Peugeot 5008

Peugeot 5008 comes packed with 5-seats as standard which you can further expand to 7-seater arrangement MPV. Being a multi-utility vehicle it offers 679-litres of boot space. Besides this, multi clever storage cabins are appointed wherein you can place the small handy things including 10.5-litre center console, cup holders, 2 upright half-liter bottles, glove box, floor level storage and other back row storage areas. It offers you high-tech connectivity features like WIP sound radio, CD, MP3, WIP hands-free navigation, WIP Com 3D Telephone Navigation with 7-inch color screen, JBL hi-fi system and USB jack so that you never feel bored and jaded.

This Peugeot MPV has got refreshing exterior profile whose look is completely made refining the brand description in big family cars segment. Its sleek, well-organized and smooth running body ensures flawless driving capability on road even though loaded inside with maximum passenger numbers and cargo. Special detailing has been appointed to its rear in the form of unique and distinctive lightning technology. In addition, 3.4 meters of panoramic glass roof and extensive windscreen allows you to enjoy light sensation to creep in the cabin inside. Its overall aesthetics have been appointed in the proportion 4529 mm x 1888 mm x 1647 mm (L x W x H) along with the wheelbase of 2727 mm.

Peugeot 5008 is packed with six different engine variants offering discretion to the customers to select the power-train to be equipped in their vehicle. Amongst, the most common and admirable engine house is 1.6-litre, in-lined 4 cylinder petrol engine that churns out maximum power output of 156 bhp along with the peak torque of 240 Nm at 1400 rpm. Coupled with 6-speed automatic transmission , this MPV takes 12.2 seconds in order to tick the speed mark of 100 km/h from standstill position. The top speed of the vehicle is 187 km/hr. Now, hoping up to mileage figures this MPV won't disappoint you. You can cover 100 km of distance sipping 6.9-litres of petrol, in combined driving cycle.

Evidently, when complete family is sitting besides you moving on-to a fun ride its your responsibility to take care of them. The greater responsibility comes to the car maker and this is perfectly taken care by Peugeot 5008 makers. In-total 6 airbags system employed 2 in the front, 2 side airbags and 2 curtain airbags protect all the passengers from collisions. In addition to the standard braking mechanism, electronic hand brake and hill start automatically monitors the acceleration and motor-house action. Maneuvering of this family car in tight spaces is easy due to 'available parking space' feature. This function measures the area available for parking via front and rear park assist technologies.

Verdict:

Peugeot 5008 is a decent looking MPV that provides you an overwhelming driving experience accompanied with good handling mechanics. Enough boot space and interior features are packed inside but still the car fails to accomplish the level set by its rivals like Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, Ford S-Max and Renault Grand Scenic.