New Peugeot 5008
Peugeot has started testing the first
prototypes of the next 5008 in Sweden, with Carscoops spies there to capture the
moment. The new Peugeot 5008 will follow the
footsteps of the smaller 3008 and will become more of a crossover and less of
an MPV like the current model.
Crossovers are by far more popular than
the van-like family cars and the new 5008 is hoping to bring more customers to
Peugeot by jumping into this popular segment. If you are wondering how this
transition will work, just look over at what Renault did with the Espace and
the soon-to-be revealed Scenic.
We know that the new 5008 will share its
platform with the next Opel Zafira, with the German company having already
announced that the current people carrier will be replaced by a crossover, too. Despite sharing the same platform and
electrical systems with Opel, Peugeot will still use their own powertrains.
The camouflage is not revealing much,
except perhaps the cleaner design language Peugeot is currently promoting with
its latest models.
One of the main features of the new 5008
will be the vast interior room, with the cabin offering seating for up to seven
people. The new Peugeot 5008 is expected to
debut in late 2017 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Source : Carscoops
