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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A CO mprehensive range of latest-generation engineS
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with the very latestgeneration engines for both petrol (VTi or THP engines) and
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Diesel engines and gearboxes
* The maximum power corresponds to the type approved value on a test bed, under
the conditions defined in European legislation (directive 1999/99/CE). ...
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Six speed automatic gearbox which offers a choice between the comfort of fully
automatic operation, enhanced by sport and snow programmes, or manual gear changing.
Four driving modes are offered:
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