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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    Stopping the vehicle
    Before switching off the engine, you can engage position P or N to place the gearbox in neutral. In both cases, apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle. If the lever is not in position P ...

    Direction indicators
    Lower the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the left. Raise the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the right. If you forget to cancel the direction indicators for more than tw ...

    Accessories
    A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the PEUGEOT dealer network. These accessories and parts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety. They are all ada ...