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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    Passenger comfort
    Operating the front passenger seat Table position A. Partial table position. B. Full table position. Operating the rear seats 2nd row rear seats 1. Forwards-backwards adjustment. 2. ...

    Switching on
    The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only operate when the engine is running. Press this button to demist/defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp ...

    Lighting dimmer
    System for manual adjustment of the brightness of the instrument panel in relation to the exterior brightness. Activation When the vehicle lighting is on: press the button to change the brightne ...