Electric Technology Car News: Can the cheap and sharp-looking Peugeot 5008 still dominate the large seven-seater market?

The Peugeot 5008 was officially launched in June 2017. Now it can be seen from time to time on the streets of Beijing. It seems to have had a good start. The Peugeot 5008 is a mid-size SUV, competing with the Skoda Kodiaq, Honda Crown Road and Toyota Highlander. The whole series is divided into 1.6T and 1.8T two power and 5-seater and 7-seater two versions, a total of 7 models, with a guide price of 187,700 yuan to 279,700 yuan. Although it is an SUV, this car does not have a four-wheel drive system, only front-wheel drive.

In terms of appearance, the Peugeot 5008 is in the middle of the pack in its class, but its wheelbase is outstanding, a little bigger than its mainstream competitors. For ordinary family cars, this usually means something. The Peugeot 5008 is exactly the same as the Peugeot 4008, which won the 2017 German Red Dot Design Award. When the two cars are placed together, I can't tell which is which.

The headlights are sharp and handsome, the top model is full LED light source, and the other 6 models are all halogen. I seem to hear the sighs of prospective car owners through the screen. The rear styling of the car is slightly different from that of 4008. The two integrated exhaust pipes at the rear are fake and decorative.

The interior is definitely more impressive than the exterior. The entire center console has distinct layers and a full sense of technology, while ensuring sufficient space for practicality, which is very admirable. The seats are wrapped in Nappa leather with a texture similar to a Simmons mattress. It provides enough support when you sit on it, but the wrapping is slightly lacking.

The instrument panel is all LCD, which is also quite sci-fi. It can switch between different display modes, but I personally don’t think it is particularly convenient. The tachometer needle is reversed, and some functions are not easy to see at first glance. You need to get familiar with them. This is standard for all models. The steering wheel is designed to match the overall style. It has a very small diameter and cut edges on the top and bottom. Objectively speaking, it is actually very stylish, but I think it is a bit too much, too sporty, too racing-like, and unstable. In addition, when I adjust my sitting position, the upper edge of the steering wheel will block part of the dashboard.

In terms of power, the 380THP model is equipped with a 1.8T turbocharged direct injection engine with a maximum power of 204 horsepower/6000rpm and a maximum torque of 280 Nm/1500-4000rpm, which is a good value. It is matched with a 6-speed manual transmission.

Overall, Peugeot 5008 is a car that combines fashion and practicality. Its design is very humane, the space is large enough, the comfort is good, and it is very suitable for home use. On the other hand, it also gives consumers who are tired of old mainstream models such as Highlander a new choice, satisfying consumers' pursuit of freshness and individuality.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.