The all-new 2026 Peugeot 5008 is here, though you’d be forgiven for thinking otherwise at first glance. Yes, it’s a 7-seater – but like many, that’s more theoretical than practical. The third row is little more than a decorative afterthought, and anyone with legs will be left wanting.
That gripe aside, there’s plenty of good news. The two-model lineup tops out with the GT Premium, and on first impression it feels deliciously upmarket. The two-box design looks sharp with its floating roof, jewel-like matrix headlights, and claw-style taillights. Subtle sculpting carries Peugeot’s design language into a new era: classy, modern, and mercifully free of frippery.
Inside, the cabin is a triumph. On their own, the elements aren’t extraordinary – but together they create one of the most beautiful dashboards I’ve ever seen. It’s dramatic, calming, and utterly French. A 21” driver display floats above a scalloped dash, with a second touchscreen below handling climate and controls – bizarrely including the gear toggle, now perched up and away from the centre console. Piano black, tweed-look fabric, leather, and mesh accents create an elegant, layered feel.
Peugeot’s i-Cockpit remains divisive: the octagonal wheel is set low, and the high-mounted screen is meant to remove the need for a head-up display. It doesn’t, but it’s still leagues ahead of the plastic disasters of the “07” series from 20 years ago.
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ABOVE: 2026 Peugeot 5008 GT Premium
The drive? That’s where the cracks show. Peugeot had a great PHEV in the 408, but strangled it with a price premium. Now, both 408 and 5008 are saddled with anaemic mild-hybrid setups. The GT Premium Hybrid’s 1.2L three-pot makes just 107kW/230Nm, taking a sluggish 11.3 seconds to reach 100km/h. Add passengers and luggage and you’re asking a lot of its 6-speed DCT, which is smooth but short a couple of cogs.
Fuel economy of 5.3L/100km isn’t bad, but lags Toyota’s latest e-CVT hybrids, which manage 4.2L/100km. Handling is surprisingly sporty thanks to sharp steering, but the twist-beam rear end gets fussy over rough corners. On smooth roads though, the ride is sublime.
At $67,990 for the GT Premium, Peugeot faces brutal competition. Just 53 units have been sold this year, with the brand down 32.6%. Why? Price. Chinese rivals like the IM6 Platinum give you a full EV with a 100kWh battery, 4-wheel steering, 400kW charging, a 3.4-second 0–100 time, and a seven-year warranty – all for about the same money drive-away.
The Peugeot 5008 is gorgeous, premium, and beautifully made. But with such an underpowered drivetrain and a higher sticker price, it’s hard not to see it as outclassed and overpriced in today’s market.
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