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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    Front seats with manual adjustments
    Seat consisting of a seat cushion, a seat back and a head restraint which can all be adjusted to adapt your position for ease of driving and comfort. Forwards-backwards Raise the control and slide ...

    Stop & start
    The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffi c (red lights, traffi c jams, or other...). The engine restarts automatically - START ...

    Monochrome screen a (without audio equipment)
    Displays on the screen This displays the following information: - time, - date, - ambient temperature * (this fl ashes if there is a risk of ice), - status of the openings (doors, boot, ...), ...