A new giant has landed in the European sea of SUVs. The new Peugeot 5008 of the third generation brings more than just ordinary driving: it offers a choice between electric and hybrid drive and spaciousness for the whole family. With a 21-inch screen and a striking front fascia, this model will not go unnoticed.
At a time when every new SUV promises a revolution, Peugeot with a new one to the 5008 model it really stands out. Designed as the bigger brother of the 3008, which hit the roads in 2023, the new 5008 sits on the STLA Medium platform and offers impressive dimensions: length 479 cm, width 189 cm and height 169 cm, with a wide wheelbase of 290 cm it provides comfort and spaciousness. which you can only wish for.
While competitors such as the Tesla Model Y offer modern technology and performance, the Peugeot 5008 stands out with an additional third row of seats, placing it at the very top of family vehicles. Despite all the seats, the vehicle offers 258 liters of luggage space, which increases to five seats 748 liters, and when the seats are fully folded, it grows to an incredible 1,812 liters.
The restraint in the shape of the vehicle, which deviates from today's steep-sided trends, is perhaps its greatest virtue. Spaciousness and functionality go hand in hand with state-of-the-art technology, including a 21-inch touchscreen that dominates the dashboard and ten customizable controls for frequently used functions.
Peugeot has taken care of the variety of drives. The base model is powered by a turbocharged 1.2-liter gasoline engine with 100 kW (136 hp) of power, assisted by 48-volt technology. For more power, a plug-in hybrid with shared power is available 145 kW (195 hp), which allows more than 80 km driving exclusively on electricity.
But the real star is the fully electric version of the E-5008, which offers a power of up to 236 kW (318 hp) and a range of up to 660 km, which sets new standards in the electric vehicle segment. A battery with a capacity of 98 kWh and the possibility of fast charging up to 160 kW means that the Peugeot 5008 is ready for long journeys without worries.
The third-generation Peugeot 5008 is not just another SUV. It is a symbol of how far electric vehicle technology has come, while offering the flexibility and convenience that modern families need. While Peugeot may not be available in North America, it's clear that the 5008 is designed with the global market in mind, offering a unique combination of comfort, roominess and eco-friendly technology. In any case, the new Peugeot 5008 is a vehicle that deserves the attention of anyone looking for a family car of the future.
