Verdict

This is a world away from the bloated, bland 207 that went before. Peugeot deserves praise for making a car that’s smaller and lighter but with more space inside than before. We’re quite big fans of the innovative interior architecture, but try before you buy - it won’t be for everyone. That, together with the tech set up, mean this is a car with a good deal of appeal for people like us.

It’s not perfect – it’s on the pricey side in this trim level and still doesn’t drive with the panache of Peugeots of old, but that clever interior, smart tech set-up, good looks and a brilliant diesel engine mean it ought at least to be on your shortlist.

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    Manual controls
    The wipers are controlled directly by the driver. Model without AUTO wiping Model with AUTO wiping Windscreen wipers Wiping speed: Rear wiper Rear wiper selection ring: park, intermi ...

    Starting-stopping the engine
    With a manual gearbox , put the gear lever in neutral. With an electronic gearbox , put the gear lever on N . With an automatic gearbox , put the gear lever on P or N. ...

    Monochrome screen A (without Peugeot connect sound (RD5))
    Displays in the screen Depending on the context, displays: - time, - date, - ambient temperature with air conditioning (the value if there is a risk of ice), - trip computer, - alert message ...