Peugeot takes on Santa Fe and Kluger with new mild-hybrid seven-seater

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Peugeot is persevering with the seven-seater SUV market with a new-generation 5008 that features a mild-hybrid drivetrain and a lower entry price.

The return of an Allure trim for the French brand’s big SUV helps introduce a starting price below $60,000 – $55,990 before on-road costs.

A more heavily equipped GT Premium tops the range and is priced from $67,990.

Peugeot badges both models ‘Hybrid’, though the drivetrain is a mild-hybrid system combining a three-cylinder 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a small, 15.6kW electric motor integrated into a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. 

Unlike rival full hybrids offered by the likes of the Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento and Toyota Kluger, the 5008 can’t power its front wheels with electric power alone. It instead provides assistance for the engine.

While combined outputs of 107kW and 230Nm are lower than the power and torque provided by the previous 5008 GT’s 121kW/240Nm 1.6-litre turbo petrol, the 5008 Hybrid reduces official fuel consumption significantly – from 7.0 litres per 100km to 5.1L/100m.

The 5008 measures 4791mm long, 1895mm wide (excluding mirrors), 1694mm tall, and runs on a wheelbase of 2901mm. The large Peugeot SUV’s length has increased from 4641mm to put its size much closer to that of rivals.

The exterior of the base model 5008 Allure features gloss black mirrors, rear spoiler and 19-inch alloy wheels. At the front, the 5008 dons the distinctly Peugeot ‘three claw’ front lights. 

Stepping up into GT-Premium trim grants a two-tone black roof, LED headlights, and panoramic sunroof. 

Inside, the Allure features a 21-inch curved HD digital display, a separate customisable touchscreen for vehicle shortcuts, wireless phone charger, adaptive cruise control, a suite of driver safety aids, and of course, seven seats.

The GT-Premium adds Nappa leather,  shade blinds for second row passengers, and heated, chilled, massaging, 10-way adjustable front seats. 

Peugeot continues to struggle in Australia, with year-to-date sales down nearly 40 percent to May 2025, following a 2024 in which sales fell by a quarter to just 1896 units.

Peugeot’s sister brand Citroen exited the Australian market in 2024 owing to even weaker sales.

 $55,990 (list) 5008 Allure Hybrid – Key features

• 21” HD Panoramic touchscreen
• I-toggle touchscreen for digital shortcuts
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and  Android Auto
• Wireless phone charging 
• AEB with pedestrian & cyclist detection
• Adaptive cruise control
• Lane Keep Assist + Lane Following Assist
• Rear cross traffic alert
• 360° HD surround camera system
• Min 348L boot (all seats up) / Max 2,232L (seats folded)
• 3-zone climate control air conditioning with rear vents
• 19” alloy wheels
• PEUGEOT ‘3-claw’ signature lights

$67,990 (list) 5008 GT-Premium Hybrid – Key features

Additional to Allure:

• Nappa full grain leather
• Peugeot logo embossed front headrest
• Driver & front passenger multi-point massage function
• Driver & front passenger heated & cooling seats
• Driver & front passenger 10-way electric adjustment
• Driver seat position 2 memory functions
• Second row outer heated seats
• Stainless steel front door scruff plates
• Integrated second row shade blinds on windows
• Aluminium dash decor
• Diamond Black roof
• Panoramic Split Opening Spoiler Sunroof
• Handsfree electric tailgate with foot sensor
• Full LED Pixel headlights