The Peugeot 5008 is a seven-seater crossover sold by Peugeot Philippines. Locally, its sole variant, the 5008 1.6 Allure THP AT, is priced at Php 2,435,000. It also has four different color options.
Under the hood of the Peugeot 5008 is a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. At maximum, it can produce up to 162 horsepower and 245 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to its front wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox with paddle shifters.
Size-wise, the Peugeot 5008 is 4,670mm long, 1,855mm wide, and 1,655mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,840mm, and a ground clearance of 236mm.
Locally, the Peugeot 5008 competes against the likes of the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-8, Hyundai Santa Fe, among others.
Launch
After being launched in July 2008, the first generation Peugeot 5008 was made available in November a year after. Due to its modern design and roomy interior, What Car? Magazine honored it as the 2010 “MPV of the Year”.
Its second-generation was introduced at the Paris Motor Show in 2016. In 2019, the acclaimed French carmaker brought the revamped Peugeot 5008 Allure in the Philippines.
In 2022, Peugeot Philippines brought in the facelifted 5008. It's still a seven-seater model, but it comes with revamped styling, plus more safety tech and features.
Peugeot 5008 Exterior
The Peugeot 5008 measures 4,670mm long, 1,855mm wide, and 1,655mm tall with a 2,840mm wheelbase. Its mighty, sporty and elegant exterior commands a pleasant road presence that is a refreshing sight to see. Notable highlights include the chrome checkerboard-pattern radiator grille with textured frame, a pair of full LED headlamps with daytime running lights, LED front fog lamps with cornering function, a durable pair of alloy roof rails, sliding panoramic sunroof, onyx-colored door handles, LED rear combination lamps, and chrome-finished dual exhaust. Supporting this versatile and reliable SUV is a set of 18-inch detroit diamond alloy wheels.
Peugeot 5008 Interior
The cabin of the Peugeot 5008 is spacious and is fitted with contemporary features that are designed to provide utmost comfort to its riders. The driver and six passengers will enjoy the Claudia leather mistral upholstery detailed with trimmings, eight-way power-adjusted at the first row, flat-folding seat backs at the second row, electric-powered and multi-function steering wheel, electrochromic rear view window, automatic dual zone air conditioning system with blower at second row, LED ambient lighting, 12V sockets at the front and back console, and four USB plugs.
Technology & Safety Features
The new Peugeot 5008 Philippines is fitted with a 10-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It is paired with six speakers strategically placed throughout the cabin. The driver is also provided with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.
Safety is assured as is it equipped with six airbags, an anti-lock braking system, electronic stability program, seatbelt indicator warning, front and rear parking sensors, hill start assist, hill assist descent control, warning of tire pressure loss, an advanced driver assistance system, and three-point ISOFIX anchor for child seats.
As of the 2022 update, the 5008 now comes with an advanced driver assist system. This includes blind-spot monitoring, driver attention alert, lane keep assist, among others.
Peugeot 5008 Platform & Chassis
The Peugeot 5008 is built using the PSA EMP2 platform. It is equipped with a pseudo McPherson axle suspension at the front and twist beam axle with pressurized shock absorbers and hydraulics at the rear. Its braking power is supported by ventilated discs at the front and sliding caliper disc at the rear.
Engine & Drivetrain
The Peugeot 5008 is a front-wheel-drive SUV powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. It is mated with a six-speed automatic transmission and can produce 162 horsepower with 240 Newton meters. Its transmission can then be controlled manually using paddle shifters.