Peugeot 5008

FIRST REPORT Practical SUV is proving an instant hit with our team

- Darren Wilson

THERE’S usually an element of excitement when I'm waiting for a new test car to arrive. But I've had to wait a little longer than usual for this one.

Although our new Peugeot 5008 turned up in early April, I’ve only just managed to secure the keys. It seems the fantastic reputation of its sibling, the 3008, has been enough to make our new French SUV hot property on the Auto Express test fleet with my colleagues.

My first impressions are generally positive, especially for the stylish interior design and dashboard layout.

But deputy art editor George Vedmore is more in tune with the car than I am after driving the 5008 to the West Country for a week’s holiday.