Peugeot introduces the all-new 5008 with electric and hybrid options

ABU DHABI: Peugeot has come up with the new three-row 5008  with hybrid and electric options to capitalize on market trends favouring electrification, aligning with environmental concerns, and complying with emissions regulations. It will be available in both plug-in-hybrid and electric variants. A more budget-friendly mild-hybrid version will also be sold by the French brand of Stellantis. 

The new three-row Peugeot 5008 utilizes the electric-oriented STLA Medium platform of Stellantis and measures 1.6 meters in height, 4.7 meters in length, and 1.8 meters in width. The wheelbase has expanded to 2.90 meters offering increased spaciousness. 

The Peugeot 5008 offers multiple powertrains. It comes with a 1.2-litre turbocharged gasoline engine with 48V technology, producing around 136 horsepower. A plug-in hybrid version is offered alternatively that combines a 123-hp electric motor with a 150-hp combustion engine, delivering an electric range of over 50 miles and 195 hp. 

The fully electric e-5008 is available in multiple configurations, with a front-wheel-drive, single-motor variant offering 210 or 228 hp, while the all-wheel-drive, dual-motor version generates a combined output of 318 hp. You get different battery options. For 311 miles of range, you get a 73.0-kWh pack and for 410 miles you’re offered a larger 98.0-kWh pack. 

The batteries are offered with a 100,000-mile or an eight-year guarantee, with basic features including an 11-kW charger, a heat pump, and an optional 22-kW charger that supports up to 160 kW DC charging.

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