The third-generation Peugeot 5008 (based on Stellantis' new STLA Medium platform) marks a major turning point. Extended to 4.79 m, it retains its family vocation with 7 seats as standard while adopting a more massive and aerodynamic silhouette. The big revolution is under the hood: total abandonment of diesel in favor of massive electrification (MHEV, PHEV, and BEV). The gasoline engine (now 48V micro-hybrid) inaugurates the 3rd generation of the 1.2 PureTech engine, which finally abandons the problematic wet belt for a timing chain. Although the vehicle is very recent, this technical evolution raises great hope for the improvement of overall reliability.
The Peugeot 5008 III breaks with the past. For buyers targeting a gasoline engine, the new 1.2 Hybrid 136 is the only option, but it's excellent news: the adoption of a timing chain erases the biggest fear associated with older PureTech engines. However, this vehicle inaugurates an entirely new platform (STLA Medium), new engines, new gearboxes, and a new electronic architecture. Buying Advice: If you buy new, an extended warranty is highly recommended to protect against the inevitable electronic and mechanical "teething problems" of the first series. The potential is excellent, but caution remains advisable during the first year of production.