Peugeot 5008 to launch at KLIMS ’10
After the 3008, 207 and updated 308, Peugeot’s new model assault on the Malaysian market is set to continue with the 5008 MPV scheduled for launch at next week’s Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2010 (KLIMS ’10).
Based mechanically upon the 308 and 3008, the 5008 seats seven and is expected to be priced in the range of RM165,000 pending government approval. Under its hood, we get another helping of the 1.6-litre BMW-PSA Prince twin-scroll turbo direct injection engine rated to produce 156hp and 240Nm. Partnering the engine to send drive to the front wheels is the same Aisin-sourced 6-speed auto currently used in the 3008 and 308 Turbo.
Peugeot 5008
As we’ve come to expect from the lion brand, equipment levels are generous, and the list of promised kit starts with the various stuff which earned the 5008 a 5-star Euro NCAP rating in 2009 – six airbags, Hill Start Assist, ESP, ABS, EBD, EBA, Anti-Skid Regulation, Dynamic Stability Control, Distance Control and anti-whiplash front seat headrests.
The other glitzy stuff bundled into the package are 17″ alloys, 18 sq ft panoramic glass roof, leather trim, HUD, cruise control, and dual-zone climate control. Middle row passengers are particularly pampered with two 7″ LCD screens, two Bluetooth wireless headsets and a connection console which can be connected to DVD players or game consoles.
Full entertainment suite for middle row passengers.
The 5008 can viewed exclusively at KLIMS 2010 from Dec 3 to 12.
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Pictures: Official Peugeot release.
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