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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    Ventilation
    Recommended interior settings Digital air conditioning: we recommend use of the fully automatic mode by pressing the "AUTO" button. ...

    Wipers
    Control stalk A: windscreen wipers 2. Fast wipe. 1. Normal wipe. Int. Intermittent wipe. 0. Park. AUTO Automatic wiping. Single wipe: Brief pull on the stalk towards. Screenwash: Long pull ...

    Speed limiter
    System which prevents the vehicle from exceeding the speed programmed by the driver. When the programmed speed limit is reached, pressing the accelerator pedal no longer has any effect. The spee ...