Peugeot’s largest SUV has a bold new face that brings it in line with its smaller siblings.
Like the redesigned 2008 and refreshed 3008, the 2021 Peugeot 5008 wears a new face with plunging, fang-like LED daytime running lights and indicators.
The strip lights also include a Fog Mode, which replaces conventional fog lights.
Peugeot says that by activating the fog lights, the strip lights integrate with the LED headlights to illuminate the low-beam lights at a lower intensity.
There’s also an intricate new grille.
The tail lights are now entirely LED and feature dynamic indicators, with their smoked finish allowing them to blend in with the black exterior trim.
Inside, there’s a 10.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a high-mounted 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, part of what Peugeot calls its digital i-Cockpit.
Under the touchscreen is a row of metal-look toggle switches.
There’s a seemingly simple, two-model range: one with a petrol, one with a diesel.
However, while both are badged GT, the diesel has a raft of additional features.
The 2021 Peugeot 5008 is on sale now.
Pricing
- 2021 Peugeot 5008 GT petrol: $51,990
- 2021 Peugeot 5008 GT diesel: $59,990
All prices exclude on-road costs.
Metallic paint is a $690 option and premium paint is $1050.
Engines
The 2021 Peugeot 5008 GT petrol uses a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine producing 121kW of power and 240Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
The GT diesel uses a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder with automatic stop/start, an eight-speed automatic, and outputs of 131kW and 400Nm.
Claimed 0-100km/h times are 10.5 seconds for the petrol and 10.2 seconds for the diesel.
Both models are front-wheel drive.
Fuel Economy
The 2021 Peugeot 5008 uses 7.0L/100km on the combined cycle in the petrol and 5.0L/100km in the diesel. It has a 56L fuel tank.
Dimensions
The 2021 Peugeot 5008 measures 4641mm long, 1646mm tall, and 1844mm wide (2098mm including the mirrors) on a 2840mm wheelbase.
It has 952L of luggage space up to the window line with the third row folded. With the second and third row folded, there’s 2042L up to the roof.
The petrol weighs 1473kg (tare) while the diesel is 1575kg.
Towing capacity is 600kg unbraked and 1350kg braked with the petrol and 750kg unbraked and 1800kg braked with the diesel.
The petrol has a space-saver spare, while the diesel has a tyre repair kit.
Servicing and Warranty
The 2021 Peugeot 5008 requires servicing every 12 months or 20,000km, whichever comes first. It’s backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Peugeot offers five years of capped-price servicing. The first five services in the GT petrol cost $397, $793, $397, $806, and $410 for a total of $2803.
The GT diesel costs $427, $752, $427, $781 and $456 for a total of $2841.
Safety
The Peugeot 5008 has a five-star rating from ANCAP based on testing conducted in 2016 of the 3008.
It received an adult occupant protection score of 86 per cent, child occupant protection of 85 per cent, pedestrian protection of 67 per cent and safety assist of 58 per cent.
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-departure warning
- Lane-keeping assist
- Driver attention monitoring
- Traffic sign recognition
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
- Automatic high-beam
- Adaptive cruise control
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Surround-view camera
The GT diesel adds lane-positioning assist.
Standard Equipment
The GT petrol comes standard with the following features:
- 10.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- DAB digital radio
- Satellite navigation
- Wireless phone charging
- Keyless entry and start
- LED headlights, daytime running lights and fog lights
- Semi-autonomous parking assist
- Dual-zone climate control
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Electric parking brake
- Rear privacy glass
- Ambient lighting
- Automatic headlights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Alcantara dashboard and door trim finish
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
- 18-inch ‘Detroit’ alloy wheels
- Black roof
A $3590 option pack adds:
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Power driver’s seat with massaging
The GT diesel adds:
- Lane-positioning assist
- 515W 10-speaker Focal premium sound system
- Eight-way power driver’s seat with massaging
- Heated front seats
- 19-inch ‘San Francisco’ alloy wheels
Nappa leather upholstery is a $2590 option on the GT diesel.
A panoramic sunroof is a $1990 option across the range.