2025 Peugeot 5008 GT Premium Hybrid Zero Thrill Review

The 2025 Peugeot 5008 is all new — allegedly. Charlie drives the Peugeot and these are this thoughts:

One could be forgiven for thinking otherwise, because at first glance it’s more evolution than revolution. It’s a seven-seater too, though like so many “seven-seaters”, that’s only if your last two passengers have folding legs or are of the soft-toy variety.

Once you’ve stopped laughing at the token third row, the rest of the car is quite a treat. We’re in the GT Premium Hybrid, the fancier of two models, and on first impression it looks and feels très posh indeed. Peugeot’s design team has been on the champagne again, and it shows.

The two-box body wears its lines with French confidence — crisp creases, elegant surfacing, and that trademark floating roof. Matrix headlights glint like diamonds, the claw-like tail lamps look ready to pounce, and the sculpted panels make the Germans look positively dowdy.

Inside – Ooh là là

The cabin is nothing short of magnifique. Every time I sat in it, I half-expected Edith Piaf to start humming from the speakers. There’s tweed-look fabric, soft leather, piano black, and a dash that manages to be both futuristic and calming — like a Parisian lounge designed by Coco after three martinis.

2005 gets a 21-inch driver display floats eerily above a sculpted star-like fascia that glows softly from beneath — dramatic but tasteful. Beneath that sits a secondary touchscreen running climate, and media. In a moment of French eccentricity — the wee gear selector is a nipple off to one side. It’s perched high and proud, and very out-of-the-way, a monument to design over ergonomics. The base car feels not quite so posh but still worth a look.

The low-slung octagonal steering wheel is pure Peugeot, complete with simplified touch sliders that never quite do what you want, and the i-Cockpit’s high-mounted screen is meant to replace a head-up display. It doesn’t. But it looks stunning, so we forgive it. Still a vast improvement over the old model.

Gone are the brittle plastics, but the strange ergonomics of Peugeots past remain. The old “07” generation felt like it was made of recycled picnic cutlery, and the i-cockpit has always felt odd. yet the new 5008 feels like it was crafted by artisans who care.

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ABOVE: 2025 Peugeot 5008

The Drive – Not Quite a French Revolution

And then… you drive it.

Under that glamorous bonnet lives a 1.2-litre three-cylinder hybrid producing 107kW and 230Nm. That’s less power than a startled ibis. It hauls 1.7 tonnes of très chic SUV to 100km/h in 11.3 seconds — or, as I like to call it, “eventually.” With seven people aboard, you may wish to pack snacks.

The six-speed dual-clutch auto is smooth enough, but you’ll miss an extra ratio or two when climbing hills or overtaking trucks. Its electric motor is built right into the transmission — a Stellantis eDCT made in Mirafiori or Metz, now fully in-house after they took over production from Punch Powertrain in early 2025. Peugeot swears it saves cost and weight, though you’d never guess from the way it struggles up a hill. Fuel use is quoted at 5.3L/100km, which sounds decent until you remember Toyota’s hybrids cruise at 4.2L/100km without breaking a sweat. We saw closer to 7.1L/100km, mostly because the 5008 needs to be hauled along by the scruff of the neck every five minutes just to keep pace. Performance? Thoroughly underwhelming.

Handling, to its credit, is a high point. Steering feels direct and lightly assisted, and it corners with some flair. The twist-beam rear end gets a little choppy on bumpy corners, but on smooth roads it glides like a baguette on butter.

The Price – Sacré Bleu!

The 5008 GT Premium Hybrid is $67,990 RRP, which puts it in the same postcode as some seriously compelling EVs:

Zeekr 7X: From $57,900
Tesla Model Y RWD: From $58,900
BYD Sealion 7: From $54,990–$63,990
Kia EV5: From $56,770 drive-away (base Air) to $75,990 AWD GT-Line

While Peugeot gives you a posh cabin and hybrid modesty, those rivals give you instant torque, zero tailpipe emissions, and in some cases, seven-year warranties. Peugeot sticks with five.

Final Thoughts

The 2025 Peugeot 5008 GT Premium Hybrid is like a supermodel who insists on drinking instant coffee — beautiful, but baffling. It’s gloriously designed, deeply comfortable, and exudes effortless French style. But underneath the couture, there’s a mild hybrid that feels old school that just can’t compete with the EVs (or full hubrids) in the same price bracket.

It’s a car you’ll adore sitting in, but you’ll envy the neighbours’ Zeekr when the lights go green.

Still, for those who prefer a whiff of petrol and the romance of France over silent electric thrust, the 5008 remains a charming—if flawed—companion. It’s gorgeous, it’s comfortable, it’s different. Just don’t drag race a Tesla.

Despite being the 4th largest carmaker in the world, Stellantis brands are running on the smell of an oily rag and either need to sharpen their pencils or start looking “down the job centre”.

Price (RRP):

$67,990 before on-road costs
Drive-away price: Approximately $73,705

Powertrain & Performance

Engine: 1.2L turbocharged 3-cylinder petrol engine
Electric Motor: 15.6kW
Combined Power Output: 107kW
Transmission: 6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Drive Type: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Fuel Consumption (Combined): 5.1L/100km
CO₂ Emissions: 116g/km

Dimensions

Length: 4,790 mm
Width: 1,934 mm
Height: 1,735 mm
Wheelbase: 2,895 mm
Curb Weight: Approximately 1,700 kg

Interior & Features

Seating Capacity: 7 seats
Infotainment System: 21-inch Panoramic i-Cockpit®
Climate Control: Dual-zone climate control
Audio System: Premium sound system
Connectivity: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth
Upholstery: Mistral black embossed Alcantara® with Iced Clay stitching and leather-effect trim
Steering Wheel: Heated, compact design
Rear Seats: Heated outer second-row seats, sunblinds integrated in rear doors

Exterior & Design

Headlights: Full LED with 3-claw daytime running lights
Tail Lights: Full 3D LED with PEUGEOT ‘Claw effect’ signature
Roof: Black Diamond roof and rear spoiler
Tailgate: Handsfree Smart Electric Tailgate (foot operated)
Wheels: 18-inch alloy wheels

Safety & Driver Assistance

Safety Rating: 5-star ANCAP (pending)
Driver Assistance Features: 360° Vision, Highway Assist 2.0, Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking
Parking Assistance: Front and rear sensors, rearview camera

Warranty & Servicing