Peugeot 5008 metareview - An MPV that ticks all the right boxes

Choosing a car for yourself is likely to be one of the most difficult decisions in life. It's a statement to the world as well as for many people, one that lasts for many years. Choosing an MPV then should be a more difficult consideration. Not only are you selecting a comfortable driving vehicle for yourself but the requirements of your entire family is also paramount.

Many drivers choose an MPV out of necessity rather than selection. The Peugeot 5008 is made so that your necessity and natural choice of driving platform are one and the same.

The Peugeot 5008 won What Car's MPV of the Year award in 2010. What follows is a metareview of this incredible multi-purpose vehicle. Various UK reviews will be brought together in one article so that you can better gauge how good this Peugeot truly is.

Auto Express: With the 5008, "Peugeot has done a superb job of ticking all the right boxes". With its seven individual seats which can tilt and slide independently, it is truly a versatile vehicle for all kinds of family. Specifically mentioned was the rear seats (6,7) that offer enough space for children and adults alike. Unlike other manufacturers that design the sixth and seven seat as an afterthought, Peugeot has considered everyone in its seat construction. Offering a sizable 2,506 litres of boot space when all seats are folded flat, the 5008 is perfect for large goods transportation and the top of the range model comes with a whole host of extras including heads-up display, all leather upholstery, twin TV screens in the rear headrests (with wireless headphones) and a large panoramic glass roof which gives the cabin a beautiful airy feel.

Fifth Gear focused on the handling of the Peugeot 5008 and mention how the direction of Peugeot's latest MPV is about "greater driver enjoyment". The 5008 succeeds with "decent amount of grip and little understear". Considering that this family vehicle was likely taken around a track at great speeds to test the steering, this kind of result is an impressive one. Environmentally the 5008 is slightly smaller than most MPV's, but "the best-in-class CO2 figures are nevertheless excellent"

Carbuyer sums up the 5008 by exclaiming: "Whisper it, but I reckon Peugeot has got its mojo back". Describing the 5008 as a rare "proper seven-seat MPV that joins a range which is definitely experiencing a renaissance". The agility and performance of the Peugeot 5008 along with fuel efficiency and comfort are all applauded by Carbuyer. Ultimately the 5008 is a "well-priced, well-specced and well-sized MPV".

Autotrader UK also support Carbuyer's findings, stating "The Peugeot 5008 offers everything required from an MPV and more. It's spacious, practical, well-equipped and great to drive". They also highlight the "smart styling" of this modern family car. For many people-carriers, manufacturers focus on practicality over style. The Peugeot 5008 is a beautiful fusion of both.

The Telegraph tried to establish just how spacious the Peugeot 5008 truly is when the seats are folded flat. 2,506 litres they claim, is nine (nearly ten) wheelie bins big. The 5008 has untold practicality in this category and it's "myriad boxes and cubby holes" in which to tuck away mobile phones, glasses or any other storage needs becomes extremely useful in long or short journeys. The Telegraph also highlight the ride: "it is highly aerodynamic and cruises quietly".

Parkers remind users of the five star Euro NCAP rating (the highest score achievable). With six airbags and side curtain airbags as standard along with electronic stability control, the 5008 never compromises on safety. Parkers state that the 5008 is "Good to drive" has "upmarket features, a versatile seating layout" and a "frugal low-CO2 1.6 HDi".

What Car? describes the Peugeot 5008 as "a great family car, with pretty much all the practicality and refinement you could wish for. It's stylish and good to drive, too". Awarding it their "MPV of the Year" in 2010, What Car's conclusion of the 5008 needs no further description.

Reviewing the Peugeot 5008, Jason Barlow also concurred with What Car? and last year claimed it was his "Car of the Year". He described the 5008 as a "true driver's car" and one that you feel "properly connected to". With options of hill-start assist , heads-up display, extra traction on slippery surfaces and an electronic handbrake, he exclaimed the Peugeot 5008 was nothing short of "a revelation".

We have seen through the independent reviews of eight different write-ups, the Peugeot 5008 never manages to disappoint. With comfort, an excellent ride, unmatched practicality and engines capable of 55mpg, the Peugeot 5008 (as many claim) ticks all of the right boxes. If you are looking for a MPV out of sheer necessity then choose the 5008 and convert that necessity to individual selection. The Peugeot 5008 does not compromise by being a highly functional seven-seater family car. In fact it takes this people-carrying category to a whole new level.

Call Charters Peugeot on 0844 247 0815 to arrange a test drive of this incredible car and discover why the Peugeot 5008 is such a rare find: an MPV that doesn't fit the mould, yet exceeds it.

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