
the road and a sense of safety, which is excellent for a family car.
I mean it did score the maximum 5 stars in the EURO NCAP crash safety tests and all models
come with 6 airbags, electronic stability control and traction control as standard.
Engine choice is good, our favourite though is the 2.0 diesel HDI and comes with either
148bhp or 161bhp however for buyers on a budget go for the 1.6HDI because it returns almost
60 to the gallon and feels powerful enough for most people.
When you drive this car sensibly it feels incredibly comfortable and well planted, the
seats are supportive and comfortable and it feels smooth and quiet as occupants are protected
from exterior wind and road noise.
It's not bad to drive either.
The steering is precise and it feels stable in the corners.
Granted, a Ford S-MAX is more fun, but if you want a car that feels fairly composed
even with a full family on board, this could be the car for you.
The optional Dynamic Roll Control is worth opting for as it limits the amount the car
moves around in the corners - which might even help prevent sickness for your rear seat
passengers!
But I'm not going to bore you with technical info...
However, it's not all good.
I'm disappointed to tell you that storage is poor with its tiny glovebox, no centre
stowage and where are the cup holders??
Then it might look cheap but the entry level model is so badly equipped you wouldn't buy
it anyway - you really need the Active which is the second one up for a decent amount of
spec.
Plus Peugeots are not renowned for brilliant residual values.
But then you let it off because it looks good, is comfortable for the family for long journeys
and boasts incredibly versatile space.
Why not check out its competition by viewing the Ford S max video here, the Citroen C4
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