Peugeot Australia has launched the third-generation 2025 Peugeot 5008, a seven-seat mid-size crossover SUV, priced from AU$55,990 (US$36,485) before on-road costs. Unveiled on June 23, 2025, the refreshed model, an elongated sibling to the 3008, arrives exclusively with a 1.2-liter mild-hybrid powertrain, offering two trims—Allure and GT Premium. With a sleek design, advanced tech, and versatile cargo space, the 5008 aims to compete in Australia’s crowded family SUV market against rivals like the Mitsubishi Outlander and Hyundai Santa Fe. This article explores the 2025 5008’s features, performance, pricing, and competitive positioning, drawing on insights from autoevolution.com and related sources.
Redesign and Practicality
The 2025 Peugeot 5008, built on Stellantis’ STLA Medium platform, transforms its quirky MPV origins (launched in 2009) into a stylish mid-size crossover, a shift solidified with its 2017 second generation. Slightly larger than a Mitsubishi Outlander, it measures 4,790 mm in length with a 2,900 mm wheelbase, offering seven seats as standard, per carexpert.com. The exterior adopts Peugeot’s “Athletic Elegance” with sharper three-prong LED headlights, a frameless grille, and 3D-effect LED taillights, aligning with the 3008’s aesthetic, per autoexpress.co.uk.
Cargo versatility is a highlight, with 348 liters of boot space with all seats up (comparable to a small hatchback), 916 liters with the third row folded, and 2,232 liters with the second row down, per carsguide.com.au. The interior features a 21-inch panoramic touchscreen combining infotainment and instruments, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a premium Focal 10-speaker audio system in GT Premium trim, per autoevolution.com. X posts, like @sydney_ev, praised the “spacious and techy cabin,” though @AutoSpies noted the touchscreen’s learning curve.
Hybrid Powertrain: Efficiency Over Power
Unlike Europe’s plug-in hybrid and all-electric e-5008 options (offering up to 410 miles WLTP range, per autocar.co.uk), Australia gets a single powertrain: a 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system, producing 134 hp (100 kW) and 170 lb-ft of torque, mated to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic, per carexpert.com. The hybrid allows short bursts of electric-only driving at low speeds, a rarity for mild-hybrids, boosting efficiency to an estimated 5.0-5.2 L/100 km, slightly higher than the 3008’s 4.9 L/100 km due to added weight, per drive.com.au.
While adequate for family duties, the 100 kW output lags behind competitors like the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid (230 hp, 5.6 L/100 km) and Mazda CX-80 diesel (250 hp, 5.2 L/100 km), per drive.com.au. X user @Lonso0 called the engine “underpowered for a seven-seater,” but @JunaidSamodien_ noted its “smooth hybrid efficiency” for urban commutes.
Pricing and Trims
The 2025 5008 is available in two variants:
- Allure Hybrid: AU$55,990 (US$36,485) before on-roads, roughly $61,230 drive-away in New South Wales, featuring 19-inch wheels, a 21-inch touchscreen, and Safety Shield suite (adaptive cruise, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring), per carexpert.com.
- GT Premium Hybrid: AU$67,990 (US$44,300), adding Nappa leather, massaging/ventilated 10-way power seats, Pixel LED adaptive headlights, a panoramic sunroof, and Focal audio, per autoevolution.com.
The base price is nearly $10,000 lower than the outgoing 2023 5008 GT Sport ($65,657), reflecting a strategic move to compete with volume sellers, per carexpert.com. Peugeot offers a five-year, unlimited-kilometer warranty and pre-paid service plans (12 months/15,000 km intervals), with pay-per-visit options, per mudgeeguardian.com.au.
Safety and Market Reception
The 5008 has yet to be tested by ANCAP, but Euro NCAP awarded the related 3008 a four-star rating in 2025, citing strong adult and child occupant protection but weaker pedestrian safety, per carexpert.com. Standard safety features include autonomous emergency braking with night function, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise with stop-and-go, per drivencarguide.co.nz. X post @evshift lauded the “comprehensive safety tech,” though @CarGurus noted the four-star rating as “disappointing for a family SUV.”
Australian deliveries begin in Q3 2025, following a March 2025 pricing announcement and a global debut at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, per drive.com.au. The hybrid-only approach aligns with New Zealand’s GT-only 5008 launch at $67,990, per drivencarguide.co.nz, but Australia’s exclusion of the e-5008 (311-mile range) and plug-in hybrids limits options, per autocar.co.uk.
Competitive Landscape
The 2025 5008 competes in the seven-seat mid-size SUV segment:
- Mitsubishi Outlander: Starts at $37,290, offers a 184-hp 2.5L engine or 245-hp PHEV, with 7,000 lbs towing, per carexpert.com.au.
- Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: Priced from $55,500, delivers 230 hp and 5.6 L/100 km, with a plusher interior, per drive.com.au.
- Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid PHEV: At $45,990 drive-away, offers 316 hp and 1,200 km range, undercutting the 5008, per carexpert.com.au.
- Mazda CX-80: Starts at $55,000, with a 250-hp diesel (5.2 L/100 km) or 280-hp petrol, but no mild-hybrid, per businessinsider.com.
The 5008’s premium tech and design rival the Santa Fe, but its 134-hp powertrain trails competitors’ output, and the lack of AWD or electric options limits appeal, per carsguide.com.au. X user @sydney_ev called it a “stylish family hauler,” but @AutoSpies noted, “No AWD or EV hurts against Chery and Hyundai.”
Peugeot’s Broader Strategy
Peugeot, under Stellantis, is transitioning to electrification, with the e-5008 (73 kWh or 98 kWh batteries, up to 410 miles WLTP) and e-3008 leading its EV push, per autocar.co.uk. The 5008’s hybrid-only Australian launch reflects market preferences for affordable efficiency over full EVs, amid softening EV demand (7% U.S. growth in 2024), per electrek.co. A five-seat e-5008 with 994 liters of boot space is planned globally, but not yet for Australia, per sgcarmart.com.
The 5008 shares its platform with the Opel Grandland, Citroën C5 Aircross, and Jeep Compass, leveraging Stellantis’ economies of scale, per autoevolution.com. Peugeot’s Le Mans 2025 effort with the 9X8 Hypercar (12th place) underscores its performance heritage, per autoevolution.com, while the e-208 GTi launch signals EV sportiness, per independent.co.uk.
Strengths and Weaknesses
The 5008 shines with its 348-2,232-liter cargo range, premium interior, and advanced safety, per rte.ie. Its $55,990 starting price undercuts the outgoing model, and the mild-hybrid’s 5.0 L/100 km efficiency suits urban families, per drive.com.au. However, the 134-hp engine lacks punch, the four-star Euro NCAP rating disappoints, and the absence of AWD or electric options limits versatility, per carexpert.com. Tariff pressures on Stellantis’ European production could raise costs, per finance.yahoo.com.
Who’s It For?
The 2025 5008 targets families needing seven seats, premium tech, and hybrid efficiency without plug-in costs. Starting at $55,990, it appeals to buyers seeking European style over the Outlander’s value or Santa Fe’s power. Long-distance drivers or EV enthusiasts may prefer the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV or await the e-5008.
Conclusion
The 2025 Peugeot 5008, launched in Australia on June 23, 2025, brings seven-seat versatility, a 134-hp mild-hybrid powertrain, and a tech-rich interior for AU$55,990-$67,990. With 348-2,232 liters of cargo, a 21-inch touchscreen, and Safety Shield tech, it’s a stylish family SUV, though its modest power and lack of AWD or EV options trail rivals like the Hyundai Santa Fe and Chery Tiggo 8. Peugeot’s hybrid focus suits urban buyers, but a four-star Euro NCAP rating and tariff risks pose challenges. As Peugeot pushes electrification globally, the 5008 positions itself as a premium, practical choice in Australia’s competitive SUV market.
