The third-generation Peugeot 5008 (codename P54) marks a radical turning point for the Lion brand's large family SUV. Based on Stellantis' new multi-energy STLA Medium platform, it retains its troop-carrier vocation (up to 7 seats) but revolutionizes its mechanical offering. Crucial point regarding your query: Peugeot has definitively abandoned diesel engines (BlueHDi) on this generation, both in Europe and on announced international markets. The manufacturer has opted for a total transition to mild hybridization (MHEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and 100% electric (E-5008). The model stands out with its 'Panoramic i-Cockpit' of 21 inches and optimized third-row spaciousness.
The Peugeot 5008 III (P54) is a technologically very accomplished family SUV, but it imposes a paradigm shift on its buyers. If you were absolutely looking for a diesel to tow heavy loads or travel across Europe daily, you will have to turn to the competition (Skoda Kodiaq, VW Tayron). However, Peugeot has corrected its biggest historical flaw: the entry-level gasoline engine (Hybrid 136) is now equipped with a timing chain, which suggests much higher reliability. The purchase is recommendable, but as with any vehicle inaugurating a new platform (STLA Medium) and new electronic architectures, it is prudent to favor a model under warranty to mitigate the inevitable early bugs.