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CLAUD BUTLER DAWES WE THE PEOPLE In his latest car review, GEOFF MAXTED of Drivewrite takes

the versatile Peugeot for a spin
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The revised Peugeot 5008 –
60A, BEECHCROFT ROAD, UPPER STRATTON
SN2 7QD a new family favourite
TEL: 01793 700105 The term Multi-Purpose Vehicle have used.
(MPV) is not one that sets the pulse
Additionally, there is an adjust-
racing yet it helps if the MPV in able ‘heads-up’ display right in the
Email: [email protected] question is also a decent driver and, driving eyeline that shows your road
in the case of the Peugeot 5008, speed and works in conjunction
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Out On The Road next required manoeuvre.
Overall, the interior is roomy
SWINDON-CYCLES @SWINDONCYCLES The 5008 impressed with the level and comfortable. The cloth seems
of performance available from a
strong 2.0L HDi motor delivering hard-wearing but I would choose
148bhp. Personally, the steering to go the whole hog and take the
is too light for my tastes but it is leather option. The 5008 is a seven-
accurate. Peugeot reckon the MPV seater and has some nice touches.
will take just ten seconds to reach There’s a security cubby beneath the
the magical 62mph. Certainly, driver’s seat and under the floor of
response is lively and driving is the second row. Between the front
much more pleasurable than the seats under a sliding lid is the deep-
dull MPV title suggests. I rate this est cubby I’ve ever come across.
engine highly, but, inevitably, there The Seats
is a penalty to pay in emissions at The whole point of a MPV is
140g/km. There’s a good selection versatility. In the Peugeot 5008 this
of alternate, less powerful engines is very much the case. The three
available including Peugeot’s frugal second row seats are individual and
1.6L BlueHDi 120 which emits just can be folded flat individually or in
109g/km tandem. Nestled under the floor in
Road manners are good and the boot is the third row of seats
the ride is composed even on our which are simplicity itself to erect.
neglected country lanes. There was The front seat folds too.
inevitably a small amount of body The Verdict
roll but the supportive seats held The Peugeot 5008 MPV is well
us in place without issue. Under judged, smart and has kerb appeal.
normal driving conditions I doubt There are, as ever, many many op-
anyone will notice. tions to choose from. It’s a doddle
Inside the 5008 to park as it bristles with sensors
The tested car is a top-of- and a clear, functional reversing
the-range model in Allure trim. camera.
Although list prices start around The 5008 drives well,thanks to a
£19,000 for the entry level Access taut ride and handling that makes
trim, with Active being the next it seem like a smaller car. It is intel-
step up, Allure is the one to go for ligently configured and has a capa-
if you can reach to about £25k. It cious boot. The Peugeot competes
adds bigger alloys, a Cielo Panoram- well on price, is more attractive
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• We will collect and return your car, free of charge, the same day climate control, cruise and the has the most versatile seating of
really first class Peugeot Connect them all. A fine choice for family
navigation. This provides Bluetooth motoring.
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