Published:
25 September 2024Here, the 5008 must deliver on all the buzzwords: spaciousness, practicality, technology and hard-wearing materials.
Generally speaking, it delivers on each of those. Let's start with the third row, where you find two generously sized seats, just enough head room for adults under 6ft tall and a decent amount of leg room if the second row isn't reclined all the way back.
What's more, because the second row is mounted quite high, there's enough room to stretch your feet under them, making it more comfortable.
It would be better if the third row had a more extensive provision of creature comforts such as USB-C phone chargers or air conditioning vents, however.
Moving to the second row and you will find that one of the three Isofix child-seat mounting points has been removed in favour of wider seat bases in the outermost seats. Peugeot says this was done in the name of comfort, and it has largely paid off.
What you lose in practicality you gain in long-distance comfort: these are some of the most cushioning, pliant seats in the class. Leg room is more than enough for children and adults, and head room isn't an issue either, even with the optional panoramic sunroof fitted.
Notably, you sit higher in the middle than in the front, which means you get a decent forward view out, making you less likely to become carsick.
