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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    Access to the tools
    The towing eye is installed in the boot under the floor. To gain access to it: open the boot, lift the floor and remove it, remove the towing eye from the holder. ...

    Driver's storage compartments
    Storage box This has storage areas for the handbook pack, ... To open, pull the handle then tilt the box. Card holder This can be used for a toll payment ticket or parking card, for example. Co ...

    Interior welcome lighting
    The remote switching on of the passenger compartment lighting makes your entry into the vehicle easier in poor light. It is activated in accordance with the light intensity detected by the brightn ...