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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Hill start assist
Your vehicle is equipped with a system which keeps it immobile for a short time
(approximately 2 seconds) to assist you when starting on a hill, the time required
for you to move your foot from ...
Footwell lighting
The soft lighting provided by the footwell lamps improves visibility in the vehicle
when the light is poor.
Activation
Its operation is identical to that of the courtesy lamps. The lighting come ...
Cruise control
System which automatically maintains the speed of the vehicle at the value programmed
by the driver, without any action on the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is switched on manually: it requ ...