Peugeot 5008 Hybrid GT long-term test: great car, wrong spec

I’ve set my driving position higher, but I still can’t see some details. I’m only five feet eight inches in height, so taller people may not notice this issue, but others who have driven this 5008 say it’s a lot better than the previous model.

The fact that the 5008 has a third row of seats could be helpful for family outings, but we’re yet to really use them. The two seats seem OK for space, but will probably be better for shorter runs or smaller people. Access is good, though, with the middle row of seats folding forward a long way to improve access. 

With the third row down, the boot capacity is very useful. My camera gear and cleaning kit take up plenty of space inside, but the Peugeot has a decent layout, plus a deeper section behind the rearmost row where you can store things away from prying eyes – it’s also very handy for me to sit in when we’re doing car-to-car photography. 

On the road, the 5008 has proved to be a comfortable cruiser. I had reservations about such a big car coming with a 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine, but so far the hybrid system seems to be managing well. The car is really good on motorways, with strong refinement, but even under normal acceleration in town, there can be quite a bit of noise. 

There’s also a noticeable step when braking as the system swaps between energy recovery and the Peugeot’s physical discs and pads. The steering is very light, meanwhile, but that does mean the car is easy to manoeuvre.

*Insurance quote from AA (0800 107 0680) for a 42-year-old in Banbury, Oxon, with three points.

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