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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    Rear head restraints
    These have one position for use (up) and a stowed position (down). They can be removed and are interchangeable side to side. To remove a head restraint: pull the head restraint upwards to the sto ...

    Exterior
    Stop & Start 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 want to mo ...

    Boot (308 SW with bench rear seat, 308 SW with individual rear seats)
      Opening After unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or the key, pull the handle and raise the tailgate. Closing Lower the tailgate using the interior grab handle. If the tai ...