All-new Peugeot 5008 SUV

SmithySeller wrote: »

GT Line models boast self-levelling full LED headlamps, LED fog lamps with cornering function,

That sounds like they're not "adaptive" like Ford's - which is the feature where the lights actually turn left or right in conjunction with the steering to improve illumination around corners.

It's a neat feature, but IMO not in itself as beneficial as the overall clearer and improved illumination that the LED lights themselves bring.

SmithySeller wrote: »

Stitching effect on the Dash!

Ah ok, with you now. I kind of like that. I am really worried though how easy would be to keep the cloth material clean on the long run on the dashboad.

grogi wrote: »

Cornering headlights are nice alright, but that's not what I was referring to either...

LED technology allows to precisely control the light stream - like in the video below...

I spend quite some trying to find a video that shows how the headlights work, but nothing really available. I think you are right, they are not really adaptive, but just cornerning.

grogi wrote: »

I have just watched a few demos for i-cockpit and it seems it is missing some obvious personalisation options. I for instance would like to swap the revolution dial to the more conventional direction and have navigation between full size dials.

Gt and GT-line have more options than the other versions about icockpit configuration.

Anybody know when prices are released

Shefwedfan wrote:

For the 5008? they are released

Correct but no prices, brochures at dealers

AstraMonti wrote:

. We just don't have the full breakdown of the specifications, colours etc. Unfortunately it seems the 5008 does not have the colours of the 3008, I was really looking forward to a dark red one, these seems to be the available ones:

Thanks. Prices exclude delivery and related charges plus 600 for metallic I'm sure. Gt line about 39600 euro roughly

AstraMonti wrote: »

Yeap, it says it on the bottom of that page too

Also, this just popped in my youtube:

It shows the cornering spotlights, funny looking thing.

That video also shows the 5008 with a much nicer bright interior that seems to be unavailable at the moment.

This model is the entry level in some countries. Who ever was responsible for getting these in doesn't believe in 'put one's best foot forward'. Couldn't be ar$sed to go see it in this guise tbh.

The specs are out: http://media.peugeot.ie/file/81/4/new-peugeot-5008-suv-web.pdf?lcdv16=1PP7CMHCRKU0A0B0

Edit: They look an exact copy of the 3008 ones, even in some cases they have left saying 3008 lol.

Colours: I am disappointed, I was really looking forward for a red one, the selection is a bit dull.

sReq | uTeK wrote: »

Just wondering if they hype has died down on this car since its been released into the wild?

Really leaning towards this from a practicality stand point...3 seats in the middle row etc.

Wife hates the look of it but rhen surprisinfly likes the discovery sport which to me is identical but duller...if that makes sense.

SHOULD NOT HAVE BROUGHT HER TO SEE ACTICE SPEC

Do any dealers have the GT spec yet?

I was told that there were only 3 GT-Line,1.6diesel manual available for whole Ireland and most probably that not they are going to be sold instantly.

Want to see the GT Line before I look to purchase.

grogi wrote: »

The most honest advice I can give is to fly to Paris...

Lol, Surely some dealerships will get some in.

€80 return to Paris, we are honestly considering it.

I'm not sure what other dealers are like but we are struggling to get concrete information about when they are expecting a GT line in as a demo.

So found my wife and I driving close enough to Rathangan to warrant a quick look at the new 5008, in spite of what I said earlier, I dropped in.
They have two, Nimbus Grey and Cumulus Grey, one Manual and one Auto, both Active edition. First off they were straight up, 'haven't a clue' was the popular answer to most questions, which was fair enough.
The Car itself was a tempered somewhat surprised and pleased. Without a shadow of a doubt it seemed well built, solid closing doors and all things seemed well baked in and sturdy, in contrast to the 5008 MPV of old.
The Boot seemed smaller than our current one, but if it is smaller or bigger we are talking marginal. The second row seats actually seemed smaller at first but I think they are just squared off and are very tight with each other, I'd harvest a bet they are the exact same size. The leg room was massively improved and there is loads of it, even with driving seat in optimal position, big and clear difference here, extended wheelbase has really helped. I did note though that the seats are now pushed back further also, so seat 6 and 7 have zero leg room without pushing the other seats forward a bit, but there is plenty to work with. Everything else in row 2 and 3 is standard PSA Group affair. This car is very much a 5+2 car, but I knew that.
Up front was comfortable, btw, I thought the seat fabric was fine and overall good for a near entry level car, no complaints there. There was no felt in the Door bins ala VW, none on the Allure 3008 alongside it either. In the Carwow review they mention felt as a welcome addition but the review was based on a GT Line I think, but none here. Centre cubby seemed just OK build wise, but seemed low, too low for me to rest my arm on it and doesn't raise (Im 5'10"),gear stick on manual and auto was a nice affair and both the mouldings and trim all seemed like good quality and well built, giving them a good shake seemed to confirm that as best I could.
The iCockpit and Infotainment was far quicker than expected and seemed reasonably high res, if not poorly chosen icons, just a bit bland. But overall it was better than I thought and very easy to use. I had phone paired and Android Auto running in seconds with no issue at all. The radio was quickly pre-configured with 6-8 stations with colourful icons. iCockpit itself was slick and modern looking, fears allayed here about it being a bit sub-standard.
Outside the car looked just ok, but is really lacking in detail, large dull black side bumpers doesn't do this car justice, but this changes with different trims, and the Active trim really doesn't do the car any good, I'd say Allure sees a marked improvement, but I think GT Line is where its at tbh. I think they should have chosen a more Satin Polished Black for outside mouldings. Nimbus Grey is nice (silvery grey look).
Interestingly there is a Discovery Sport alongside it, and boy is this car flattering to deceive, cheap plastic, rubbish infotainment, and smaller interior (nice leather seats tho) and this is the bloody HSE model!!!
Roll on the GT Line and I think you will have a nice/very nice well built car with lots of spec.
Didn't test drive and didn't ask about what engines were in them, I assumed, perhaps wrongly that both are 1.6D. BTW, when getting into 2nd row I whacked my head and I did notice that when sitting in outside seats that the car juts in a bit, so if you were to lean over slightly, and I mean slightly your head hits the side of this, its not the roof, but more the vertical sloping part of the roof, if that makes sense. This car had no Pan roof either.
I'm going to take the Auto for a spin pretty soon, so I'll feedback then.
Ps. Excuse the Grammer, posted v quick!