Peugeot 5008 2019 presents itself

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After a long wait, finally arrives in our country Peugeot 5008 2019, a SUV with three rows of seats with a high dose of equipment and high fuel efficiency.

A luxury-oriented SUV
Because it is a compact size utility, this by its length of 4.6 meters - mm less than the 3008 -, this new Peugeot model arrives to compete against Volkswagen Tiguan, Nissan X-Trail, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Chevrolet Equinox, among others. But hey, these are your competitors when it comes to dimensions, since having an initial price of almost $ 590,000 pesos, then we have as contenders to medium SUVs like the Nissan Pathfinder, Mazda CX-9, Chevrolet Traverse. It is clear that with this entry price and the compact size, this Peugeot 5008 2019 also aims to compete against luxury models such as Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Volvo XC60.

With this diversity of competitors, Peugeot has what few brands can do, which is to compete against luxury SUVs and those that are not. Although this can also be a bit counterproductive, because when faced with the copies of the brands of volume is a bit high in price, however, to compete against Premium firms excels by the level of equipment at a more affordable cost.

 

Wide and versatile
Once taking into account who are your rivals by size and price of 5008, we will know the highlights of this SUV with capacity for seven passengers. In broad strokes we can say that for the exterior and interior design, we can call this model as the extended version of the 3008. This we say because the cabin environment and body features are similar to that of his younger brother.

Something that we must emphasize is that despite having a length of 4.6 meters, the wheelbase of 2.8 meters allows the cabin to be one of the largest in the segment. This as a result allows you to accommodate a third row seats, which can be folded to the floor or disassemble the seats to offer a greater volume of load. Although the work of disassembling and installing could sound a bit tedious, it is the opposite because each of the seats weighs little more than 10 kilograms and the placement is simple. Once the third row is uninstalled, the 5008 offers a load capacity of 780 liters.

 

An enlarged 3008
Together with this versatility, the interior of the 5008 is identical to that of the 3008 and is aimed at luxury, whether for the architecture and quality of materials, as well as the level of equipment focused on comfort. Of the latter we can highlight the front seats with massage, the audio system with 10 speakers, the configurable LED lighting, the aromatherapy and the two touch screens; one of them works as an instrument panel -12.3 inches-, while the second -8 inches- is focused on the information and entertainment system.

More equipment
Coupled with the above, this SUV that shares platform with the 308 and 3008, has a large sunroof, automatic opening of the fifth door - either by passing the foot under the fascia or by means of a key, Apple CarPlay, Mirror Link and Android Auto, wireless charger for cell phones compatible with this option, the technology that automatically parks the vehicle and a reversing camera with 360 degree vision.

 

Great efficiency
In the same way as in the 3008, this 5008 comes with the turbocharged four-cylinder 1.6L creator of 165 Hp and 177 Lb-ft of torque. This block developed jointly with BMW chassis by a six-speed automatic, offers an approximate range of 900 kilometers if driving only on the road, or more than 530 kilometers in the city. This results in an average of 750 kilometers or 14 km / l.

If what you want is greater efficiency and thrust, at the time of stomping the accelerator, the 5008 2019 has a second option; a 2.0L turbo, only that it has diesel as its power source. In this case, the power remains at 150 Hp and the torque at 272 Lb-ft. Given the particularities offered by the blocks to diesel, this SUV sees a mixed performance of 1,050 kilometers -20 km / l, not to mention on the road and its range of almost 1,200 kilometers.

Maximum security
Another point that makes the 5008 this to you for you with the luxury SUVs is safety. Figure automatic braking system able to detect cars or pedestrians limit -has as 80 km / h-, lane departure warning, traction control with five drive modes, descent control, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detector and high lights on and off automatically.