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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    Panoramic sunroof
    Component which has a tinted glass panoramic surface to increase the light and visibility in the passenger compartment. Fitted with an electric blind in several sections to improve temperature and ...

    Stopping the vehicle
    Before switching off the engine, you can change to position N to be in neutral. In this case, you must apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle. ...

    With manual air conditioning
    Put the temperature and distribution controls to the dedicated marked position. Switch on the air conditioning by pressing the "A/C" button; the warning lamp in the button comes on. ...