2018 Nissan X-TRAIL ST-L v Peugeot 5008 Allure Comparison

SUVs with occasional seating for seven offer plenty of diversity these days; we find out how the Nissan X-TRAIL and Peugeot 5008 compare

SUVs in the role of Mum’s bus

There are a handful of SUVs available in Australia with third-row seating for a couple of kids. They’re mainly derived from five-seat models, and what they mostly have in common is they’re really people movers masquerading as SUVs.

You won’t get all-wheel drive in these models, for instance. Nor do they offer much in the way of innovation, style or creature comforts for the littlest kids.

But the 2018 Peugeot 5008 does address at least some of these points. It brings typical French flair to this sub-sector of the medium SUV segment. Is that enough though? And does it sacrifice practicality for difference sake?

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