The Peugeot 5008 continues to offer customers an SUV with sleek looks, generous practicality, plentiful storage and a smooth drive. The model returns this year as a 1.2-litre variant, paired with an Aisin eight-speed gearbox that replaces the six-speeder found in the 2018 model.

The two extra cogs do well to bring added smoothness to the overall drive. Driven lightly, the engine delivers sufficient power once you get moving. The zero to 100km/h sprint is accomplished in 11.8 seconds, enough for sensible driving. Fuel economy is also decent, with the car achieving a real-world economy of 14km/L to 15km/L.

Elsewhere, the car remains the same, that is to say its exterior still boasts a sleek and modern look, while the cabin sports a clean design that continues to stay both intuitive to use and quite delightful to live with every day.

A boot space of 780 litres with the third-row folded away also ensures that there is plenty of space for everyone's belongings. Useful safety and driver assistance functions, such as adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist, as well as a speed limit recognition system that can adjust the cruise control speed automatically, further ensure that the Peugeot 5008 is one safe and practical SUV for the entire family.

For offering plenty of space, utility and comfort, but now with a more wallet-friendly drivetrain, the Peugeot 5008 is this year's winner for the SUV segment.