It was funny to watch Rebecca complain about the lack of shortcut buttons to the ventilation system, while pressing the shortcut button! The piano keys each control a function. When the driver is familiar with these locations they become second nature. Same goes with the cruise control buttons. They are so intuitive and easy to use. Much more so than the steering wheel based system on my previous car.
I am used to audio controls in the back of the steering wheel, once you know where they are and what they do is so much better than having a million buttons in the actual wheel, French style by the way.
The cruise control is fantastic once you know intuitively where to press. Buttons on the steering wheel constantly change relative to your hands, so much prefer Peugeot's choice.
It actually is quite an appealing vehicle. I can see it as a potential car. It looks good and has seven seats and also i can carry timber sheets with seats folded down. Peugeot actually has a car I like for the first time.
Had one now for 3 months while my car is on order - Diesel 1.6 Allure. Good kit but very light steering & that steering wheel is far too small. The worse thing is the lane changing warning which drives you mad (now turned off) The other issue WAS the SATNAV ... according to reviews I had read it didn’t have full postcode BUT even though there’s no postcode entry if you do enter the code on town / address it works !!! The info system works fine with knacky little short cut switches. All in all not bad but the quality is a bit lacking. Great on fuel but by no means under powered with such a small diesel. Not ideal for car parks though as it is quite big for standard parking spaces & has already a few battle scars from “others”. Great driving position and comfortable ride though have made me rethink the SUV 👍
Confusing review. The summary is repeated twice (albeit in different wording), the cruise/speed limiter is "fiddly to get to" despite being behind a small steering wheel, the video is too dark to judge the glove box, and finally, why "leave the Sport button alone"? :)
Stephan Dolby The globe box is tiny because when Peugeot have converted it to right hand drive, they’ve left the fuse box on the left so it eats into the space for the glove box. Not sure why she’s against the sport mode. It’s pretty good on the 3008
I was thinking that the fuse box would be there, however I was curious as to whether the glove box was deeper than that of the 3008. The assumption is that it probably isn't. That said, there are plenty of other storage cubbies in the cabin that are more convenient than reaching for the glove box.
This isn't the 2020 model. The front (fog lights) give it away. Engine options are also different now. That being said, the 2020 is a facelift, so most of the review is still applicable, I would think.
Come on "motorjournalists"! The cruise control is meant to be used by feel, not by looking at it and it is the best place I have ever seen the cruise control located in any car ever! So intuitive!
I like the Honda steering wheels (a few of the buttons are at 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock as opposed to being all clustered together) but they are admittedly much larger than modern Peugeot steering wheels.
I bought a brand new 5008 in January last year. I was sold the dream of the pop up seats but they are on an aggressive hing/spring mechanism which can cause the rollers to jump out of the rail and means it can't be folder flat or put into a seat position so it becomes an obstacle in the boot in an apex position. Peugeot and The dealership are aware of this and there is no way to repair this other than replace the seat completely at a cost of over £1,000. Personally I would not advise anyone to buy this car.
The x trail is so far behind the 3008/5008 that saying both are equivalent and in completion is showing a complete lack of knowledge of both car. Even the skoda, for the same price doesn't offer as much stuff....
Any proper tester would know you can’t spec grip control on a GT Line Premium as they come with the 19 inch thinner wheels. Hence why the fuel economy is so good. Taller thinner wheel equals less rolling resistance and higher mpg. As for not a 4 wheel drive nobody ever mentions they use more fuel no matter how carefully you drive and honestly who actually needs 4wd on a public road?snow socks cure snow so wheel that Peugeot now sell them as a genuine accessory.
Shanjan, have you looked at any other car manufacturer? All look practically the same, and use the same platforms and components. What you think it just a French thing is actually something that is used by all car manufacturers. An example of this is the Ford Galaxy and S-Max. Exactly the same, until you get to the rear quarter. Think before you comment.
Personally I have driven many brands and always opt for cruise control, those on the Pug leave the Fiat Chrysler Group's offering in the dumpster, the VW group's a margin ahead, Ford miles, perhaps decades back. You don't to see how something works but you do want certainty, particularly when living an environment when 3 ks over can cost you several hundred $s and a quarter of your licence points in one camera shot! I think you were clutching at straws when criticising the Pug's cruise control. It may not be to everyone's liking but from my perspective I'd rate the Pug's cruise and speedo accuracy as well as it's ability to hold a consistent speed well above many of it's competitors. At the risk of the cheap shot, why the dual conclusions in the video? PS can we ditch the banana, crisps and big bottle references, if I drank that much in a drive our deserts would be arable and if I consumed that much food my car would be full of insects and crumbs? Really; let's lift the game a little more.
I have had the 2.0L GT for 4 months now and it's a lovely car, Peugeot have upped their game. Oh, press the Sports button it's fun. The only down side the 19" wheels generate some noise on certain roads. This bird hasn't a clue the controls are really easy to use, climate control is a doddle.
Valentin alexandru It isn't. Never buy a petrol engine car below 1.4 litre unless if you're a city driver or do low mileage. 1.4 onwards if you're a regular driver and high milage and if you drive on Mways it's diesel all the way.
I prefer my Skoda Kodiaq 1.4tsi SE L 4x4 DSG, surprisingly smooth, quiet and powerful. Simple elegant good looks and a more classy interior. The Peugeot looks nice but too fussy, I think it will age!
This peugeot 5008 from outside looks nice. But this is peugeot. Engineers are drunk. 1.2 petrol in family car. Serious engineers sick. Interior nothing special. Plus she said dont tuch sport mode? Buy this 5008. Than put 3.0 turbo petrol engine. And price will be the sameike 1.2l. Anyway. All new Peugeot interior same. But really that dashboard in All peugeot are same. I wanna buy new car. So maybe mercedes benz B class is the best option 30000eu.
Jesus, do they have a school where they send motoring journalists to speak in this way? My voice goes way up and then slowly down, like a rollercoaster. It's weird as heck. Just stop it. Trying to sound like Tiff...
Almost bought one until I sat in the back. The sunroof drops the headline way to much and at the rear and being tall, and having a tall kid, your head will NOT have clearance. Thank you, next.
