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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    Bonnet
    Opening Open the front left door. Pull the interior bonnet release lever A , located at the bottom of the door aperture. Push the exterior safety catch B to the left and raise the bonnet. Un ...

    Exterior
    Stop & Start system This system puts the engine temporarily into standby during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc....). The engine restarts automatically as soon as you wa ...

    Quality of the fuel used for Diesel engines
    The Diesel engines are perfectly compatible with biofuels which conform to current and future European standards (Diesel fuel which complies with standard EN 590 mixed with a biofuel which complie ...