Peugeot 5008 review

The Peugeot 5008 starts at £37,735 and not a penny less. That sees you into the mild hybrid. You’re looking at a minimum of £43,450 for plug-in hybrid. 

On lease, bank on £480 for the former and £660 for the latter, on a three-year agreement with a £5k down payment and 10,000 yearly mileage allowance, through Peugeot’s own finance scheme.

A Skoda Kodiaq will set you back near enough exactly the same, a Kia Sorento a couple of grand extra on top and a Hyundai Santa Fe the same on top again.

What’s the difference between kit?

Your choices are Allure and GT. The former gets LED headlights, three-claw daytime running lights, 19-inch alloy wheels, tinted rear windows and keyless entry, while inside highlights include the 21-inch panoramic curved display, configurable i-Toggles, eight-colour ambient lighting, wireless charger, rear camera and parking sensors. There’s plenty more too.

If you’ve got cash to burn then GT versions add pixel LED headlights, contrasting black roof, 3D LED rear lights, 20-inch alloy wheels and hands-free tailgate. In the cabin you get luxuries including heated steering wheel and front seats, Alcantara upholstery, aluminium printed dashboard and door panels, more ambient lighting options, front parking sensors, rear sun blinds, and adaptive cruise control. Lovely.

Which one should I buy?

Frankly we don’t think you need to look past Allure trim, which gets pretty much everything you could ever really need as standard, and keeps the price below forty grand for the mild hybrid.

If you are a business buyer you might be tempted up to the plug-in hybrid, but if you're not fussed about having seven seats, we’d recommend taking a look at the Skoda Kodiaq instead for its extra electric range.