Peugeot 5008

The new Peugeot 5008 is the first model to be mounted on the Stellantis mid-range platform, and will offer three powertrain versions

The third generation of the Peugeot 5008 will be launched this autumn when this seven-seater will enter the market, where it will face fierce competition. That doesn't worry Peugeot marketers much because, they say, buyers are returning to larger crossovers. This is confirmed by the official sales figures. Last year, a growth of 25 percent was observed in the segment, and it occupies a total of 14 percent of the total European market.

Moreover, the current generation of the 5008 is doing well, taking fifth place with 44,391 units sold last year. The new Peugeot 5008 is 15 centimeters longer than the current one and will stretch to a total of 4.79 meters in length placed on a 2,890 mm wheelbase. This model will be a larger version of the new compact 3008. The STLA Medium platform allows the use of combustion engines and fully electric drive.

That's why 48-volt hybrid as well as plug-in hybrid options will be offered. The former will use the revised 136bhp three-cylinder petrol engine mated to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The model will bear the designation 5008 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6 and in an urban driving cycle it will be able to move up to 50% of the mileage on electricity. The plug-in hybrid will use a battery with increased capacity that will feed the 92 kilowatt electric motor for more than 80 km. Under the hood is a four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine of 150 horses, and the total power is 192 HP. Peugeot is fully committed to electrification, so the electric version, the e-5008, will be offered with three power levels, two battery capacities, a dual-motor performance with all-wheel drive and will have seven seats in three rows as standard.

The electricity will be stored in batteries of 73 and 98 kWh, from which three powers of 157, 170 and 237 kilowatts will be supplied. The batteries can be charged at a power of up to 160 kW, which allows for just 10 minutes of charging to drive 100 kilometers. Half an hour is enough to charge from 20% to 80% on a fast charger. The most powerful version has two engines, of which the rear one is powerful 80 kilowatts, has all-wheel drive and autonomy up to 500 km. The version with a 170 kilowatt engine is called "long range" and will have a range of 660 km. Peugeot sees great potential for the e-5008 to compete in the seven-seat electric crossover segment.

In recent years, between 230,000 and 290,000 such vehicles have been sold in the 10 largest European markets. Stylistically, the Peugeot 5008 is, understandably, very close to the 3008, but inside it gets the latest generation i-Cockpit with a 21-inch screen, more space and will be more expensive. Both models used to be minivans, and with the new generations they were transformed into crossovers, a move that was adopted by all vehicle manufacturers and turned out to be a good marketing move.

Peugeot has good arguments for the new 5008. Attractive design, relaxing interior, spaciousness, modularity and choice of drives. Regardless of the performance, an 8-year warranty is offered or 160,000 kilometers traveled, during which the battery will retain 70% of its capacity. The Peugeot 5008 will be produced in one of the brand's oldest factories in Sochaux, France.