Peugeot 5008 used cars for sale

The 5008 comes in just one form only – a seven-seat, five-door SUV with a hatchback boot lid. Peugeot also makes the 3008, which uses many of the same parts and engines, and has similar styling at a glance, but is a little smaller with just five seats.

Buyers in the market for a 5008 might want to cross shop it against models including the Skoda Kodiaq, Nissan X-Trail, SEAT Tarraco or Kia Sorento.

If you’re looking at nearly new 5008 models, you’re likely to come across pre and post-facelift models. Updated 5008 models went on sale in 2021 and featured a number of styling changes inside and out, along with slightly updated equipment lists. The two can be told apart fairly easily by the front-end styling – pre-2021 cars feature a smaller front grille with a chrome surround, while 2021-and-newer models now use a wider ‘frameless’ grille that blends seamlessly into the headlights.

The 5008 is one of the largest cars Peugeot makes, measuring in a little more than 4.6 metres long. Despite its length, the 5008 is actually one of the shorter cars in its class, losing a few millimetres to the Skoda Kodiaq, SEAT Tarraco, Nissan X-Trail and Kia Sorento – only the Land Rover Discovery Sport and Mercedes GLB manage to squeeze seven seats into a slightly shorter package.

Trading a few millimetres here or there is pretty irrelevant, however, when you consider how practical the 5008 is. You get seven seats, with the middle row being three individual seats, each with its own Isofix mounting point. The middle row is key to making the most of the 5008’s cabin – with up to five passengers, you can slide the middle row backwards, giving an enormous amount of legroom. If you need to carry six or more, however, you can slide the middle row forward to permit just enough space in the third row for adults to squeeze in for short journeys.

You can get your 5008 with either a petrol or diesel engine – the latter tends to be slightly more popular thanks to its extra torque, which can come in handy when fully loaded or if you plan on doing some light towing. Peugeot’s eight-speed automatic gearbox is widely available across the range and we think it suits the car’s character well.

Peugeot's performance in reliability surveys has improved lately and there are no widespread reports of common issues with the 5008. Many of the parts and engines are shared with other models in the Peugeot lineup, so availability of replacements shouldn't prove too much of an issue.

You can protect yourself from unexpected repair costs beyond the factory warranty period by purchasing an extended warranty with your 5008.

The Peugeot 5008 is more of a large SUV than a true 4x4, so is best suited to towing small-to-medium-sized caravans. Over time, tow ratings for different 5008 models have changed, so make sure to check what your specific version is rated for by looking in the owner's manual.

Petrol-powered models with the 1.2-litre turbo engine were initially rated to tow a braked trailer weighing up to 950kg – more recent cars have improved this to 1,100kg. The 1.5-litre BlueHDi diesel engine is rated for a 1,200kg braked trailer with the eight-speed automatic gearbox, or 1,300kg with the six-speed manual.

If you need a higher towing capacity, hunt down one of the rarer 5008s equipped with the 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine, which can haul 1,400kg. Or, for the biggest jobs, the 2.0-litre diesel version can manage a braked trailer weighing up to 1,800kg.

5008 models equipped with the 1.2-litre petrol engine were initially rated to tow a braked trailer weighing 950kg, but this was bumped up to 1,100kg for more recent versions.

The 1.5-litre BlueHDi diesel can tow 1,200kg with the automatic gearbox and 1,300kg with the manual.

Older 1.6-litre petrol models can pull 1,400kg, but the mightiest version is the 2.0-litre diesel, capable of pulling a 1,800kg braked trailer.

No. The 5008 is only available with front-wheel drive. For most buyers, this won't make any difference in day-to-day driving, as the 5008 is optimised to be used on paved roads and for very light off roading. Sticking with just two driven wheels also means the 5008 is more efficient and potentially a little faster than if it'd been equipped with a four-wheel drive system.

If you're worried about the lack of 4WD when driving during the colder months, you'll almost certainly get more benefit from sticking a set of winter tyres on your 5008, than from choosing a four-wheel drive model with summer or all-season rubber. Only drivers that go a long way from the beaten path are likely to be better off with a true 4x4.